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Photonics seen as key to greener AI as energy use surges in Europe
Semiconductors

Photonics seen as key to greener AI as energy use surges in Europe

Photonics could be key to cutting Europe's soaring AI energy demands and emissions as a new report warns current tech cannot meet growth sustainably.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Deep tech & AI startups are built like labs, yet still trying to get funded like apps
Robotics

Deep tech & AI startups are built like labs, yet still trying to get funded like apps

Europe's Deep Tech startups, rooted in labs, struggle with app-style funding models; new Playbook urges patient capital aligned with scientific milestones.

By Diana Aladzhova • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
REDIMadrid partners with Ciena to deliver quantum-secure network
Firewalls

REDIMadrid partners with Ciena to deliver quantum-secure network

REDIMadrid partners with Ciena to launch a quantum-secure network, enhancing research data protection using advanced encryption tech over existing fibre.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods to scale quantum chips
Encryption

KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods to scale quantum chips

KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods as executive chair to scale its chip-sized quantum key distribution products, boosting quantum-safe communications.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Photonics stories

NTT & OptQC to build million-qubit optical quantum computer
DataCentre infrastructure

NTT & OptQC to build million-qubit optical quantum computer

NTT and OptQC will collaborate to develop a 1-million-qubit optical quantum computer operating at room temperature by 2030, targeting complex industrial challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Scintil Photonics raises $58 million to scale AI chip tech
Hyperscale

Scintil Photonics raises $58 million to scale AI chip tech

Scintil Photonics has raised $58 million to scale its AI chip tech, expanding production and workforce in France and the US for next-gen data centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features
Gaming

Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest & lightest smartphone
Generative AI

Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest & lightest smartphone

Apple launches the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest smartphone yet, featuring a titanium frame and enhanced durability starting at AUD $1,799.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Xanadu partners with DISCO for advanced photonic chip processing
Platform-as-a-Service

Xanadu partners with DISCO for advanced photonic chip processing

Xanadu partners with DISCO to enhance wafer processing, aiming to boost production of ultra-low loss photonic chips for quantum computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Xanadu & HyperLight set new benchmark for quantum photonic chips
Platform-as-a-Service

Xanadu & HyperLight set new benchmark for quantum photonic chips

Xanadu and HyperLight have set a new standard in quantum computing with thin-film lithium niobate photonic chips featuring record-low losses in scalable production.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Canada and UK partner with semiconductor supply chains
Semiconductors

Canada and UK partner with semiconductor supply chains

MoU formalises a three-year alliance in semiconductor supply, boosting innovation and security for G7 nations.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation
Semiconductors

UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation

The UK and Canada have signed an MoU to boost semiconductor innovation, focusing on R&D, talent development, and supply chain resilience across emerging technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Photonics stories

Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing
Data Protection

Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing

Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future
Unified Communications

Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future

Australia hosts the 4th Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, uniting global experts to pioneer 6G technology and shape future wireless connectivity standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
NTT launches ultra-low latency APN InterLink for finance in Hong Kong
Disaster Recovery

NTT launches ultra-low latency APN InterLink for finance in Hong Kong

NTT launches APN InterLink in Hong Kong, offering ultra-low latency photonic network service to boost financial trading and real-time transactions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Photonic receives CAD $1 million grant for NORAD quantum tech
Quantum Computing

Photonic receives CAD $1 million grant for NORAD quantum tech

Photonic says the grant will go towards its advanced quantum repeater and networking tech supporting NORAD's defence modernisation across North America.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Quantum key distribution proven over 400G DWDM network in Japan
Network Infrastructure

Quantum key distribution proven over 400G DWDM network in Japan

PacketLight and NEC have successfully demonstrated quantum key distribution over a 400G DWDM network in Japan, enhancing secure data transmission without affecting performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025