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Building Europe’s native code infrastructure: Tangled closes $4.5M round
European code platform Tangled secures $4. 5M to rival GitHub and reclaim developer data ownership....

Noxon closes seed funding round to advance muscle-computer interface technology
Munich medtech Noxon secures seed funding for its muscle-computer interface. The wearable device offers continuous diagnostics and personalized activation, transforming neuromuscular disorder treatment.

Chargebacks are the silent hemorrhage of e-commerce. A Catalan startup is making money by plugging it
Catalan startup Kloutit uses AI to combat e-commerce chargebacks, securing nearly 200 clients. The company now operates in nine countries, aiding platforms like Wallapop and Cabify.

Honor Magic V6: yes, foldables can be even thinner and have a crazy battery
Honor unveils its new foldable, the Magic V6, promising industry-leading thinness and battery life. The device, launching in the second half of the year, aims to redefine the foldable market with advanced display technology.

We don't know what to do with the old coal mines. Switzerland's idea is to turn them into a giant "battery"
Swiss energy firm Alpiq transforms abandoned Spanish coal mines into giant hydroelectric "batteries." The €147M project repurposes former mining sites in El Bierzo for energy storage.

Honor claims its Robot Phone will launch later this year
Honor's "Robot Phone" with a 200MP gimbal camera arrives this fall, but only in China. This device integrates a smartphone with a stabilized camera arm.

Create your own AI bot on Telegram: step by step creating the bot and adding artificial intelligence to it
Tutorial shows how to build custom AI bots for Telegram, integrating models like Gemini or ChatGPT. Users can deploy their own AI assistants for anytime interaction.

If AI-generated ads seem horrible to you and turn you against the brand, you are not alone: science supports you
Consumers reject AI-generated ads, viewing them as unreliable and less professional, especially for high-stakes purchases. This scientific finding challenges brands relying solely on AI for marketing campaigns.

Xiaomi Watch 5: and here's how Xiaomi ends one of the curses of watches with Wear OS
Xiaomi launches the premium Watch 5, featuring Wear OS and advanced health tracking. Priced at €299....

30 years ago he created a player for the university: today his app has more than 6 billion downloads and remains free and without ads
VLC hits 6 billion downloads as the free, ad-free media player, born from a French university project, continues its reign. This milestone solidifies its status as a dominant force in video playback across platforms.

United States has found how to protect its most vulnerable ships at sea: with escort drones
DARPA taps RTX for autonomous drone escorts to protect vulnerable ships from escalating maritime threats. This initiative aims to secure vital shipping lanes like the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

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.
