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Swedish Indie Studio Odd Dreams Digital Sells 200,000 Copies of Debut Game in Three Days

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Odd Dreams Digital, a Malmö-based indie game studio founded in 2022, achieved remarkable success with the launch of its debut game ‘Everything is Crab’, an animal evolution roguelite action game. The game sold over 200,000 copies in three days and received strong critical acclaim on Steam. The studio, led by CEO Denis Asensio with team members from AAA studios including Cyberpunk 2077 and Star Wars Outlaws, participated in the Haven game support program before launch.

Portuguese Bank Launches First Homegrown Stablecoin Compliant with EU Crypto Rules

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Bison Bank, a Portuguese bank specializing in investment banking, custodial services, corporate advisory and cryptocurrency services, launched the first Portuguese stablecoin with two versions indexed to the euro and US dollar. The stablecoin was designed to enable fast, secure and transparent international payments and transfers in compliance with the EU’s MiCA regulation.

TikTok Introduces Microdrama Ad Formats and AI Tools to Expand Advertiser Reach Globally

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TikTok introduced new microdrama-based advertising formats (Mini Series and Mini Games) to international advertisers during TikTok World 2026. These episodic content formats allow brands to build reach and generate revenue. The company also launched AI-powered advertising tools and expanded its TikTok Shop e-commerce platform. The microdrama format, which originated in China, is designed for mobile viewing with short attention spans and is beginning to gain traction in Western markets.

European Space Agency Launches SMILE Satellite to Study Earth’s Magnetic Shield and Solar Wind Interactions

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The European Space Agency launched the SMILE satellite from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana aboard the Vega-C rocket. This mission, developed in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, will observe for the first time how solar winds interact with Earth’s magnetic field. The satellite will detect X-ray radiation to study Earth’s protective magnetic shield at the magnetopause and polar cusps, improving space weather models crucial for satellite and telecommunications infrastructure protection.

Danish BioInnovation Institute Launches AI Lab to Accelerate Research Commercialization

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The Danish BioInnovation Institute launched a new AI Lab designed to shorten the path from academic research to market implementation. The article discusses whether Poland will develop a similar operational mechanism connecting science, startups, administration, industry, VC funds, and data access.

Swiss Luxury Giant’s Swatch Collaboration Sparks Unprecedented Retail Chaos Across Europe

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Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet partnered with Swatch Group to launch Royal Pop, an accessible pocket watch priced at 385-400 euros combining AP design with Swatch manufacturing. The limited edition release caused significant retail chaos across France and other countries, with overwhelming customer demand forcing temporary store closures.

Italian Biotech Firm Sends Bone Substitute to International Space Station in Landmark Research Mission

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GreenBone Ortho, an Italian biotech company specializing in bone regeneration, sent its innovative b.Bone bone substitute to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX CRS-34 on May 15-16, 2026. The experiment aims to test how human bone cells adhere, proliferate, and differentiate on the scaffold material in microgravity conditions. The research is a collaboration with San Martino Hospital and University of Genova, with technical partners Kayser Space and Comat providing the specialized equipment. Initial results are expected by end of 2026.

Fin Launches Operator, an AI Agent to Manage Its Customer-Facing AI Agent

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Fin (formerly Intercom) announced Fin Operator, an AI agent that manages the customer-facing Fin AI agent. The product targets support operations teams, automating data analysis, knowledge management, and agent debugging. It runs on Anthropic’s Claude models and includes a human approval system for all proposed changes. The company recently rebranded from Intercom to Fin, signaling that AI agents are now the core business. Fin generates 100 million ARR and is growing at 3.5x, accounting for roughly a quarter of total company revenue.

Grupo RTP Enters Pod_Scope Rankings as Portugal’s Fifth-Largest Audited Podcast Publisher

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Grupo RTP debuted in Pod_Scope, Marktest’s technical and independent podcast measurement service for Portugal, with 1.09 million downloads in April 2025. The group ranked fifth among audited publishers. By brand, RTP Antena 1 entered the rankings at seventh place with 531,000 monthly downloads, while RTP Antena 3 achieved 49,500 weekly listeners in seventh position. The podcast ‘Portugalex’ from RTP Antena 1 directly entered the individual format rankings at position 22.