Constans AI is a collective of AI practitioners that combines strategy, solution building, and change adoption in one process. Two of the three co-founders were featured in the Mam Startup Podcast discussing AI adoption for companies.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 (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 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.
Lake Como Venture Lab is a new accelerator program launched in Lecco, Italy, focused on deeptech startups in mechatronics and medtech. The program is coordinated by Confindustria Lecco and Sondrio in partnership with Politecnico di Milano and supported by the Chamber of Commerce Como-Lecco. The program is free and equity-free, offering 12 months of housing, laboratory access, scientific mentorship, business training, and direct access to the industrial ecosystem. Applications are open until June 30.
Travel consultant Răzvan Pascu launched NOZOMI – Travel Society by Răzvan Pascu, a new travel agency in Romania. After 11 years with tour operator Eturia, Pascu obtained the official tourism license and is actively hiring staff. The agency focuses on group circuits to remote destinations, individual vacations in exotic beach destinations, and carefully planned travel experiences.