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New speakers for Tech.eu Summit London, the reality of Ukraine’s tech ecosystem four years on, and IQM to go public
London Summit highlights €2B+ funding, with Wayve raising $1. 2B for embodied AI....
Ransomware payments cratered in 2025, but attacks surged to record highs
Ransomware attacks surged to record highs in 2025 while payments cratered. This indicates a shift in attacker tactics, potentially towards data exfiltration over direct ransom demands.
Japan was the king of semiconductors in the 80s. Rapidus is their only hope to compete again in this market
Japan invests billions into Rapidus, a new semiconductor venture, aiming to reclaim global chip dominance. The government takes a major stake, signaling a strategic push to revive its tech industry after decades of decline.
The Goya Awards and almost all nominated movies, on Movistar Plus+. It has no contract and you can share it with whoever you want
Movistar Plus+ streams Goya-nominated films for €9. 99 monthly, offering a flexible, no-commitment digital entertainment option....
Monzo former CEO TS Anil appointed board vice-chair in boardroom shake-up
Monzo's former CEO TS Anil returns as vice-chair in a board shake-up. The UK challenger bank, serving 14m customers, is navigating international expansion and a new CEO.
The war between Anthropic and the Pentagon points to something terrifying: a new "Oppenheimer Moment"
Anthropic refuses Pentagon AI weapon demands, citing ethical lines. This echoes Oppenheimer's atomic bomb dilemma, highlighting AI's dual-use risks.
Poland’s new tech wave: 10 of the most promising startups to watch in 2026
Poland's tech scene accelerates with 10 promising startups launching AI-driven tools and digital platforms. These venture-backed ventures leverage strong engineering talent, aiming for international growth into 2026.
London-based Encord raises €50 million to support next phase of physical AI deployment
London-based Encord secures €50M for physical AI data infrastructure, accelerating product development. Funding boosts its mission to solve data readiness bottlenecks as AI moves into full production.
AI in 2026: The data drought, healthcare opportunities, and space tech
AI startups face a looming data drought, sparking a new market for synthetic and proprietary data sourcing. Healthcare and space tech are key growth areas, driven by wearables and AI decision support.
Digital bank Monzo to nearly double Irish headcount by 2027
Digital bank Monzo nearly doubles Irish headcount by 2027 as investments fuel Dublin expansion. New jobs created to bolster European headquarters operations.
ISPTech secures €5.5M seed to improve in-orbit mobility
German space tech firm ISPTech secures €5. 5M seed to advance non-toxic propulsion for agile in-orbit maneuvering....
Swiss “Shark Tank” winner storabble acquires Germany’s on-storage to consolidate Europe’s fragmented storage market
Swiss storabble acquires German on-storage to consolidate Europe's fragmented storage market. The deal integrates on-storage's tech platform and logistics systems to build a pan-European storage marketplace.
Amsterdam’s Sparqle secures €1.5 million with EU backing to scale emission-free delivery across Europe
Amsterdam’s Sparqle secures €1. 5 million for emission-free delivery expansion across Europe....
Intrinsic Joins Google to Accelerate Physical AI
Google's Intrinsic unit accelerates physical AI integration with DeepMind and Cloud. This move aims to bring AI-powered automation into manufacturing processes across Europe.
Self-driving truck startup Einride raises $113M PIPE ahead of public debut
Einride secures $113M for autonomous truck expansion. Funding accelerates global rollout of its electric and self-driving freight technology.
HBO Max’s password-sharing crackdown is going global
HBO Max cracks down on password sharing globally starting 2026. The streamer will expand paid sharing initiatives launched in the US to Europe and other regions, aiming to boost subscriber revenue.
Anthropic has abandoned its most important principle: it will no longer pause dangerous models if competitors release them first
Anthropic abandons its core AI safety principle, shifting from automatic pauses to flexible public commitments. This change impacts the industry's approach to developing powerful AI models responsibly.
German municipalities could cut 100 million tonnes of CO2e – Ark Climate raises €2.1 million to support local action
German software firm Ark Climate secures €2. 1M to develop AI models for municipal climate action....
Google might reshuffle search results to try to dodge fines in the EU
Google to test search result changes across Europe to comply with EU antitrust charges. Rival services for hotels and flights will rank higher, prioritizing competition over Google's own offerings.
The Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 features titanium where its rivals have not dared: in a 34-gram running watch
Huawei launches its lightest titanium running watch, the Watch GT Runner 2, boasting a 20% more accurate GPS antenna. This device targets the premium segment, challenging rivals like Garmin and Coros.