Dear Startups: Don’t repaint, reinvent
I feel hungover. No, not in the traditional sense, but in the dizzying way you feel when half of your world is celebrating double vaccinations and no masks, and the other half, across the world, is mourning death and not a shred of light at the end o.....»»
50-year-old Indian brand, LML, promises to revive nostalgia with EVs
If you have been observing the Indian EV market, you would know that the initial days were all about startups. Several new companies entered the market, some of them with excellent offerings, and have become popular names in the local automobile mark.....»»
Argo AI will cease operations as Ford and Volkswagen pull investments
Ford is reallocating those resources to ADAS, VW's CARIAD will work with Bosch. Enlarge / Argo AI was one of the more promising autonomous driving startups. But now it's ceasing operations. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Argo) The w.....»»
Hydrogen-powered startups shine at the Paris Auto Show
An SUV with removable hydrogen-filled pods and a stylish sedan caught our attention. Enlarge / Olivier Lombard stands next to the Hopium Machina. (credit: Dhananjay Khadilkar ) PARIS—A 500 hp (373 kW) car with a 621-mile (10.....»»
Brembo sets up venture capital arm
Brembo Ventures will invest in startups globally, focusing on artificial intelligence, big data, sensors, mechatronics, energy efficiency and sustainability......»»
How Covid prompted Asian startups to use tech in revolutionizing mental health support
Many Asian countries introduced tougher Covid-19 restrictions than in other continents, a reality that has caused concerns about elevated levels of stress, anxiety and isolation. Now, a number of young entrepreneurs are leveraging technology to provi.....»»
China"s EV startups defy funding slump with US$6 billion of deals
China's electric vehicle startups are defying the venture capital winter. While the country is leading a global contraction in VC investment, its auto sector has taken the top spot for funding so far this year, with more than 147 deals amounting to U.....»»
How Qualcomm incubates innovative startups: Q&A with Sudeepto Roy
Qualcomm is a leader in 5G technologies that have been investing 20% of annual revenues since 2006. Many have been curious about the company's secret sauce for innovation. As Qualcomm will soon announce the winners of the 2022 Qualcomm Innovate in Ta.....»»
Google advocates circular economy accelerator that targets startups in Asia-Pacific and N America
Google has launched its first Google for Startups Accelerator: Circular Economy for startup teams and non-profit organizations in the Asia-Pacific and North American regions. Applications are available until November 14. The project is set to begin i.....»»
Laurene Powell Jobs & Steve Jobs collaborated to reinvent philanthropy
In a rare interview, entrepreneur Laurene Powell Jobs has revealed just how her Emerson Collective has been building on the philanthropic plans she and the late Steve Jobs made.Laurene Powell Jobs (David Sims for WSJ. Magazine.)Laurene Powell Jobs re.....»»
7 retail AI startups aim to give stores a happy holiday season
These are seven of the hottest AI startups that are helping retailers meet their holiday goals and customer demands. These are seven of the hottest AI startups that are helping retailers meet their holiday goals and customer demands.Read More.....»»
Qualcomm announces new innovation center and 5G education initiative in Southern Taiwan
Qualcomm announced on September 21 to establish the Qualcomm Innovation Center, Southern Taiwan located at Kaohsiung's Yawan 5G AIOT Innovation Park to support local industries and startups, as well as unveiling the Qualcomm Wireless Reach 5G innovat.....»»
Thai corporate VCs are sucking up all the oxygen
Thailand has a plethora of innovative startups, from artificial intelligence to agricultural technology, but their progress is stymied by a huge problem that threatens the nation's economic development: Big Business......»»
Chinese IC startups face uncertain outlook
Macroeconomic factors and changing investment strategy have taken their bites on China's semiconductor startups. As Financial Times reported, weakening market demand, especially in the consumer sector, has changed investment strategy, hitting Chinese.....»»
2024 Ford Mustang Goes All in on ICE, Interior
For the most part, the 2024 Ford Mustang doesn’t reinvent the wheel. Not that a lot of folks would want it to — look at the response to the Mustang Mach-E, after all. But what the seventh-generation Mustang certainly does is take that well-famili.....»»
Top 5 Reasons Why Startups Fail and How to Avoid Them
The latest data shows that 90% of startups across all industries fail, 10% of which fail within the first year. About 70% of businesses fall through during the first five years. As annoying as it is to hear stories of startup failures when you are ta.....»»
Ford reportedly to downsize dealership; GM has done it
Ford is said to mull over cutting delivery and inventory costs to reach competitive pricing with Tesla and other EV startups, Reuters reported......»»
Dear Mr. President: Seriously, please stop with these science “moonshots”
Science needs sustainable, boring growth, but we just get flashy ill-formed initiatives. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) On Monday, US President Joe Biden will announce more information on his plan to end cancer.....»»
How the EV skateboard chassis was born
Former GM CEO Rick Wagoner challenged his company's R&D operations to reinvent the automobile. The skateboard was a team effort, says Larry Burns, who ran the automaker's R&D and planning from 1998 to 2009......»»
SparkLabs Taiwan establishes partnerships with Qualcomm and Google
International startup accelerator SparkLabs Taipei announced on August 31 of a name change as well as partnerships with Qualcomm and Google to offer new training and mentorship initiatives for Taiwan-based startups, with the aim to boost their compet.....»»
The Electric Bugatti Will "Reinvent The Hypercar" — Exclusive Interview
Bugatti Deputy Design Director Frank Heyl spoke with SlashGear to discuss how the automaker is revolutionizing the EV marketplace. Bugatti Deputy Design Director Fra.....»»