Late last week, Swedenâs Scania revealed a world-first hybrid semi-truck covered in solar panels. Because of its self-produced energy, the unique prototype has the potential to reduce both operational costs and CO2 emissions of heavy transport. The hybrid truckâs trailer is covered in 100 square metres of solar panels that are plugged into an electrical system carried on board. It is being deployed in a research project to examine how... Read more âș
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As part of the UKâs decommissioning efforts of the Dounreay nuclear site in Scotland, a dog-like robot has mapped out a radioactive section thatâs been sealed off for 25 years. Developed by Boston Dynamics, the quadruple robotic device, called âSpot,â is described as a âmobile agile robot.â Thanks to its ability to move over rough terrain, avoid obstacles, and climb stairs, it can monitor and collect data in hazardous areas.... Read more âș
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Hydrogen is being hailed as, if not a silver bullet, then at least a crucial component to decarbonising the worldâs energy sources. And no wonder â when burned, hydrogen produces zero greenhouse gas emissions. However, the transition to a renewable hydrogen economy must first overcome a non-insignificant list of challenges. So-called green hydrogen, produced through electrolysis of water using renewable energy, currently accounts for only about 1% of global production.... Read more âș
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Although academic researchers have the knowledge and skills to develop potentially life changing products for patients, they often face unique challenges compared to other founders. Lengthy and expensive R&D costs often make VCs hesitant to invest. While spinoff founders are experts in their field, they often lack the necessary skills to build a successful startup, particularly in sales and business management. Finally, regulations and certifications often make it difficult to... Read more âș
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Our phones have lamentably short lives. Batteries die before theyâre old, compatibility is transient, software support expires, and minor upgrades soon arrive that are presented as must-haves. Itâs an insidious model â and one that Fairphone is upending. The Dutch startup this week released a handset that sets new standards for sustainability: the Fairphone 5. Laudably, the company envisions the device functioning for 10 years. The modular machine is built... Read more âș
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VanMoofers, rejoice â the ebike gods have not abandoned you. Yesterday, McLaren Applied and its escooter department Lavoie announced they had agreed to purchase the bankrupt ebike startup. The details of the deal have not been made public. However, the F1 engineering and technology company stated that it would invest in stabilising and expanding VanMoofâs existing business. This will be in the realm of âtens of millionsâ of pounds in... Read more âș
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In a bid to allay EU antitrust concerns, Microsoft will start unbundling Teams from the Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites in European markets. Microsoft announced the move on Thursday. The company said the software will be split in the European Economic Area, which unites the EU member states with Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, as well as in Switzerland. The changes will commence on October 1. From that point, enterprise... Read more âș
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Today, Paris became one of the first European cities to implement an outright ban on rented e-scooters, after residents previously voted overwhelmingly in favour of the motion. During a referendum in April, voters were given two choices: âforâ or âagainstâ a city-wide ban on shared e-scooters. Almost 90% voted in favour of the ban, but the overall turnout was low â only 7.5% of eligible voters casted ballots. Nevertheless, the... Read more âș
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This article was originally published on .cult by Melina Zacharia and Luis Minvielle. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. The Spanish job market is booming â and so are opportunities for developers. After a turbulent 2020, official sources pointed out that the resuscitation of the services sector... Read more âș
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This article was originally published on .cult by Melina Zacharia and Ines Almeida. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. Itâs that time again: the annual Honeypot breakdown of software developer salaries in Germany. Weâre building on the data we shared in 2022 and 2021 with new insights... Read more âș
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Vienna-based advocacy group Noyb has filed complaints against Fitbit in Austria, the Netherlands, and Italy, alleging that the Google-owned fitness tracking company is in violation of EU data privacy regulations.   Fitbit â which sells watches that track activity, heart rate, and sleep â âforcesâ new users of its app to consent to data transfers outside the EU, said Noyb. Currently, the only way Fitbit users can withdraw their consent is... Read more âș
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The UKâs National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning organisations to be wary of the imminent cyber risks associated with the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) â such as ChatGPT â into their business, products, or services. In a set of blog posts, the NCSC emphasised that the global tech community doesnât yet fully grasp LLMsâ capabilities, weaknesses, and (most importantly) vulnerabilities. âYou could say our understanding of LLMs... Read more âș
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Dutch VC firm PhotonVentures has raised âŹ60mn for its new fund aimed at stimulating Europeâs photonics industry. The capital targets startups and scaleups active in photonic chips â a crucial technology for applications in robotics, quantum computing, and autonomous vehicles. Specifically, the fund will initially invest in 15 early-stage companies that show international growth potential and have an integrated photonics-based MVP connected to the European ecosystem. It will prioritise Series... Read more âș
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This article was originally published on .cult by Melina Zacharia and Ines Almeida. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. In this report, weâre exploring developer salaries and trends in the Netherlands. How does the country perform against other tech hubs in Europe? Will it remain an English-speaking... Read more âș
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As governments increase demands for labels on AI-generated content, Google DeepMind has released a potential solution: a watermarking tool. Named SynthID, the system harnesses deep learning to embed digital stamps into the pixels of images. According to DeepMind, the watermarks are imperceptible to the human eye, but detectable with an algorithm. The UK-based research lab said the watermark doesnât compromise image quality. It also remains detectable after modifications, such as... Read more âș
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Itâs been over 2,000 years since Vesuviusâ eruption buried the vibrant Roman city of Pompeii under a deadly blanket of ash. The eerie ruins and the famous casts of Pompeii represent an invaluable window into the dramatic event. However, one of the most pressing questions about that day remains: what exactly was the cause of death of the victims? Applying a new research and technological method, a European team led... Read more âș
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First discovered in 1773 by French astronomer Charles Messier, the Whirlpool galaxy (aka âM51â) is one of the most well-known objects in the night sky. Everyone from amateur astronomers to NASA have been sharing images of the Whirlpool galaxy for decades. But never have you seen an image like the one just captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful of its kind.  What exactly am I looking... Read more âș
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After being banned from Belgium in June, the worldâs largest cryptocurrency exchange platform, Binance, has resumed operations in the country by redirecting customers through its entity in Poland. Binance said its Polish division would comply with the âregulatory obligationsâ for residents of Belgium, who can now expect an uninterrupted experience on the crypto exchange platform. However, in keeping with the regulatory requirements, Belgian customers will need to comply with the... Read more âș
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Rohingya refugees are taking Meta to Irelandâs High Court for the tech giantâs alleged role in the 2017 Myanmar genocide, one of the worst war crimes of this century. Friday (25 August) marked six years since the start of the ethnic cleansing, which saw more than 25,000 people of Muslim Rohingya descent killed by Myanmarâs military, with a further 700,000 displaced. Most fled to nearby Bangladesh, where many still live,... Read more âș
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Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has selected two Nordic companies to provide the battery and propulsion technology for the worldâs largest electric ship, as the industry looks to charter a course toward greener voyages. Incat is currently constructing the 130-metre-long battery-electric vessel at its factory on the island of Tasmania, off the coast of Australia. It is building the vessel for South American shipowner BuquebĂșs.  Once the ship launches, scheduled for... Read more âș
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