Dutch government launched secret task force to keep ASML in Netherlands, report says

Mar06
by on March 6, 2024 at 5:46 pm
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The Dutch government has reportedly launched a secret task force to keep chip giant ASML in the Netherlands. Dubbed “Operation Beethoven,” the task force was formed to allay ASML’s fears about the local business climate, according to De Telegraaf. Citing anonymous sources, the Dutch newspaper said the company was considering an expansion outside the Netherlands. France was mooted as a potential destination. Such a move would leave a deep impact. ASML is Europe’s most valuable tech company. It’s also the world’s only manufacturer of EUV lithography machines, which are essential to producing the most advanced computer chips. These unique capabilities…

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Startup behind ‘central nervous system’ for hotels becomes latest Dutch unicorn

Mar05
by on March 5, 2024 at 3:28 pm
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Amsterdam-based Mews, a cloud-based property management system (PMS) for the hospitality industry, has become the latest Dutch unicorn. In a fresh funding round, the startup — which is also a TNW community member — achieved unicorn status after raising $110mn (€101mn) at a valuation of $1.2bn (€1.1bn). Mews was founded in 2012 by Richard Valtr, an ex-hotelier on a mission to accelerate the digital transformation of the hospitality space. “Digital transformation is challenging for many hospitality brands because too many run their systems with legacy, on-premise technology,” Valtr told TNW. “This hampers so much innovation within the sector and limits the…

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This startup’s silicon anodes could change the battery game

Mar05
by on March 5, 2024 at 7:00 am
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Lithium-ion batteries have transformed everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles and energy storage. But to power the next wave of tech — from planes to smartphones — they need to get denser. One option is to replace the graphite anodes within them with silicon ones. Silicon anodes can store 10 times the amount of lithium ions that graphite can and they take up a lot less space. That means more efficient batteries that last longer. Dutch startup LeydenJar has been touting the benefits for years. The company has bagged a healthy €100mn in funding to date — a vote…

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Opinion: For politicians, AI will bring salvation or damnation — but nothing in between

Mar01
by on March 1, 2024 at 3:52 pm
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Is AI a panacea or a Pandora’s box? It’s a question that divides the British government. Ask the deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, and he’ll fill your ears with promises about a glorious future. AI is a “game-changer” that can “revolutionise public services,” Dowden gushed yesterday. Healthcare, education, and crime prevention are all prime targets for the technological transformation — and that’s just the start. “I could go on nearly forever to cover all areas of public administration,” Dowden threatened. “Because there are very few areas of the public sector that don’t have the potential to be enhanced by these…

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Doctors have started prescribing a new medical treatment: A walking app

Mar01
by on March 1, 2024 at 11:43 am
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Walking is the simplest form of exercise, but it has enormous benefits. As our lifestyles become ever more sedentary, doctors are increasingly prescribing walks to address medical conditions and our general wellbeing. But how can patients stay motivated to keep it up? And how can doctors keep track of their progress? That’s where Lithuanian startup Walk15 comes in. Founded in 2019, Walk15 is on a mission to engage people in physical activity. It provides a platform and an app, which companies and individuals can use to create and participate in step challenges, use their steps to unlock exclusive discounts, and…

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