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• Second House of Quantum opens in Delft

  16-05-2024 18:07 via thenextweb.com
  
  Many noteworthy things happened in the realm of European tech yesterday. However, not all involved the King of Sweden — and quantum. To see the representative of such an antiquated office in conjunction with the most out-there groundbreaking tech almost causes a bit of a cognitive dissonance. Nonetheless, H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf attended the inauguration of the second House of Quantum building in Delft, the Netherlands, on Wednesday.  The mission of House of Quantum is to create a
  
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• TNW Podcast: Behind the scenes of TNW Conference 2024; Dutch chips, Danish media, Chinese internet

  12-06-2024 16:34 via thenextweb.com
  
   Welcome to the new episode of the TNW Podcast — the show where we discuss the latest developments in the European technology ecosystem and feature interviews with some of the most interesting people in the industry. In today’s episode, Ioanna and Andrii talk about some of the latest developments in the Dutch and European chips industry, Danish media and OpenAI, our spatial navigation skills, Chinese internet disappearing, and much more. The guest of the show is Zach Butler,
  
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• TNW Conference 2024: Building the world’s first medically-cleared contraceptive app

  12-06-2024 15:57 via thenextweb.com
  
  With only a little over a week left till the TNW Conference in Amsterdam on June 20 and 21, we’re highlighting some of the sessions we’re most excited about. One of the talks I’m really looking forward to this year touches on a purpose very close to my heart: leveraging technology to transform healthcare applications. If you’re as interested in the topic as I am, then make sure not to miss the talk by Elina Berglund, “The Period(ic) Table: An Algorithm for Natural
  
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• Stability AI launches Stable Diffusion 3, its ‘most sophisticated image generation model yet’

  12-06-2024 15:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  Stability AI today launched Stable Diffusion 3 Medium, which the British startup calls its “most advanced text-to-image open model yet.” Comprised of 2 billion parameters, SD3 Medium promises photorealistic results without complex workflows. Crucially, the model can generate these images while running on individual consumer systems. It also overcomes common artefacts in hands and faces, Stability said. The company built SD3 Medium to understand complex prompts involvi
  
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• Black Semiconductor raises €254.4M for graphene-based chips in boost for European sector

  12-06-2024 14:08 via thenextweb.com
  
  Amid a global race for semiconductor leadership, an Aachen-based startup has raised €254.4mn for its chip technology in a big boost for the German as well as the European semiconductor sector. Brothers Daniel and Sebastian Schall launched Black Semiconductor in 2020, spinning it out from the University of Aachen. The startup is developing a new type of chip-connecting technology using graphene, a novel material discovered in 2010 by Andre Geim and Konstantin Noselov. Graphene has been hail
  
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• European telecoms leading the way in quantum tech adoption, report finds

  12-06-2024 11:58 via thenextweb.com
  
  Say quantum technologies and most people probably still imagine something decades into the future. But, as a new report released today demonstrates, quantum is already here — especially as it relates to the telecom industry.  After years of incremental progress confined to research institutions, the emerging quantum technology sector has begun to gather commercial momentum. While most of the developments have been related to the quantum computing domain and its future promises, there
  
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• Amsterdam suspends shared cargo ebike service Cargoroo over ‘failed questionnaire’

  12-06-2024 10:58 via thenextweb.com
  
  Amsterdam has refused to grant Cargoroo a new license to operate its shared cargo ebike rental service in the Dutch capital. Instead, it has handed over exclusive operating rights to BAQME, an upstart rival from Rotterdam.  The City first announced the decision in January. However, Cargoroo launched an appeal, which officials rejected last week.  Cargoroo’s existing license — which allowed it to run a fleet of 110 cargo ebikes in Amsterdam — comes to an end on June 1
  
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• German VC unveils record-breaking €214M early-stage fund for deep tech

  11-06-2024 18:57 via thenextweb.com
  
  We know from reports earlier this year that VC investment is once more on the rise for European startups. And the wave of optimism seems to be continuing — at least for the continent’s deep tech sector.  Munich’s Vsquared Ventures today announced the closing of a new €214mn fund for early-stage investment in deep tech startups. It is reportedly the largest ever early-stage fund for the sector in Europe. The VC firm will divide its second fund between 25 deep tech com
  
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• How Vinted became the first profitable ‘pre-loved’ clothing marketplace

  11-06-2024 18:32 via thenextweb.com
  
  This article features an interview with Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga, who is speaking at TNW Conference on June 21. Check out the full event schedule here. Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga has reason to celebrate. His company recently became the first “pre-loved” clothing platform to make a profit after a monumental 61% surge in sales. It’s now firmly established as Europe’s largest online marketplace for second-hand fashion. The results represent a remarkable turnaround. When
  
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• French AI darling Mistral reportedly almost triples valuation to €5.8B

  11-06-2024 14:37 via thenextweb.com
  
  France’s (and Europe’s) GenAI darling Mistral has reportedly almost tripled its valuation, reaching €5.8bn. First reported by Sifted and later confirmed by the Financial Times, the Paris-based startup has raised a €468mn equity funding round, led by DST global and existing investor General Catalyst. An additional €132mn in debt financing brings the total funding to €600mn. Mistral launched just a little over a year ago, but it has risen to prominence at an i
  
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• UK startup uses AI to discover new rare earth-free magnet for EVs

  11-06-2024 13:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  A UK startup has used an AI algorithm to identify a previously unknown kind of rare-earth free magnet, in a potential breakthrough for how we discover and create new materials. Materials Nexus, headquartered in London, used its machine learning algorithm to identify and analyse over 100 million combinations of materials that could produce a viable rare-earth free magnet.   The winning formula is what the startup calls MagNex. It’s a permanent magnet free of rare earth’s li
  
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• Everything you need to know about Finch, the latest programming language developed by MIT

  11-06-2024 11:04 via thenextweb.com
  
  In May, a research team from MIT announced a new programming language. Finch, its creators say, is “a simple bytecode interpreted, purely object-oriented, prototype-based, dynamically-typed programming language.” Not to be confused with the Swedish fintech of the same name, this is a language that has been inspired by Smalltalk, Self, and Javascript. In particular, Finch simplifies the creation of concurrent and parallel programs, emphasising lightweight processes and message passin
  
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• Dutch home-building platform lands €1.1M to help solve housing crisis

  11-06-2024 09:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  Just last month, the Guardian described the housing crisis in Amsterdam as “next level.” And things are not much better across Europe as a whole. Prices and rents are soaring across the continent, and the lack of availability is staggering.  A Dutch startup wants to change that — at least for those willing to embark on the journey of building their own green home — and has just received €1.1mn in pre-seed funding to help it along the way.  Haaven is a digi
  
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• Report: The Netherlands is the leading startup ecosystem in the EU

  10-06-2024 17:50 via thenextweb.com
  
  The Netherlands is the number one startup ecosystem in the EU, surpassing both Paris and Berlin. That’s according to the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome, which also ranked the Netherlands as the top 14th ecosystem in the world. According to the report, the country has reached a $96bn ecosystem value between H2 2021 and 2023 — well above the global average of $29.4bn. During the same period, the Netherlands saw the birth of six unicorns, including Mambu
  
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• EU launches AI-powered ‘digital twin’ of the Earth

  10-06-2024 15:25 via thenextweb.com
  
  The European Commission today launched the first version of Destination Earth (DestinE), an AI-powered simulator that looks to improve the accuracy of climate predictions.  The first version of DestinE includes two models: one for extreme weather events and another for climate change adaptation. These models will monitor, simulate, and predict the Earth’s climate in great detail. “DestinE means that we can observe environmental challenges which can help us predict future scenar
  
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• TNW Conference 2024: Welcome to the electric future of race cars — and road vehicles

  10-06-2024 13:28 via thenextweb.com
  
  As we count down to TNW conference in Amsterdam on June 20 and 21, we’re previewing the sessions that we’re most excited about. One of my must-see talks mixes two of my great passions: sports and technology. Bringing them together is António Félix da Costa, a world champion of Formula E — the electric cousin of the petrol-powered Formula 1. Da Costa is driving into the event for two special talks on Friday. First up is a keynote that will give an exclus
  
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• NATO funds German startup building autonomous war robots

  10-06-2024 12:26 via thenextweb.com
  
  NATO’s Innovation Fund (NIF) has led a €9mn seed investment into German startup ARX Robotics, which builds unmanned ground robots for the battlefield.   The startup’s war bots look like small tanks — but without guns. The vehicles drive around on treads, and can be fitted with equipment like radar, mine-sweeping devices, or medical stretchers.  ARX sells four different machines. The largest carries military payloads weighing up to 500 kg — including i
  
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• World Ocean Day: Meet 3 tech startups protecting our seas

  08-06-2024 08:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  The ocean covers over 70% of our planet. It regulates the global climate, is home to 80% of life on Earth, acts as a carbon sink, and supports the livelihoods of billions of people. As an avid swimmer and surfer I also think the ocean is simply bloody magnificent. However, the world’s oceans face unprecedented threats from pollution, overfishing, and climate change. This is undermining the health of an ecosystem that supports all life on Earth.  In this era of rapid technological adv
  
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• The future of UX/UI with artificial intelligence

  08-06-2024 07:59 via webdesignernews.com
  Can you imagine a world where interfaces adapt to your needs as if by magic? In the near future, artificial intelligence (AI) will transform our digital interactions.
  
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• Build a Floating Sign-Up Form Button

  08-06-2024 07:57 via webdesignernews.com
  Sign-up forms, they’re pretty common! What’s also common is for the submit button to float above the input, like this:
  
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• Responsive posters in CSS

  08-06-2024 07:55 via webdesignernews.com
  The other day I spotted these lovely VHS posters and wondered how you might make that slanted background pattern there with just CSS. So I took a crack at it and got pretty close:
  
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• Inspiring Text Animations for Web Design

  08-06-2024 07:52 via webdesignernews.com
  ‍When we think about what would make a website stand out from the rest, what goes to our mind? If it’s text animation, possibly it would be one of the latter options that we would think of.
  
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• Stylish Range Sliders with Pure CSS and Animation

  08-06-2024 07:50 via webdesignernews.com
  Learn how to create a custom range slider with smooth motion effects using only CSS. This guide covers the necessary techniques to enhance your web design with dynamic and interactive sliders, eliminating the need for JavaScript. Perfect for adding a polished and modern touch to your user interface.
  
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• TNW Conference 2024: Philosophical debate for AI ethics

  07-06-2024 19:15 via thenextweb.com
  
  This year’s edition of TNW Conference is right around the corner — along with summer, we hope. We have a spectacular line-up of speakers and we cannot wait to share the special atmosphere that sets TNW apart from other tech conferences out there with you. Leading up to the event, the editorial team will be sharing some of their highlights and what not to miss from the TNW flagship conference taking place in Amsterdam on 20 and 21 of June. We hope you are as excited as we are and can
  
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• Mandatory ID for social media would solve some problems — but create a lot more

  07-06-2024 15:04 via thenextweb.com
  
  Social media is central in many of our lives, but few would say that’s a good thing. Despite its initial promise, swathes of Europeans feel the technology has had a negative impact on society. While it promised to bring us together, the opposite has happened.  Just look at any event from the past few years; whether it’s the war in Ukraine, countries swinging towards populism, or digital election manipulation, it appears social media has taken bad situations and made them worse.
  
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• NATO backs UK startup building ultralight materials for rockets, fighter jets — and F1 cars

  07-06-2024 14:32 via thenextweb.com
  
  NATO’s Innovation Fund has co-led a $22.5mn (€21mn) investment into iCOMAT, a UK startup building ultralight composites for the aerospace, automotive, and defence sectors. NATO’s fund has a budget of €1bn to back startups developing deep tech for defence and security applications. This marks its first public investment since it launched last year.        Founded in 2019 by Greek scientist Evangelos Zympeloudis, iCOMAT has developed a full
  
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• Tips for Work-Life Balance in Freelance Design

  07-06-2024 09:45 via webdesignernews.com
  Do you work to live or live to work? Freelance designers often start with the idea that their work will be flexible because they can set their own schedules. However, constant project demands can lead to burnout. We all know that when we can’t balance work and life, it affects us emotionally. Ironically, being a workaholic can actually hinder your ability to achieve your goals.
  
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• Must-Have Tools for Designers

  07-06-2024 09:40 via webdesignernews.com
  In this month’s roundup of the best tools for web designers and developers, we’ll explore a range of new and noteworthy tools designed to enhance various aspects of your daily tasks. Whether you’re looking to balance your work and life more effectively, find inspiration for web interactions, or streamline your development process, there’s something here for everyone.
  
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• Betting big on generative UI

  07-06-2024 09:38 via webdesignernews.com
  A Google search for generative UI will take you to a set of articles with loosely defined definitions of how it is a concept of generating dynamic user interfaces in real-time, much like a conversational AI generates an answer to your query. As technology capabilities evolve across both hardware and software, there may be a home soon for experiences leveraging generative UI in unique use cases, but certainly does not come without the discussion of what it could mean for designers.
  
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• Key Psychology Principles for Digital Banking UX

  07-06-2024 09:35 via webdesignernews.com
  In today’s competitive financial landscape, exceptional user experience (UX) is not just a differentiator-it’s a must. Financial apps and services can either simplify our financial lives or add to our stress. Understanding the psychology behind user behavior is crucial for designing products that are not only functional but also engaging and stress-free. This article explores the key psychological principles that can transform financial UX design from a source of frustration to one o
  
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