LyGenesis looks to disrupt the world of liver transplants: The company is trialing a procedure that gives multiple mini livers to those suffering from liver disease.
Walmart finds its EV Canoo: The retailer’s fleet of 4,500 EVs could grow into 10,000 as the company looks to achieve zero emissions. Retail and logistics companies could lead the transition to EV deliveries.
Data center scrutiny rises in Europe: Data centers’ energy intensity and water use are running up against Europe’s energy crisis. Ireland’s data center moratorium puts facilities’ sustainability measures in focus.
Microsoft wants airlines to burn the carbon they emit: The tech giant and Alaska Airlines are giving a startup’s sustainable fuel a boost. But potential hidden emissions are a caveat.
The music stops for AI-generated rapper: Capitol Records drops FN Meka from label after outcry over stereotypes.
Twitter employee departures accelerate as Musk drama wears on: Uncertainty over company direction and stalled growth initiatives could be a turnoff to advertisers as well.
The smartphone sector’s continued decline: Smartphone shipments have declined for the fourth consecutive quarter. Global uncertainty, lack of innovation, and increasing cost drive down demand.
Job-killing EVs: Ford cuts workers as it doubles down on EV production, which requires different skills and less labor. But retrained workers could fill other tech talent shortages.
Introducing cheaper, helium-powered space tourism: World View’s $50,000 space flight tickets could be the beginning of affordable space tourism. But finding appealing launch sites might trigger controversy.
Potential privacy catastrophe: Oracle is accused of creating dossiers on billions of users and their personal information and making billions off the list in what could be a massive privacy violation.
Qualcomm comes for data centers: Nuvia unlocks potential for Qualcomm to diversify into server chips for data centers, effectively meeting pent-up demand with faster, cooler, and more-efficient cloud server solutions.
Why do businesses stay with bad cloud providers? Despite cloud overspending, enterprises that try to leave providers face expensive data migration fees. An EU proposal could help restrain cloud monopolies.
Apple’s MacBooks are first to get self-service repairs: M1-powered MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models can now be more easily repaired by owners. How will notebook competitors respond to Apple’s right-to-repair services?
Google tackles AI’s biggest challenge: Under its Everyday Robots subsidiary, the tech giant is building bots that understand what humans really want. But internet data could steer the project off-course.
Wider wearables acceptance due to wellness benefits: Smartwatches and trackers are helping consumers track their vitals. A majority of users say the devices help improve fitness and health.
Dangers of chip oversupply: PC chipmakers indicate that supply has caught up while demand cools in some sectors. This could lead to a glut of chips while some sectors, like data centers, remain underserved.
Lessons from an orbital harvest: Redwire is sending the first commercial greenhouse to space. With extreme drought on Earth and a food crisis, the initiative could aid terrestrial farmers.
In this Analyst Take, we asked analysts from marketing & advertising, retail & ecommerce, connectivity & tech, digital health, and fintech to share their insights on layoffs, hiring freezes, and hiring trends within those industries. Here’s what they discovered and what they see in store for the future of work.
China blasts $52B CHIPS Act: Beijing is calling out the US’ efforts to boost chipmaking, citing violation of fair market practices. Manufacturers are caught in the middle of an intensifying conflict.
Big Tech rolls up red carpet for talent: Amid a growing layoff and belt-tightening trend, Microsoft’s pay raises disappoint, with some workers vowing to leave. Smaller, more frequent raises could pacify.