Drop me on a Balinese coastline with a decent paperback and my smartphone, and Ill luxuriate for two weeks straight. But fly me out to the same spot with a Nokia 3310 and a physical map, like the one my dad used to carry, and Ill probably have a nervous breakdown. Most of us can agree that were hyper-dependent on tech, especially when were navigating a new place abroad. And the further or more remote you go, the more likely you are to run into tech breakdowns that can put a damper on your plans to wander freely. From racking…

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Riders working for Deliveroo are employees, not freelancers, the Dutch Supreme Court ruled on Friday, in a potentially precedent-setting case for the countrys platform economy. The case was brought to trial by trade union FNV, which has been engaged in a legal battle with Deliveroo since 2018. The dispute started when the British firm announced it would discontinue work contracts for its delivery drivers, instead offering them the option to continue as freelancers. FNV immediately filed a lawsuit, arguing that the drivers deserved the legal protections afforded to permanent staff members. FNV deputy president, Zakaria Boufangacha, said that, as freelancers,…

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Ladies and gentlemen, the moment has almost arrived: TNW València is next week! In case youve been living under a rock (or frequenting another tech site, you traitor), were taking our cherishedfestival on the road. After 16 glorious years in Amsterdam, were bringing the show to Spains Mediterranean coast and youre all invited. Were not only there for the sun, sea, and sand far from it, in fact. València has the fastest-growing innovation ecosystem in Spain, and the most startups per capita in the country. On March 30th and 31st, well showcase the best tech in the region…

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Recently, we asked if it was possible for Europe to have a dominant smartphone again. The answer was simple: no, not unless theres some sort of miracle. The reason behind this is multifaceted, but the core point is that because Asia hosts the majority of the worlds mobile manufacturing facilities, its borderline impossible for European companies to create a good enough phone at a low enough price to succeed. But, here at TNW, we had another question: could Europe launch its own mobile operating system? Why do we need a European mobile OS? On first inspection, its an excellent idea.…

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BMW has invested in DeepDrive, the German startup behind a new type of ultra-efficient motor for electric vehicles. The 15m Series A funding round also saw participation from the likes of UVC Partners, the Continental Corporate Venture Capital Unit, and former board member and CTO of Audi and Volvo, Peter Mertens. Founded in 2021, the Munich-based startup has developed a radial flux dual-rotor motor that boasts the highest torque and power density of any EV motor available today, the startup claims. It also has low noise emissions, and is built using far fewer rare earth materials. All of this translates…

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Michael Schlein will be speaking at TNW Valencia 2023 about How fintech innovation can drive inclusive growth. Check out this discussion on the Impact stage on Thursday, March 3oth. The world has changed so much over the past few years. The global pandemic, the war in Ukraine, worsening climate change, widespread social unrest all these challenges have had major consequences for families, small businesses, and communities globally. For the first time in our lifetimes, global poverty and hunger are on the rise, and the economic environment remains uncertain and unstable. As challenges evolve, so do solutions. While todays challenges…

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When Barcelona decided to clamp down on dark stores, it opened a new chapter in the story of rapid grocery delivery.In January, the citys authorities rolled out new restrictions on buildings used by the likes of Glovo and Getir, which had been relentlessly expanding. These startups use dark stores as distribution hubs for their speedy deliveries. Couriers zip in and out of the buildings all day to collect goods for customers.The facilities, however, have sparked a backlash in many European cities. Residents are complaining about the noise levels, the gatherings of couriers on the street, and the taking up of…

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Ah, the joys of pitching. Your entire masterplan squeezed into a few sentences, a roomof powerful strangers with your future in their hands, and mere seconds to impress them. Who doesnt love a quick dip in a shark tank? Quite a lot of people, unfortunately. Luckily for them, pitching coach David Beckett is here to help. Beckett has spent decades mastering the art of public speaking. He first honed his skills through over 1,000 corporate presentations across 16 years at Canon, before switching to the crisper craft of startup pitches. In 2013, Beckett foundedBest3Minutes, which provides in-person and online training…

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While the tech downturn rumbles on, investment in nuclear fusion remains strong in 2021, over 2.7 billion was injected in this field alone. More recently, the UK Space Agency committed 2.9 million to have Rolls-Royce develop a nuclear reactor that could work on the Moon and power future settlements there. Back on Earth, nuclear technology has a significant role to play in achieving global carbon neutrality and limiting global warming to 1.5C. In its 2022 report, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) flagged its importance in improving multiple sectors including power, which is responsible for more than a third…

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