Vulnerable Zoom users: At least six websites pretending to be Zoom are infecting visitors with malware that steal banking data and IP addresses. Can Zoom improve its security to minimize the threat?
Big Tech takes the TikTok bait: Apple, Microsoft, and Google are getting a lot of likes on TikTok. It could help build brand awareness but not Q3 performance.
End of reliance on energy companies? A microinverter from Enphase allows solar panels to switch “off-grid” during blackouts. It’s the kind of tech innovation that might threaten energy provider monopolies.
All eyes on TikTok: The social video network says it’s banning political ads and fundraising on its platform, but a poor enforcement record and ties to the Chinese government raise doubts that it can remain neutral.
Zuck has a golden opportunity if he doesn't muck it up: Meta’s market valuation drops are tied to its metaverse aspirations. Its upcoming product releases need to be crowd pleasers.
Nvidia’s new edge AI computing platform highlights the need to protect surgical robots and medical devices from hacking.
Augment promises ‘the future of productivity’ is here: After a year of secrecy, the startup is now beta testing a potentially disruptive virtual assistant. Watch for mimicry and takeover attempts.
Tech hiring scavengers swoop in: Snap employees laid off this summer are being swamped with interest from recruiters. It’s rooted in a skills deficit that shows no sign of abating.
Smarter subsidies and incentives for EV adoption: Global EV adoption targets require a monumental shift for consumers. The shift can be accelerated by incentives to help bring down initial costs.
Pfizer expands its agreement with CytoReason by five years to boost AI’s role in drug development. We spotlight the trend in the pharma world.
Researchers splash cold water on AI progress: A new study paints a grim scenario of how AI could turn on humanity. It illustrates the benefits of tech companies heeding ethicists' warnings.
2022’s global EV boom: This year could mark a turning point in EV adoption. Broader demand is driving more competition among automakers and could yield more affordable options outside China.
Regulators ramp up efforts on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard buy: Inquiries into the $68.7 billion blockbuster deal are intensifying, and momentum could carry over to similar gaming mergers.
A tech cold war intensifies: A federal order protecting US tech interests highlights anxiety over China surpassing the US as a global tech superpower. Some weaknesses are closer to home.
Fear of self-driving: Studies show that people think AVs are unsafe despite the tech being touted as the future of transportation. We can expect slow adoption of fully autonomous travel.
EU moves to make IoT devices safer: Smart home device manufacturers are being compelled to develop more secure devices and be more transparent about flaws and fixes. Industry-wide standards are needed.
The EHR giant’s new Life Sciences program shows how large datasets can help expand clinical trial access to underserved communities.
Area 120 on Google’s chopping block: Google simplifies operations by downsizing jobs and funding within its in-house incubator. It could be an early sign of a more decentralized tech industry.
Meta faces new challenges: ByteDance and Sony are building their VR ecosystems. This could be the perfect time for Meta to double down on its productivity and collaboration-focused metaverse