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Cate Lawrence
@catelawrence.bsky.social
Australian in Berlin. Senior journalist at Tech.eu. Email pitches to cate@tech.eu

Likes horror movies, cats, and vintage vases.

Links: https://lnk.bio/catelawrence

Opinions are of course, my own.
January 27, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Crafted is my monthly newsletter curating fascinating news, weird and wonderful stories from tech, culture, and society — plus fresh perspectives and great conversation starters. New edition coming out tomorrow!
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Do you crave content that sparks amusement or outrage? Looking for your next book to read or TV show to binge-watch? Does falling down the rabbit hole give you joy? Crafted is a (mostly!) bi-weekly newsletter featuring a curated list of news items, ephemera, and things I’m excited to share with people like you. It's not just about tech but also includes all kinds of weird and wonderful stories in popular culture and society. Sign up for fascinating stories, news, and ephemera from all corners of the internet, popular culture, and society. Crafted aims to leave you with a wealth of new perspectives and fresh conversation starters.
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January 24, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Europe is building its own digital stack to challenge US Big Tech dominance — from search & browsers like Brave, Ecosia, Qwant & Vivaldi to AI, comms, productivity & marketplaces. Learn how European founders
are shaping a sovereign, privacy-first digital ecosystem
tech.eu/2026/01/23/b...
Building a European digital stack: The alternatives to US big tech you should know - Tech.eu
From cloud and productivity tools to AI, communications, and ecommerce marketplaces, here's where to look for European-built options.
tech.eu
January 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
If your 2026 goals include professional devt, our charity auction for Ward 15, a psychiatric hospital in Odesa, features career- and personal-growth prizes from Europe’s startup and creative community:
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January 21, 2026 at 11:27 AM
EU Commission President von der Leyen officially launches EU Inc — the long-awaited 28th regime.
This will make it easier to incorporate, operate, raise capital & scale across all EU countries — with one digital registration, harmonised docs, and Europe-wide stock options

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The European Commission launches EU Inc., the long-awaited ‘28th regime’ for startups - Tech.eu
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen says today at Davos that a unified company structure could make Europe the easiest place in the world to start, fund, and grow a tech company.
tech.eu
January 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
I got sent this from a friend in Minneapolis:
ICE officers attacked my colleagues, neighbors, and students with no provocation and arrested one of my colleagues and took him into detention.
January 12, 2026 at 12:14 PM
I've always loved the TV show Doc Martin. I did not expect a US version for 2026. Meh. youtu.be/8zxy5q5L2NI...
Best Medicine Season 1 Official Trailer (Starring Josh Charles) | FOXTV
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January 10, 2026 at 10:07 AM
I'm not sure what the algorithms are telling me www.instagram.com/reel/DTNFP9A...
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56K likes, 759 comments - taithinnn on January 7, 2026: "最悪な瞬間 @ruibosutyann".
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January 9, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Love this campaign youtu.be/TXAviJ3M3S0...
BOXER KNOCKS OUT TWITTER TROLL | Social Squad | Boxing Special
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January 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Blood is never thicker than being on the right side of history
Stephen Miller’s cousin 👇🏽
January 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Today, CES attendees have a last day traversing booths and choosing the most coveted swag (always say NO to the USB sticks, folks). Meanwhile, Europe’s startups are going to the last mile, showcasing innovative tech to catch the eye of ecosystem partners.
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Europe’s startups go the last mile at CES - Tech.eu
From AI-powered boating to brainwave biometrics, Europe’s founders are using CES’s final day to pitch practical tech with real-world impact.
tech.eu
January 9, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Over the last week, parts of Berlin were affected by Germany’s longest power cut since the Second World War.
January 8, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Today, CES kicks off formally in Las Vegas. While those of us in Central and Eastern Europe struggle with the snow, Europe's startups are demonstrating how connected hardware is maturing into real-world infrastructure. Check out some of the companies to have on your radar
tech.eu/2026/01/05/c...
CES 2026 showcases Europe’s hardware renaissance - Tech.eu
Advances in AI, edge intelligence, and hardware are giving IoT new muscle — and European startups are applying it to health, cities, industry, and energy, not just novelty gadgets.
tech.eu
January 6, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Tomorrow I release my Best of 2025 newsletter. If you're into films, books, documentaries, and music check it out to find something new and share your recommendations below lnk.bio/catelawrence
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January 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Another attack? If the attack is state agents then Germany is in for a painful year www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Berlin power outage hits 45,000 homes after suspected arson attack | Germany | The Guardian
Damage to cables means tens of thousands will be without electricity until Thursday amid freezing temperatures
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January 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Obligatory snow pics from Berlin today ❄️❄️❄️
January 3, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Pics from a winter walk here in Berlin
December 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Getting out of bed is tough on holidays
December 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
TikTok - Make Your Day
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December 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This is entirely accurate on Silvester in Berlin. Just add the fireworks thrown at cyclists and into trains and buses www.instagram.com/reel/DSfHA2S...
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1,123 likes, 99 comments - kvartira62 on December 20, 2025: "Всех отважно празднующих в Берлине — 1 ЯНВАРЯ ПРИГЛАШАЕМ НА УХУ 🎣🍲 — отмечать, что апокалипсис позади и что мы есть друг у друга, сытые и бульоном пригретые! Где ждём? У нас, конечно! 🤩В Квартире62 — здесь безопасно, сытно и по-родному. Адрес всё тот же вот уже 18 лет: Lübbener Str. 18, Berlin Что мелочиться? Все праздники напролёт приходите к нам щёлкать пельмени, примиряться с действительностью с помощью борща, наполняться оливье и новогодним настроением, тешиться «Медовиком»! И смотреть «иронию судьбы» тоже приходите — 1 января 2026 года ✨ В комментариях делитесь, как спасаетесь в Новогоднюю ночь в Берлине: празднуете в каске и берушах? сбегаете в лес? налегаете на оливье, что аж за ушами трещит и фейерверки заглушает? Producer — @gruner_sascha Director, Screenwriter, Editor — @valter_cinema Actors — @yekaterina.nesytowa @Guypary @lizzabet_8 @aloe_ve @oooromanova @_leratan @artyom_malanka @anton__varaksin @sdchkov Camera — @valter_cinema Editors — @valter_cinema @say.uncleee Sound — @sashaandjelo Social Media & Creative Consultant — @say.uncleee".
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December 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Wondering how OpenAI thinks about next-gen AI startups? I recently spoke with Marc Manara, Head of Startups at OpenAI, and Romain Huet, Head of Dev Experience.They revealed the trends they’re seeing and how the OpenAI for Startups programme is supporting founders worldwide.
tech.eu/2025/12/16/f...
From speed to defensibility: What OpenAI sees in the next generation of AI startups - Tech.eu
From AI-native product design to defensibility in crowded markets, OpenAI’s heads of startups and developer experience explain what separates fast experiments from lasting companies.
tech.eu
December 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Horrific news to wake up to about the mass shooting terrorist incident in Bondi at the Chanukah By the Sea celebration. This is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah. This brave man took the gun from one of the shooters www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJtq...
Video shows bystander tackling and disarming one of the shooters at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
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December 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
When you are trying to stop cats from walking on the keyboard
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM