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......»»
Chinese carmakers seek market share before profits
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Billionaires Bankroll Cell Rejuvenation Tech as the Latest Gambit to Slow Aging
Startups bet that carefully controlled cell reprogramming may lead to age reversal, but hurdles remain -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Comparing The Best Business Tools for Startups In 2022
Since 1994, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics has tracked startup statistics, revealing some interesting insights. According to the findings, after just one year 20% of businesses fold, and 50% of these disappear by the end of four years. Between Mar.....»»
Bank of Russia Calls for Full Ban on Crypto
Russia must ban cryptocurrencies, the country's central bank said in a report released Thursday. From a report: The report, "Cryptocurrencies: trends, risks, measures," was presented during an online press conference with Elizaveta Danilova, the dire.....»»
Apple TV+ shares teaser trailer for ‘WeCrashed’, a limited series about the fall of WeWork
Apple TV+ today released a trailer for a new limited series ‘WeCrashed’, which charts the rise and fall of WeWork, one of the most controversial technology startups of recent years. The series will debut on March 18 … more….....»»
Lab-Grown Hair Cells Could Be On the Way To Treat Baldness
An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from a report via MIT Technology Review: Biologists at several startups are applying the latest advances in genetic engineering to the age-old problem of baldness, creating new hair-forming cells that could resto.....»»
AT&T, Verizon delay launching 5G near some airports after airlines ask Biden to intervene
AT&T and Verizon announced Tuesday that they would delay activating 5G on some towers around certain airports. The wireless technology's rollout near major airports had been scheduled for Wednesday, but airlines warned of dire consequences for transp.....»»
Airlines ask Biden administration for "immediate intervention" on 5G
Executives from the nation's largest airlines asked the Biden administration for "immediate intervention" in the planned rollout of 5G technology near major airports on Wednesday, warning of dire transportation and economic consequences......»»
Southeast Asia roundup: Startups in Vietnam attract US$1.3 billion in 2021
According to VNexpress, operating costs in Vietnam are among the lowest in Southeast Asia (SEA), and startups in Vietnam were able to attract large investments......»»
North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million in crypto last year
"Banner year” thanks to skyrocketing cryptocurrency values, vulnerable startups. Enlarge The past year saw a breathtaking rise in the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Bitcoin gaining 60 percent in.....»»
Can Synthetic Palm Oil Help Save the World’s Tropical Forests?
Harvesting this vegetable oil is a huge driver of deforestation. Numerous startups are taking up the daunting task of engineering it instead......»»
Instant Delivery Startups Test a New Tactic: Slower Delivery
Instant-delivery startups promising to ferry groceries to customers in 15 minutes or less have rushed to expand in major cities like New York and Chicago in the past year. But they're burning far more cash in the U.S. than in other countries where th.....»»
Major battery suppliers may face challenges from multiple new competitors
Chinese carmakers are reportedly to approach electric vehicle (EV) battery startups to lower the risk of battery shortage. It is said that the automakers will soon shift orders to their new partners......»»
A bumper year for Indian fintechs in 2021 - Good times to last
Fintech startups raised close to $9 billion in funding in 2021. As investor interest in the sector continues to hold strong, we look at some of the trends in the space this year......»»
Denmark Sees Initial Signs That Dire Omicron Surge Can Be Avoided
"Early benchmarks from Denmark on infections and hospitalizations are providing grounds for guarded optimism that highly vaccinated countries might be able to weather the omicron wave," reports the Washington Post. "The developments, coupled with De.....»»
TTA to showcase 100 Taiwan startups at CES 2022
With CES 2022 just around the corner, Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) will showcase 100 high-potential Taiwanese startups at the annual event, including seven award-winning startups. Between January 5-8, the CES 2022 TTA Pavilion will display the innovative.....»»
Intel"s Mystery Linux Muckabout is a Dangerous Ploy at a Dangerous Time
Open source is no place for secrets. From a report: This is a critical time for the Good Chip Intel. After the vessel driftied through the Straits of Lateness towards the Rocks of Irrelevance, Captain Pat parachuted into the bridge to grab the helm a.....»»
AI Governance Much Needed by Healthcare Providers : Exploring The Genuine Reasons
Artificial Intelligence or AI has attained continuous evolution over the years and witnessed widespread adoption across major industries of the globe. The Forbes report of December 2021mentions that the number of AI startups since 2000 has increased.....»»
A Beginner’s Guide to Why Startups Fail and How To Make Them Successful
Do you know what percentage of startups fail? Do you know why startups fail? 3 out of 4 startups fail within the first year, according to The Wall Street Journal statistics. This means that if you are planning to launch a startup, you’re already.....»»
Taiwan digital transformation needs support from AI startups
Many Taiwanese enterprises have been reluctant to embrace innovation and pours investment in IoT, AI, and blockchain, but country's digital transformation needs a push from AI startups, according to industry observers......»»