Rivian’s fall from grace: After a historic IPO, Rivian hits a speed bump with a stock price drop and supply chain headaches. However, the startup is positioned to regain its momentum.
Brands and retailers are adopting new technologies as they pursue supply chain optimization: Kraft Heinz, UPS, and Amazon are looking to AI, the cloud, and other tools to streamline operations.
Plastic waste or precious commodity? The Gigabot X 3D printer can transform waste plastic into goods without recycling. It could be pivotal for on-demand manufacturing.
XBox Live goes down globally: The game streaming service and games on devices were inaccessible as its cloud service went down. The trend of outages for high-bandwidth, high-traffic services continues.
GM gets bullish on EVs: GM thinks it can outmatch Tesla in the EV race by focusing on more-affordable options for cars and trucks. But can it keep up with the competition?
Lower internet costs, faster speed could propel broadband adoption: The White House, members of Congress, and 20 ISPs are on board to connect low-income households, but ongoing fiber shortages could delay efforts.
No green thumb needed: Researchers have developed a wearable device for plants. Paired with automation, it could make growing crops and gardens easier, but overreliance and cybersecurity pose big risks.
Cost-cutting and layoffs could hurt employer branding: Companies risk losing their employer reputations as they scale back to protect profitability.
The factory has eyes: Startup Invisible AI will deploy its computer vision analytics system in all of Toyota’s factories in North America. But the unprecedented insight could have some downsides.
Sustainability you can touch: Consumers are getting more options to purchase eco-friendlier laptops like Lenovo’s Slim 9i. But the greener option is to fix and maintain current devices.
Meta freezes hiring and reduces metaverse investment: Months after an audacious pivot into its VR future, Meta is contending with declining ad sales growth. Will the future wait for Meta to sort itself out?
On-demand product development: Fictiv’s digital manufacturing service gained momentum during the pandemic as product-hungry companies face wait times. But one platform won’t end all supply chain suffering.
IoT tells us when we have a screw loose: Researchers harnessing IoT develop smart screws to save on costly, frequent, and dangerous maintenance. Yet high-tech screws wear out too.
Brain-computer interface closer to regulatory approval: The Stentrode will determine if patients can control devices hands-free by translating brain activity into signals for texting, emailing, and other activities.
Big Tech gets old-fashioned: Apple summoning its employees back to the office isn’t going over well. As workers threaten to quit, other tech companies could fill the satisfaction gap.
Two minutes of sustainability: California’s grid meets energy demand solely with renewables, setting a record. It’s a big win for solar and wind, but there’s much more work to do.
Economy-building batteries: US EV battery production plans are in full gear to help reduce foreign dependence on clean energy while boosting the economy. However, securing sufficient minerals remains a barrier.
More trouble in Google’s Brain: The tech giant fired a researcher after he questioned an AI paper. It’s the latest controversial firing that’s helping erode confidence in Big Tech.
Amazon workers in Staten Island vote against unionizing: The labor movement isn’t over yet, but the defeat could stall momentum in Big Tech as companies redouble efforts to bust unions.
High-speed, low voltage charging could be an EV game-changer: VW and BP’s chargers can be installed where higher voltage is not available, making them a viable retrofit option for petrol station