AI Electricity Consumption Forecasts: Power Use to 2050
AI electricity consumption may reach 8% of global power 2050, according to available reports, sharpening the need for data center capacity, grids and clean supply.
Geely Tech EU and 3SS launch next generation in car entertainment platform for Zeekr across Europe
Geely Technology Europe has partnered with 3 Screen Solutions to introduce a new in car entertainment hub for Zeekr vehicles across Europe, marking a significant step in the evolution of software driven mobility. The platform, built on Android Automotive OS, is designed to deliver an integrated digital experience directly through the vehicle interface. The rollout […]
Europe Considers Sovereign Tech Fund to Strengthen Open Source and Strategic Digital Independence
Europe is exploring the creation of a sovereign technology fund aimed at strengthening its digital independence and supporting critical open source infrastructure. The initiative is being discussed as part of an ongoing pilot project that could expand existing funding models, particularly those developed in Germany, into a broader European framework. The proposed fund would focus […]
Portugal Successfully Launches Six Satellites as Lisbon Hosts Live Viewing of Landmark Space Mission
Portugal marked a major milestone in its space ambitions on March 30 as six national satellites were successfully launched from the United States aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch, which took place at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, was broadcast live in Lisbon at the Pavilhão do Conhecimento, where dozens gathered to […]
Portugal’s cork industry embraces AI and digital innovation to stay globally competitive
Portugal’s cork industry, long considered a symbol of national heritage, is undergoing a significant transformation as technology reshapes one of the country’s oldest sectors. Responsible for producing around half of the world’s cork supply, Portugal has historically relied on traditional harvesting and processing methods. Now, producers are integrating advanced technologies to improve efficiency, maintain global […]
Pila Pharma Signals Rising Obesity Drug Interest at Lisbon Biotech Summit
Pila Pharma has drawn fresh attention from global investors and pharmaceutical partners after sharing updates during Bio Europe Spring in Lisbon, where the company highlighted growing momentum around its oral TRPV1 antagonist aimed at the obesity market. With funding secured into 2027, the biotech firm is positioning itself as a potential challenger to dominant weight […]
Germany Satellite Plan Sparks EU Tensions Over Defense Fragmentation
Germany’s proposal to build a national military satellite network is raising fresh concerns across Europe about fragmentation in defense strategy, as lawmakers warn the move could duplicate existing EU efforts and weaken collective capabilities. The plan, estimated at around 10 billion euros, would see Berlin develop its own constellation of low Earth orbit satellites dedicated […]
Lisbon Emerges as Europe’s Streaming Capital as Global Industry Converges for StreamTV Europe
Lisbon is rapidly positioning itself at the heart of Europe’s streaming economy as major global players prepare to gather in the Portuguese capital for a high profile industry event next month. The debut of StreamTV Europe, scheduled for mid April, is expected to draw media executives, technology leaders and policymakers from across the continent, reinforcing […]
AliExpress faces EU pressure as platform pledges stronger compliance with digital safety rules
Chinese ecommerce platform AliExpress has told European lawmakers it is stepping up efforts to comply with strict EU regulations, as scrutiny intensifies over the sale of unsafe and counterfeit products within the bloc. The company, owned Alibaba, is under ongoing investigation and has faced direct questioning from policymakers concerned about consumer protection and fair competition. […]
Bold Therapeutics Heads to Lisbon for BIO Europe Spring 2026 to Advance Cancer Drug Partnerships
Bold Therapeutics is set to participate in BIO Europe Spring 2026 in Lisbon, positioning itself at one of the industry’s key gatherings to strengthen partnerships and showcase progress in oncology research. The Vancouver based biopharmaceutical company will attend the event from March 23 to 25, where it plans to engage with global collaborators, investors and […]