How the metaverse’s woolly mammoth could come alive: As extinct virtual animals emerge in the metaverse, they could serve as a test for researchers aiming to resurrect their flesh-and-blood counterparts.
Honda and Sony join forces to design, build, and sell EVs: The alliance foreshadows a blurring of the lines between automakers and tech companies that will reshape personal transportation.
Tide is turning for tech unionization: The rise of digital media alongside a tight labor market, inflation, and wage stagnation prompts news tech workers to organize. How far behind is Big Tech?
Intel leads consortium for chiplet production: AMD, Qualcomm, Arm, TSMC, and Samsung make up a dream team of silicon producers, but the exclusion of Nvidia and Apple raises questions.
One bot to rule them all: $58 million in funding for Sanctuary points to an inevitable rise in humanoid robots, but there may be safer technologies to solve humanity’s problems.
April is back-to-office month for Googlers: Some companies will follow Big Tech’s back-to-office lead, but others will use a remote-first approach to attract new talent.
Satellite Vu commercializes high-resolution thermal imaging from space: Thermal satellite data will be pivotal for companies seeking new economic insights, potentially eclipsing other monitoring technologies because of its breadth.
Ford looks to become more competitive against Tesla: Ford creates a dedicated EV division while maintaining gas-powered cash cows, highlighting the need for massive changes in the automotive industry.
AI is used to boost crop production, but unintended consequences could be devastating: Proper algorithms and precautions can ensure agricultural AI doesn’t threaten global food security.
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Global iPhone production hits record growth despite chip, component crisis: Demand for iPhone 13 models, reduced pricing on older handsets, and Huawei’s declining market share help Apple reclaim smartphone leadership.
Europe’s energy transition kicks into high gear: In a move toward energy independence from Russia, Europe shifts focus to renewable and nuclear energy, but even that could spark conflict.
Verizon banks on private 5G for business: The carrier’s service in BlackRock’s offices will showcase an opportunity for 5G to shine while challenging Wi-Fi’s dominance in office, enterprise, and government use.
AV robotaxi rides now available for a fee in San Francisco: Waymo will begin charging riders for AV ride-hailing as robotaxi competition heats up, but the road ahead isn’t clear.
Big Tech faces dilemma in Russia-Ukraine conflict: While rushing to get refugees to safety, companies debate remaining neutral, which would seem like compliance with Russia, or leveling sanctions and risking retribution from the Kremlin.
EVs don’t ignite more than other vehicles, study shows: While gas-powered vehicles catch fire more than EVs, lithium-ion batteries pose different dangers that warrant tailored safety protocols.
India reaches 1B active mobile subscriber milestone: 350 million users are still on 2G, and India’s road to 5G needs to overcome infrastructure hurdles, which could prolong the adoption of data-rich apps services.