An overwhelming vote in favor of user-replaceable batteries in electronics aims to improve e-waste management. It could lead to major design changes and longer device lifespans.
Hands-on previews praised its eye-tracking and immersive experience. Concerns about weight, its close-to-eye design, and the headset’s unclear purpose temper the buzz.
Google trails Microsoft on valuation, leads on fundamentals: Microsoft rides high on OpenAI’s tech, but there might be trouble in paradise. Google and Meta are anchored by technical investments.
Oracle job cuts raise questions about growth outlook: Despite promising market performance, a troubled VA contract has spurred layoffs. It could thwart Oracle’s full AI healthcare cloud growth potential.
The neobank launched the Ultra card, which offers travel, lifestyle, and investment perks. But stiff competition will pose a challenge.
It wants to lean on AI to attract users, while new environmental-focused features should strengthen its brand with younger shoppers.
Ripping and replacing more than half of its 4G and 5G infrastructure will cost billions of euros. It also runs the risk of alienating its biggest trade partner.
42% of CEOs think AI could destroy humanity soon: It signals ample awareness and concern about the technology despite marketplace excitement. There’s a way to achieve safety and economic returns.
Twitter is getting evicted from Colorado office: Musk’s continued focus on ideology instead of practical business decisions means real-world consequences for the social media platform.
Social media influencers could rival big game developers with Google-backed AI startup: Text-to-RPG tech will catch on quickly with influencers who can sell to large audiences. It’ll get advertisers’ attention.
Understanding context and ensuring privacy will be a challenge for AI as it helps Gmail users draft and refine emails.
London-based iPhone challenger Nothing Phone is coming to the US: It’s up against a smartphone sales slump and Apple’s market-defying performance. Pricing for younger consumers is the key factor.
Apple’s record share surge hints at tech sector recovery, aided by bullish AI outlook and potential growth avenues. However, AI democratization may pose regulatory challenges.
Accenture is investing $3 billion in AI in the next three years. The biggest challenge will be balancing automation with the human component of business operations.
Google Cloud lures key customers with generative AI: It’s poised to continue surpassing Amazon on cloud growth buoyed by AI, but Oracle rises as a contender with its Cohere partnership.
‘Tens of millions’ will die from social media, Meta whistleblower warns: Meta gets bad press ahead of its Threads launch. With AI in the mix, social media controversy will worsen.
As the first carmaker to receive Level 3 authorization, it can now sell or lease cars with automated driving systems. It poses a big challenge for Tesla.
Twitter won’t pay Google Cloud, giving Meta a ‘saner’ option play: The repeat of its AWS bill refusal antic isn’t great timing given Meta’s preparation to launch a rival platform.