Chip fab plans are up in the air: Intel, TSMC, and others could pause US chip expansion plans while the $52 billion United States Innovation and Compatition Act languishes.
An alternative cloud: Big Cloud’s solid market lead isn’t stopping growth of other small-scale options. Rising providers that are winning customer trust for cheaper services could shake up power dynamics.
NIkon to end DSLR line: Smartphones have an opportunity to seize the camera market, but smaller bodies and lack of long lenses will be tough to overcome. Computational photography could help fill the gaps.
The layoff-hiring puzzle: In what seems like a paradox, scores of layoffs coincide with hiring growth. Tech moves away from broad expansion plans while still needing software innovation to stay afloat.
Walmart uses EV deal to strike out at Amazon: The big-box retailer’s agreement with Canoo explicitly prevents the automaker from selling to the ecommerce giant.
From hiring help to layoff harm reduction: Responding to shifting market conditions, startup Continuum shifts its focus to helping companies deftly execute layoffs. But another strategy adjustment may be necessary.
EVs on track to surpass adoption targets: An electrified future could happen sooner thanks to a range of prices and model choices, high gas prices, and promised charging infrastructure.
Rivian grew too quickly: The EV truck maker rushes to reduce its workforce after a hiring surge and persistent economic headwinds. The intensifying layoff trend could be a sign of strife in various industries.
Meta’s slacker witch hunt: Meta begins weeding out the very engineers it might need to grow its metaverse. Cutting jobs may be necessary, but doing so requires tact.
Elon’s fan club lobbies FCC: Starlink rallies 70,000 letters in opposition to sharing 12GHz with 5G. But the issue might just be the beginning of Starlink’s 5G problems.
The ‘talented jerk’ exodus: As another Microsoft exec leaves after misconduct allegations, the company seems to be taking steps toward change that will pay future dividends in the talent race.
End of the robotaxi buzz? Argo AI’s layoffs, robotaxi jams, and a shift toward cargo hauling don’t bode well for the future of advancing AV tech to handle complex driving.
Twitter’s value topples: Elon Musk withdraws from the $43.4B deal and causes a $2.5B drop in Twitter’s market value. A lawsuit could produce a range of possible outcomes for both parties.
Is now really the time for that metaverse campaign? Playboy and the Care Bears seem to think so, economic outlook be darned.
Not your grandfather’s engineering degree: Dartmouth dean Alexis Abramson says tech education needs to be more holistic to solve real human problems. And students are increasingly heeding the message.
Automation on course to disrupt cattle industry: Fyto is using robotics to grow aquatic superplants for cattle. The nutrition might rival pasture-based products, but consumers may still crave grass-fed.
Twitter teetering as acquisition deal likely canceled: Twitter lays off 30% of its talent acquisition team as the company is seemingly in limbo.
Tesla workers up for grabs: The company’s workforce reduction is leading to key competitors acquiring much-needed talent. What does this mean for Tesla’s long-term growth as it faces trying times?
BYDing for the EV top spot: BYD wins top EV-maker status over Tesla this year, but it isn't a fair comparison. Tesla could take some supply chain lessons from BYD’s playbook.
AI breakthrough removes language barriers in the metaverse: Meta’s AI model can translate over 200 languages, encompassing billions of future users, but some groups are resisting attempts at language assimilation.