Europe’s first continental spaceport opens in major boost for German startup

40% off TNW Conference! At present, two German startups, Isar Aerospace andRocket Factory Augsburg, show the most promise. Both startups planned to launch this year but have faced several delays. Both have now set their sights on 2024. Story bySion Geschwindt Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy. Also tagged with

November 3, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Danielle Jones

How Berlin’s underground car parks could heat thousands of homes

40% off TNW Conference! Story bySion Geschwindt Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.

November 3, 2023 · 1 min · 20 words · Timothy Mcclain

How Valencia’s fast-growing startup ecosystem is thriving

Every successful tech ecosystem needs an event that brings stakeholders together both locally and from abroad. In the record-pace-growthstartuphub of Spains third-largest city, it is the Valencia Digital Summit (VDS). As far as conference locations go, VDS definitely delivers. To be aligned with the public sector is super important for the future of the city. Indeed, the Valencia startup ecosystem has seen impressive growth increasing five times in value since 2015....

November 3, 2023 · 1 min · 178 words · Rebecca Perez

Is This In For 7 Or 8?

Yesterday, Frankie and Kirk released the latest episode of Barstool Golfs. See, I also played in Frankie’s Barstool Golfs series. I have to putt it, right?" Frankie: “Oh yeah. Ball in hole.” But then yesterday, Kirk’s round was released. He was gunning for my score of 43. However, one moment in particular confused me. Frankie: “Yeah, if you want… people were kinda shitting on Sas.” Kirk: “Why? Was he taking them?...

November 3, 2023 · 3 min · 501 words · James Brock

Musk on how to turn the UK into a ‘unicorn breeding ground’

Because they are the ones that really need nurturing. The larger companies really dont need nurturing. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. You need landlords that are willing to rent to new companies, Musk said. You need law firms and accountants that are willing to support new companies. And that is a mindset change. For Brits to become more comfortable with failing might be a more tricky cultural shift to facilitate....

November 3, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Melissa Johnson

A new decentralised VPN aims to patch a gaping security hole

These companies can technically gain access to all your unencrypted traffic. Consequently, they can see all the data on your browsing habits. This frailty has sparked interest in decentralised VPNs. Its a theory that Nym Technologies wants to prove true. 40% off TNW Conference! The nodes are run by independent individuals in various countries. According to Nym, this reduces the risk of data breaches, surveillance, identity theft, and censorship. As former NSA General Counsel Stewart Baker said: Metadata absolutely tells you everything about somebodys life....

November 2, 2023 · 2 min · 415 words · Melissa Jones

Not Everyone Is A Leader- The Breaking Point

Given the overall theme of this episode, I think it is the most heavy of the series. Seemingly, he saw some hellish actions and didn’t wish to experience them ever again. It is a perfectly normal thing to want to avoid trauma. Late in the episode, Lipton says “fear is poison in combat” and he is absolutely correct. I’ve told the story before on ZBT, but I had a Solider who was amazing....

November 2, 2023 · 3 min · 580 words · David Jenkins

The Boston Celtics Are Officially A Wagon After Beating A Real Life NBA Team By 51 Points

I’m talking Haliburton ate this team alive. Don’t play down to the competition. They won that game by 51 fucking points No, that is not a typo. No, this was not 2K. No, this was not preseason. How is that real? I’ll tell you how that’s real. Hell, this is the first time I’ve personally seen it since I was a literal child! You almost have to stop and remind yourself that this is theworstthe Celts will look....

November 2, 2023 · 4 min · 787 words · Martin Lopez

This AI can tell if your home is wasting energy — just by looking at it

However, the researchers are confident they can significantly increase the detail and accuracy of the model over time. The UK aims to decarbonise all homes, even the drafty ones, by 2050. Our model can direct them to high-priority houses, saving them precious time and resources, she continued. They expect this to increase the models accuracy but also to provide even more detailed information. Outside the realm of academia, there are countless companies putting AI to the task of solving climate change....

November 2, 2023 · 1 min · 100 words · Kevin Brown

UK invests £225M to create one of world’s most powerful AI supercomputers

Equipped with over 5,000NVIDIAsuperchips, the supercomputer will run more than 200 quadrillion calculations per second. 40% off TNW Conference! The investment will also connect Isambard-AI to a newly announced Cambridge supercomputer called Dawn. Story bySion Geschwindt Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy. Also tagged with

November 2, 2023 · 1 min · 52 words · Ashley Riddle

World-first AI safety deal exposes agenda set in Silicon Valley, critics say

The statement was signed by 28 countries and the EU who collectively cover six continents. The new agreement takes its name from the site. Known as the Bletchley Declaration, the communique establishes a shared understanding of AIs dangers and opportunities. 40% off TNW Conference! A favoured buzzword at the summit, frontier AI encompasses advanced, general-purpose models such as OpenAIs ChatGPT. According to the British government, these are the systems that pose the most dangerous and urgent risks....

November 2, 2023 · 2 min · 306 words · Wendy Powell

A Blog For People Watching The World Series Tonight

The Rangers are 1 win away from the World Series. They play Game 5 against the Diamondbacks tonight at 7pm Central in Arizona. I’m talking full loaf. He’s got a simple, upright delivery that’s athletic and repeatable. For golf swing enthusiasts, think of Gallen like Max Homa in how simple he is on the principles. Literally, textbook fundamentals. And they’ve been drilled to the point of maximizing simplicity without sacrificing stuff....

November 1, 2023 · 3 min · 477 words · Timothy Smith

AI is the ‘word of the year.’ Here’s how previous tech terms fared

The artificial intelligence hype train has reached another milestone. In an eagerly-anticipated announcement, Collins Dictionary today named AI as its word of the year. Additionally, the dictionary offered an explanation for the award. According to the books British publisher, usage of AI has quadrupled over the previous 12 months. That shouldnt come as a big surprise.AIhas become a common topic everywhere from pitch decks to pubs. But that doesnt mean the field is guaranteed to enjoy a good life....

November 1, 2023 · 3 min · 616 words · Roger Martin