2025-02-24

Dutch unicorn Bird flees ‘overregulated’ Europe for ‘global hubs’ — and a meditation retreat

Dutch software firm Bird is moving most of its operations out of the Netherlands and opening new global hubs as it seeks a reprieve from “overregulation” in Europe, said co-founder and CEO Robert [...]

2025-02-24

Just Eat Takeaway acquired for €4.1B in one of Dutch tech’s largest-ever deals

Europe’s biggest food delivery firm Just Eat Takeaway.com is set to be acquired by tech investor Prosus for €4.1bn, in one of the biggest acquisitions in the history of Dutch tech.  Prosus — th [...]

2025-02-24

Acid Labs raises $8M to build viral Web3 games on social chat platforms

Acid Labs has raised $8 million in funding for its instant social games on messaging platforms. [...]

2025-02-24

Balatro is about to hook a lot more players now that it's on Game Pass

Everyone's favorite sorta-poker game Balatro is set to cause yet another dip in global productivity levels. The roguelike — which encourages you to bend and twist the rules of poker in all kind [...]

2025-02-24

Why were doomscrolling about plane crashes even though air travel is relatively safe

Social media sites like X, Instagram, and Facebook are fueling flight anxiety despite data showing air travel is safer than ever. [...]

2025-02-24

The best Chromebook you can buy in 2025

You might be tempted to get a Chromebook as your next laptop and we wouldn’t blame you. Chrome OS has come a long way: Chromebooks today have a good combination of build quality, battery life and po [...]

2025-02-24

Duolingo Resurrects Its Mascot, Duo the Owl, After Murder By Tesla Cybertruck

"Y'all really think I'd let a Cybertruck take me out?" the scrappy owl noted on social media. [...]

2025-02-24

How to follow the Amazon devices event on February 26

It's sort of out of character for Amazon to be hosting a devices event in February, as opposed to its usual Fall launch. But this Wednesday (February 26) at 10am ET, the company is holding a pres [...]

2025-02-21

Tesla sales are tanking in Europe. Is Musk to blame?

Elon Musk’s MAGA politics are fast becoming a mega problem for Tesla. New registrations of Tesla vehicles plummeted across Europe last month amid widespread boycotts against the EV brand. While broa [...]