A fragmented world is tech’s undoing: The post-pandemic global landscape is experiencing geopolitical friction that could derail decades of technological progress rooted in collaboration. Tech companies should be worried.
US government intensifies stance against TikTok: A permanent ban from government devices could push the public sector to further remove TikTok from devices. But some fear the service is too big to fail.
Displaced visa workers could diminish the tech industry’s brain trust: Job opportunities for migrant tech workers opening up outside the US could leave a shortage of talent in the sector.
By 2026, almost half of US household will use smart home devices. Most
Meta’s data center cancellation could hint at AI pivot: The sudden surge of interest in generative AI and its applications could be the outlet Meta needs to generate profit while it mulls its metaverse opportunities.
No easy resolution for Rackspace data breach: Customers still don’t have access to their email archives, and a federal investigation and a class-action lawsuit could bankrupt the cloud provider.
Legal tech startups are having a stellar year: DoNotPay is one of many startups harnessing AI as legal assistants. Its consumer advocacy “robot lawyer” could face friction with corporate bots.
A second life for EV battery minerals: Redwood Materials’ expansion will be pivotal for automakers who want to take advantage of federal EV tax credits. Battery reuse startups are competitors.
Will Google unveil a ChatGPT rival in 2023? After ChatGPT’s debut, all eyes are on Google. The tech giant’s leaders are aware of AI’s risks, and startups should be too.
Is Twitter really worth risking it all? The social media platform is facing serious financial problems, but Musk’s controversies will just make legal matters worse with more fines to pay.
Tesla’s latest innovation is streaming Steam games: The feature, which converts EVs into gaming consoles, could kindle the debate on distracted driving. Meanwhile, Tesla’s market value dips below $500 billion.
European Commission probes Broadcom’s VMware acquisition: Investigations could derail consolidation and spur the UK’s CMA and the US' FTC to undertake their own antitrust queries, possibly delaying the merger.
A platform in crisis: With Twitter’s Trust and Safety Council out, there’s heightened legal risk from fallout over lack of content moderation. Musk’s behavior isn’t helping him or his companies.
Japan becoming a semiconductor leader: The global economy depends on semiconductor industry stability, but the US’ chip war with China is creating urgency to diversify production in Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Interoperability standard Matter could be a boon for advertisers: We share a snapshot from our recent report on how the long-awaited protocol is creating a new blueprint for marketers to reach consumers.
Quantum computing forecast shows explosive growth: Progress on quantum tech innovation could supercharge AI and ML and boost cloud adoption. High barriers to entry will give early adopters a competitive edge.
A reality check for consumer confidence on cybersecurity: Consumers give too much trust to companies and services handling their data. A study reveals security education needs to be updated.
Robotics, automation could hurt the economy long term: Studies show automation’s negative effects on blue collar jobs, while AI is creating an uncertain future for white collar occupations too.
Samsung’s savvy supply chain strategy: Lower component costs for locally sourced parts result in higher profit margins, giving Samsung an advantage over competitors struggling to diversify supply chains.