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Munich-based venture capital firm Picus Capital announced the closing of a €150 million preferred equity financing transaction provided by global private markets manager Carlyle AlpInvest. This transaction injects the VC firm with significant capital, enabling it to pursue new investments while continuing to scale and support its existing portfolio of almost 200 companies, including unicorns ...
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For years, we’ve been wondering when Samsung would actually bring Ballie, its cute household companion robot, to market and now we finally have our answer: it won’t. After the planned summer 2025 release window came and went, the company has opted not to release the gizmo as a consumer product, at least not for the foreseeable future. According to Bloomberg, Samsung has "indefinitely shelved" the robot. A spokesperson told the... Read more ›
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He said that the raised budget would secure the country during "very troubled and dangerous times." Read more ›
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A federal officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday, shortly after the Trump administration deployed thousands of immigration agents to the city. Although the full circumstances of the killing remain unclear, video of the shooting shows an officer opening fire on the woman as she drove away. Realistically, there’s virtually no chance […] Read more ›
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What’s new to streaming for the week of Jan. 9, 2026, on Prime Video, Disney+, and Hulu? We've got you covered. Read more ›
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Makers of smartwatches and other wearables have spent years trying to measure blood sugar without pricking your skin. The PreEvnt Issac does just that, and you wear it like a necklace. Read more ›
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Some of the Oppo Reno15 family members already entered the global stage, but one of the new additions to the series, the Reno15 Pro Mini, remained under wraps until today. The company officially launched the Oppo Reno15, Reno15 Pro, Reno15c and the Reno15 Pro Mini at a launch event in India today. The Mini, as the name implies, features a somewhat small 6.32-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate... Read more ›
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These 76g glasses feature Bang & Olufsen audio and a custom Vision 4000 chip for an immersive 201-inch cinema experience. Read more ›
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Find the best tablet deal at Amazon. Save 11% on the Like-New Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet. Read more ›
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Daniel Min, the 22-year-old CMO at AI startup Cluely, warns against making the mistake that he used to make when networking. Read more ›
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Samsung’s latest design patent suggests a reversible flip phone where either outer face could be front when folded. It’s an intriguing idea, but the filing focuses on looks, not launch plans. Read more ›
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Xiaomi's refreshed SU7 electric sedan is now available for pre-order in China. Read more ›
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AI's memory capacity is still limited. Solving that may be the key to unlocking superintelligence. Read more ›
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Volvo is starting to trickle out some details about its upcoming midsize electric SUV, the EX60, before its official debut January 21st. The EX60 will have an estimated range of 400 miles (or 810km based on the generous WLTP standard in Europe). That's significantly more range than any previous Volvo EV - at least until […] Read more ›
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Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like they were working more. Their muscles and hearts worked overtime, but their sense of strain stayed the same. This brain-body mismatch could one day help make exercise feel less intimidating, especially for people who struggle to stay active. Read more ›
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Enjoy at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose. Read more ›
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Find the best charger deal at Amazon. Save 30% on the Anker 3-in-1 charger at Amazon. Read more ›
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Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 17% on the Roku Smart TV 50-inch at Amazon. Read more ›
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OpenAI has been dropping hints this week about AI's role as a "healthcare ally" - and today, the company is announcing a product to go along with that idea: ChatGPT Health. ChatGPT Health is a sandboxed tab within ChatGPT that's designed for users to ask their health-related questions in a more secure and personalized environment, […] Read more ›
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Google and Character.AI have agreed to settle multiple lawsuits over chatbot-linked teen suicides. Read more ›
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Europe’s DeepTech ecosystem is approaching an important crossroads. Across the continent, universities and research institutes continue to generate breakthrough science, supported by one of the world’s strongest pipelines of technical talent. The ingredients for globally relevant DeepTech companies are already present. Japan’s recent commitment of more than €33 billion to European DeepTech and AI highlights ... Read more ›
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It’s remarkable to think that a year or so ago, securing a coveted page-one search engine ranking was considered the marketer’s holy grail. No easy feat, getting there required absolute precision, constant fine-tuning and the perfect mix of keywords and backlinks. Of course, today that world looks rather different. As AI-driven search experiences dominate, they ... Read more ›
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Looking back at the evolution of healthtech, many revolutionary startups have been built, often completely shifting the way clinicians work. We have moved from digital record keeping to telehealth platforms, preventative healthcare devices, and now the latest wave of AI co-pilots. Decades of investing in digitisation have consequently turned healthcare into fertile ground for AI ... Read more ›
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Like every year, we take a country-by-country look at the teams and technologies shaping the continent’s entrepreneurial landscape. In 2026, we start this journey by turning our attention to Belgium, a country known for its strong research institutions, thriving tech hubs, and an innovation ecosystem that consistently produces high-impact ventures. Belgium, as we all know, ... Read more ›
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Vienna-based Vitrealab, a developer of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for laser-based augmented reality (AR) display systems, has closed a €9.4 million ($11 million) Series A financing round to accelerate the development of its Quantum Light Chip (QLC) for AR Displays. The “significantly oversubscribed” round was led by LIFTT Italian Venture Capital and LIFTT EuroInvest with ... Read more ›
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Sicily is an island known for its vibrant lifestyle, rich culture, and world-renowned cuisine. Yet beyond its heritage and charm, the island is steadily carving out a reputation as a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship. While the pace of startup growth may not yet match established Italian centres like Rome or Milan, Sicily is steadily ... Read more ›
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Eindhoven-based MedTech startup ShanX Medtech (SXM), which provides in vitro diagnostic platforms for antibiotic susceptibility testing, has closed a €15 million Seed funding round to scale, boost clinical validation, and prepare for market launch. The oversubscribed funding round includes multiple funding instruments, including equity, grants and the Innovatiekrediet. The equity investment was led by the ... Read more ›
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Alvotech, a Reykjavík-based BioTech company specialising in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines, has secured a €100 million senior term loan facility to strengthen liquidity and support the execution of its strategic priorities in 2026. The term loan facility bears an interest rate of 12.50%, payable monthly in cash, and has a maturity date ... Read more ›
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In 2026, many startup founders are facing the same uncomfortable truth. Their product may be technically solid, and their team may be shipping fast, but growth stalls the moment AI agents become the first touchpoint in the customer journey. The interface has changed, and with it, so should we. In previous years, you optimised for ... Read more ›
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Have you ever attended a climbing class? If so, you know that the first thing you are taught is how to fall. The logic is simple. If you are not afraid of falling, you are more likely to keep climbing. The same applies to entrepreneurship. Have you ever re-arranged a cap table before a Series ... Read more ›
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