Healthcare organizations, prepare for more cyberattacks: On the back of Hive’s shutdown, we recap what we saw in 2022, and highlight what to watch out for in 2023.
Network configuration error downs Microsoft’s services: A network update took out Microsoft’s services globally, once more exposing the vulnerability of relying on monolithic cloud services.
AI as muse or job killer? ChatGPT isn’t yet commercialized but is demonstrating its potential to rock the economy. The tech will affect white-collar jobs but won’t eliminate them—yet.
Researchers dispel EV greenwashing: A study shows that EVs aren’t necessarily an environmental savior, with skyrocketing lithium demand on track to cause havoc. Car culture will likely require space mining.
‘Slap in the face’ could haunt Google: Ex-employees flock to social media to criticize the email firings. The tech giant cutting its best employees is crude capitalism, not smart business.
Apple’s partners on board for exodus to India: Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron are among the Taiwanese suppliers that will ramp up fabs in India, accelerating Apple’s move away from China.
Constrained chip supply continues: The yearslong chip crisis isn’t getting any better, and some markets aren’t expecting relief until 2024. But dwindling consumer demand could lead to oversupply and stagnating innovation.
Quantum manufacturing goes to Washington: IonQ gets government support to set up US’ first quantum computing factory in greater Seattle. Expect more federal backing and commercially available quantum hardware.
PC slump slams peripheral and accessory market: The ripple effects of reduced consumer spending are creeping beyond PCs. Webcams, which were backordered during the pandemic, saw a 50% decline in sales in Q4.
Google’s ChatGPT conundrum: Generative AI is becoming a headache for the tech giant that wants to take the ethical high road while also staying competitive in a fast-moving market.
TikTok bans in colleges go viral: The fallout from students and teachers could be indicative of wider pushback against banning the app.
A biological robot breakthrough: A research team set a new milestone in the emerging field of biorobotics. Its mouse cell bots show potential for softer, simpler robots that leverage evolution.
Massive outage was due to human error: Unintentionally deleted files caused 7,000 flight delays in the US. Upgrades are necessary but could cost billions of dollars and take time to implement.
Thousands of Googlers get pink slips: As scavenging continues to rise among other industries, terminated workers shouldn’t be jobless for long. Meanwhile, Google is laser-focused on a revenue-driven AI strategy.
Twitter might sell its soul to avoid bankruptcy: The financially burdened social media platform’s first debt payment is due soon. Its latest moves to generate cash flow aren’t long-term solutions.
API vulnerabilities strike again: Cybercriminals took the data of 37 million T-Mobile accounts. API vulnerabilities, which are responsible for 50% of all data breaches, are becoming a serious security issue.
Commercial generative AI poses risk for companies: Kenyan workers paid under $2 per hour to help build ChatGPT are among many human contributors behind generative AI who aren’t given sufficient compensation.
A better year for VC funding? 2022 saw a precipitous drop in VC funding compared with record levels in 2021. Generative AI and climate tech could fuel a funding resurgence.
T-Mobile widens the gap in speed tests, 5G coverage: T-Mobile’s download speeds and coverage pulled further away from the competition in Q4. How can Verizon and AT&T catch up?
Tough economy challenges creator platforms: Fading investor fervor, consumer spending pullback force staff cuts and focus on revenue generation.