Zero-gravity mining: Startup AstroForge recently raised seed money for a bold plan to mine asteroids with secretive technology. It’s a long shot but could spare Earth from destructive mining.
Robot friends for humans in their golden years: ElliQ’s empath bot will provide companionship for isolated New York seniors. But it shouldn’t be treated as a quick fix for the loneliness epidemic affecting the US’ eldery population.
Apple raising worker pay by more than 10%: It’s the latest Big Tech company to take steps to retain talent during the Great Resignation, a move that could set the tone for various industries.
Machine learning goes viral: The NIH is funding companies like PostEra to start fighting the next pandemic. It’s the tip of the iceberg of tech’s possible preventive role.
Graph neural networks enlisted against cancer: AI tech popularized by the NBA is being scaled out for health applications. The deeper understanding of complex relationships could be a gamechanger for medicine.
AI replaces metal detectors: Amid alarming rates of gun violence, Evolv Technology is deploying AI scanners to track guns in public places. But it has a lot of learning to do.
VR fitness will stick long after the pandemic: We detail how the tech will help make exercise more accessible and reduce preventable diseases.
Didi gets short shrift, again: Forced to delist from NYSE, the ride-hailing giant was made an example of by Beijing’s ruling. Now that China is loosening controls, Didi remains in delisting limbo.
Cloud-juiced robots: A new open-source system, FogROS, allows robots to function through the cloud. It could help warehouse and factory bots get more done in less time.
Watchdogs decry Amazon’s AI cameras: The ecommerce giant wants to keep tabs on its drivers, but there are other ways to promote road safety that don’t involve intrusive surveillance.
Healthcare providers can solve cybersecurity issues with better staff education. We explore the key healthcare findings in Verizon’s new data breach report, and why response strategies need to start on the inside of healthcare organizations.
Bipartisan anti-Google bill doesn’t bode well: The measure may not become law, but support for it could be a sign that tech regulation may eventually materialize.
Can connectivity save the Amazon? Elon Musk plans to provide Starlink internet access to the Amazon. However, by collaborating with embattled Brazilian President Bolsonaro, skepticism of the project will abound.
Gamified rehab could take off in healthcare: A Montana hospital is using VR and AI as part of its rehab therapy program. We detail how this could boost patient participation and treatment outcomes.
Canada ramps up 5G security: Huawei and ZTE solutions are banned. Critics say the move comes a little too late as telecoms bear the burden of replacing without disruption by June 2024.
Seeing is believing: Our quick explainer video gives you insight into what the metaverse is all about.
With cloud migration comes tough choices: As enterprises move to the cloud, a slew of decisions await. Many are opting for a cloud-native approach, but it’s not an easy path.
A new kind of hybrid: Renault’s Scénic Vision will feature a hydrogen-powered battery for fast charging and a long range. But technical and logistical hurdles could be roadblocks to adoption.
The case for better bicycle tech: Garmin adds a camera to its Varia cycling radar device, which could help cyclists avoid collisions.