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fromTheregister
15 hours ago

Survey: US workers are not keen on Microsoft's AI

US workers believe Microsoft is using its productivity tools to lock employers into AI services, with many preferring alternatives like Google Gemini.
European startups
fromTNW | Eu
17 hours ago

SPRIND opens applications for 125M competition

The Next Frontier AI Challenge aims to establish three European AI labs with €125 million funding to leapfrog current AI technologies.
European startups
fromComputerworld
22 hours ago

Scaling up a tech startup in Europe is hard - 'EU Inc.' aims to help

Startups in Europe face regulatory challenges, prompting the European Commission to propose EU Inc. for simplified cross-border operations.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
19 hours ago

TMobile, Starlink aim to reinvent business internet from ground up, sky down | Computer Weekly

T-Mobile's SuperBroadband aims to simplify and enhance business broadband connectivity, addressing reliability and coverage issues faced by organizations.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Amazon, Meta join fight to end Google Pay, PhonePe dominance in India | TechCrunch

Amazon and Meta are lobbying India's payments body over the dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay in the UPI payments network.
European startups
fromwww.cbc.ca
13 hours ago

Maker of Dove soap, Axe deodorant warns of small, 'frequent' price hikes due to war in Iran | CBC News

Unilever will raise prices in select markets to address rising costs from the Iran war while maintaining sales and profit margin forecasts.
fromTechzine Global
20 hours ago

Atos and Elastic to build AI data platform in the Benelux and Nordics

The partnership is aimed at public and private organizations that need reliable data architectures for scalable AI applications. Atos has incorporated the Elasticsearch platform into its 'Smart Platforms' portfolio, where it functions as an integrated open platform for security, search, and AI.
European startups
European startups
fromTelecompetitor
11 hours ago

Inseego to acquire Nokia's fixed wireless access business

Inseego will acquire Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access CPE business, enhancing its global wireless broadband leadership and expected to double revenue.
fromTechCrunch
10 hours ago

EV startup Faraday Future paid $7.5M to company tied to founder Jia Yueting | TechCrunch

Faraday Future paid a mix of monthly $100,000 'consulting' fees, a $2 million 'bonus payment,' and $1.7 million to repay loans from the company, which is called FF Global Partners LLC.
European startups
#volkswagen
European startups
fromThe Local Germany
20 hours ago

German auto giant Volkswagen warns of more cost cuts as profits plunge

Volkswagen's future is jeopardized without significant cost reductions and a fundamental business model change amid declining profits and increasing competition.
European startups
fromThe Local Germany
20 hours ago

German auto giant Volkswagen warns of more cost cuts as profits plunge

Volkswagen's future is jeopardized without significant cost reductions and a fundamental business model change amid declining profits and increasing competition.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
21 hours ago

mnemonic opens Dutch Security Operations Centre (SOC) and relocates to new office in Utrecht

mnemonic will open a new Security Operations Centre in the Netherlands on 1 May to enhance local SOC services for the Benelux market.
European startups
fromArs Technica
11 hours ago

Beijing bans drone sales even as rest of world buys Chinese drones

Tightening drone regulations in China are causing complaints among users and declining sales, while DJI faces challenges in the U.S. market.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
14 hours ago

Nexperia denies that it intends to harm Wingtech shareholders

Wingtech reported a net loss of 1.2 billion euros due to a write-down on its stake in Nexperia, following loss of control over the chip manufacturer.
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

The EU just blessed a car industry patent cartel-and the U.S. DOJ is fighting back | Fortune

European auto manufacturers are seeking to avoid licensing fees for critical technology, undermining global innovation.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Exclusive: How one venture firm is investing in an increasingly fragmented world | TechCrunch

Kompas VC is launching a €160 million fund to invest in startups addressing industrial competitiveness and sustainability amid geopolitical divisions.
European startups
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Visa Scales Stablecoin Rails to Nine Networks as Partners Cite Real-World Demand

Visa's stablecoin settlement pilot reached a $7 billion annualized run rate in April 2026, expanding to nine blockchains for enhanced payment options.
#spacex
European startups
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

SpaceX Board has set a Mars bonus for Elon Musk

Elon Musk's compensation plan at SpaceX is linked to colonizing Mars and building space data centers, with ambitious valuation targets.
European startups
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

The FCC just said 'No' to SpaceX for now

SpaceX faced a setback from the FCC regarding its petition for Mobile Satellite Service spectrum for direct-to-device capabilities.
European startups
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

SpaceX Board has set a Mars bonus for Elon Musk

Elon Musk's compensation plan at SpaceX is linked to colonizing Mars and building space data centers, with ambitious valuation targets.
European startups
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

The FCC just said 'No' to SpaceX for now

SpaceX faced a setback from the FCC regarding its petition for Mobile Satellite Service spectrum for direct-to-device capabilities.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A Ukrainian accelerator is racing to get arms makers up to NATO standards and into Western defense deals

Ukrainian firms have long been constrained in their ability to do business abroad, in part due to export restrictions. But as the war drags on and Kyiv stakes out a lead in key warfighting technologies, startups are moving closer to Europe by learning NATO standards and certification requirements through an accelerator program.
European startups
#tariffs
fromFortune
1 day ago
European startups

FedEx and UPS are pledging to give their tariff refunds back to consumers, and the sum will likely top $5 billion | Fortune

fromTheregister
6 days ago
European startups

Trump threatens UK with 'big tariff' over digital tech tax

Donald Trump threatens tariffs on the UK if it does not repeal its Digital Services Tax targeting large US tech firms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
European startups

Trump says he will probably put a big tariff on the UK' if it doesn't drop digital services tax

Donald Trump threatens tariffs on the UK if it does not repeal its digital services tax on US tech companies.
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

FedEx and UPS are pledging to give their tariff refunds back to consumers, and the sum will likely top $5 billion | Fortune

Some companies plan to pass tariff refunds to customers after the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I paid my customers back for tariffs. My business has been on the phone with Customs trying to get our refund.

Dame Products faced significant challenges due to increased tariffs, impacting inventory costs and sales strategies.
European startups
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Trump threatens UK with 'big tariff' over digital tech tax

Donald Trump threatens tariffs on the UK if it does not repeal its Digital Services Tax targeting large US tech firms.
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump says he will probably put a big tariff on the UK' if it doesn't drop digital services tax

Donald Trump threatens tariffs on the UK if it does not repeal its digital services tax on US tech companies.
fromTNW | Business
1 day ago

Cognizant buys Astreya for $600m in its fourth major acquisition

By acquiring Astreya and its proprietary AI tooling and production-grade infrastructure platform, which is complementary to Cognizant's AI builder stack, we will be even better-positioned to help clients architect their platform-led AI systems and operationalise them at scale.
European startups
European startups
fromTNW | Business
1 day ago

Amadeus agrees to buy IDEMIA's public security unit for $1.2 billion

Amadeus acquires IDEMIA's public security division for $1.35 billion, expanding its biometric identity infrastructure globally.
European startups
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Data center developer pauses Middle East projects after war damage

Data center investments in the Middle East are paused due to damage from Iranian attacks, impacting plans for AI and cloud infrastructure development.
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

China freezes new robotaxi licenses after Baidu chaos

China has suspended new licenses for autonomous vehicles following a traffic incident involving Baidu's robotaxis.
European startups
fromTheregister
2 days ago

A $6bn question hangs over SUSE's sovereignty pitch

SUSE emphasizes its European identity amid potential acquisition discussions that could challenge its digital sovereignty narrative.
European startups
fromTNW | Microsoft
2 days ago

Accenture deploys Microsoft 365 Copilot to all 743,000 employees

Copilot significantly enhances productivity, with 97% of Accenture employees reporting task completion up to 15 times faster.
#ai-models
European startups
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Xiaomi releases MITlicensed MiMo models for longrunning AI agents

MiMo-V2.5 and MiMo-V2.5-Pro offer developers cost-effective AI models for coding and workflow automation with a 1-million-token context window.
European startups
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Xiaomi releases MITlicensed MiMo models for longrunning AI agents

MiMo-V2.5 and MiMo-V2.5-Pro offer developers cost-effective AI models for coding and workflow automation with a 1-million-token context window.
European startups
fromTNW | Business
2 days ago

Freepik rebrands as Magnific: a bootstrapped, profitable $230M ARR AI creative platform

Freepik rebrands to unify its product offerings, achieving significant growth without outside investment.
#ai
fromFortune
6 days ago
European startups

Cohere's deal with Aleph Alpha points to the rise of AI's "middle powers" | Fortune

European startups
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why Manus has become a crucial prize in the global AI race

China blocked Meta's acquisition of Manus, highlighting the strategic value of AI and the complexities of international tech regulations.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha | TechCrunch

Cohere acquires Aleph Alpha to create a sovereign AI alternative in Europe, backed by Schwarz Group's significant investment.
European startups
fromFortune
6 days ago

Cohere's deal with Aleph Alpha points to the rise of AI's "middle powers" | Fortune

Middle powers are developing sovereign AI systems to compete with U.S. and China technologies.
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
6 days ago

DeepSeek returns with V4-Pro and V4-Flash, a year after its 'Sputnik moment'

DeepSeek's V4-Pro and V4-Flash models are powerful open-source AI platforms, excelling in coding and mathematics, and challenging major competitors.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Tether Picks Canaan Modules to Power Immersion Mining Sites

Canaan developed the hash board modules and supported Tether in building custom control boards and mining management systems, forming self-contained mining units with direct system-level integration.
European startups
#meta
fromFortune
2 days ago
European startups

China's decision to block the $2 billion Meta-Manus deal shows how far Washington and Beijing are drifting apart over AI | Fortune

European startups
fromFortune
2 days ago

China's decision to block the $2 billion Meta-Manus deal shows how far Washington and Beijing are drifting apart over AI | Fortune

China has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, complicating Meta's AI strategy and highlighting the decoupling of U.S. and Chinese AI ecosystems.
European startups
fromTNW | Meta
2 days ago

Meta prepares to unwind its $2 billion Manus acquisition after China's block

Meta is set to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Manus due to a formal cancellation order from China's NDRC.
European startups
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Meta Thought It Had a $2 Billion Deal for AI Startup Manus - Then China Said No

China's National Development and Reform Commission blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus due to concerns over export controls and technology transfer laws.
European startups
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

China Shuts Down Meta's $2.5B Bid for AI Startup Manus

Chinese regulators ordered Meta to unwind its $2.5 billion acquisition of Manus AI, complicating cross-border AI deals amid US-China tensions.
European startups
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus

Chinese regulators have blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI start-up Manus, citing foreign investment restrictions.
#china
European startups
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

China blocks Meta's multi-billion-dollar acquisition of AI firm Manus

China demands reversal of Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI company Manus, signaling stricter scrutiny on foreign tech deals involving Chinese companies.
European startups
fromTNW | Meta
3 days ago

China orders Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Manus

China's NDRC has ordered Meta to cancel its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, marking significant regulatory intervention in US-China tech transactions.
European startups
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition

China is blocking Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, reflecting heightened scrutiny of US investments in Chinese technology amid geopolitical tensions.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

China vetoes Meta's $2B Manus deal after months-long probe | TechCrunch

China's NDRC blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, impacting Meta's AI ambitions and reflecting significant cross-border intervention.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

China blocks Meta's multi-billion-dollar acquisition of AI firm Manus

China demands reversal of Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI company Manus, signaling stricter scrutiny on foreign tech deals involving Chinese companies.
European startups
fromTNW | Meta
3 days ago

China orders Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Manus

China's NDRC has ordered Meta to cancel its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, marking significant regulatory intervention in US-China tech transactions.
European startups
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition

China is blocking Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, reflecting heightened scrutiny of US investments in Chinese technology amid geopolitical tensions.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

China vetoes Meta's $2B Manus deal after months-long probe | TechCrunch

China's NDRC blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, impacting Meta's AI ambitions and reflecting significant cross-border intervention.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

GitHub fights its AI overhead as Copilot moves to usage-based billing

GitHub will switch to a usage-based pricing model for Copilot subscriptions starting June 1, replacing premium requests with AI Credits.
European startups
fromFortune
2 days ago

GM expects $500 million in Trump's tariff refunds-just a fraction of the $3.1 billion in tariffs it paid last year | Fortune

General Motors expects a $500 million tariff refund, but it is a small fraction of the total tariffs paid and upcoming duties.
#tencent
European startups
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Former OpenAI research scientist launches new AI model for Tencent

Tencent has updated its Hunyuan AI model, enhancing capabilities in reasoning and coding, while increasing its AI investment to over $5 billion this year.
European startups
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Former OpenAI research scientist launches new AI model for Tencent

Tencent has updated its Hunyuan AI model, enhancing capabilities in reasoning and coding, while increasing its AI investment to over $5 billion this year.
European startups
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Former OpenAI research scientist launches new AI model for Tencent

Tencent has updated its Hunyuan AI model, enhancing capabilities in reasoning and coding, while increasing its AI investment to over $5 billion this year.
European startups
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Former OpenAI research scientist launches new AI model for Tencent

Tencent has updated its Hunyuan AI model, enhancing capabilities in reasoning and coding, while increasing its AI investment to over $5 billion this year.
fromHarvard Business Review
2 days ago

Where the U.S.'s Chip Strategy Is Still Falling Short

The United States is investing billions of dollars to bring the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing onshore, with new factories rising across the country.
European startups
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Humanoid robots start sorting luggage in Tokyo airport test amid labor shortage

Humanoid robots still typically cost tens of thousands of dollars per unit despite Chinese robotics manufacturers scaling up mass production, although the Unitree G1 robot costs as low as $13,500 for the baseline model.
European startups
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

What's behind Europe's efforts to ditch U.S. software in favor of sovereign tech | TechCrunch

Europe is reducing reliance on U.S. tech due to concerns over data sovereignty and the CLOUD Act.
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
3 days ago
European startups

DeepSeek cuts V4-Pro prices by 75%

DeepSeek offers a 75% discount on its V4-Pro model, significantly undercutting competitors' pricing and intensifying market competition.
European startups
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

EU Funds Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure with 180 Million Contract

The European Commission awarded a €180 million contract to four providers for sovereign cloud services to ensure EU digital sovereignty.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Hundreds of tech jobs at risk as Irish outsourcing firm Covalen informs workers of cuts to Meta work

Covalen can confirm that it has commenced consultation with a number of employees in relation to potential redundancies within its Dublin operations.
European startups
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
3 days ago

CATL launches a $5 billion Hong Kong share placement

CATL completed a secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in May 2025, raising approximately $4.6 billion at HK$263 per share. Its Hong Kong-listed shares have since surged approximately 160%, reaching an all-time high of HK$701 before the placement reports began circulating on 13 April.
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Audion Raises $15m for US Expansion & Global Scaling of AI-based 'Performance Audio' Tool

Audion AI, launched in early 2026, is the first AI solution dedicated to audio performance, designed to automate and optimize campaigns at scale and maximize business impact.
European startups
fromTNW | Business
3 days ago

Digital insurer Acko moves closer to India IPO

Acko has engaged Kotak Mahindra Capital, ICICI Securities, and Morgan Stanley as book-running lead managers for its initial public offering, seeking to raise as much as $350 million.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Portugal's arms industry is taking off

The defense sector generated around 2.1 billion ($2.4 billion) in revenue last year, according to Jose Neves of the industry association, AED Cluster Portugal, which involves more than 160 Portuguese organizations working in aeronautics, space and defense.
European startups
European startups
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

This Shoe Company Hit $3.8 Billion in Sales -Here's How It Plans to Avoid 'Pitfalls' That Battered Allbirds

On aims to balance serious athletic branding with mainstream appeal while focusing on innovation and performance technology.
European startups
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

Ezee Fiber connects first customers in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Ezee Fiber has connected its first customers in Santa Fe, New Mexico, marking the start of its fiber network expansion in the state.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Cork-based pharma companies setting up in the US to circumvent tariff pain and protect Irish jobs

Cork-based indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturing companies have said that they are now having to establish new plants in the United States in a bid to protect jobs at home, in light of Donald Trump's ongoing aggressive tariff policy.
European startups
European startups
fromFortune
5 days ago

Trump's bellicose presidency is a 'golden opportunity' for defense firms, and business is booming | Fortune

U.S. defense companies are thriving due to increased military spending and demand for weapons amid ongoing conflicts.
fromFortune
5 days ago

SpaceX, Anduril among companies to win Golden Dome contracts | Fortune

"Adversary capabilities are advancing rapidly, and our acquisition strategies must move even faster to counter the growing speed and maneuverability of modern missile threats," Space Force Col. Bryon McClain said in a statement.
European startups
fromTNW | Government-Policy
6 days ago
European startups

China plans to block US investment in its top AI firms without government approval

The US and China escalated their AI conflict by restricting capital flows and access to AI models within 24 hours.
#us-ai-policy
European startups
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Trump Administration Vows Crackdown on Chinese Companies 'Exploiting' AI Models Made in US

The Trump administration aims to combat foreign exploitation of U.S. AI models, particularly targeting China amid rising competition in the AI sector.
European startups
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Trump administration vows crackdown on China's 'exploiting' of AI models made in the U.S.

The Trump administration aims to combat foreign exploitation of U.S. AI models, particularly targeting China amid rising competition in the AI sector.
European startups
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Trump Administration Vows Crackdown on Chinese Companies 'Exploiting' AI Models Made in US

The Trump administration aims to combat foreign exploitation of U.S. AI models, particularly targeting China amid rising competition in the AI sector.
European startups
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Trump administration vows crackdown on China's 'exploiting' of AI models made in the U.S.

The Trump administration aims to combat foreign exploitation of U.S. AI models, particularly targeting China amid rising competition in the AI sector.
European startups
fromFortune
6 days ago

DeepSeek unveils its newest model at rock-bottom prices and with 'full support' from Huawei chips | Fortune

DeepSeek released its V4 model, claiming performance rivaling top closed-source models, impacting market shares of competitors and related companies.
fromTNW | Business
6 days ago
European startups

Cohere and Aleph Alpha merge into a $20B transatlantic AI company

Cohere is acquiring Aleph Alpha, with shareholders receiving 90% and 10% respectively, creating a $20 billion combined entity.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Why MCHI, KWEB, and FXI Could Be Your Best Bets on China's Recovery

Chinese stocks have spent the last five years really testing the patience of even the most hardcore contrarians. Between the property sector struggles, the crackdown on tech platforms, and the constant friction over chip exports and tariffs, valuations have been pushed down across the board.
European startups
European startups
fromFortune
6 days ago

'This is very transformative for the business': Lyft's head of growth on taking a big step into London's black cab sector | Fortune

Lyft has expanded globally, acquiring Gett's UK business to dominate London's black cab market and enhance its international presence.
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