At CES 2024, Startup Magazine’s Anna Wood speaks to Chris Klok, Chief of Design at Dutch startup Squad Mobility.

CES is one of the most powerful tech events in the world. It is known as the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. On day one of the show, the Startups Magazine team interviewed a range of innovative startups from across the globe.

EarSwitch, a startup leveraging University of Bath's research, is presenting a novel wearable device at CES.

SCALINX, a French fabless semiconductor company known for its expertise in advanced mixed-signal chip design, has successfully completed its second funding round, raising €34 million.

WedoLow, a deeptech startup, is introducing a software tool named beLow. This automated and ultrafast software solution is designed for diagnosing and optimising embedded software, addressing a critical need in the automotive industry where vehicles currently contain 200 million lines of code, expected to rise to 650 million by 2025.

FLEXeCHARGE, a Danish energy tech company specialising in load and energy management services for charge point operators and charging solution providers, has successfully completed a seed funding round.

Vivoo, the first wellness app to offer personalised nutrition and lifestyle advice based on at-home urine tests, announces the launch of its digital Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) testing product at CES 2024.

In the dynamic realm of education marketing, where adaptability and innovation are the keys to success, Pink Orange is all set to celebrate a remarkable milestone – its fifth anniversary.

The Portable Monitor, a tech startup, has unveiled three new products. The Portable Monitor is known for creating the world’s first dual slide-out monitor extension that operates with just a single USB cable.

In an effort to promote self-acceptance and authenticity, Chipolo, a company known for its Bluetooth item trackers, has announced at CES 2024 the launch of 10,000 limited edition ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ Chipolo CARD Spot wallet finders.

Silicon Box’s advanced $2B packaging factory in Singapore has been operational for early customers since October 2023, following its grand opening on July 20, 2023. This 750,000 sq. foot facility has been scaling up its workforce to support round-the-clock operations. With high demand already anticipated for its existing capacity, the company has successfully completed Series B funding to expedite its production expansion.

Malta is a nation known for its historical and architectural sites and clear blue waters. But it is not only the beauty of Malta that puts it on the map.

Spaceship, a global logistics tech startup originating in Hong Kong, is excited to announce its debut at CES 2024 as an exhibitor. Committed to defining the future of E-commerce logistics, Spaceship will showcase its vision and technology powered by artificial intelligence.

The Swedish startup Modvion has recently achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy by constructing the world's tallest wooden turbine tower. This innovative approach to wind power, which champions the use of wood over traditional steel, marks a pivotal shift in the industry.

Smell has the power to invoke memories, arouse emotion, and alert our evolutionary instincts to warn us of danger. Such a sense, therefore, has real potential to tap into something very tangible for consumers. Yet, during the virtual reality (VR) craze that has come over the consumer and even business market, smell has remained largely untapped. We’ve, for instance, heard fuss about a VR treadmill to incorporate further immersion into the realm, but not seen the same for smell… until now.

Fashion and its supply chain is the third largest polluting industry. It emits 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, releasing 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, more than the shipping and aviation industry combined. Yet unlike say the oil industry, fashion is one sphere where consumers can exercise a greater level of control in their interactions with it. Whering was created to highlight that control.

Annabel de Gheldere is the Founder of Womco, a B2B data-driven nutrition and testing app driving the change for better hormonal health in women. The startup aims to help women navigate hormonal challenges from fertility until menopause.

Little Riot make technology that facilitates human connection. The startup’s flagship product, Pillow Talk, allows you to connect to a loved one when you are unable to be in the same place as them, all through the sound and feel of their heartbeat.

Bird, the startup focusing on eco-friendly electric transportation, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In a press release, the company “announced its entry into a financial restructuring process aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and better positioning the company for long-term, sustainable growth.”

2023 has been a massive year for startups. All year long, the team at Startups Magazine have interviewed many startups spanning across the entire tech industry.