The European Investment Fund is raising a â¬15 billion fund of funds called ETCI 2 that aims to unlock up to â¬80 billion in scaleup funding across Europe. Germanyâs WIN initiative is targeting â¬12 billion by 2030. Franceâs Tibi programme has pledged â¬7 billion in private capital and labelled 92 VC and growth funds with […]
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Developer tooling shapes how software gets written day to day, but the best tools often disappear into the background once they succeed. Formatting, linting, and build systems can either create friction and endless debate, or quietly remove entire classes of problems from a teamâs workflow. Over the past decade, the JavaScript ecosystem has wrestled with
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instant messaging platforms that have appeared and disappeared. While we’re messaging friends with text, it’s quite simple to overlook that just because sending texts is straightforward, it doesn’t indicate that conveying your true intentions is also uncomplicated.
In reality, how you communicate, the frequency of your replies, your choice of emoji, and numerous other factors can cause the recipient to interpret the interaction differently. Therefore, it’s crucial to always remember some of the fundamental guidelines of texting etiquette when you’re exchanging messages.
don’t depict the most advantageous applications of this technology). Nevertheless, at the research level, the technology is continuously evolving, with teams investigating the potential of 4D printing. One research group is even testing 4D printing to construct autonomous “soft robots” utilizing materials that have typically been considered waste.
A fundamental difference between conventional 3D printing and 4D printing is the incorporation of a time dimension. This added dimension is what renders it “4D.” 3D printing entails the production of static objects that generally remain immobile unless integrated into machines as components. In contrast, 4D printing facilitates the creation of items that can alter their shapes, functionalities, or both in response to stimuli. Heat and light serve as examples of stimuli that can activate a 4D printed object to change its form or operation.
This innovation holds potential in sectors such as robotics. Take, for instance, the research carried out by a team of Korean scientists. In a publication within Advanced Materials, the researchers describe how they have employed a 4D printing technique to create recyclable structures that can autonomously modify their shape when subjected to heat or light. While this achievement is remarkable by itself, what is perhaps even more impressive is that the team accomplished this milestone using materials that are typically deemed industrial waste: sulfur.
Sulfur plastics sourced from sulfur waste can provide numerous advantages. For instance, they can transmit infrared light, a capability not found in many other plastics. Their capacity to capture heavy metals also renders them beneficial for water purification purposes.
Regrettably, utilizing sulfur plastics with 3D printing technology has historically posed challenges. The intricate internal structures of sulfur plastics impede their straightforward application in 3D printing technologies involving complex forms. The Korean research group has overcome this obstacle by creating a loose internal sulfur polymer network within sulfur
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Discussions ranged among these main topics, and a Samsung executive was open.
This week, Annika Bizon, Samsung’s VP of product and marketing for the Mobile Experience, conducted an AMA (ask me anything) on Reddit. Bizon addressed pressing user inquiries, including the absence of compact phones, clarifying that larger screens align with consumer preferences for gaming, work, and more. Regarding AI, Bizon stated that Samsung aims to keep its AI accessible to users, whether they desire it or not, while emphasizing that the software is designed to feel “effortless.”
A Samsung executive led their inaugural AMA (ask me anything) on Reddit this week, responding to urgent user questions and concerns.
This week, Annika Bizon, vice president of product and marketing for the Mobile Experience at Samsung, hosted an AMA on the U.K. subreddit (per Android Headlines). While some questioned notable updates, with Bizon highlighting the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display and its 200MP cameras, others expressed interest in smaller devices. A user inquired, “Why doesn’t Samsung produce small phones anymore?” humorously noting they don’t want to lug around a bag solely for their phone.
Bizon replied, acknowledging that this question is a “fair point” and that it’s not her first encounter with it. Although phones have increased in size (the S26 Ultra measures 6.9 inches, akin to the S25 Ultra), Bizon commented that this trend reflects user demand. Her response stated, “These days people use them for work, for streaming, for gaming, for content creation… all these benefit from bigger screens.”
While their desire for a compact phone is “acknowledged,” there was no explicit mention of Samsung investigating such a model (more on this shortly).
Conversely, Galaxy AI was frequently addressed by users querying about data management and how Samsung assists those who aren’t interested in it. In relation to user data, Bizon explained that Galaxy AI secures it with KEEP, which “maintains digital walls between your apps so your data remains isolated, verified, and safeguarded.” Regarding users who find the AI features redundant, the Samsung executive noted, “We always want the choice to rest with our customers.”
Users can explore their phone settings, either upon initial setup or afterward, to disable features they don’t wish to use. Furthermore, Bizon stated that’s a “completely valid way” to utilize one’s device. Having all Galaxy AI functionalities will not detrimentally affect the phone experience.
Smaller Galaxy phones?
Simultaneously, Annika remarked that a part of her previous role involved “helping millions of people comprehend why AI should be in their pocket.” Samsung reportedly aspires for its AI to feel “as effortless as possible,” beginning with making features customizable to suit individual preferences.
Interestingly, the brief discussion about compact phones coincides with rumors of a “compact Ultra” for 2027. Allegedly, a foreign report claims Samsung is exploring a Galaxy S27 Pro. This device aims to bridge the gap for an Ultra-like experience but with a more compact display. Essentially, it might resemble a mini-Ultra, as my colleague Sanuj Bhatia suggested. Details are limited, noting that this phone would not include an S Pen due to its small, nearly mid-tier focus.
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What’s amusing about Annika Bizon’s explanation for the growth of Galaxy displays is my awareness of both viewpoints. I know individuals who would prefer a smaller phone but still desire capabilities exceeding what an “Ultra” or “Pro” can offer. Conversely, I enjoy gaming on my phone. I appreciate watching videos or browsing on a larger screen because there’s more visible content, and it feels a tad more comfortable. I am curious if Samsung would ever attempt to appease the smaller display audience. I know there’s the S26, but that’s a 6.3-inch display, which I’m not sure qualifies.
In short: The FAA is developing SMART (Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories), an AI system that would extend air traffic conflict prediction from 15 minutes to two hours, with Palantir, Thales, and Air Space Intelligence competing for the contract. The project follows the LaGuardia crash that exposed controller overwork and aging systems, and sits […]
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