Rise of SpaceX spares NASA as Russian space program faces sanctions: NASA’s use of SpaceX rockets cuts dependency on Russia, paving a path toward US space dominance.
As rare earths get rarer, Redwood Materials plans battery recycling for Fords and Volvos: Redwood Materials’ software-driven EV battery recycling could be the missing ingredient for the coming EV market boom.
Meta puts AI at the center of the metaverse’s foundation: A glimpse into the company’s 10-year quest to build a VR future around AI reveals they are nowhere near finished and still have a long way to go
FAA says airport 5G towers can interfere with Boeing 737 planes: New information could cause further confusion on 5G’s effect on airplanes as the industry awaits a definitive solution.
RightHand Robotics brings in $66M to expand automation: RightHand’s funding is a prelude to the sector’s growing market share that could exclude human workers.
China mounts ambitious effort to regulate AI: Initiatives to scrutinize and regulate algorithms could spare Chinese consumers from discriminatory algorithms in the short term but could stagnate innovation in the long term.
Apple in second phase of testing AR headset, but ecosystem, chip shortage are obstacles: Apple still faces hurdles to succeed in its pivot to mixed reality and metaverse platforms.
California court lets Waymo keep AV tech secrets, setting pivotal industry precedent: A California court rules driverless car data filed with the DMV can stay private, but it isn’t a big win for business.
Retailers poised for boom in customers’ in-store device usage: Retailers embrace 5G and IoT for enhanced customer experiences and efficiency, but lack of digital privacy could keep shoppers at home.
Manufacturers need better defenses against cyberattacks: They saw more cyberattacks than any other industry in 2021, per IBM, and hackers used supply chain disruptions to coerce payments.
Investors eye opportunities with ecommerce sales rising: Commerce tech vendor fabric raised $140 million to help brands optimize the omnichannel experience, while Bloomreach raised $175 million to personalize customer journeys.
Facing slowdown in Chromebook sales, Google looks to bring old hardware back to life: The bold strategy to convert outdated Macs and PCs into Chrome OS devices can multiply its market share.
Russian cyberattack on Ukraine has far-reaching implications: The unprecedented DDoS attack on Ukraine triggers calls for worldwide cybersecurity measures to protect infrastructure.
Volkswagen’s potential purchase of Huawei’s autonomous driving business could force competitors to accelerate AV development: A multibillion-euro investment could help standardize AV technology across VW’s range of models.
At-home charging will skyrocket EV spending, burden infrastructure: More EVs charging in homes signals a rocky road that wireless highway charging technology and infrastructure planning could curtail.
T-Mobile expands broadband to 5 million more households, boosting access in under-tapped markets: With millions of rural Americans lacking internet access, T-Mobile and other providers are competing to expand availability.
Clearview AI’s quest to grab 100B photos could be running out of time, money: The company is raising funds for a database of every person’s face, but investment should go into removing racial bias.
Labor exploitation for EV battery mining is a problem that tech can help fix: Advances in AI and 3D modeling could reduce labor-intensive mining, but battery recycling might stem the problem.
Virgin Galactic’s bumpy stock ride raises questions about space tourism’s viability: The nascent space tourism industry is proving popular among the wealthy, but long-term market viability is unclear without affordable options.
Chamber aligns with Big Tech: The largest US lobbying group is going against the FTC as Big Tech’s new enforcer. Its involvement could make it harder for the government to enforce antitrust laws.