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.
The game of life..insurance: YuLife’s Yuniverse platform gives life insurance a fun twist, but with gamification on the rise, more effort may be required to keep consumers hooked.
More firms are flirting with a return to the office: Rising interest rates and a tightening job market have companies testing the waters to end remote work.
Activision-Blizzard acquisition rocked by UK antitrust probe: A prolonged investigation could have wide implications as regulators study whether the deal will lead to higher prices, lower quality, and fewer consumer options.
Money, expertise needed to keep pace with cyber threats: Investments in cybersecurity are expected to ramp up to meet surging malware and ransomware attacks—but short-staffed security firms could struggle to keep up.
Big Cloud’s billing problem: Amid market uncertainty, companies aren’t keen on getting cloud bills for tens of thousands more than expected. AWS and others could adopt a winning billing strategy.
Gamers take a break: After a multi-year boom, the gaming industry’s lackluster year in 2022 is just a correction. With big titles in development, 2023 could be a blockbuster.
Can Meta sustain its VR headset dominance? It has 90% market share, but its Horizon Worlds metaverse apps are only accessible in the US and Canada, leaving room for new entrants to compete.