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Soundtrack amplifies music-for-business market consolidation, acquires UK’s Ambie and Belgium’s Tunify
Stockholm-based Soundtrack acquires Belgium’s Tunify and UK’s Ambie to consolidate the fragmented music-for-business market. This expansion strengthens European presence and fuels further M&A in legal music streaming sectors.
Spotify-backed Soundtrack acquires Tunify and Ambie to build local power with global scale
Soundtrack Technologies, backed by Spotify, acquires Tunify and Ambie to consolidate the music-for-business market. The move establishes commercial teams across the UK and Benelux, combining global scale with local curation.
AP: Without clear values, generative AI risks becoming the Wild West
Dutch data watchdog warns generative AI's rapid deployment risks a "Wild West" without clear rights. The regulator outlines a vision for safe, responsible AI aligned with fundamental rights.
French healthtech MyC secures €10M to digitise medical operations for complex worksites
French healthtech MyC secures €10M to digitise medical operations for complex worksites. The platform centralises and secures employee health data, improving operational efficiency with automation.
Sparxell raises €4.2 million to scale plant-based colour technology for fashion and textiles
Sparxell secures €4. 2M for plant-based colour tech, targeting fashion's €40B market....
Design of Chatbots to Support the Implementation of the DSA and AI Act
EU launches AI-powered chatbots to guide businesses on AI and Digital Services Acts. The tools will deploy multilingual support, aiming for smoother implementation of crucial tech regulations.
The world had been in love with US technology for 25 years. We are finally disconnecting.
Europe eyes decoupling from US tech dominance, sparking debate over digital sovereignty. France bans officials from US platforms like Zoom, accelerating adoption of local alternatives like Visio.
BII secures €25 million in Novo Nordisk Foundation funding to target early-stage European biosolutions startups
Novo Nordisk Foundation pours €25 million into BioInnovation Institute's Upscalator initiative to accelerate European biosolutions startups. This funding boosts facilities and expertise, targeting critical early-stage scale-up needs in the burgeoning sector.
Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2026, analysis: the secret to its success is in plain sight and it's called PaperMatte
Huawei launches its €400 MatePad 11. 5 S tablet, featuring a unique PaperMatte display....
Goodbye to the February launch: a critical leak in the dress rehearsal forces NASA to delay Artemis II
NASA delays Artemis II launch to March due to critical hydrogen leak during final rehearsal. This mission aims to send astronauts around the moon, preceding future Mars endeavors.
Startup opportunities in 2026: Quantum, regional innovation and the green revolution
Europe's 2026 tech landscape will see AI maturation and a quantum race for global leadership. Startups face scaling challenges, needing regional hubs for specialized expertise and funding to bridge innovation and application.
The European Bizum will soon be a reality. It is very bad news for VISA and Matercard
Europe unites its mobile payment systems, creating an interoperable network dubbed "European Bizum." This move challenges Visa and Mastercard's dominance in digital transactions.
Fitbit’s founders launch a new platform for monitoring your entire family’s health
Fitbit founders launch Luffu, an AI family health system aggregating data from devices and family inputs. This intelligent platform offers personalized insights and answers user queries, aiming to streamline caregiving.
Call of Duty tries to block XIM and Cronus cheaters again
Activision cracks down on hardware cheaters in Call of Duty. New detections target XIM and Cronus devices, banning players who exploit aim assist with these tools.
TaxNova gets backing from a16z’s accelerator and Revolut and Miro operators
London-based TaxNova launches AI platform to automate R&D tax credits, securing $1m pre-seed funding. The solution connects to engineering tools to speed claims from months to weeks.
The Government wants to prohibit access to social networks for minors under 16 years of age: it has many obstacles ahead
Spain proposes banning under-16s from social media and penalizing platform execs for illegal content. This digital regulation aims to tackle online harms and algorithm manipulation.
Oracle has no forecast of making money for three more years. And that's not even its worst news of the week
Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion for AI cloud infrastructure, with a massive OpenAI contract reliant on OpenAI's future profitability. This move highlights concerns about the AI sector's financial stability and potential market shifts.
The merger of SpaceX with xAI is something we have never seen: a conglomerate that has devoured the separation of powers
SpaceX acquires AI firm xAI, integrating military contracts and global information flow. This unprecedented move creates a private entity with sovereign-like power, controlling intelligence and public discourse.
HealthTech platform Hublo secures €40 million Revaia reinvestment to support post-exit growth phase
French HealthTech firm Hublo secures €40M from Revaia to fuel post-exit growth. The AI-powered workforce management software targets healthcare operational efficiency.
From Athens to Thessaloniki: 10 of the most promising Greek startups to keep an eye on in 2026
Greece's startup scene accelerates with 10 new tech ventures in 2026, focusing on fintech, AI, and enterprise software. Property management SaaS Billys secures €2....