Good news from around Europe
European tech left X in droves. Is it time to log back on? Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/european-tech-left-x-in-droves-is-it-time-to-log-back-on
19 AI agent startups to watch in 2026, according to VCs Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/19-ai-agent-startups-to-watch-in-2026-according-to-vcs
WireGuard VPN developer can’t ship software updates after Microsoft locks account The popular open source VPN maker is the second high-profile developer to say Microsoft locked his account without notifying him and is blocking their ability to send software updates to users. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/wireguard-vpn-developer-cant-ship-software-updates-after-microsoft-locks-account/
Canva doubles down on AI and marketing automation with Simtheory, Ortto acquisitions Canva says the acquisitions add strengths in agentic AI, data infrastructure, marketing automation, and customer engagement. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/canva-doubles-down-on-ai-and-marketing-automation-with-simtheory-ortto-acquisitions/
Poke makes using AI agents as easy as sending a text Poke brings AI agents to everyday users via text message by handling tasks and automations without complex setup, apps, or technical know-how. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/poke-makes-ai-agents-as-easy-as-sending-a-text/
A self-driving car in Texas hit and killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage An Avride autonomous vehicle near Austin hit the duck, facing backlash from the community. “It didn’t slow down or hesitate at all, just steamrolled right through,” according to a witness. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/avride-self-driving-car-austin-kills-duck-mueller/
AWS boss explains why investing billions in both Anthropic and OpenAI is an OK conflict AWS has an ingrained culture of handling competition, he explained, because the cloud giant also competes with its partners. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/aws-boss-explains-why-investing-billions-in-both-anthropic-and-openai-is-an-ok-conflict/
OpenAI and Spotify leaders back London-based AI agent security startup in $13M seed round A London-based startup which helps mitigate risks and vulnerabilities of businesses deploying so-called AI agents or AI tools that can complete specific tasks has emerged from stealth with a $13m seed round. The funding round in Trent AI was
“All of us live in the dark, we don’t have anything better to do than build,” says Baltic hacker house organiser “All of us live in the dark most of the year, and we don’t have anything better to do than build,” says an organiser of one of a new
WholeSum tops up Pre-Seed with $335K to fix AI’s trust problem in text analytics UK-based analytics startup WholeSum has brought its total Pre-Seed funding to $1.3 million, with an additional $335,000 new investment from Love Ventures, Beamline, and strategic angels, following its initial $965k raise led by Twin Path Ventures