Solar energy saves the day: By using solar panels integrated into their bodywork, Sono Motors’ EVs can get an additional 70 to 150 miles of range a week. Could solar panels solve EV range anxiety?
SIM cards are the new headphone jacks: Apple has unceremoniously retired the SIM card from US iPhone 14 models, making eSIM the only choice for upgraders. Is the rest of the industry ready?
Amazon reins in Ring’s security: Adding end-to-end encryption to Ring cameras makes it harder for hackers to access security video, a sign that Amazon is enabling smart home security for the benefit of end users.
Amazon adds more robots amid a challenging labor market: The retail giant is buying Cloostermans, a company that builds warehouse technology.
Meta faces litany of fines in EU: Ireland fines Instagram $403 million for exposing underage users’ personal data. Persistent privacy penalties and lack of user protection could diminish Meta’s wider metaverse ambitions.
Delivery robots aren’t ready for prime time: A project that tested Kiwibot sidewalk delivery robots identified several key hurdles before the technology can effectively deliver food and other items.
Computing under the sea: The US is getting an underwater data center. It’s fast, cheap, and efficient, but there might be a limit on how many the ocean can handle.
6 Amazon warehouses, 6 solar fires: Solar panel fires and explosions at Amazon facilities were linked to poor installation practices. The problem underscores the need for more cleantech training and safety.
GoodRx trims 16% of its workforce as digital health companies contend with the economic fallout.
UK regulators worry Microsoft could game the system: Controlling a trove of gaming assets puts the onus on Microsoft to silence regulators’ fears that it could monopolize various gaming segments.
Labor shortage or skills shortage? US robotics sales soar as a dearth of workers leaves businesses in a bind. But behind it lurks a worsening skills deficit, risking higher unemployment.
Google pays big for bug hunters: As cyberattacks worsen, the tech giant is paying hackers tens of thousands to track down software vulnerabilities. It could help unburden the cybersecurity industry.
Virtual Incision’s plans for a robotic space visit highlight the need to make digital surgery devices much smaller.
Sony’s mobile play: A hoard of portable and console gaming titles positions PlayStation Studios Mobile Division as a key player in a gaming market that could reach $338 billion by 2030.
No economic pain for RaaS: Formic’s cheap rental robots are a lifeline for factories and warehouses suffering from labor shortages. RaaS could help companies compete globally and accelerate US manufacturing.
Scrappy space startups do more with less: Rocket Lab plans a bold Venus mission on a barebones budget. It’s part of a fledgling sector that could lead our tech revolution.
US marketing tech spending to top $20 billion this year: Growth reflects increased importance of using data to improve customer experience.
DOJ vs. Apple: The US justice department is considering a challenge to Apple’s market dominance. Developer restrictions, payments ecosystems, and anticompetitive business practices could be key areas of conflict.