Nigerian bikers, civic poets, black saints, an exiled Columbus…. Foreigners everywhere! – We Make Money Not Art
[ad_1] I’m never not happy to visit the Venice Biennale. There are always a few works that make up for the overpriced food and the acrylic Michelangelo aprons sold by the Rialto. Wael Shawky’s Drama 1882 was the most astonishing,…
Time for a move? These are the top cities in Europe for developers right now
[ad_1] December is a good time to think about your next career move. Your colleagues may be on a go-slow when it comes to getting projects over the line ahead of the Christmas holiday period, but for those with an…
Tokamak Energy gets US, UK backing for $52M fusion reactor upgrade
[ad_1] Just two weeks since raising $125mn in funding, British scaleup Tokamak Energy has secured backing from the US and UK to upgrade its ST40 fusion energy plant. The US Department of Energy (DOE), the UK’s Department of Energy Security…
How to Post a Job on Facebook: An Updated Essential Guide
[ad_1] Are you searching for a new, effective method to announce your job vacancies? Learning how to post a job on Facebook could be the solution you need. Facebook has emerged as a preferred platform for job seekers and recruiters,…
Aachen spinout FibreCoat secures €20mn to bring super-fibres to spacecraft
[ad_1] German startup FibreCoat has bagged €20mn in Series B funding as it looks to bring its super-resistant materials to the burgeoning space industry. FibreCoat spunout from RWTH Aachen University in 2020. The startup has developed a patented process for…
Powerful Mobile Marketing Strategies and Techniques to Skyrocket Your Business
[ad_1] Mobile devices, especially mobile phones, have become an integral part of people’s lives, and they play a crucial role in shaping customer behavior. That’s why mobile advertising is getting more and more important. Are you ready for your first…
Nvidia, Accel back Netherlands-based AI firm Nebius in $700M deal
[ad_1] Amsterdam-headquartered Nebius, which builds full-stack AI infrastructure for tech firms, has secured $700mn in a private equity deal led by Nvidia, Accel, and asset manager Orbis. The funding comes in the form of a private placement — when a…
Pinar Yoldas about AI leaders, extra sexual organs and dealing with gloomy futures – We Make Money Not Art
[ad_1] Pinar Yoldas is the guest of the 9th episode of the podcast series I made with artists who 1. are among my absolute cultural heroes and 2. have exhibited at Aksioma Institute for Contemporary Art in Ljubljana. Pinar Yoldas,…
This startup’s microliner promises a cheaper route to electric flights
[ad_1] It’s been a tough year for air taxi startups. The UK’s Vertical Aerospace is running short of cash, while Germany’s Lillium faces bankruptcy. Targets for commercialisation keep getting extended. Investors are hesitant to commit. The reason for all the…
lazy robots, AI-designed ceramics and cosmic radiations – We Make Money Not Art
[ad_1] Symbiotic Sense(s), an exhibition currently on view at the National Library of Latvia in Riga as part of the RIXC Art Science festival (see my notes on the conference), presents the work of artists who challenge the boundaries between…
These will be the most in-demand skills for developers in 2025
[ad_1] The Dutch labour market is experiencing a persistent talent shortage, according to a new salary survey report. The research also flags that when it comes to hiring in 2025, artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning are expected to be…
La Chola Poblete. Virgins, drag queens and Indigenous perspectives – We Make Money Not Art
[ad_1] Guaymallén is a small town in northwestern Argentina, at the foot of the Andes mountain range. That’s where artist, performer and LGBTQ+ rights activist La Chola Poblete grew up. Surrounded by indigenous heritage, catholic rituals, comics, rock music and…
UK hospitality startup Lighthouse enters unicorn club with $370M raise
[ad_1] London-based startup Lighthouse just raised a hefty $370mn from American investment giant KKR at a valuation of over $1bn, making it Europe’s latest unicorn tech company. The funding will supercharge the company’s ambitions to shake up the $15bn travel…
Your Key to Business Success
[ad_1] In today’s fast-paced world, integrating technology has become pivotal for enhancing the operational prowess of wedding planning enterprises. With their seamless integration of tasks and intuitive interfaces, wedding planning apps offer a strategic edge by streamlining processes, facilitating client…
Symbiotic Sense(s). Queer plants, polar bears and peatland – We Make Money Not Art
[ad_1] This year, the Open Fields Conference, part of the RIXC Art Science Festival in Riga, addressed symbiotic senses and explored how each of us depends on interactions with lives and intelligences that are often radically different from ours. The…
UK startup launches ‘world’s first’ AI deepfake-detecting browser
[ad_1] UK startup Surf Security has launched a beta version of what it claims is the world’s first browser with a built-in feature designed to spot AI-generated deepfakes. The tool, available through Surf’s browser or as an extension, can detect…
How to Make Money with a Pickup Truck
[ad_1] The keys to your pickup truck may be your key to making more money. High gas prices are causing consumers to swap for smaller vehicles. More and more, the average person doesn’t have a vehicle that can move items…
Maja Smrekar about transpecies motherhood, taboos and a post-human world – We Make Money Not Art
[ad_1] Maja Smrekar is the guest of the 10th episode (and last, alas!) of the podcast series I made with artists who 1. are among my absolute cultural heroes and 2. have exhibited at Aksioma Institute for Contemporary Art in…
AI startup Gendo — the Midjourney for architecture — secures fresh capital
[ad_1] London-based startup Gendo has secured €5.1mn amid booming demand for its generative AI software built for architects. British architectural designer George Proud and software engineer Will Jones founded Gendo in 2022. The platform transforms simple inputs like sketches, 2D…
Agnieszka Kurant. Risk Landscape – We Make Money Not Art
[ad_1] Many of us think that we inhabit a linear, coherent, anthropocentric world. Agnieszka Kurant rejects this simplistic belief. Today’s world is increasingly being shaped by a multitude of intelligent agents: some are human, but most are not. They are…
Robot developers keep making it seem like housebots are imminent when they’re decades away
[ad_1] The walking, talking, dancing Optimus robots at the recent Tesla demonstration generated huge excitement. But this turned to disappointment as it became apparent that much of what was happening was actually being controlled remotely by humans. As much as…
35 Top Picks for Small Businesses
[ad_1] Sales automation software is a game-changer for small businesses, increasing efficiency and driving growth. This article looks at the top 35 picks, providing insights into each option. From CRM systems to lead generation tools, we’ll highlight features, benefits, and…
!Mediengruppe Bitnik about social autonomy, new grey zones and excellent customer service on the darknet – We Make Money Not Art
[ad_1] Domagoj Smoljo and Carmen Weisskopf from !Mediengruppe Bitnik are the guests of the seventh episode of the podcast series I did with artists who 1. are among my absolute cultural heroes and 2. have exhibited at Aksioma Institute for…
AI probably isn’t the big smartphone selling point that Apple and other tech giants think it is
[ad_1] As is their tradition at this time of year, Apple announced a new line of iPhones last week. The promised centrepiece that would make us want to buy these new devices was AI – or Apple Intelligence, as they…