Microsoft inks carbon removal deal with offsets startup Chestnut
By David French (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp has struck a deal with offsets startup Chestnut Carbon to acquire credits linked to the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the…
Cooking apps that could make or break Christmas dinner
Christmas cooking apps: Make no mistake, it’s the biggest dinner of the year. Christmas Day can bring significant levels of chaos to any household and put even the most experienced…
TikTok-EU, steps forward thanks to Project Clover
The story between TikTok and the European Union is a long tug-of-war that, unlike many situations with other big companies, has reached a positive turning point. The credit for this goes to the ByteDance-owned application itself, which…
Biomemory: revolutionizing data storage with DNA cards
In an ambitious leap forward for digital data storage, Paris-based startup Biomemory is unveiling its groundbreaking DNA Cards. This innovative product, a first of its kind for the general market, is set…
3D-printed homes: an innovative response to the housing shortage?
As we advance through an era of technological marvels, the construction industry is experiencing a paradigm shift with the advent of 3D printing. This versatile technology, once confined to producing…
Beyondbmi tops up capital base with €1m funding round
Beyondbmi, a University College Dublin (UCD) HealthTech spin-out company supported by NovaUCD, has announced closing a €525,000 pre-seed funding round, advised by CKS Finance. Beyondbmi has developed a 12-month weight…
Twitch to shut down in South Korea due to high costs
By Hyunsu Yim (Reuters) – Amazon‘s streaming unit Twitch on Tuesday said it will shut down operations in South Korea in February next year, due to high operating costs and…
Meet the talent: Alberto Marini IT Engineer
Place of residence: Siena, Italy Position: IT Engineer Please describe a day in your life: Early Rise: Wake up around 6:30 AM to kickstart the day. Morning Fuel: Enjoy a breakfast…
Scientists launch research effort at COP28 for Congo rainforest
By Jake Spring SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Hundreds of scientists at the United Nations COP28 climate summit on Sunday launched a research coalition aimed at correcting a historic lack of…
Tesla’s Cybertruck feels like an SUV; price, lower driving range upset some
By Abhirup Roy, Hyunjoo Jin and Chavi Mehta SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla‘s pricier-than-expected Cybertruck pickup, which offers driving ranges that fell well short of what CEO Elon Musk had…