8 place 24
Amsterdam-based Invest-NL, a Dutch impact investor focused on driving innovation in the Netherlands, has announced the appointment of Peter Molengraaf as the new Chairman of its Supervisory Board, effective May 1, 2025. He takes over from Jan Nooitgedagt, who had served in the role since the organisation’s inception in 2020. Molengraaf has been a member ... Read more
A newsletter a day!
You may get 10 most important news around midday in daily newsletter. Press the button and we will send you the most important news only, no spam attached.
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
Astronomer said CEO Andy Byron has resigned after a viral incident at a Coldplay concert. Read more ›
1,098
It’s been eleven years since Xiaomi launched its original Mi Band and the series has now entered its tenth generation. The Mi Band was the catalyst to Xiaomi's rise in the wearables market, managing to maintain its position as one of the best bang for your buck devices out there. With the Smart Band 10 now official, Xiaomi tried to refine its best-selling wearable with a few hardware upgrades and... Read more ›
297 fresh
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday. Read more ›
262 fresh
In-N-Out's billionaire owner, Lynsi Snyder, said challenges running a business in California prompted her to relocate to Tennessee. Read more ›
261 fresh
An experimental LLM from OpenAI solved some of the world's hardest math problems at the 2025 International Math Olympiad, the company said. Read more ›
149 fresh
Industry moves away from paying gig economy workers in Africa and Asia in push to build ‘smarter’ models Read more ›
104 fresh
EA is planning a three-day event that will finally include the reveal of the next Battlefield game. Rumour has it, it's called - yup, you've guessed it - Battlefield 6. Read more Read more ›
92
After a disastrous launch and dismal sales, Tesla is now offering to give away its most valuable software to convince people to buy its polarizing electric truck. Read more ›
90
Microsoft signed a contract with Vaulted Deep to sequester 4.9 million metric tons of waste deep underground, offsetting its carbon emissions. Read more ›
81
The reptilian race still has some part to play in 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' before all is said and done. Read more ›
72
In an informal survey of 241 Business Insider readers, 59.3% of respondents said they had experienced the "Gen Z stare." See what readers had to say. Read more ›
72 fresh
I didn't expect to be so anxious when my daughter was cell-phone free. I realized how addicted I am to the phone and how I need to change my habits. Read more ›
61
Ubisoft's own shareholders have directly challenged the publisher to respond to the huge swell of support behind Stop Killing Games – a consumer movement generated by Ubisoft's decision to take The Crew offline last year. Read more Read more ›
56
By promising to pay for AI failures, the Chinese EV giant is challenging Tesla's "use at your own risk" model. Read more ›
56
By turning the Epstein conspiracy against Trump, the CEO of Tesla cracked the MAGA base, and now the movement that once worshipped the U.S. president is starting to rebel. Read more ›
54 fresh
We ranked every major Lex Luthor performance, including Nicholas Hoult's, to crown Superman's best on-screen nemesis. Read more ›
51
Instead of getting married or having kids, I've spent my 20s and 30s solo traveling to 90 countries. Solo trips teach me about myself and the world. Read more ›
50
"I vibe coded a little game called Coldplay Canoodlers," reads the X.com post by gaming enthusiast/songwriter Jonathan Mann. "You're the camera operator and you have to find the CEO and HR lady canoodling. 10 points every time you find them." Mann's post includes a 30-second clip from the game, which is playable here. Forbes notes that the TikTok video of the couple's reaction has drawn more than 100 million views... Read more ›
49 fresh
The discarded Nintendo SD cards contained a boot image that Nintendo used for the factory setup of its Wii U consoles. Read more ›
46
Erythritol, a widely used sugar substitute found in many low-carb and sugar-free products, may not be as harmless as once believed. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even small amounts of erythritol can harm brain blood vessel cells, promoting constriction, clotting, and inflammation—all of which may raise the risk of stroke. Read more ›
46
Texas-based Oracle, a cloud technology company, announced its plans to invest $1B (approximately €855.4M) in the Netherlands over the next five years. This investment will boost Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in the Netherlands by expanding AI capacity in the Oracle Cloud Amsterdam Region. “Organisations in the Netherlands are rapidly embracing AI and new technologies,” says ... Read more Read more ›
68
Rotterdam-based Passionfruit, an AI startup that helps food companies tackle ESG, quality, and compliance challenges, has secured a €250,000 investment from Smarter Ventures. Smarter Ventures offers a new approach to venture capital by investing in entrepreneurs who use technology to solve real-world problems. They focus on early-growth software companies, especially in AI and Web3. In ... Read more Read more ›
30
Amsterdam-based Crisp, an online supermarket, announced a financing partnership with ABN AMRO, securing a €28M credit facility to support its sustainable business model and strategic growth across the Netherlands. ABN AMRO is a Dutch bank that offers retail, corporate, and private banking services with a focus on Northwest Europe. The bank serves over 5 million ... Read more Read more ›
24
Stuttgart-based Q.ANT has announced a €62M Series A funding round. The scale-up focuses on photonic quantum technologies in computing and sensing. The round was co-led by Cherry Ventures, UVC Partners, and imec.xpand, with participation from investors including L-Bank, Verve Ventures, Grazia Equity, EXF Alpha of Venionaire Capital, LEA Partners, Onsight Ventures, and TRUMPF. Cyril Vancura, ... Read more Read more ›
21
In today’s tech-focused world, a company’s name can act as its mission statement—bold, memorable, and full of meaning. For Interstellar Group, a simple placeholder turned into a brand that reflects their identity, goals, and dedication to innovation. We spoke with Maarten van Montfoort, founder and CEO of Interstellar Group, to find out how this accidental ... Read more Read more ›
19
Copenhagen-based Ageras, a software platform for accounting, administration, and banking for small businesses, has acquired Amsterdam’s Employes, a payroll software company. This is Ageras’s second acquisition in 2025 and its eighth overall. The company has expanded its operations in several European markets, including through the 2024 acquisition of Shine from Société Générale. With the acquisition ... Read more Read more ›
18
Amsterdam-based Altura, an AI-powered bid management startup, has acquired Berlin’s Tendara. Founded in 2024, Tendara built an AI software to help government contractors find, analyse, and win public tenders, gaining customers such as AFRY and Datagroup in Germany. With this deal, Altura looks to expand its operations in Germany and support companies entering the country’s ... Read more Read more ›
18
Lisbon-based Ventures.eu, in partnership with Dealflow.eu, announced the first closing of Ventures.eu Fund I, aimed at supporting early-stage startups across Portugal and Europe. The fund aims to raise €30M in total capital. Ventures.eu Fund I will back startups led by “high-potential founding teams with a clear global vision,” says the Portugal firm. 60/40 share The ... Read more Read more ›
15
Booking.com, an Amsterdam-based online accommodation booking platform, will slash its workforce by “more than 200 and fewer than 1,000.” The layoffs are expected to have a significant impact on its Amsterdam workforce, says the company’s spokesperson to NU.nl. “The exact number has not been officially confirmed yet, but it is close to a thousand,” the ... Read more Read more ›
13
London-based CityFibre, an independent telecommunications network provider, has secured £2.3B (approximately €2.6B) in a financing round to support its growth. This funding includes £500M (approximately €5.7M) in new equity investment from shareholders such as Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Antin Infrastructure Partners, Mubadala Investment Company, and Interogo Holding. Alongside the equity injection, the UK company has also ... Read more Read more ›
12
Most popular sources
![]() |
44% 19 |
![]() |
13% 6 |
![]() |
9% 3 |
![]() |
5% 3 |
![]() |
5% 1 |
View sources » |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
20.07.2025 02:58
Last update: 02:40 EDT.
News rating updated: 09:50.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.