TSMC commits to building high-end chips in US: The global chip production landscape could shift as fabs find homes in US cities, but economic uncertainty could pause expansion plans.
Twitter to pay Big Tech tax: Twitter Blue’s relaunch might not secure the intended revenue due to Apple App Store and Google Play payment commissions. But Twitter has bigger problems.
Microsoft unperturbed by AWS expansion: Amazon announces new cloud regions in Europe, but with Big Cloud raising prices on the continent, inflation-strapped customers might seek providers with cheaper offerings.
Tesla’s safety recall pileup: Hyperscaling production is taking a toll on vehicle safety and quality control. The carmaker’s approach to fixing problems with over-the-air firmware updates could be part of the problem.
Big tech’s talent loss is another industry’s gain: Burned by the raft of layoffs, tech talent is seeking opportunities in other industries. The shift could make tech’s future talent search problematic.
The Great Tech Recession: Tech’s losses accrue with Twitter chaos and Big Tech bleeding money and workers. The industry is losing its connection with the consumers and talent who built it.
Nvidia’s generative AI pivot: Its expertise in GPUs and imaging software gives Nvidia a first-mover advantage over other chipmakers. Will regulation and copyright law catch up with innovation?
Los Angeles to become robotaxis’ next proving ground: Despite the controversy surrounding AV technology, Motional and Lyft are gearing up to unleash driverless taxis on the streets of LA.
Amazon is paying workers to resign: Amazon’s attempt to cushion the blow to its business might not be enough as the rest of the US labor market improves.
Can there be only one robot dog? Boston Dynamics is suing Ghost Robotics over alleged intellectual property violations related to its robot Spot. It could set an inhibiting precedent for the industry.
acklash from Twitter’s verification misstep: Eli Lilly, Nintendo, American Girl, PepsiCo, Nestlé, and Tesla were trolled by spoof “verified” accounts. Brands and users must come to terms with unmoderated content.
Big Tech’s real estate addiction cured by downturn: Companies are reversing their office expansion plans to cut costs. Long-term, the move makes more financial sense than layoffs given the rise of remote work.
Small tech vs. Big Tech: The Tech Oversight Project is campaigning for a landmark antitrust law targeting Big Tech. But it might not be the boon to innovation it promises.
Here’s what Apple, Google, Amazon, and Twitter are doing to build out a space in financial services—and how Big Tech’s expansion into banking will impact the industry.
It’s Amazon’s turn to cut jobs: Amazon comes to terms with economic realities, cutting 1% of its workforce to better prepare for Q4 headwinds, uncertainty, and earnings slowdowns, which could lead to further layoffs in 2023.
Tesla’s self-driving is like a ‘drunken, suicidal 13-year-old’: Green Hills Software’s CEO is on a mission to sink Tesla’s Full Self-Driving release. He’s being ridiculed, but consumer surveys indicate agreement.
The startup scene’s crash and burn: Founders and investors spoke about precipitous valuation drops for startups as the cost of capital keeps rising. Climate tech is benefiting from the adversity.
Twitter’s fallout deepens: More jobs cuts, departures of executives, and distressed debt pose existential concerns for the social media company. Pressure to monetize the platform isn’t enough to save it.
Apple almost primed for headset success: With Meta’s dashed metaverse hopes, Apple’s upcoming mixed-reality headset might give it an edge. The pricey offering could set the stage for a lower-cost version.
Ads on the menu: Advertising links to services like OneDrive are appearing as menu items in Windows 11 dropdowns. It’s a way to boost advertising and target ads, but it’s not welcome.