No Wifi? No problem: The traveler’s guide to eSIMs


The reasons you’ll want to stay connected while traveling are pretty obvious: unless you’re planning an Into the Wild style off the grid experience, you’ll probably want to be able to use your data to fin

From surplus energy to investment opportunities: Startups across Europe combat fuel poverty


On Christmas morning last year, dozens of households in the Republic of Ireland woke up to a hot water tank that had been heated overnight – for free. These households were part of a pilot run by the pioneering social enterprise EnergyClo

EU extends crisis state aid rules to prevent green tech firms from leaving


The EU Commission is extending the relaxation of state aid rules to prevent green tech firms from relocating abroad and enable the bloc’s transition to a net-zero economy. The rules around national subsidies had already been amended in 2022 as a response to Russia’s war on U

Europe’s ports are using tech to navigate ‘the perfect storm’


Cargo ports are vital transport hubs in the world economy. Around 90% of all globally traded goods by tonnage is transported by sea and in 2021, a whopping 3.5 billion tonnes of freight passed through EU ports alone. Antwerp was the second-largest port in Europ

Intel wants another €5BN in subsidies to build chip plant in Germany


Under the Chips Act, the EU is seeking to end its dependence on China and produce 20% of the world’s semiconductors by 2030. Amidst the political push, attracting global giants to invest in the union’s domestic production has been a key strategy — with Intel’s plan to co

Here’s how media outlets are using generative AI in journalism


Generative AI is entering the media — and hacks are getting worried. Except for your loyal correspondents at TNW, of course, as automated output can’t compare to our flair and original reporting (at least, that’s what I’m telling my overlords). Other journali

Lark Optics is targeting your retinas for AR without nausea and other sickness


This story is syndicated from the premium edition of PreSeed Now, a newsletter that digs into the product, market, and founder story of UK-founded startups so you can understand how they fit into what’s happening in the wider world and startup ecosystem. Whether you

3 women-led tech companies that are hiring right now


Call it an “old boys’ club” or “brogrammer culture,” there’s no denying the tech world is still dominated by men. Much has been written about the industry’s lack of diversity, of course. Most tech companies are run by men, and female role models are few and far b

5 things founders want you to know about the Dutch tech scene this Women’s Day


Women’s Day is a day when we celebrate the achievements of the amazing women founders, developers, and VCs that are bringing innovation and disruption to the Dutch tech ecosystem. But it should also be a day when we confront the barriers and challenges women cont

Darktrace’s plan to protect critical infrastructure: think like an attacker


Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure have become a growing concern since war broke out in Ukraine. After the 2014 annexation of Crimea, a sustained barrage by Russian-linked groups pummelled infrastructure in Ukraine. The next year, the country endured the


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