Acer to invest in blockchain startup Starbit Innovation
Taiwan-based notebook giant Acer has announced that it will invest in blockchain startup Starbit Innovation to make a foray into the non-fungible token (NFT) market and be positioned as a leader at the forefront of the digitization of the industry......»»
Beleaguered robotaxi startup Cruise lays off quarter of workforce
Beleaguered robotaxi startup Cruise has laid off 900 workers as it seeks to slash costs ahead of a return to on-street operations......»»
Scout makes Detroit area its R&D home
Scout Motors' engineers and designers had been working remotely or in temporary offices. That changes with the new Scout Innovation Center......»»
Two automotive technology-focused venture capital firms raising money for new funds
A venture capital investment downturn in recent months has brought startup valuations back to earth, adding value for investors who commit......»»
How to clear and reset Firefox"s profile folder on macOS
Mozilla's macOS Firefox browser stores cached files on your Startup Disk and can take up space. This is how to reset Firefox to get back some of that consumed storage.When you run the Mozilla Foundation's Firefox web browser on your Mac, it creates a.....»»
One battery startup"s unusual plan: Turn old junk into new fuel
Canadian startup AlumaPower has put a new spin on an old technology and believes it can displace fossil-fuel use with aluminum air batteries......»»
Foxconn pours another $1 billion into India expansion
The Indian government announced this week approval of Foxconn's plan to invest an additional $1 billion in a manufacturing plant expected to produce the iPhone.Mumbai, IndiaThe Karnataka government acknowledged Tuesday it had approved a 139.11 billio.....»»
VW"s Scout Motors plans EV R&D center, 200 new jobs near Detroit
The brand said the Scout Innovation Center will be home to its product, design and engineering teams, as well as members of cross-functional support teams......»»
Assessing loan applicants" credit risk via smartphone activities helps improve financial inclusion, finds study
Financial technology (FinTech)—innovation in the delivery of financial services and products—has grown in popularity, expanding access to finance for millions of people. But while promoting inclusive finance to accelerate economic growth and fina.....»»
Battery startup Our Next Energy replaces founder with new CEO amid cash crunch
Democratic politicians such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have touted ONE as a poster child of President Biden’s agenda to wean the U.S. off China by supporting American manufacturing and green jobs......»»
Trustmi Certify provides protection against business payment fraud
Trustmi released Trustmi Certify, a critical innovation in its new solution for bank account validation. Businesses can now benefit from Trustmi’s holistic approach to bank account validation that accurately verifies the account and provides full p.....»»
Stellantis plans battery-swapping partnership with U.S. startup Ample
Ample says its proprietary modular batteries can be exchanged in five minutes, offering flexibility for EV drivers. The partnership with Stellantis will start with Fiat New 500 EVs......»»
Using protein-glutaminase treatment to make veggie-burgers more moist
A trio of food scientists at Amano Enzyme Inc. Innovation Center, in Japan, has found that adding a protein-glutaminase treatment to plant-based meat alternatives can make the resulting product juicier. In their study, reported in PLOS ONE, Kiyota Sa.....»»
Stellantis is bringing battery swapping to the Fiat 500e
Stellantis will use EV batter-swapping tech from startup Ample, starting with a fleet of 100 Fiat EVs in Spain......»»
AMD’s new Ryzen 8040 laptop chips look a lot like the Ryzen 7040 CPUs
Improved AI performance is this familiar-looking chip's main innovation. Enlarge / AMD's Ryzen 8040 series is a lot like the 7040 series but with a higher model number. (credit: AMD) Both Intel and AMD usually have proce.....»»
The most innovative laptop of 2023
There was one laptop that stood out this year from the rest as a pure example of design innovation......»»
Nissan, Mitsubishi confirm plans to invest in Renault EV unit Ampere
Nissan will become "a strategic investor" in Ampere, its CEO said, adding the company may use the EV unit's software and connectivity innovations in other markets outside Europe......»»
Samsung is offering a 100 day trial of some of its best soundbars
Want to invest in a great soundbar with no risk? Samsung has a 100 day trial of some of its best soundbars so you can be confident of your purchase......»»
Apple Design Award winner SwingVision makes its pickleball debut
SwingVision, an Apple Design Award-winning app in innovation, today introduced its expansion into pickleball. Initially an app meant to act as a tennis coach helping users to perfect every aspect of their game, SwingVision is making its way into Amer.....»»
Vanta announces new offerings to meet the needs of modern GRC and security leaders
Vanta announced a number of new and upcoming product launches enabling customers to accelerate innovation and strengthen security. The new offerings include advanced Reporting to help security professionals measure the success of their security progr.....»»
Clean energy innovation or illusion? JETP climate funds
They were billed as an ingenious new way of helping developing countries ditch planet-polluting coal, promising an injection of billions from wealthy governments looking for new ways to tackle carbon emissions......»»