EV startups in dire straits
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently warned that US electric vehicle (EV) startups Rivian and Lucid could both go bankrupt if they do not significantly lower their costs......»»
a16z is moving into early stage startup accelerators
Funding startups at their inception offers the best return on investment, believes Andreessen Horowitz, also known as a16z.....»»
Indian startup Calligo leverages POSIT with RISC-V for high-performance computing
A significant advantage that India has in the semiconductor sector is the presence of several fast-growing fabless chip design startups. Either homegrown or with overseas investment, these new generation companies have been able to come up with solut.....»»
More Startup Layoffs Are Coming as Investors Push Founders to Conserve Cash
Silicon Valley startups are facing hard choices: Cut jobs now or risk incurring worse pain later. From a report: Following a hiring and funding boom in 2021, technology startups have started to lay off workers to conserve cash. In the past month alon.....»»
Earth Venture beckons to early-stage tech startups and universities for climate change solutions
Earth Venture Capital, which invests in early-stage climate-tech startups and has just closed its debut fund recently, extended invitations to Taiwanese startups and universities with innovative and scalable digital solutions to help tackle the clima.....»»
A "hardware renaissance" is coming: Where does Asia stand?
In 2021, a record US$45 billion funding went into industrial and supply chain startups. COVID-19 has accelerated global investments into a growing spectrum of technologies that will ultimately offer us an unprecedented level of visibility, predictabi.....»»
New AWS cloud center opened in southern Taiwan
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has joined forces with Taiwan's Sysage Technology and government agencies to set up a Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) in southern Taiwan, for incubating startups and digital talent......»»
Senators Question School Surveillance Startups on Data, Civil Rights
School surveillance companies are not doing enough to determine whether their products unfairly target minority groups, according to a report released by U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey. From a report: Democratic senators sent questions.....»»
FET recruits startups to its metaverse accelerator
Taiwan-based Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) has selected 20 startup teams for its 5G metaverse accelerator, aiming to dig up more virtual application opportunities......»»
India"s fabless startups may add to foundry investors" interest
As an emerging economy, India is becoming increasingly well-known for its startups. Even before the Indian government began to doll out incentives to encourage local semiconductor manufacturing, several fabless startups in this sector have showcased.....»»
Stellantis to set up EV battery venture with LG Energy Solution in Canada
LG also said it plans to acquire a stake worth $542 million in ES America to respond to demand from EV startups in the U.S......»»
7 essential tools and resources for startups and small businesses — all on sale
A great idea is just the jumping off point when it comes to a successful startup. To move your small business into the next stage, you’re going to need some essential tools and resources — from a working website to everything involved in.....»»
Self-Driving Trucks Could Replace 90% of Human Long-Distance Truckers, Finds Study
There are already several startups focused on replacing long-haul freight trucks with self-driving trucks, reports Bloomberg — and the potential is huge. (Alternate URLs here and here.) The short trip from a factory or distribution center to an.....»»
Amazon nears climate "tipping point" faster than expected
Hammered by climate change and relentless deforestation, the Amazon rainforest is losing its capacity to recover and could irretrievably transition into savannah, with dire consequences for the region and the world, according to a study published Mon.....»»
Two ultra-fast delivery startups shut down in one week
Fridge No More, a startup that offered fast delivery with no fee regardless of size order, told employees this week that it was shutting down after a deal with a potential buyer fell through......»»
Russian TikTok Influencers Are Being Paid To Spread Kremlin Propaganda
An investigation has uncovered a coordinated campaign to pay Russian TikTok influencers to post videos pushing pro-Kremlin narratives about the war in Ukraine. Vice News: Numerous campaigns have been coordinated in a secret Telegram channel that dire.....»»
Ford EV, ICE split will mean big changes for dealers
The automaker is asking its dealers to implement some of the most significant changes to their business in decades as it works to modernize its retail strategy and beat back threats from Tesla and EV startups that have championed direct-to-consumer s.....»»
"We need to do all we can": Five key takeaways from the UN climate report
In the latest United Nations report on climate change, scientists document the stark toll inflicted by global warming through more intense heat waves, droughts, floods and other disasters, and present a dire warning that humanity should act quickly t.....»»
African unicorns luring foreign captial
African startups in 2021 collected a record quantity of funding that exceeded the total of two years earlier, showing investors' interest in the continent's tech market......»»
UN report paints dire picture of the Gulf of Mexico"s future
Hurricane Harvey dumped more than 50 inches of rain on parts of the Texas coast in 2017. Then in 2020, ferocious winds from Hurricane Laura destroyed homes across coastal Louisiana. Hurricane Ida hit in 2021, leaving the entire city of New Orleans wi.....»»
The Dire Predictions About a Russian Cyber Onslaught Haven"t Come True in Ukraine. At Least Not Yet.
An anonymous reader shares a report: Ukraine's core cyberdefense has done better than expected because it focused on the issue after Russian hackers briefly knocked out power to swaths of the country in 2015 and 2016, said David Cowan, a veteran cybe.....»»