Technology
Startups, chips, AI policy, digital sovereignty and the engineers building Europe's tech stack.
Plug-in solar panels gain traction across Europe as energy crisis deepens
Plug-in solar panels, popular in Germany, are spreading across Europe as consumers seek energy independence. Costs have halved since 2022, w
Will.i.am Unveils AI-Powered Electric Autocycle for Urban Commuters
The Trinity is a single-passenger electric autocycle equipped with an AI agent that interacts with its surroundings. It is designed for urba
China's Saucer-Shaped eVTOL Completes Urban Test Flights in Wuhan
A Chinese firm has conducted over 140 test flights of a unique, saucer-shaped eVTOL vehicle designed for urban environments. The aircraft fe
Europe's Space Defence Ambitions Face Cyber and Congestion Challenges
European space systems are increasingly seen as a core operational domain, but face threats from cyberattacks and space debris. Experts call
Formula 1's 2026 Revolution: Active Aero, Hybrid Power, and the End of DRS
The 2026 F1 season introduces the most significant technical changes in decades, with new active aerodynamics and a near 50-50 split between
Inside Europe's Flying Lab: Zero-Gravity Research Takes Off Near Bordeaux
European researchers are using parabolic flights near Bordeaux to study life in zero gravity. Experiments focus on human balance, fluid shif
Anthropic Report: AI Augments Rather Than Replaces Jobs, But Impact Varies Widely
Anthropic's economic index shows 49% of jobs now use AI for at least a quarter of tasks, up 13% from early 2025. The technology mostly augme
Stablecoins Surge as EU, US, and China Diverge on Regulation
Stablecoin transaction volumes surged 72% to $33 trillion in 2025. The EU is developing a digital euro while the US under Trump promotes pri
CES 2026 Showcases European Health Tech: From Fertility Tracking to Allergy Detection
French companies dominated the health technology showcase at CES 2026 with innovations ranging from a smart fertility-tracking menstrual pad
Digital Archaeology and Open Science Reshape Heritage Preservation from Amsterdam to Chongqing
In Chongqing, sub-millimetre 3D scans and AI are documenting the intricate Dazu Rock Carvings. Meanwhile, Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum is conduct
Will AI Widen or Narrow the Gender Gap in Europe's Workforce?
Women and men face similar overall exposure to AI, but women are underrepresented in high-exposure roles like IT and overrepresented in cler
Swedish App Accord Aims to Balance Household Chores and Reduce Gender Inequality
Accord, a Swedish app launched in September 2024, has gained over 25,000 users in Europe by helping families track and share household chore