Fear of self-driving: Studies show that people think AVs are unsafe despite the tech being touted as the future of transportation. We can expect slow adoption of fully autonomous travel.
EU moves to make IoT devices safer: Smart home device manufacturers are being compelled to develop more secure devices and be more transparent about flaws and fixes. Industry-wide standards are needed.
The EHR giant’s new Life Sciences program shows how large datasets can help expand clinical trial access to underserved communities.
Area 120 on Google’s chopping block: Google simplifies operations by downsizing jobs and funding within its in-house incubator. It could be an early sign of a more decentralized tech industry.
Meta faces new challenges: ByteDance and Sony are building their VR ecosystems. This could be the perfect time for Meta to double down on its productivity and collaboration-focused metaverse
Fisker’s ‘affordable and sustainable’ EV: The automaker will soon start production of its Ocean EV to compete with Tesla. It illustrates the industry’s difficulties with building a truly affordable EV.
A Figma of an acquisition: Adobe’s $20B Figma purchase has the potential to unlock the remote collaboration market and absorb a growing client base. Could regulators nix the deal on market dominance?
Rejigging Google Cloud for Europe, APAC: Google Cloud is scrambling to cash in on a potential $100B overseas market but may have to completely remodel existing infrastructure to lean into data sovereignty.
The EV transition’s buggy software: Poor user experience and unreliable software are deterrents to EV adoption. Innovative software startups can ease the transition for automakers.
Twitter stock gets boost as Musk saga continues: Markets respond favorably to shareholders approving Musk purchase deal despite whistleblower allegations. Tech regulation is probable, but the deal outcome is uncertain.
Kindle vs. Kobo Clara 2E: A new Kobo e-reader is stocked with aspects rivaling Kindle’s premium versions but at a lower price. Features allowing reading in diverse environments are key.
Meta seeks secrets: The social media behemoth is asking rivals for confidential information in its lawsuit to prove it isn’t a monopoly. The strategy could backfire, leading to more lawsuits or intensifying regulation.
Secretive internet startup unveiled: Google-backed Aalyria exits stealth mode, revealing its Tightbeam technology that could supercharge the internet for the metaverse and other demanding applications. Watch for regulatory disputes.
Pixelbook in Google’s graveyard: Once a product that charted the future of Chromebooks, Google’s Pixelbook has been discontinued and the development team dissolved. Chromebook OEMs now need to build their own future.
Tesla requires battery backup for solar: Customers who purchase a Solar Roof will also have to opt-into expensive backup batteries. It’ll prevent blackouts, but some may look for cheaper alternatives.
Global fintech investment fell 3% to $107.8B from a year before.
Technologies like digital clienteling tools and NFTs have created avenues for online engagement that can appeal to luxury consumers while maintaining a sense of exclusivity distinct from the typical public-facing website.
CareJourney’s launch on the Salesforce platform shows that data analytics is getting more accessible and can streamline healthcare workflows.
pharma companies like Novo Nordisk are using AI to cull data insights for drug discovery.
Amazon’s iRobot deal under investigation: iRobot’s fate hangs in the balance as interest groups and the FTC target the acquisition. If the deal fails, Amazon can make its own robot vacuums while iRobot flounders.