Technology

Spend on the cloud, save in the cloud: Cybersecurity needs to be a priority for Wells Fargo as it moves to the cloud to help achieve its goals and save money.

Elon Musk and Twitter agree to $43.4B buyout: Musk hopes to take Twitter private with less content moderation and more free speech but will need to consider ramping up advertising to cover debt financing costs.

Meta is making a modest step into physical retail: Facebook’s parent company is opening a store on its Burlingame, California, campus to let consumers try its metaverse hardware products.

‘Green’ energy targets Greenland: Billionaire-backed KoBold Metals begins mining operations in Greenland to secure minerals for EV batteries. But the advent of new battery technologies might make the venture unnecessary.

Tesla tunnel traffic jams: Elon Musk’s The Boring Company may fall short of canceling traffic, but it’s definitely keeping investors excited with its new autonomous tunnel-digging machine.

Didi moves to delist from NYSE as it awaits verdict on penalties: Once considered China’s most successful startup, the ride-hailing company’s fate could lead to investors shifting away from Chinese tech stocks.

TSMC’s founder says US chip efforts are doomed: Former CEO Morris Chang cites lower overseas labor costs and high manufacturing costs but fails to mention savings on importation and transportation.

Add robotaxis to the list of upcoming Tesla products: Struggles with fully autonomous driving, delivering on schedule, and safety are huge roadblocks to Tesla’s robotaxi flex.

Quantum computing hits the road: Quantum computing company IonQ partners with Hyundai to make AVs safer. Often met with skepticism as a theoretical futuristic technology, quantum computing shows its practical applicability.

Smart homes go brain-dead: IoT company Insteon abandons its smart home connectivity post, letting homes’ vital digital functions flatline. It’s the latest sign of a need for more IoT safeguards.

Shanna Prevé, vice president of enterprise sales and business development at DoorDash, creates partnerships with large customers, from restaurant to convenience to retailers. Prevé spoke with Insider Intelligence about the company’s mission to lead the instant-delivery space, shifting consumer behavior, and smart technologies.

Amazon and others are rapidly rolling out contactless checkout: While the pandemic sparked interest in contactless technology, the tight labor market could lead more retailers to adopt the tools.

‘This is what we’ve always needed’: We talk with Delta CleanTech’s Lionel Kambeitz about what Big Tech’s plan to invest $925 million in carbon removal technologies means for his industry.

Subscriber flight costs Netflix $50 billion in value: Streaming giant suffers worst loss in over a decade and risks losing more users by spending less on original content, charging more for shared passwords, and introducing ad-supported tiers.

Big Tech faces big labor challenge: A labor reckoning is at hand as tech workers accelerate unionization efforts, demanding accountability, representation, and corporate transparency from an industry that’s largely avoided unions.

Planes, trains, and automobiles need connectivity too: SpaceX wants Starlink to connect the transportation sector. But satellite connectivity could create more vulnerabilities for the already-fragile supply chain.

Robots run squeaky-clean indoor farms: Iron Ox is part of a movement toward a more secure, sustainable food supply. But is really clean food too much of a good thing?

The metaverse promises to be transformative for the digital marketing landscape—at least, as soon as tech platforms figure out how it will actually work.

Simpler rooftop solar solution: New solar shingle technologies are making rooftop solar easier for property owners. But supply chain challenges mean many roofs will stay low tech.

Tesla buyers paying more for less: Teslas are increasingly more expensive and now charging cables aren’t even included with new cars. Unpopular changes may lead to buyers considering competitors.