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Google launches €10M social innovation AI fund for European entrepreneurs
2023-05-25

In conjunction with a visit of CEO Sundar Pichai’s visit to Stockholm yesterday, Google announced the launch of the second Google.org Social Innovation Fund on AI to “help social enterprises solve some of Europe’s most pressing challenges.”  Through the fund, Google is making €10 million available, along...

15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023
2023-05-24

Looking for the best graphic design books? In our compilation, you will find a selection of the best books for graphic designers in 2022.

[Podcast] Personal Branding & The Power of LinkedIn with Mike Roberts
2023-05-24

Dig deep into how to use LinkedIn to grow your personal brand for success.

A glimpse into AI’s future in architecture: Inflatable skyscrapers
2023-05-23

Designers have given a glimpse into the future of urban architecture: AI-generated inflatable skyscrapers. The buildings are the brainchild of Zumo, a Barcelona-based architectural practice. Founded in 2020 by Andre Sashko and Alessandro Lussignoli, the firm blends classical knowledge and contemporary tech to...

How to turn university spinouts into commercial success: A must-see talk at TNW Conference
2023-05-22

Krijn de Nood, Julie Hawkins, and Stephanie Klein Nagelvoort-Schuit will be speaking at TNW Conference, which takes place on June 15 & 16 in Amsterdam. If you want to experience the event (and say hi to our editorial team!), we’ve got something special for our loyal readers. Use the promo code READ-TNW-25 and...

EU fines Meta record €1.2B as feud over data transfers to the US escalates
2023-05-22

In a seminal moment for international data flows, the EU has fined Meta a record-breaking €1.2bn for privacy violations. The penalty is the largest ever for a violation of GDPR, which was introduced to protect personal information. According to EU regulators, Meta broke the rules by transferring user data from the...

15+ Deer Fonts for Dashing Designs
2023-05-22

Deer fonts are a popular choice for designers looking to add a touch of nature and wilderness to their projects. Whether you’re creating a logo for a hunting or outdoor

9 Best Surge Protectors for Artists & Designers 2023
2023-05-18

Hunting for the best surge protector can be tedious. To help that, we've listed the best surge protectors for your laptops, computers, speakers, TVs, etc.

15 Best Touchscreen Laptops for Graphic Design 2023 (May)
2023-05-17

Having a touchscreen on your laptop can offer you new ways to be productive every day. Check out our list of the best touchscreen laptops for designers here.

15 Best Canva Templates for Instagram in 2023 (Free and Paid)
2023-05-12

Canva has carved out a great niche, helping anyone create incredible designs. Our list of the best Canva templates for Instagram can make you an influencer!

Google releases Bard to the world – but leaves the EU behind
2023-05-11

During its I/O 2023 event yesterday, Google announced it had officially removed the waitlist for its AI-powered chatbot Bard and made the service available in 180 countries and territories. Sadly for most Europeans keen on testing the tech giant’s contribution to the generative AI race, the countries of the European...

Top 10 Fonts Used By Professionals In Graphic Design
2023-05-09

A list of the top 10 best professional fonts used professional graphic designers - perfect for branding, logos, packaging and more.

80% of our fraud scams come from Meta’s platforms, leading UK bank warns
2023-05-05

TSB is urging consumers to remain wary of financial fraud on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, as scams through Meta’s platforms are increasing at a worrying pace. The UK bank analysed its internal customer fraud data between 2021 and 2022. It found that the Meta-owned sites and apps account for a whopping 80% of...

12+ Best Scanners in 2023 (May)
2023-05-05

With our list of the best scanners for graphic designers, all of your sketches and doodles will be digitized in no time.

30+ Timeless Fonts (Classic Fonts All Designers Should Own)
2023-05-04

This article defines 30 of the most useful and classic typefaces for all design needs and occasions. These are the most timeless fonts to last a lifetime.

10+ Best AI Tools for Graphic Designers & Content Creators
2023-05-04

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have significantly impacted our daily lives and now almost entirely dominate the tasks we complete. Despite the widespread belief that AI will kill off creativity,

ChatGPT: A Beginner’s Guide for Graphic Designers & Creative Professionals
2023-05-04

Unlock your creative potential with ChatGPT. Our beginner's guide will teach you how to use AI to boost your productivity and creativity.

Europol’s Operation SpecTor leads to massive dark web drug bust
2023-05-03

Coordinated by Europol and the US Department of Justice, yesterday, Operation SpecTor seized over €50mn in cash and cryptocurrency, 850 kg of drugs (including amphetamines, cocaine, MDMA and ecstasy pills) and 117 firearms. The latter, contrary to Europol’s choice of emoji, were in all likelihood not water...

AI ‘godfather’ quits Google and warns of dangers ahead
2023-05-02

Dr Geoffry Hinton, widely referred to as AI’s “godfather,” has confirmed in an interview with the New York Times that he has quit his job at Google — to talk about the dangers of the technology he helped develop. Hinton’s pioneering work in neural networks — for which he won the Turing award in 2018...

ChatGPT has generated a brand new app sector — and European devs are leading it
2023-05-02

ChatGPT has spawned a new sector of AI chat apps — and Europe’s at its epicentre. Since the tool launched in November 2022, these apps have been downloaded 23.6 million times from the Google Play Store, according to research by App Radar. The study uncovered 40 AI chat apps with over 10,000 users that harness...

13+ Best iMac Alternatives for Graphic Designers & Artists 2023
2023-04-27

The iMac from Apple is a beast of a machine, price included. Here are 10 great iMac alternatives for graphic designers, illustrators and artists.

UK splashes £100M on designated AI taskforce
2023-04-25

The UK will splash an initial £100m in funding to establish a government-industry AI taskforce, dedicated to boosting the country’s sovereignty and competitiveness in the field. The taskforce will develop foundation models — systems that train on large amounts of data such as ChatGPT and Google Bard — with the...

10+ Best Video Marketing Tools in 2023 — Everything You Need!
2023-04-24

Video marketing is a great way to establish brand image and rank on Google for competitive keywords. We've listed the best video marketing tools in 2022.

Logo Package Express 3.0 – An Essential Tool for Any Logo Designer! (20% Discount)
2023-04-24

Get 20-40% off Logo Package Express with our exclusive discount coupon code. This Adobe Illustrator extension automates the exporting & sorting of logo files.

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