article thumbnail

Netflix’s mobile gaming platform spreads to Spain, Italy

The Verge

It has only been a few months since Netflix confirmed plans to include games as part of its subscription , and after an initial test in Poland , the streamer is opening its selection of Android titles to customers in Spain and Italy. Today members in Spain and Italy will see Netflix Games available on their Android phones.

Italy 65
article thumbnail

This EV startup was going to revolutionize how cars were made – now, it’s on life support

TechCrunch

” So far, its plan to forgo the gigafactory for local microfactories has proved anything but. Italy and California. […] © 2023 TechCrunch. Arrival set out eight years ago to make electric vehicle production “radically more efficient.” All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Italy 124
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Stellantis’ Chinese partner set to build first European factory in Italy

TechNode

Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motors plan to build its first European car plant in Italy is at an advanced stage, as the Rome government has been in discussions with the company over the potential purchase of a minority stake in the investment, sources have told Reuters. Reuters ]

Italy 52
article thumbnail

Founder Institute doubles down on Europe, now runs 10 startup accelerator programs continent-wide

The Next Web

The newly launched chapters are Zagreb (Croatia), Helsinki (Finland), Istanbul (Turkey), Rome (Italy) and Kyiv (Ukraine). The idea-stage program basically gathers aspiring startup founders, experienced local entrepreneurs and international mentors for a part-time, four-month curriculum to launch ‘enduring’ companies.

Europe 127
article thumbnail

Surging homegrown talent and VC spark Italy’s tech renaissance

TechCrunch

As Italy reinstates many COVID-19 restrictions, the country’s tech ecosystem is watching and waiting to see what the wider effects of the emergency will be. Italy’s ecosystem for tech venture capital and startups has been in development for years and has made decent strides in the last decade. I think the wave has passed.

Italy 122
article thumbnail

Microsoft reiterates ‘VR for console is not a focus for us’ following localization bug

The Verge

The rumor first surfaced after IGN Italy reported that some Italian Xbox users received messages, which translated to “[a]n update for the VR headset is available” and “[u]pdate VR headset,” when connecting the recently released Xbox Wireless Headset to their Xbox Series X or Series S consoles.

Local 68
article thumbnail

Mosqitter’s machine murders mosquitos with much mirth

TechCrunch

It is hoping to start scaling up manufacturing in the local areas where the machines will be most needed, including Italy, India and Zimbabwe. A business-focused version costs $1,150, and there’s a large-scale version available for $2,100, which is focused on parks, local municipalities, and larger areas.