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Xbox is in danger. Will Microsoft fix it or kill it?
Xbox leadership shakes up as AI executive Asha Sharma takes helm. This signals major changes for Microsoft's gaming division, impacting franchises like Call of Duty and Minecraft.
Perplexity is much more than the third contender assistant: it's Samsung's plan to conquer AI in mobile phones
Samsung integrates Perplexity AI into its new Galaxy S26 Ultra, positioning it as a system-level assistant to rival Google Gemini. This move signals Samsung's aggressive push for AI dominance in mobile devices.
OpenAI to establish London as biggest research hub outside the US
OpenAI chooses London for its largest research hub outside the US, boosting the UK's AI innovation. The move signifies a significant investment in the city's "world-class talent" for frontier model development.
Apple knows how to do something very well: sell iPhones. There is something it doesn't know how to do so well: sell more mobile phones than Samsung in Europe
Samsung's new Galaxy S26 launch highlights its dominance in Europe's mobile market, outselling Apple's iPhones. The Galaxy A56 5G led the charge, cementing Samsung's lead with strong mid-range sales.
€4.5M raised by FlyFocus to scale European drone production
Poland-based FlyFocus secures €4. 5M to scale European drone production amid reliance on non-European tech....
An 86-year-old farmer was offered $15 million to build a data center. He said no
An 86-year-old farmer rejected a $15 million data center offer, choosing land preservation over lucrative digital infrastructure. His stand highlights rural resistance to tech expansion.
Mistral and Accenture strike deal to help businesses deploy AI
Mistral AI and Accenture strike a deal to help businesses deploy AI models and customize offerings. The partnership accelerates AI adoption and aims to unlock ROI for enterprises globally.
From big bets to sector diversity: the Dutch tech ecosystem
European tech investment hit €72B in 2025, with the Netherlands raising €6. 9B....
With half of chronically ill patients failing to take medication correctly, Oska Health secures €11 million for personal health app
Oska Health secures €11M Seed funding to scale its AI-powered hybrid care model for chronically ill patients. This digital health venture joins a wave of European HealthTech startups attracting capital for condition management.
The new director of Comic-Con Málaga does not come from fandom, but from a sector that can solve last year's problems
Comic-Con Málaga faces new leadership after initial event's overcrowding and complaints. The new director aims to fix past issues for the international pop culture gathering.
Instagram will alert parents if their kids ‘repeatedly’ search for self-harm topics
Instagram alerts parents to teen self-harm searches, rolling out next week. Meta's AI chatbot alert system is planned for later this year.
UK’s ARIA joins CommonAI with €18 million grant to strengthen AI compute delivery
UK's ARIA joins CommonAI with €18 million grant to boost AI compute delivery. This strengthens the AI ecosystem across the UK and Europe with shared inference infrastructure.
The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Enrico Giacomelli the Founder and Chairman of Namirial
Namirial, a European digital trust leader, targets €1. 1B valuation following mergers and investments....
UK AI infrastructure startup Callosum challenging AI Silicon Valley “monoculture” comes out of stealth
UK AI startup Callosum launches stealth with $10. 25M funding, challenging Big Tech's "monoculture" AI development....
Seraphim Space surpasses €84 million target with latest close of early-stage SpaceTech fund
London's Seraphim Space fund surpasses €84M target, fueling early-stage SpaceTech. This investment surge underscores SpaceTech's role in enabling AI and digital systems for the global economy.
Dimitris Vassos, Co-founder and CEO of Omilia joins the speaker line-up at the EU-Startups Summit 2026!
Omilia CEO Dimitris Vassos to speak at EU-Startups Summit 2026 on enterprise AI value. Vassos will share insights on scaling AI solutions with over $50M ARR and 150+ large-scale AI deployments.
Taster founder’s UK FinTech startup Alpa raises €2.9 million to build the financial operating system for hospitality
London FinTech Alpa raises €2. 9M for its hospitality financial operating system....
Alpa lands $3.5M to build financial platform for hospitality
London fintech Alpa raises $3. 5M to give hospitality real-time profit data....
German AI FoodTech startup Foodforecast raises €8 million to tackle ultra-fresh food wastage
German AI startup Foodforecast secures €8M to slash food waste using AI-driven demand forecasting. Their technology targets ultra-fresh supply chains, aiming to reduce waste by 30% and boost sales for European retailers.
London-based Dwelly secures over €79.3 million to scale AI-driven rental marketplace
London's Dwelly secures €79. 3M to digitise UK rental agencies with AI....