China’s worst COVID-19 outbreak since 2020 puts production targets at risk: Tech companies and automakers dependent on China manufacturing are again exposed to supply chain snarls, warranting more cautious production plans.
A quantum leap for qubit cooling: The Icebox platform could mean brighter days ahead for quantum computing’s temperature-control limitations and herald a foray of diverse companies to the market.
Intel is planning for its future as a key EV chip supplier: A $19B investment in Germany brings it closer to a burgeoning automotive industry looking to pivot into EVs in the next decade.
5G tower connects remote areas that others can’t—but it’s not cheap: Aradatum’s sustainable 5G towers are a boon for edge computing, but they are less costly ways to close the digital divide.
For workplace sustainability, the little things matter: Adoption of renewable energy and climate pledges are important, but greater digital efficiency is also necessary to make progress on carbon emissions targets.
AT&T’s 2.6M fiber locations boost fiber-to-the-premises growth: Government infrastructure subsidies could further accelerate the industry’s transition away from copper if funding becomes available sooner, rather than later.
Meta uses fitness data to tap into Apple’s ecosystem: Bringing the metaverse’s fitness stats into Apple Health via Oculus headsets helps Apple users close their activity rings and gives Meta synergy with a larger user ecosystem.
Computers don’t need brake pedals, feds say: AVs are changing the vehicle regulation landscape, but driverless cars still lack the necessary training wheels.
ISPs juice their plans for those who’ll pay: Multi-gigabit internet speeds help digitally transformed households keep pace with smart devices, but they also deepen connectivity inequities. We detail the problem below..
The Ukrainian diaspora talent represents an opportunity for Western brands: Companies are actively looking to hire displaced Ukrainians with high in-demand tech skills.
Companies need to innovate to attract and retain IT talent: The Great Resignation has hammered the tech industry as a shortage of qualified workers and rise in competition for talent come to a head.
VW reimagines its iconic Microbus for the EV age—but is it moving too slowly? The ID Buzz EV isn’t coming to the US until 2024, leaving an opening for competitors like Ford to grab share in cargo and passenger segments.
Social media disinformation thrives despite pledges: Disparities in Meta’s ad policies show its business model hasn’t evolved beyond propaganda-linked profits, but Big Tech’s proper role in politics is debatable.
Facial recognition tech gets lost in legal fog: Lack of regulation over biometric data muddies Clearview AI’s business prospects and shrouds criminal justice system, putting people at risk of misidentification.
ord, Volkswagen look to develop bidirectional charging to power homes in emergencies: An added advantage of EV tech is more efficient power sharing, which lets EVs give back to the grid.
Easing a dire situation for Ukrainians left in the cold: As Russia captures Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, a case emerges for interoperable systems and international emergency energy protocols.
Nickel price surge could scrap automakers’ EV plans: EV companies should stay nimble and pivot to LFP and innovative battery technologies to keep production volume on track.
Funding pours into a checkout-free technology supplier: AiFi—the vendor behind the autonomous shopping experiences at LiveNation concert venues and NFL stadiums—raises $65 million to roll out to new stores.
While banks work to fight fraud, customers are bristling at some of their security measures. Around the world, 35% of banking customers said what irritates them most is that the authentication factors keep changing. Another 24% are most annoyed by their card being declined for legitimate purchases.
Google looks to cybersecurity acquisition to make its cloud more attractive to enterprise: It’s working to acquire Mandiant, the company that exposed the SolarWinds hack in 2020, for $5.3 billion.