Big Tech earnings buoyed by cloud: Microsoft and Alphabet’s quarterly earnings weren’t as bad as expected, boosting market confidence. But continued strength hinges on cloud divisions that aren’t recession-proof.
Could 2022 be the year brain computing tech picks up in healthcare? The market is forecast to hit $3.5B by 2027. We detail how clinical trials could yield new applications to treat epilepsy, communication disorders, and spinal cord injuries.
The changing face of work: As companies face economic challenges, more are turning to fractional work and role-sharing to maintain their workforces and keep their brand images intact.
Google Cloud accelerates expansion: Overcoming a $3B loss in 2021, Google Cloud is coming to more regions in Latin America. Focusing on emerging economies could help it grab market share.
Rogers outage was caused by overburdened network: Rogers’ wired and wireless services were inextricably linked when a configuration error took down services nationwide, underscoring the dangers of haphazard consolidation.
More bad news for the EV industry: Already facing mineral shortages, the EV industry is dealt another blow with an aluminum-smelting drop-off. New production methods and more recycling offer hope.
AI reads the operating room: Surgeries may soon be under AI surveillance as startup Theator expands its video analytics to operating rooms. It could yield helpful insights as well as controversy.
EU tightens grip on Big Tech: Consumers will get sweeping data protection and sovereignty, while tech monoliths could be fined or banned unless they adhere to regulations.
100 companies face coronavirus restrictions in China: The Chinese economy is in peril as it scrambles ramp up production of key exports like iPhones and computers in the face of COVID-19 spikes.
The road from prison to Big Tech: Tech companies are snatching up talented ex-inmates through vital programs. But they’ll also have to tackle the housing crisis for it to work.
Robopill awaits clinical trials…and patient approval: Endiatx’s robotic pill could make medical procedures less invasive, but earning public trust may be difficult. Preempting concerns with transparency could help.
Gaming segment stutters: Inflation, shortages, and price increases have all contributed to a decline in YoY spending on video games, hardware, content, and accessories. Can the gaming industry rebound in 2022?
Bots to the talent crisis rescue: Organizations flock to automation to ease the labor shortage, but some getting left behind in the digital transformation race need human experts to help.
USPS commits to 40% EV fleet: Starting in late 2023, nearly half of the USPS’ fleet will be all-electric, which could accelerate EV adoption efforts as logistics companies modernize their own fleets.
Robot colleagues on the rise: As robots enter more industries, startups are developing systems for the bots to work collaboratively with humans. Economic turbulence will help and hinder the movement.
A call for talent in revenue cycle management: We take a look at how companies are hiring for RCM and the role that RCM software adoption will play in addressing the labor shortage.
Big Tech is lobbying antitrust with big dollars: The biggest technology monoliths collectively spent twice as much as big pharma in lobbying and could gain the upper hand as Congress heads into fall recess
25 new wearables: Qualcomm’s new chips promise 2x the performance for smartwatches that can last twice as long—but will devices running the chips be able to beat the Apple Watch?
Google takes the nuclear road less traveled: Funding a fusion startup’s novel idea shows how badly Big Tech needs power as energy demand grows exponentially.