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In 2026, this number could reach over 1,000TWh which is roughly equivalent to the electricity consumption of Japan. Cooling is one of the most energy-intensive processes withindatacentres and this is where Apheros comes in. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The young company develops cooling solutions using a new pop in of metal foam technology. These characteristics translate to increased heat transfer and flow properties. The process works as follows....

The three-month trial, which was completed in Vienna, targeted individuals with upper limb impairments. These affect approximately80%of acute stroke survivors and are a common side effect of brain injuries. Improving arm function in such cases involves practicing task-specific exercises repeatedly. But often, lack of motivation or visual progress indicators can negatively affect prescribed, self-managed rehabilitation routines. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. However, without supervision it can be challenging for survivors to stay motivated....

Finlands first-ever commercial hyperspectral satellite has successfully launched intospace. The satellite named Hyperfield-1 is the brainchild of Finnish startupKuva Space. Kuva equipped the spacecraft with ahyperspectral camera, which captures detailed data on wavelengths of light. When materials on Earth absorb these wavelengths, they produce spectral fingerprints. The hyperspectral camera will record these fingerprints, which Kuva will analyse with machine learning. The company will then provide tailored insights to customers. Kuva is targeting a diverse user base....

Only HSBC is valued higher. Investors in Revolut are clearly confident that the neobank has much better growth prospects than many traditional lenders. 40% off TNW Conference! The news comes as Revolut gears up for its highly-anticipated IPO. However, a listing in London is still possible, theFinancial Timesreports. Story bySion Geschwindt Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy. Also tagged with

German-Finnish internet anti-hero Kim Dotcomis perhaps one of the most eccentric, and divisive, figures in tech history. A serial cybercriminal to some, a large-than-life legend to others. You either love him or you hate him. Either way, boy does he know how to generate headlines. Since then, the multi-millionaire has been hiding out in New Zealand, living a life of opulence. Now his past has come back to bite him....

British police will experiment with uncrewed aircraft as part of newdronetrials in the UK. Britains aviation regulator has backed the project, which the National Police Air Service (NPAS) will lead. The tests will focus on flights beyond the visual line of sight meaning the operators wont see their drones. The policewill instead rely ontechfor navigation, control, and detection of other aircraft. NPAS has high hopes for the approach. The team envisions the drones joining a blended aircraft fleet....

Although Mozart has no living descendants, his music still has countless inheritors. The latest in the lineage born just this summer is a digital twin. German tech giant Siemens conceived the prodigious clone. Last month, the company brought the system to Mozarts hometown of Salzburg. Classical notes are soaring through the sultry air. Theyre sweeping across outdoor stages and around opera halls. Some have even entered the digital twin. Like every digital twin, the system is a virtual model of a real-world counterpart....

The English Premier League is giving offside calls a (semi) automated upgrade. The new system revamps arguably the most controversial rule in sports. First introduced back in 1863, the offside law prevents sneaky footballers from camping by the goal. In its current iteration, the rule only applies to attackers in their enemys half. 40% off TNW Conference! Well, allow me to clarify. Players can be offside when any part of their body is beyond the defenders....

The $1.6 trillion fund credited the returns to investments intech. Driven by surging demand for AI, technology stocks surged during early 2024. Norways sovereign wealth fund the largest in the world reaped the benefits. Its equity portfoliogained 12% in the six months through June. Nvidia provided the largest cash injection. Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and TSMC also chipped in big sums. Over a quarter of its equity investments (26%) are now in tech....

The robot arms train every night. About half a dozen of them, flexing in silence. And in the morning, Nomagics engineers turn up for work to check how the machines did. This is a never-ending effort, says co-founder and chief of strategy Tristan dOrgeval. If therobotarms performed as intended, the updated algorithms get uploaded to the Warsaw-headquartered companys live system. Nomagic currently has 70 employees and has raised $39 million to date....

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Its reusable, rocket-powered Mk-II Aurora aircraft reached speeds ofMach 0.92 (967 km/h) at altitudes over 15km. And its not stopping there. 40% off TNW Conference! Some of these records have stood for over 50 years. It plans to do this using a little suborbital aircraft and a relatively modest pot of private equity. All other vehicles to fly that high have been rockets or spaceplanes. A best of both worlds at least in theory....

The letter was signed by Thierry Breton, andshared publicly on X. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. We won our freedom and intend to keep it. And those are the more palatable ones. We will not re-share it here, you canhave a look yourself, should you feel so inclined. Oh X, you pinnacle of humanity. Meanwhile, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung called the EU an un-Democratic organisation and an enemy of free speech....