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How criminal networks in Sweden use false Spotify streams to launder money

Data and security, Spotify, Startups and technology /

This morning, one of Sweden’s largest newspapers, Svenska Dagbladet (SvD), published a thorough investigation into how criminal networks have used Spotify to launder money for years. Specifically, they have been paying for false streams of music published by artists with ties to the groups, and then capitalised on the engineered popularity.  Analysts at the National […]

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Rise and shine: Early autumn is the second best time of year for job seekers

Future of Work, Startups and technology /

Just as the chill of autumn sets in, the recruitment business heats up. With key decision-makers returning from summer holidays, the job boards are suddenly repopulated with exciting new opportunities. This makes September one of the busiest months in recruitment (second only to the New Year rush in January) and a strategic time to put

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Dutch quantum spinout bags €1.5M for qubit testing tech

Deep tech, Startups and technology /

Q-day may still be somewhere far in the future. However, that is not hindering cautiously optimistic investors from putting their money into the oh-so-seductive promise of quantum technology. Latest in line to be on the receiving end of such confidence is Dutch startup Orange Quantum Systems. The company, which builds quantum chip test equipment, just

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Groningen’s formula for startup success: fostering university spin-offs

Deep tech, Startups and technology /

Although academic researchers have the knowledge and skills to develop potentially life changing products for patients, they often face unique challenges compared to other founders. Lengthy and expensive R&D costs often make VCs hesitant to invest. While spinoff founders are experts in their field, they often lack the necessary skills to build a successful startup,

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The Fairphone 5 revives the dream of a smartphone that lasts for 10 years

Next Featured, Startups and technology, Sustainability /

Our phones have lamentably short lives. Batteries die before they’re old, compatibility is transient, software support expires, and minor upgrades soon arrive that are presented as must-haves. It’s an insidious model — and one that Fairphone is upending. The Dutch startup this week released a handset that sets new standards for sustainability: the Fairphone 5.

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Bankrupt ebike startup VanMoof finds buyer in F1’s McLaren Applied

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VanMoofers, rejoice — the ebike gods have not abandoned you. Yesterday, McLaren Applied and its escooter department Lavoie announced they had agreed to purchase the bankrupt ebike startup.  The details of the deal have not been made public. However, the F1 engineering and technology company stated that it would invest in stabilising and expanding VanMoof’s

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Thinking of moving to Spain? Here’s what you need to know about developer salaries

Future of Work, Startups and technology /

This article was originally published on .cult by Melina Zacharia and Luis Minvielle. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. The Spanish job market is booming — and so are opportunities for developers.

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New report sheds light on average developer salaries in Germany

Future of Work, Startups and technology /

This article was originally published on .cult by Melina Zacharia and Ines Almeida. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. It’s that time again: the annual Honeypot breakdown of software developer salaries in

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LLMs prone to data poisoning and prompt injection risks, UK authority warns

Data and security, Deep tech, Startups and technology /

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning organisations to be wary of the imminent cyber risks associated with the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) — such as ChatGPT — into their business, products, or services. In a set of blog posts, the NCSC emphasised that the global tech community doesn’t yet fully

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PhotonVentures raises €60M fund to boost photonics startups in Europe

Deep tech, Ecosystems, Investors and funding, Next Featured, Startups and technology /

Dutch VC firm PhotonVentures has raised €60mn for its new fund aimed at stimulating Europe’s photonics industry. The capital targets startups and scaleups active in photonic chips — a crucial technology for applications in robotics, quantum computing, and autonomous vehicles. Specifically, the fund will initially invest in 15 early-stage companies that show international growth potential

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Software developer salaries on the rise in the Netherlands

Future of Work, Startups and technology /

This article was originally published on .cult by Melina Zacharia and Ines Almeida. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. In this report, we’re exploring developer salaries and trends in the Netherlands. How

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X-Ray tech uncovers how Pompeii’s fleeing residents met their end

Corporates and innovation, Deep tech, Startups and technology /

It’s been nearly 2,000 years since Vesuvius’ eruption buried the vibrant Roman city of Pompeii under a deadly blanket of ash. The eerie ruins and the famous casts of Pompeii represent an invaluable window into the dramatic event. However, one of the most pressing questions about that day remains: what exactly was the cause of

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