Intel, Germany strike record €30B deal for chip mega-factory


Intel and the German government have struck a deal on how to split the bill for a massive chip factory in Magdeburg, marking the end of a months-long funding dispute. The US chip giant agreed yesterday to fork out more than €30bn to develop the

Crystals, jets and magnets — is this how to make cooling greener?


In a world scorched by climate change, cooling technology is far from a luxury. It saves lives, keeps food fresh and ensures comfort at home or in the office. Ten

This ‘factory in a box’ promises affordable EV production anywhere in the world


Helixx has a unique vision of urban mobility. The British startup has engineered a range of affordable electric vehicles. The company also designed a manufacturing system for the EVs. But Helixx doesn’t plan to actually build the cars. Instead, it wants Helix

UK’s ‘early access’ to OpenAI and DeepMind models is a double-edged sword


Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic will grant the UK government “early or priority access” to their models for research and safety purposes, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed during his speech at London Tech Week. While it’s still unclear what type of d

Intel to build €4.6B Poland chip factory in its latest EU mega-investment


Intel has announced plans to build a €4.6bn semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Poland, as the EU looks to ramp up production of the chips — critical components in everything from cars to refrigerators.  The site in Wroclaw, western Pol

TNW Conference 2023 is a wrap! Here are some of the highlights


TNW Conference 2023 is a wrap! And what a couple of days it has been; a whirlwind of phenomenal insights, extraordinary events and connections across the entire tech ecosystem.  We have talked about diversity and inclusion, why to design anything in the

5 out-of-the-box sustainability ideas: From gelatinized marine waste to seaweed straws


A new generation of talented and sustainability-focused tech entrepreneurs are already dreaming up innovative ideas to shift our daily habits and tackle climate change. Over the past five years, the Battle of the Minds competition has called on students and recen

Startup Genome: 2022 was tough — but a recession is a great time to invest in tech


The tech sector is experiencing an unprecedented slowdown, but analysts see immense opportunities for startups that survive the downturn. Across the world, VC funding in 2022 plummeted by 35% from the previous year, according to a new study from Startup Genome

Mistral AI secures €105M in Europe’s largest-ever seed round


The artificial intelligence hype shows no sign of fading just yet, and investors are practically falling over themselves to fund the next big thing in AI. Yesterda

How to fulfil your creative potential: An unmissable talk at TNW Conference


Holly Blondin will be speaking at TNW Conference, which takes place on June 15 & 16 in Amsterdam. If you want to experience the event (and say hi to our editorial


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