Microsoft saw a 25% increase in emissions in 2025 as its data center expansion accelerated It reached 34 million metric tons of CO₂e gross. The spike was driven by AI data center expansion and a halt in purchasing certain renewable energy certificates to focus on adding new clean power to grids.

Earlier this week I attended the SciMuse meeting at ArtEZ University of the Arts. SciMuse brings music, technology, and science professionals together. In 2027 a symposium will be organised, which is also supported by @cbbe.eurosky.social #brainporteindhoven #cbbe

Staan, the first European search API, is now available as a self-service. Staan is the 100% European search API built by #Qwant and #Ecosia through the joint venture European Search Perspective. Staan allows any developer to get their API key #proudtobeeuropean www.eu-searchperspective.com

8 European alternatives to Outlook and Gmail Protect your data from espionage and comply with the NIS2 Directive. Discover eight secure, European alternatives to American email services. Very relevant article in @en.ioplus.nl ioplus.nl/en/posts/8-e... I use Proton partly. #proudtobeeuropean

A thank you to everyone for your active participation and valuable contributions. I’m already looking forward to reconnecting at our next Ambassador’s Meeting later this year!

What happens when researchers stop competing for funding? Twenty Dutch metascientists replaced competition with collaboration for NWO grant applications, proving collective approaches can outperform individual ones. @sajedehra.bsky.social @lakens.bsky.social www.tue.nl/en/news-and-...

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗘𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 On November 12–13, 2026, we invite professionals from the meetings and events industry to discover Eindhoven during our FAMtrip! This edition takes place during GLOW Eindhoven. www.cbbe.nl/famtrip #cbbe #brainporteindhoven

A painting can be centuries old. But paint? Paint is alive; it cracks, fades, and changes over time. TU/e researcher Emanuela Bosco contributes to better preservation of the world's cultural heritage. www.linkedin.com/posts/tue-re... #rembrandt #vangogh #museum #eindhoven #cbbe

Stop complaining that Europe is lagging behind in terms of tech innovation! Look at Galileo, which is a counterexample of Europe acting swiftly as a leader in the field of satellite navigation (#gnss). Read @eurcorrespond.bsky.social See europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/your-ph... #proudtobeeuropean

Last November Fabrizio Del Maffeo during the Watt Matters in AI Conference. The 2nd edition will be held 16/17 November 2026 at High Tech Campus Eindhoven, The Netherlands. wattmattersinai.eu/2025/11/04/s... #AI #CBBE #brainporteindhoven #energy #Sustainability

Woon je in de Gemeente Nuenen., doe dan op 28 mei mee met de Luisterstad sessie over de digitale toekomst van Nuenen, georganiseerd door de Coöperatie OnsNet Nuenen. Je kunt je nog aanmelden. We zoeken vooral nu nog deelnemers tussen de 25 - 60 jaar. www.connuenen.nl/2026/04/28/n...

Want to dive into R&D on AI energy efficiency? Join us on 16–17 November! #brainporteindhoven

Hi everyone! I’m open for a new interim assignment = combination innovation + business development. If you hear of any opportunities or just want to catch up, please send me a message. I’d love to reconnect. #interim #assignment #innovation #businessdevelopment #europe

On behalf of the @cbbe.eurosky.social I took the initiative for this conference with many partners. Look forward to welcoming you on 17 November. #cbbe #brainporteindhoven #AI #Sustainability #energy #watt

Having called the #BrainportEindhoven region home for nearly 40 years, I’ve witnessed its transformation and felt its unique energy firsthand. The Ambassadors perfectly embody this evolution and spirit.

Predicting AI energy demands in seconds Researchers from MIT and the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab have developed a tool called EnergAIzer. which predicts the power consumption of AI workloads on processors and accelerators in seconds, replacing traditional simulations wattmattersinai.eu/2026/04/29/p...

Researchers that attend the 2D-NL Conference 2026 are given the opportunity to present their work with a poster. Whether you're part of the research community, active in the high-tech industry, or exploring the future of advanced materials, this conference offers a unique opportunity. #materials

Heterogeneous Integration is of paramount importance for future generations chips! #semicon

European startups lead the charge in sustainable #AI As large language models grow in size, their thirst for electricity creates a critical tension between technological progress and #climate goals. #Europe has emerged as a primary battleground for solving this. wattmattersinai.eu/2026/04/29/e...

What happens with the export of European antiques! An interesting article by @eurcorrespond.bsky.social europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/who-is-...

Exciting news: Our CEO, @pjeh.eurosky.social, has joined Frank & the Backs—an accelerator dedicated to helping impact-driven ventures scale through mentorship from experienced professionals, known as ‘Backs.’ #frankandthebacks #innovation #businessdevelopment #collaboration #startups

Are you interested to learn more about #lifi and #optical #wireless #communication or other topics, have a look at the youtube channel of #jakajima, see www.youtube.com/@jakajima547... #innovation #research #startup

Interesting article with another Perspective, europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/who-sav...

Inderdaad, heb het ook gelezen. En er zijn aardige paralellen met nu.

I chatted with Vincent via talkto.vincentvangogh.chat This is what he said: Those crows rising from the golden wheat, the sky pressing down like a weight upon my chest. I painted it here in Auvers in July, just days before... before everything ended.

€3 extra on all non-EU online parcels, soon! Starting in July, every low-value parcel from outside the EU—think Shein, Temu, or Amazon—will cost an extra €3. By November, this fee becomes permanent. Read more europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/your-ch... written by @aoifewhite.bsky.social

A 100% European-owned, open-source office suite, was officially launched in Berlin. This groundbreaking initiative offers a secure, private, and fully sovereign alternative to Microsoft and Google, designed to keep European data under European control #proudtobeeuropean itbrief.co.uk/story/euro-o...

Goodmoooooooooooorning Nuenen #enode

‪ Brainport region is more than Eindhoven, like #Helmond and #Peel area reveal a different side with cycling routes through nature, historic castles, museums, and authentic towns. #CBBE #BrainportEindhoven @mensdierenpeel.bsky.social peel.bsky.social www.landvandepeel.nl/en/explore-t...

The global electric vehicle fleet avoided the consumption of 1.7 million barrels of oil per day in 2025, nearly matching Iran’s 2.4 million barrels exported daily through the Strait of Hormuz, according to analysis by Ember. #electricvehicle #EV #Energytransition #OilIndependence #Sustainability

EVs Cut Global Oil Use by 1.7M Barrels/Day in 2025—Nearly 70% of Iran’s Exports according! With 39 countries now at 10%+ EV sales, electrification is reshaping energy security—saving $600B/year and reducing reliance on volatile oil markets. ember-energy.org/latest-updat...

A great location to hold a conference.

If you believe that we should make use of European tools, have a look at this! European Tech Map. Find European tech, software, and service alternatives that respect your data sovereignty, are built with GDPR in mind, and store data in Europe. europeantechmap.eu #proudtobeeuropean