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An AI-powered note-taking app developed by Munich-based startup Bliro could offer a more secure way to transcribe audio. Bliro uses natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to extract relevant information from in-person or virtual conversations. It then generates structured meeting notes and automates follow-up tasks. So far, pretty standard. Instead, the platform transcribes in real-time, ensuring that no audio recordings of conversations are ever created. This guarantees compliance with strict privacy andsecurityrequirements like GDPR, the company said....

Dubbed Stellaris, the machine is a quasi-isodynamic (QI) stellarator with high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets. No other fusion power plant design has yet been demonstrated to be capable of that. While Wendelstein 7-X was developed for research, Stellaris could one day power the grid. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Alpha will be the first-ever fusion unit demonstrating net energy production in a steady state, said Sciortino. They need less power to operate and are more stable....

In her latest business move, Williams has backed French startup WeWard. WeWard is a free app that offers real-world rewards for walking. The goal is to encourage people to be more active while benefiting from their daily movement. Williams has invested an undisclosed sum in the company and will also act as an ambassador. 40% off TNW Conference! The idea is to incentivise people to walk further and more often and it seems to be working....

On arrival, the duo will join Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech, a six-month accelerator. During the programme, the companies will tap into expertise from various industry leaders. The diverse lineup ofexperts isa key selling point. 40% off TNW Conference! The collaborative approach has one overall target: cultivating a new generation of sports tech. But for the teams involved, the attractions are varied. The selected teams receive new routes to accelerate product development, forge industry relationships, and refine commercial strategies....

Its stifling innovation and its a massive risk for Europe. Van der Voort told TNW that many business leaders share his view. Most entrepreneurs agree this is a huge problem, he said. Indeed, such concerns are being raised with growing frequency. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. But the biggest impact will be at the early stage. The founder highlighted theongoing trendof European startups crossing the Atlantic to scale....

Bird (formerly MessageBird) is one of the Netherlands leading tech scaleups, reaching unicorn status in 2018. Vis is now looking overseas to fuel the companys next advances. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The news comes as the EU pushes ahead with its landmark AI Act, whichentered forcelast year. The US, meanwhile, is moving in the opposite direction. There is no stopping this technology whether we like it or not, said Vis....

Just Eat Takeaway was formed in 2020 through the merger of UK-based Just Eat and Dutch company Takeaway.com. The company also had a few missteps, most notably its botched takeover of US delivery app Grubhub. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Prosus has wanted to add Just Eat Takeaway to its delivery empire for years. Dutch tech will be a hot topic atTNW Conference, which takes place on June 19-20 in Amsterdam....

Europes startup scene has entered troubled waters. Increasingly, the search is leading to ecosystems. The ecosystem model creates networks of individuals, organisations, and resources. Their shared expertise and resources can produce a multiplier effect, driving innovation and accelerating growth. A core component of European ecosystems is the EU. Our company wouldnt exist without the European Union, he says. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The legislation sparked the success of many global fintech leaders, from Revolut to Adyen....

Elon Musks MAGA politics are fast becoming a mega problem for Tesla. New registrations of Tesla vehicles plummeted across Europe last month amid widespreadboycottsagainst the EV brand. Germanys transport authorityreportedthat new Tesla registrations in January fell by nearly 60% year-on-year. Thats despite the countrysbattery-electric vehicles sector seeing a combined 53.5% growthin saleslast month. The dip has been linked to the behaviour of Teslas CEO. 40% off TNW Conference! Musks actions are either despicable or courageous, depending on whom you ask....

Britains BAE Systems leapt by 9% on Monday, while Germanys Rheinmetall jumped by 14%. Stocks in Swedens Saab, Italys Leonardo, and Frances Thales also boomed. By the days end, the Stoxx Europe aerospace and defence index had hit an all-time peak. Military tech firms have also been surging. This suggests that cutting-edge, tech-centric firms could possibly capture a sizeable share of the market. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) today unveiled the 10 teams selected for the programme. Their mission: usher in a new era of dexterity that will transform robotics and human productivity. Members of the group span startups, university labs, public research organisations, and large companies. Collectively, they will receive 52mn to advance the physical dexterity of robots. The funds aim to bridge the software-hardware gap in robotics, which has widened during the AI boom....

Earthwave co-founder Livia Jakob said the project was invaluable to our understanding of glacier ice loss. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Thats equivalent to the entire global populations drinking water consumption for 30 years. And the situation is snowballing. Dust from the Sahara could also be to blame for the rapid decline of central Europes glaciers. Particles in the air come from the Sahara desert and settle on glacier surfaces, darkening the ice....

Do you remember your first phone? The thought of mine brings a tear to my eye. It was a beautiful blue Nokia 3310 and it was borderline indestructible. Best of all, the handset had the greatest mobile feature of all time: Snake. It also offered calls and SMS, but I had little use for those extravagances. I had a pay-as-you-go contract, and money was tight back then. I also had a home phone and Mum footed the bills....