Technology
Startups, chips, AI policy, digital sovereignty and the engineers building Europe's tech stack.
Elon Musk's Business Empire: From PayPal to SpaceX and Tesla
Elon Musk's business empire spans rockets, electric vehicles, AI, and brain implants. SpaceX recently debuted on Wall Street with a valuatio
Web3 Summit in Berlin Debates Reclaiming Digital Control from Big Tech
The fifth Web3 Summit in Berlin moved beyond crypto speculation to focus on decentralisation as a tool against Big Tech dominance. Speakers
Airbus at VivaTech: Quantum Sensing and AI to Revolutionize Aircraft Navigation
Airbus is developing smart automation technologies to help aircraft operate in denser airspace and more complex weather. The Optimate projec
DeepL CEO at VivaTech: AI Translation Will Erase Language Barriers, But Not Culture
DeepL CEO Jarek Kutylowski says AI will soon enable seamless multilingual meetings, with his company's voice translation outperforming rival
Capgemini AI Chief: Trust Gap Between Humans and Machines Still Too Wide
Capgemini has declared 2026 its 'year of truth' for AI, warning that many companies underestimate the time needed to implement the technolog
Estonia Pioneers AI ID Codes to Regulate Autonomous Digital Agents
Estonia will issue digital identities for AI agents, enabling them to act on behalf of users with defined limits. The initiative aims to pre
Invisible Solar Panels Help Pompeii and Évora Preserve Heritage While Going Green
Pompeii's Villa of the Mysteries uses solar panels that look like ancient Roman tiles. Évora's city hall features photovoltaic shingles that
Europe Weighs Social Media Bans for Teens as Data Shows Girls Most Affected
European governments are considering bans or restrictions on social media for under-16s, with strong public support. New WHO-backed data sho
SpaceX Secures Investment-Grade Ratings as Shares Retreat from Record High
SpaceX has been awarded investment-grade credit ratings by all three major agencies. The milestone comes just days after its record stock ma
W Platform: Europe's New Social Media Alternative to US Big Tech
The European Commission has joined W, a new Swedish social media platform built on verified human users and European data storage. Top EU of
Macron and Modi Spotlight Franco-Indian Tech Ties at VivaTech 2026 in Paris
President Macron and Prime Minister Modi visited the Indian pavilion at VivaTech 2026 in Paris on 18 June. The tour highlighted growing Fran
KPMG Executive: AI Hype Outpaces Real Business Adoption in Europe
KPMG reports 95% of clients have an AI strategy, but only 8% can measure clear ROI. Mathieu Wallich-Petit says adoption lags behind tech's e