SoftBank looking to buy UK AI chip designer Graphcore, report
Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Graphcore, a British AI chip designer that has struggled to gain traction in recent years.
This $350 Android smartwatch changed the way I work out with a brilliant feature
Most smartwatches last a day or two between charging, but Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro doubles that, and for a reasonable price.
Dutch VC Capital Mills invests in German no-code startup Innoloft
No-code startup Innoloft has raised 2mn in a new funding round led by Dutch VC firm Capital Mills. This marks the firms first investment into a German company. Innolofts no-code platform enables businesses to build web applications without any programming knowledge. Founded in 2019, the startup now counts over 70,000 end-users and includes customers such as Deutsche Telekom, Aachen University, and German state governments. With the new funding, Innoloft plans to accelerate product development and expand its user base. Being a B2B software company, the startup falls well under Capital Mills investment focus. The VC firm offers two types of This story continues at The Next Web
Meet the leader of LockBit, the most active ransomware gang ever
Cybercrime hunters have unmasked the alleged leader of LockBit, a hacker network dubbed the most active ransomware group ever. LockBit gained global notoriety for holding victims datato ransom and ransomware-as-a-service, whereby it licenses malware to otherhackers. According to Europol, the gang was behind the worlds most deployed ransomware in 2022 causing billions of euros worth of damage. Among the high-profile victims are US aerospace giant Boeing, Britains Royal Mailand German automotive titan Continental. Russian entities, however, are notably absent from the list of targets. It will therefore come as little surprise that the gangs reputed mastermind is a Russian This story continues at The Next Web
Cybersecurity Festival 2024: Four ways to cut your cyber insurance premiums
Jason Ozin, CISO at PIB Insurance, told the Cybersecurity Festival to get a broker, get certified and get hacked.
Neuron-sized brain implant could help blind people see again
A team of researchers have built a vision implant with tiny electrodes the size of a neuron, seeking to help blind people see again. The development of vision implants first emerged in the 1990s.The technology targets patients suffering from damage to the eye, but whose visual cortex the brains visual centre is active and able to receive signals. But despite the solutions potential, existing methods are limited by the large size of electrodes and metal corrosion. The research team claims to have addressed both challenges. A new, nano-sized implant Vision implants contain electrodes that send signals to the brain This story continues at The Next Web
Swiss startup unveils post-quantum cryptography library for devs
Terra Quantum has today revealed its TQ42 Cryptography library an open-source suite of quantum-resistant algorithms designed to help developers and businesses protect data from current and future cybersecurity threats. The new cryptography library provides developers with post-quantum algorithms and security and key management functions. They can be used across a range of applications, including mobile, web, IoT, and cloud. The library is now available through the GitHub repository. According to the startup, it offers a user-friendly API, scalable architecture, and essential security features like key generation and file deletion capabilities. Specifically, the algorithms found in the repository focus on This story continues at The Next Web
French AI toasts $200M for Holistic as Sonio sale shows risks of success
Frances budding AI scene has received another boost from a big investment in the startup Holistic. Amid the celebrations, however, the sale of medtech firm Sonio has added a warning about the dangers of success. The Holistic funding was revealed by Bloomberg on Tuesday. The Paris-based firm has reportedly raised $200mn (186mn) in a round that values the companyat $370mn (344mn). Holistic has big plans for the cash. According to Bloomberg, the startup wants to build multi-agent models that will enable interactions between different AI systems and genuine AGI capabilities. Holistic also boasts an eye-catching leadership team. It includes four This story continues at The Next Web
'TunnelVision' bug potentially allows snooping on all VPNs
Researchers at vendor Leviathan Security Group have revealed a novel network attack technique they call TunnelVision, which potentially affects all VPNs.
Signal president defends messaging app against Musks allegations of known vulnerabilities
Meredith Whittake, the president of Signal responded to Musks tweet clarifying that there was no evidence of his claim and they follow responsible disclosure practices which notifies users about any issues found.
Tech firms must 'tame' algorithms as part of new child safety code
Ofcom has published its draft Childrens Safety Codes of Practice which set out how Ofcom expects online platforms and services to meet their legal responsibilities to protect children online.
IT glitch takes passports gates offline across the UK
A technical issue affecting UK Border Force's IT systems caused hours-long queues at airports around the country before it was fixed.
OpenAI launches AI chatbot for US intelligence agencies
While the new AI service hasnt been named yet, an increasing number of intelligence agencies use generative AI have shown an interest to use generative AI technology to process classified data.
Google Wallet introduced in India for non-payment services
Google has partnered with over 20 brands for the rollout of Wallet
U.S. announces $10 million bounty for alleged LockBit ransomware creator
Russian national Dimitry Yuryevich Khoroshev was indicted and now has a $10 million bounty on his head over his alleged involvement with LockBit
OpenAI to launch tool to detect images created by DALL-E 3
OpenAI is launching a tool that can detect images created by its text-to-image generator DALL-E 3, the Microsoft-backed startup said on Tuesday
Google launches Pixel 8a with Gemini Nano and Tensor G3 in India
Google has promised 7 years of OS and security updates for Pixel 8a
Bottoms up: This German beer is made from recycled wastewater
Reuse Brew is a classic German lager with a twist its made from recycled wastewater. The beer is the result of a tie-up between the south German city of Weissenburg, American water tech company Xylem, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Specifically, TUMs Brewery and Beverage Technology department (why didnt I study there?!). While the idea of a sewage brew might be hard to swallow, Xylem ensures us that all the bad stuff is filtered out before the malt, hops, and yeast are added. First a machine injects ozone into the wastewater. Then the sludge is blasted by This story continues at The Next Web
German chip giant lowers 2024 forecast as electronics slowdown bites
Infineon, one of the biggest chip makers in Europe, has lowered its revenue outlook for the year, citing weak demand from its major target markets. The German company is now expecting a revenue of 15.1bn, plus or minus 400mn. Thats down from the previous forecast of 16bn, plus or minus 500mn. In the second quarter of 2024, Infineon saw a 2% drop in revenue compared to the previous quarter, generating 3.36bn. The decline stands, however, at 12% year-on-year. Revenue in the first quarter of 2024 also decreased by 11% compared to the last quarter of 2023. Jochen Hanebeck, Infineons CEO, This story continues at The Next Web
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Top Deals on Projectors for Home Usage
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 kicked off last week with discounts and bundled offers on a large selection of electronics. The discount sale is scheduled to end tonight. If you are looking for a protector for your home entertainment setup, the ongoing sale offers a variety of options for a range of requirements at affordable price tags. The sale has listed projectors f...
Widening the pipeline of tech talent into your business
A panel at the Cybersecurity festival discussed the benefits of attracting more diverse talent, and supporting that talent to maximise productivity and skills retention.
UKs Wayve raises $1B in Europes largest ever AI funding round
Wayve, a London-based startup working on AI systems for autonomous vehicles, has raised $1bn. The colossal funding round marks the largest single investment in a European AI startup. Japanese conglomerate SoftBank led the funding round alongside tech giants Nvidia and Microsoft. Wayve did not disclose its valuation following the investment. Founded in Cambridge in 2017, Wayve is developing so-called embodied AI systems for self-driving cars. Unlike pure software AI like ChatGPT, embodied AI serves as the brain for physical objects like vehicles. It lets them see, think, and drive on their own. The technology also works for robots, or any This story continues at The Next Web
IT Essentials: A cyber staycation
Big cyber news found us, unusually, staying in the UK's borders last week.
Microsoft: last year we tracked 200 major threat actors, now it's 300
Microsoft currently tracks 300 large-scale threat actors, meaning state sponsored actors and major ransomware gangs; last year that number was 200.
Ransomware group publishes stolen data from NHS Dumfries and Galloway on dark web
INC Ransom makes good on earlier threat to publish data
MoD hacked: Personal details exposed
Personal information belonging to serving UK personnel has been leaked in a deliberate attack targeting the Ministry of Defence.
Google plans to use AI to counter cybersecurity threats, prepare reports
Google plans to bring its cybersecurity unit,threat intelligence unit and Gemini AI model together to analyse threats and prepare reports
Bots now account for half of all web activity
A new report by cybersecurity firm Imperva paints a surprising picture of the internet landscape.
Microsoft vows to overhaul security, tie executive pay to performance after string of breaches
Microsoft is undergoing a major security overhaul following a series of high-profile breaches and harsh criticism for its handling of past incidents.
House of Lords Committee slams government inaction on LLM copyright misuse
A committee of UK legislators has accused the government of turning a blind eye to copyright infringement by large language models, effectively endorsing the practice through its inaction.
Swiss startup to advance collaborative robots with GenAI humanoid hand
The power of generative AI has further ignited the race for advanced humanoid robots, promising more capable machines that can learn and deal with unknown environments and challenges. Amid increasing competition across the globe, Switzerland-based mimic is also throwing its hat in the ring. The startup has raised a pre-seed round of $2.5mn (2.3mn) to bring the first GenAI-poweredcollaborative robot to market. A spinoff from ETH Zurich, mimic was founded in 2024 by a team of three researchers working at the intersection of robotics and AI. Aiming to address workforce shortages, the team has developed a robotic humanoid hand that This story continues at The Next Web
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Stack Overflow announce partnership
OpenAI and Stack Overflow announced a partnership to gain access to highly technical knowledge and code to improve the performance of AI models
How to temporarily disappear from WhatsApp without deleting it
Force-stopping WhatsApp prevents it from running in the background, effectively making you appear offline without disconnecting from Wi-Fi or turning off cellular data.
Swedish startup wins EU funding to print organic indoor solar panels
The EU has granted 3.3mn to a consortium led by Swedish startup Epishine. The groups mission is to boost the development of organic solar panels. In this case, organic refers to solar panels that are carbon-based. Instead of using silicon to conduct electricity, these solar panels utilise organic molecules. Organic solar cells are very lightweight, cheap, semi-transparent, printable, and flexible. They can also convert indoor light into electricity. That can be from sunlight streaming in through an open window or completely artificial light, such as LEDs or halogen bulbs. The downside is that organic solar panels degrade a lot faster This story continues at The Next Web
Humanity faces two existential crises the climate crisis and AI. Can one help solve the other?
As I write this, two contrasting regulations on the development of artificial intelligence namely generative AI are making their way through the European and British parliaments. The British approach is very simple looking to ensure AI companies fit into existing laws governing technology companies. In contrast, the EU approach, as White & Case analysis describes, is an entirely new piece of legislation, and is risk-based looking to counter the most serious risks that come with developing more advanced AI. Whether that is data scraping, infringements on individual liberty, as well as fake news and election involvement. This story continues at The Next Web
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best Deals on Premium Laptops
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024, which started on May 2, will end in India on May 7. Previously we have told you about some of the best offers on gaming laptops and gaming consoles that you can avail of in this period. Below is a list of the top deals on premium laptops that you can explore before the sale concludes.
This startup is using protein powder to beef up carbon capture
A British startup has devised a way to speed-up enhanced rock weathering using protein powder in a potential step forward for the budding carbon capture industry. Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) involves spreading silicate rock dust on fields to capture carbon. When it rains, the dust reacts with the CO2 in the droplets, permanently storing it in the rocks as carbonate (think chalk or baking soda). This relatively simple technology has taken off in recent years, attracting funding from the likes of Meta, Google, and Microsoft. However, there are a few kinks that need ironing out. One issue is that ERW This story continues at The Next Web
Nervous about falling behind Republicans, Democrats are wrestling with how to use AI
The Biden campaign and top Democrats are wrestling with how best to use artificial intelligence, exposing the partys anxiety over falling behind Republicans in the race to deploy technology that could transform the future of elections
Uber rival Bolt secures 220M in prep for IPO
Estonian mobility startup Bolt has secured a 220mn credit facility as it plans to go public next year. This type of financing is a more flexible loan option, which allows a business to withdraw and repay funds as needed, on an ongoing basis. Kind of like a credit card for companies. The credit facility provides Bolt with additional flexibility as we work towards being IPO-ready, CEO and founder Markus Villig said in a statement. Lenders including Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan. The money supplements Bolts strong cash position and strengthens its liquidity profile, the company said. Alongside This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Uber
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best Deals on Soundbars Under Rs. 5,000
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 has entered its second day in India. The special discount sale kicked off on Thursday for all shoppers, after providing a 12-hour early access to Prime members. Here we have handpicked some of the best deals on soundbars that you can grab on the Great Summer Sale 2024. Shoppers can add bank offers to further sweeten their purchases.
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best Deals on QLED Smart TVs
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is underway in India where customers can get several products including some popular electronic items at discounted rates. We have previously listed some of the best deals you can get on phones,tablets,laptops,and more during the sale. Following, we list some of the best offers Amazon is offering on QLED smart TVs before the sale en...
Apple revenues fall - but not by as much as expected
Apple reported a 4% year-on-year drop in revenue to $90.8 billion for the quarter ending 30th March, beating analyst expectations of $90.1 billion.
Deeptech VC raises 300M in push for semiconductor supremacy
Flemish venture capital firm Imec.xpand has raised 300mn to invest in deeptech startups. The VC is a spinoff from Leuven-based Imec, one of the worlds largest microelectronics research institutions. The new fund targets AI, semiconductors, nanotechnology, photonics, and quantum computing. It will also invest in startups working on new ways to diagnose and treat medical conditions. To date, Imec.xpand has invested in 23 companies that have so far raised a combined 1.5bn in funding. This includes two unicorns companies valued at 1bn or more. Imec.xpand recently opened a new office in the Netherlands, according to Dutch newspaper Het Financieele This story continues at The Next Web
Vanta: Cybersecurity spend should be 30% of the IT budget
Cybersecurity is a numbers game. Cyber teams are barraged by hundreds, thousands or even millions of attempts to crack their systems every day. Fortunately most of these are basic and easily dealt with by filters, but it only takes one of the more sophisticated attempts to get through to spell trouble.
CISA identifies GitLab vulnerability under exploit
The US cyber agency has told federal agencies to patch a GitLab flaw that makes accounts vulnerable to takeover.
Security Excellence Awards winners revealed!
The Security Excellence Awards 2024, held last night in London, celebrated innovation and some outstanding personal achievements in cybersecurity.
When is Google I/O 2024 and what to expect: Android 15, Gemini, Wear OS, and more
Google's annual developer conference is right around the corner. Here's what's expected to be on the docket.
Next CISO: Learn from attackers to boost cyber defences
Cyberattacks are changing quickly; the defenders have to be even more agile to keep up, said Next CISO Dan Burns at Computings Cybersecurity Festival this week.
Europe is falling behind in the race to develop space-based solar power
When the EU approved the European Green Deal in 2020, the bloc unveiled a plan to lead the clean energy transition. Yet it has since faced growing competition from both China which has quickly and quietly buried Europes solar panel industry and is now taking aim at its EV market and the US, which under the Biden administration took an about-face on sustainability with the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. As the EU invests more into renewables, it will need to overcome hurdles around reliability, storage, transmission, and scalability to reach its ambitious 2030 renewable This story continues at The Next Web
The human cost of cyberfraud was very much in evidence at the Cybersecurity Festival earlier today, when Wayne Johncock, former CIO of Centrica, and co-founder of an edtech venture shared his experience of being a victim of insider fraud, perpetuated at Bank of America.
This tech investor will pay Ukrainian farmers to trap carbon in their soil
Lithuanian climate investment firm HeavyFinance has added over 700,000 football pitches-worth of farmland in Ukraine to its soil carbon credit programme. Modern agriculture has taken its toll on soils. Centuries of plowing, cutting, and overgrazing has made land less fertile. This has also released billions of tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. HeavyFinance pays farmers to put some of this carbon back into the ground. Specifically, the company issues loans to encourage the switch to regenerative farming practices. This includes rotating crops, growing cover crops during the off season, or plowing less often. These processes can remove carbon from the This story continues at The Next Web
500 AI models optimised for Core Ultra processors, says Intel
Intel says more than 500 AI models have been optimised for its Core Ultra processors, calling the move a significant milestone in its effort to position itself as the prime chip supplier for AI PCs.
Belfast to spearhead UK's digital revolution with 37m Digital Twin Centre
UK government has unveils a significant investment in its digital future with the announcement of a brand new 37.6 million National Digital Twin Centre to be established in Belfast.
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 Live Updates: Best Deals on Smartphones, Laptops, Amazon Devices, More
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is now live for all users after granting Prime members a 12-hour early access. the summer sale event brings discounts on across all popular product categories, including smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, tablets, Amazon devices, essential summer appliances like air conditioners, coolers, refrigerators, and more.
Microsoft inks $10 billion deal to power AI with renewables
Tech giant Microsoft has struck a landmark deal with Brookfield Asset Management, committing to back an estimated $10 billion in new renewable energy projects.
Dutch minister fears national security risk from Chinese ownership of Anteryon
Another Dutch tech firm has been caught in the simmering tensions between the West and China. Amid growing calls to curb Chinese access to chipmaking equipment from ASML, a Dutch minister has raised a separate alarm about the sale of Philips spinoff Anteryon. Although the digital-optics developer remains based in Eindhoven, the business was bought in 2019 by Chinas Jingfang Optotelectronics. The Suzhou-based firm reportedly spent between 40mn and 50mn on the acquisition. Following a separate buyout in 2021, the chip company China Wafer became Jinfangs majority shareholder. These deals attracted the concerns of Micky Adriaansens, the outgoing Dutch Economy This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Security
Dutch startup to bring robotic blood drawing to hospitals
Utrecht-based Vitestro has raised 20mn to bring its robotic blood drawing device to market. Founded in 2017, Vitestro aims to improve the blood draw experience for patients and address personnel shortages in healthcare where the demand for skilled laboratory professionals is growing at a higher rate than any other occupation. The startups device relies on infrared to locate the vein and ultrasound to create an image of the blood vessel. Then, an AI-based robotic needle uses this information to determine the right puncture location with submillimetre precision. Since 2023, Vitestro is running the worlds largest-scale clinical trial for autonomous This story continues at The Next Web
New AI technique detects money laundering via cryptocurrencies
Blockchain is often criticised as a solution in search of a problem. But one group of people has already found immense value in the tech: money launderers. Their crimes cause painful headaches for financial institutions, crypto businesses, legitimate law enforcement agencies, and cryptocurrencyregulators. All of them need to tackle illicit activity on blockchains. Enter Elliptic, a British firm that specialises in cryptocurrency forensics. The company uses blockchain analytics to protect customers from financial crimes. Its latest safeguard taps the power of AI. By applying machine learning to transaction data, Elliptic has created a new method of detecting money laundering on This story continues at The Next Web
'A generation of entitlement': Against Big Tech in the fight for talent
Mid-size firms can't compete with Big Tech on salary. But there are other ways to attract - and keep - staff if you understand their motivations.
TNW Podcast: Alexandra Balkova on the state of VC; AI compute for everyone
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 todays episode, Linnea and Andrii talk about the availability of AI compute, Getirs imminent departure from Europe, quite some cash for German game developers, and a few things in between. The guest of the show is Alexandra Balkova, general partner and head of portfolio at Startup Wise Guys. In the interview recorded at TechChill in Riga, Alexandra talked about the current state of This story continues at The Next Web
AWS sales grow to $25bn in Q1 2024
Amazon reported Q1 earnings and revenue yesterday featuring sales of $143.3bn and an operating income of $15.3bn
Realme 12 Pro+, P1 Pro, Narzo 70, Buds Air 5, and More Discounted Ahead of Amazon, Flipkart Sales
Realme has announced discounts on a range of its smartphones and a pair of true wireless earphones. The discounts include bank offers and other coupons. Customers can get select products at a reduced price than the usual market price. The sale commemorates the company's sixth anniversary in the country.
EU opens disinformation probe against Meta as elections loom
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, for potentially violating the bloc's new online content regulations.
Vinted posts first-ever annual profit after 61% revenue growth in 2023
Vinted, the popular online marketplace for second-hand fashion, has announced its first-ever annual profit. The milestone follows a strong 2023, reaching 596.3mn in revenue a 61% increase compared to the previous year (370.2mn). With an adjusted EBITDA at 76.6mn, Vinted turned a 20.4mn net loss in 2022 into a 17.8mn net profit in 2023. The startup attributes its profitability to significant growth, starting with increased penetration in existing markets and its expansion to Romania, Denmark, and Finland. In addition, the company continued its expansion into luxury fashion with verification, and further developed Vinted Go, its own shipping service. Second-hand This story continues at The Next Web
Dutch startup to test hearing via brain-computer interface
MindAffect, a Netherlands-based healthtech startup, has raised 1.1mn to bring its hearing diagnostics technology to market. A spinout from Radboud University, MindAffect has developed a patented brain computer interface (BCI) technology, which enables diagnosis of hearing impairments using brain signals. The startup aims to provide a more equitable testing solution that specifically caters for hard-to-test patients, such as children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Current methods, such as pure-tone or speech testing, depend on the constant responses of patients. But this can be challenging or ineffective for individuals who are unable to communicate due to age or disability This story continues at The Next Web
Flipkart has started disclosing some of the major smartphone offers via a dedicated microsite. Google's Pixel 8, Pixel 7 and Nothing Phone 2 5G are confirmed to see price cuts during the upcoming Big Saving Days Sale. Besides the general discounts, Flipkart is providing cashback for purchases made through select bank cards. There will be additional no-cost EMI options...
UK political parties urged to commit to AI honesty before elections
A group of prominent political, technology and civil society leaders have raised concerns about the threat posed by AI-generated content to the integrity of the upcoming UK elections.
Interview: lllumio, Security Excellence Awards Finalist
Alongside its customers, Illumio is shortlisted for no less than five awards including Network Security and Enterprise Security Solution and Security Project of the Year categories.
UK bans devices with weak passwords
The government has enacted a law that bans internet-connected devices from having weak default passwords.
How to manage a business during hyper growth
One IT leader shares the tips he learned in managing a company through a period of intense growth.
IBM in court bid to shut down Software-Defined Mainframe threat to its 'big iron' gravy train
IBM is in court this week in a bid to shutdown an IBM-compatible cloud service that, it claims, infringes on its own mainframe intellectual property.
French startup bags 2M to make cancer clinical trials more accessible
Paris-based Klineo has raised 2mn for its AI platform that facilitates access to cancer clinical trials. Klineos platform connects doctors and patients directly with relevant clinical trials. It provides trial search, contact with medical centres, as well as real-time updates and notifications when a new clinical trial matches the patients criteria. The startups solution currently covers trials on skin cancer, breast cancer, and lymphoma. Klineo was founded in 2021 by oncologist Dr Arnaud Bayle and two engineers, Thomas Peyresblanques and Nicolas Drizard. The startup aims to accelerate the inclusion of patients in clinical trials, which play a key role in This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI to train LLMs on Financial Times content with permission
The Financial Times (full disclosure the owners of The Next Web) have inked a deal with OpenAI. The American firm will use the British publishers content to train its generative AI models. The deal is the latest in a string of new partnerships between OpenAI and global news publishers like Axel Springer, Associated Press, and Le Monde. The company did not disclose the financial terms of any of the contracts. In 2023 alone, hundreds of pages of litigation and countless articles accused tech firms of stealing artists and publishers work to train their AI models. OpenAI has come under This story continues at The Next Web
Apple releases eight OpenELM AI small language models for on-device use
Apple has released eight small AI language models intended for use on smartphones and other devices as proof-of-concept research releases, made available under Apples open source-like Sample Code Licence.
iPad Brought Under EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple Must Comply With New Rules in 6 Months
Apples iPad has been added to a list of Big Tech products and services hit by strict new European Union rules aimed at stopping potential competition abuses before they take hold.
New UK cybersecurity law will make weak passwords a thing of the past
Under the UKs new cybersecurity law, consumer smart devices can no longer allow the use of weak, easy-to-guess passwords, such as admin or 12345. This is part of a set of minimum-security standards the UK is requiring to protect consumers from hacking and cyberattacks. The law covers every smart device that comes with internet or network connectivity, ranging from TVs and phones to game consoles, connected fridges, and smart doorbells. Manufacturers of such products will also have to publish contact details so that users can report bugs and other issues. In addition, theyll need to be transparent about the timing This story continues at The Next Web
Polestar unveils worlds first 10-minute charge EV prototype
Polestar has successfully charged its upcoming EV model in just 10 minutes. The Swedish car maker achieved the feat using a silicon-dominant battery built by Israeli startup StoreDot. Polestar installed the battery in a fully drivable prototype of its Polestar 5 model, set to go on sale next year. It managed to charge the EV from 10% to 80% under the 10-minute time cap. StoreDots batteries use silicon anodes instead of graphite. Silicon anodes can store 10 times the amount of lithium ions that graphite can, while taking up a lot less space. This means more efficient batteries that This story continues at The Next Web
Interview: Zerto, Security Excellence Awards finalist
A robust cybersecurity posture is essential for ensuring the resilience of operational infrastructure, and the safety of confidential data and intellectual property.
Darktrace agrees $5.3bn takeover by Thoma Bravo
Darktrace has agreed a $5.32 billion (4.25 billion) acquisition by private equity firm Thoma Bravo. The cash acquisition equates to around $7.75 (6.20) per share, and a 44% premium on the companys average stock price over the past three months. It listed on the London Stock Exchange at 2.50 per share in 2021.
'A sticking plaster': The National Semiconductor Strategy has left the UK exposed
The government's 1 billion plan to support the UK's chip industry is well targeted, but risks missing the mark on timing.
Let go: You can't please everyone anyway
IT leaders are under an increasing amount of pressure, and looking after your mental health is essential to protect yourself, your employees and your job.
How to change your MAC address on Windows and Mac
Want to change the MAC address on your Windows or Mac PC? Heres a guide to teach you how in just a few simple steps.
How to update your Gmail picture on desktop and mobile
Switching up your Gmail account photo once in a while is a good idea. Here's how to change your Gmail picture either via the desktop website or the mobile app.
How to change your Yahoo password on desktop and mobile
Updating your Yahoo account password is very easy. Heres instructions on how to do it on a desktop PC or mobile device.
Apple ID Account Bug Locks Some Users Out of Accounts, Forces Password Reset
Apple ID password reset prompts are being presented to several users online, according to various reports by customers on social media platforms. The issue appears to be affecting users randomly, including one Gadgets 360 staff member. Apple's system status webpage does not currently indicate that there are any issues affecting any of its services.
Study shows benevolent sexism in startups widens the gender gap
Our understanding of the challenges women face in the startup ecosystem is limited. Past research has focused on overt negative sexist attitudes that question womens competence and suitability for entrepreneurship. This view overlooks the existence of more subtle, yet pervasive and socially acceptable, sexist attitudes that often go unnoticed. Given the sheer number of people interested or working in startups today, from investors to suppliers to job applicants, the effects of these subtle forms of sexism can accumulate across a large and diverse group of decision-makers. For initiatives tackling gender inequality in entrepreneurship to be effective, we must gain a This story continues at The Next Web
Hallo, Netherlands!Welcome to TNWs first weekly round-up of tech news from our glorious home country. As we count down to TNW conference in Amsterdam on June 20 and 21, were ramping up our coverage of the Dutch IT sector. Wed also love to hear your thoughts on the local ecosystem. Drop us a line if you want to showcase your startup, share a digital tip, or just tell us your deepest, darkest secrets. In the meantime, lets get to the news. What were writing Chip giant ASML plans Eindhoven expansion in big win for Dutch tech Airbnb for cars platform This story continues at The Next Web
Why Lithuania is a hidden gem of Europes startup ecosystem
In 2022, over 20,000 Lithuanians returned to their country of birth from abroad. A high quality of life coupled with a booming entrepreneurial ecosystem and a collaborative mentality has contributed to what investors are calling a reverse brain drain. Many of their minds reemerge in the countrys startup scene. It was on a visit to Lisbon that I first heard someone refer to Lithuania as a hidden gem of Europes startup ecosystem. A recent trip to Vilnius convinced me they were right. To further drive the inspiring transformation it has achieved since regaining its independence from the Soviet Union in This story continues at The Next Web
DeepL launches AI writing assistant for businesses trained on its own LLM
DeepL, which has been rivalling machine translation giants such as Google Translate and Microsoft Translator, has launched an AI writing assistant tailored for businesses. Dubbed DeepL Write Pro, the product acts as a creative assistant for use during the drafting process. It provides suggestions on word choice, phrasing, style, and tone, aiming to improve the text, while preserving the writers own voice. Currently available in English and German, the tool comes with customisation options for both style (such as business, academic, or casual) and tone (such as friendly, diplomatic, or enthusiastic). Its use scope covers multiple types of business communication, This story continues at The Next Web
Microsoft, Google and Snap report strong quarterly results, IBM and Intel less so
Five big tech companies announced their quarterly financial results on Thursday with a jump in fortunes for Microsoft, Google and Snap, while those of IBM and Intel were more mixed.
