Roku’s smart home play: It’s leaning on its installed base of connected TVs as hubs for affordable smart home cameras, doorbells, and lights.
We Do Solar democratizes solar power: The Germany-based startup developed a solar array for renters that’s primed for strong sales amid the energy crisis. But there’s room for improvement.
Generative AI’s trillion-dollar wellspring: Tech shows its love for the arts as long as AI’s the artist. It’s an economic bright spot, but brace for ethical and legal controversy.
Microsoft’s shrinking Surfaces: Microsoft’s hardware offerings were meager this year as the company focused on popular products while remaining mum on its more daring moonshots.
Intel on the ropes: Competition, uncertainty, and stumbling PC sales could have Intel preparing to lay off thousands of employees when it is also seeking billions of dollars in investment for new factories.
GM’s Ultium home solution: The carmaker is seizing tax credit opportunities to launch a home energy division to rival Tesla’s. Strong residential sector partnerships are a necessary ingredient for success.
Flying taxis could get you to the airport by 2024: Delta Airlines is teaming up with Joby Aviation to offer flying taxi service, but safety regulations for flying EVs could take longer than their road counterparts.
Google Cloud bets big on Japan: The company will build its first data center on the island next year. Japan’s history, aspirations, and shortcomings makes it ripe for cloud expansion.
The chip ban might not work: China may have options to circumvent the US export ban. Meanwhile, semiconductor companies are bleeding and the ban’s benefit to national security remains dubious.
PC sales spiral but Mac sales are up 40% YoY: Cooling PC demand and uneven supply have contributed to a YoY contraction of 15% that’s likely to stretch into Q4. Apple’s steady supply has helped its growth.
TikTok’s videos are ideal vehicles for misinformation: Misleading short-form videos are going viral on TikTok and competing platforms, proving that video is difficult to regulate.
An IONIQ 5-powered countryside retreat: Hyundai is putting its EVs’ bidirectional charging capabilities on full display. It’s a competitive marketing strategy that could promote EV adoption during an energy crisis.
Biden tries to keep an EU-US splinternet at bay: An executive order could help ease regulatory risk for companies transferring data between Europe and the US, if the EU agrees.
As a recession looms, climate tech is on solid ground: Researchers say the Inflation Reduction Act will have a decades-long outsized effect on the economy. It could be tech’s lifeline.
Amazon abandons Scout: The last-mile delivery robots have been decommissioned as Amazon grapples with slowing profits. The setback could slow down innovation and competition in the delivery automation space.
Heavy EVs could be weighing down the industry: Truckers are struggling to transport EVs due to weight limits. More battery R&D could help and boost safety.
Insider Intelligence spoke with Lilian Rincon, senior director of product for Shopping at Google, about the tech giant’s newest features, ranging from personalized suggestions to showcasing products in 3D.
Amazon, Meta throw in the towel: The tech giants appear pessimistic as they take drastic measures amid financial worries. But it’s still wise to keep a good PR strategy.
Google Cloud’s $100B opportunity: Data residency and sovereignty in regions like Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Greece could be Google Cloud’s competitive advantage in its pivot to a network provider.
Big Tech vs. SCOTUS: Social media regulation goes before the Supreme Court, with a lawsuit against Google in focus. Rulings could have major implications for user content on the internet.