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• A microbial extract from Finnish forests can heal eczema, biotech startup says

  03-10-2024 09:15 via thenextweb.com
  
  Finland’s vast green forests are famously restorative. So restorative that they can even treat diseases. That’s according to Uute Scientific, a biotech firm based in Helsinki. The company has created a unique remedy: a microbial extract that replicates Finnish nature. Today, the startup revealed new evidence of the organism’s powers. The extract targets a growing health problem. Immune systems, Uute says, are being weakened by urbanisation and oversanitation. As a result,
  
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• Ukraine’s new F-16 simulator spotlights a ‘paradigm shift’ led from Europe

  04-10-2024 19:22 via thenextweb.com
  
  To the average eye, extended reality is starting to look bleak. The metaverse has bombed, the Apple Vision Pro has flopped, and Sony has all but abandoned the PSVR. Sadly for Mark Zuckerberg, consumers rarely want to strap computers to their faces. But there is one place where business is booming: the military. XR has diffused across the armed forces since 2021, when Microsoft signed a contract with the US Army worth up to $21.9bn (€19.6bn). Under the deal, the tech giant would develop tra
  
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• ESA’s ‘planetary defence mission’ has startups dreaming of asteroid mining

  04-10-2024 15:01 via thenextweb.com
  
  Europe’s spacetech elite are making their final preparations for a groundbreaking meeting with an asteroid. A spacecraft called Hera — named after the Greek goddess of marriage — will make the rendezvous. The probe is slated for launch on October 7. If all goes well, Hera will then complete a detailed inspection of Dimorphos — a binary asteroid that’s also caught the eye of NASA. Back in 2022, the agency’s DART spacecraft deliberately smashed into Dimorphos.
  
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• AI startup Poolside raises $500M as AI coding market booms

  03-10-2024 11:50 via thenextweb.com
  
  AI startup Poolside has raised a whopping $500mn — and it still hasn’t even launched a product. Despite the barren release schedule, the company has become an investors’ darling. The new Series B round brings Poolside’s total funding to $626mn. Its valuation now stands at a cool $3bn. The cash magnet is a AI-powered coding. Poolside has developed its own language model, which promises to accelerate software development. The company also boasts two eye-catching co-fo
  
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• A microbial extract from Finnish forests can heal eczema, a biotech startup says

  03-10-2024 09:15 via thenextweb.com
  
  Finland’s vast green forests are famously restorative. So restorative that they can even treat diseases. That’s according to Uute Scientific, a biotech firm based in Helsinki. The company has created a unique remedy: a microbial extract that replicates Finnish nature. Today, the startup revealed new evidence of the organism’s powers. The extract targets a growing health problem. Immune systems, Uute says, are being weakened by urbanisation and oversanitation. As a result,
  
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• Dutch startup targets remote patient monitoring with its smart stethoscope

  02-10-2024 18:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  Amsterdam-based Lapsi Health is looking to firmly position itself in the rapidly-evolving market of smart medical devices. The startup announced yesterday the US launch of its first clinical support tool, a digital stethoscope, after receiving clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — the US regulator for medical devices. Dubbed Keikku, the digital stethoscope is a portable wireless device that uses sensing technology and AI to listen to body sounds, such as breathing, and t
  
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• Design system primitives

  02-10-2024 17:54 via webdesignernews.com
  Hey everyone , this week I dive into design system primitive components. They are extremely beneficial to help adopters of your system rapidly iterate experiences using design tokens. Excited to chat about this topic and would love to hear what you all think of it.
  
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• ‘Algorithms are key to quantum utility’: IBM opens first European quantum data centre

  02-10-2024 17:49 via thenextweb.com
  
  IBM’s first quantum data centre in Europe may have been planned during his predecessor’s tenure, but it was Olaf Scholz with entourage who descended on the small German town of Ehningen on Tuesday. The reason was to welcome the first IBM Heron processor to be installed outside of the US.  When the Chancellor of Germany shows up to spend nearly half a day at an event, you know it is a pretty big deal. Indeed, attracting projects like IBM’s new quantum data centre might be
  
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• Huma acquires eConsult to advance digital healthcare in the UK

  02-10-2024 16:28 via thenextweb.com
  
  London-based scaleup Huma announced today the expansion of its digital healthcare solutions with the acquisition of eConsult. This is one of the UK’s largest digital triage and consultation platforms across primary and emergency care. Founded in 2011, Huma works with healthcare providers and big pharma to improve clinical outcomes with digital solutions. Since its founding, the company has been strategically expanding its portfolio of services, aiming to accelerate the digitalisation of h
  
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• TNW Conference is coming back with a bang — and 6 thrilling new themes

  02-10-2024 15:10 via thenextweb.com
  
  2025 marks Amsterdam’s 750th birthday. It also marks the 19th TNW Conference, which will take place on June 19 and 20 at — and you’re all invited. The show returns to NDSM next year, right at the heart of the city. As usual, we’re bringing together the entire ecosystem, from startups and investors to C-level executives, industry leaders, and policy makers. With a mission of building links between Dutch tech and the world, we’re crafting two days full of inspiration
  
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• 6-fingered gloves sent to Sam Altman and EU leaders in chilling AI warning

  02-10-2024 13:29 via thenextweb.com
  
  Six-fingered gloves have been sent to global leaders as a chilling reminder of AI dangers. The gloves symbolise a disturbing digital problem: image generators giving people extra fingers. The petrifying pictures have now been brought to life by Finnish startup Saidot. “AI is developing so fast that nobody can fully anticipate its impacts and the emerging risks,” warned Veera Siivonen, the company’s CCO and co-founder. “That’s why we want to highlight both the steps
  
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• Your marketing site needs to be an experience in 2024

  02-10-2024 11:16 via webdesignernews.com
  Most likely, you remember the experiences you had, not just the objects or things that you saw. That’s how humans work: we’re wired for stories and interactive journeys that engage all of our senses.
  
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• Why Every Creative Needs a Mentor

  02-10-2024 11:13 via webdesignernews.com
  Whether you’re a freelance designer, illustrator, or an aspiring art director, navigating your career alone can be daunting. A mentor provides guidance, support, and insights that can help accelerate both your professional and personal growth.
  
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• TNW Podcast: The tech, market, and culture of videogames with Ilkka Paananen, Supercell

  02-10-2024 09:19 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 special episode, we’re featuring an interview with Ilkka Paananen, co-founder and CEO of Supercell, recorded with live audience at the Italian Tech Week conference in Turin last week. Andrii and Ilkka discussed the history of the gamedev industr
  
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• How to animate CSS Grid layouts

  02-10-2024 07:37 via webdesignernews.com
  Let me teach you how to animate the CSS Grid properties by building a responsive image grid with hover effects.
  
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• Beyond the Surface: The Double-Edged Sword of Asking “Why?” in UX

  02-10-2024 07:33 via webdesignernews.com
  In user experience (UX) research, asking users “Why?” is a fundamental practice aimed at uncovering the motivations behind their behaviours and preferences. On the surface, this approach seems straightforward: by understanding the reasons users provide, we can design products that better meet their needs. However, psychological research suggests that the effectiveness of “Why?” questions is more complex than it appears.
  
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• The Importance of Title Tags

  02-10-2024 07:32 via webdesignernews.com
  When it comes to on-page SEO, there’s one element that plays a pivotal role in both search engine rankings and user engagement: the HTML title tag. Often overlooked, this small but mighty piece of code can have a significant impact on how your website is perceived by search engines like Google and by potential visitors browsing the search engine results pages.
  
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• Figma on Figma: Our approach to designing UI3

  01-10-2024 19:01 via webdesignernews.com
  Overhauling Figma’s interface meant reimagining how designers work. From docked panels to a new labeling system, here’s how we shaped UI3 by balancing user feedback with our vision for the future.
  
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• Deferring Offscreen Images and Background Assets for Faster Loading

  01-10-2024 18:59 via webdesignernews.com
  Deferring offscreen images is a web performance optimization technique that can help you improve user experience and Core Web Vitals on your site. Also known as lazy loading, it downloads out-of-view images only when they’re about to appear in the user’s viewport. Deferring offscreen images is especially important on image-heavy websites.
  
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• Chip that steers terahertz beams sets stage for ultrafast internet of the future

  01-10-2024 17:11 via thenextweb.com
  
  Imagine a future where internet connections are not only lightning-fast but also remarkably reliable, even in crowded spaces. This vision is rapidly approaching reality, thanks to new research on terahertz communications technologies. These innovations are set to transform wireless communication, particularly as communications technology advances toward the next generation of networks, 6G. I’m an engineer who focuses on photonics, the study of how light and other electromagnetic waves are
  
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• AI translation unicorn DeepL launches New York tech hub to boost US expansion

  01-10-2024 13:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  DeepL, the Cologne-based AI translation unicorn, today launched its first tech hub in the US, in New York City. The move follows the company’s increasing growth and investment in the US market, where it already counts customers such as Coursera and Morningstar. DeepL opened its first US office, in Austin, Texas, earlier this year. The New York tech hub will focus on research, product innovation, and engineering, aiming to boost the startup’s expansion in the region. “[It] posi
  
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• Autoscriber teams up with Microsoft to scale ambient clinical intelligence software

  30-09-2024 21:06 via thenextweb.com
  
  Microsoft has partnered with medical note taking software startup Autoscriber to further scale the latter’s software across the EMEA region. The company’s speech-based AI tool frees up large chunks of doctors’ time and allows them to stay focused on their patients during consults. Based out of the Netherlands and South Africa, Autoscriber offers an ambient clinical intelligence (ACI) product that automatically generates summaries from real-time doctor-patient conversations and
  
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• 15 Best New Fonts, September 2024

  30-09-2024 14:30 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  Welcome to our roundup of the best new fonts we’ve found on the web in the previous four weeks. In this month’s edition there’s plenty of hand-lettering charm, and some excellent historical revivals. Enjoy!
  
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• Kylian Mbappe joins growing squad of footballers investing in European tech

  30-09-2024 13:57 via thenextweb.com
  
  Gone are the days of elite footballers buying pubs. Today’s star players prefer to put their money into tech. Kylian Mbappe is one of the new generation’s leaders. The French captain has his own investment company, Coalition Capital, which just bought a stake in German electronics giant Loewe Technology. The luxury brand has an ambitious business plan. Over the next few years, the company aims to increase annual revenues from €60mn to €300mn. Mbappe’s investment aims
  
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• Why European startups should consider moving to Dubai

  30-09-2024 09:22 via thenextweb.com
  
  Dubai is a city on the rise. The first nine months of 2023 saw its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increase by 3.3%, while in the same period, its information and communications sector shot up by 4.4%. Alongside its prolonged economic success, the city has also become a haven for startups and the tech sector in general. A big part of this has been the country’s dedication to stoking business, something many feel Europe hasn’t focused on in the same way. While the continent still has a
  
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• How To Manage Dangerous Actions In User Interfaces

  28-09-2024 08:36 via webdesignernews.com
  One of the main laws that applies to almost everything in our lives, including building digital products, is Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Our goal is to prevent things from going wrong and, if they do, mitigate the consequences. In this article, Victor Ponamarev explores different strategies for preventing users from making mistakes.
  
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• Building A Memory Game with PhaserJS and ReactJS

  28-09-2024 08:34 via webdesignernews.com
  Today, we’ll create a simple game using PhaserJS and ReactJS. Despite the simplicity of the game, we will cover all the key aspects of game development with PhaserJS. We’ll explore concepts like scenes, prefabs, how to integrate PhaserJS with ReactJS, how to add third-party libraries and components, and how to use tweens for animations.
  
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• Digital Product vs. Web Design

  28-09-2024 08:30 via webdesignernews.com
  In the evolving landscape of digital business, two key concepts often get confused: digital product design and web design. While they may seem similar at first glance, both involve different approaches, skill sets, and end goals. This blog will explore the differences between digital product design and web design, helping you understand which fits your business needs and when.
  
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• Align UX Research To Your Company’s Goals

  28-09-2024 08:27 via webdesignernews.com
  The need for user research and design professionals to connect their work’s value to the larger business’ goals is paramount to the future of the field, says Devin Harold—a design and UX leader whose career has included roles at companies such as Capital One and Verizon.
  
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• Big wave surfer emerges from the barrel with $120M fund for regenerative agriculture

  27-09-2024 16:54 via thenextweb.com
  
  What do the Rothschilds, big wave surfing, and cows have in common? A Portuguese man by the name of Francisco Roque de Pinho, of course. Francisco used to be a banker at Rothschild, the most famous of European banking dynasties. For the past eight years he’s been quietly operating an investment firm funding sustainable cattle grazing in South America. In his spare time, he’s out conquering the world’s biggest surfable waves in Nazare, Portugal.  Today, Francisco is unveil
  
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