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......»»
US charging infrastructure is outpacing forecasts, study finds
The nation is a fifth of the way to its goal of 500,000 chargers by 2030. Enlarge / The state of US charging infrastructure might seem dire, depending on where you live. (credit: Getty Images) The United States passed an impor.....»»
Infineon, Hyundai to nurture startups focusing on future mobility and digitalization
Infineon Technologies has disclosed it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Group where Infineon will support startups with product level technical expertise to enhance their success-rate and offer them the opportunity for clos.....»»
Electric robots are mapping the seafloor, Earth"s last frontier
Seatrec and Bedrock Ocean Exploration are two startups taking electric robots to new depths in an attempt to map the ocean floor......»»
Indian startups offer electric car conversion to spur EV revolution
The Indian government expects massive adoption of electric vehicles in the country over the next decade. According to NITI Aayog, the country's top think tank, EV sales penetration could reach 70% for commercial cars, 30% for private cars, 40% for bu.....»»
Sam Altman"s Worldcoin Wants To Scan Eyeballs in Exchange for Crypto
As investors race to capitalize on surging interest in cryptocurrencies, startups are getting creative in how they onboard a generation of crypto users to their first wallets. From a report: Worldcoin is perhaps one of the most audacious efforts to b.....»»
Indonesian and Singaporean startups most popular in SE Asia in 1H21
The number of deals in Southeast Asia tech startup scene in the first half of this year hit a record high, according to Cento Ventures, a Singaporean venture capital......»»
US Surgeons Successfully Test Pig Kidney Transplant In Human Patient
For the first time, a pig kidney has been transplanted into a human without triggering immediate rejection by the recipient's immune system, a potentially major advance that could eventually help alleviate a dire shortage of human organs for transpla.....»»
Why a Former Netflix Exec Facing 7 Years in Prison for Bribery is a Cautionary Tale for Startups
A contract with a tech giant can put a startup on the map with venture capitalists and the market at large. That's what happened for Netskope, a cloud-based data security provider. Founded in 2012, the company was able to quickly scale up and secure.....»»
Fortnite season 8, week 5 challenge guide: Dire
Dire is the newest NPC added to Fortnite. Here, we'll cover the new Dire quests, with guides on how to complete them for season 8, week 5 of Fortnite......»»
In the face of chaos, why are we so nonchalant about climate change?
The dire state of the planet's health was unambiguously demonstrated by the UN's climate body, the IPCC, when it sounded a "code red" for humanity in its latest report......»»
The 5 most successful Hispanic tech startups in the world
The Hispanic startup scene might not get as much press as that of Silicon Valley, but it's absolutely booming nonetheless. Here are the biggest of the bunch......»»
Top investment opportunities in Asia: Q&A with Christine Tsai CEO and founding partner at 500 Global
Having co-founded 500 Startups (later rebranded to 500 Global) in 2010, Christine Tsai (CT) started out with a very different strategy from other venture capital firms in the Silicon Valley which were predominantly focused on the US market. She built.....»»
Women indirectly hurt more by noncompete pacts
Nine out of 10 startups fail, and even among venture-backed fledgling companies, the success rate is only about 25%. It's even tougher for women entrepreneurs, who face challenges their male counterparts don't, according to new Cornell University res.....»»
India roundup: Startups are new force behind India economic growth
Startups are the growing force of India's economy. One of India's unicorn startups launched Ola Cars online car-shopping platform, while electric vehicles (EV), especially two-wheelers, are seeing increasing sales in India......»»
Capt. Michael Burnham and crew face a dire threat in ST: Discovery S4 trailer
"Once we enter the anomaly, we are going where no one has gone before." Sonequa Martin-Green is back as Michael Burnham, now captain of Discovery [credit:.....»»
Captain Michael Burnham and crew face a dire threat in ST: Discovery S4 trailer
"Once we enter the anomaly we are going where no one has gone before." Sonequa Martin-Green is back as Michael Burnham, now captain of Discovery [credit:.....»»
Google To Invest $1 Billion in Africa Over Five Years
Google plans to invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years to ensure access to fast and cheaper internet and will back startups to support the continent's digital transformation, it said on Wednesday. From a report: The unit of U.S. tech co.....»»
Marine heatwaves during winter could have dire impacts on New Zealand fisheries and herald more summer storms
The ocean around New Zealand is getting warmer, and extreme warming events have become more frequent over the past years......»»
US projections on drought-hit Colorado River grow more dire
The U.S. government released projections Wednesday that indicate an even more troubling outlook for a river that serves 40 million people in the American West......»»
COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
One desperate California school district is sending flyers home in students' lunchboxes, telling parents it's "now hiring." Elsewhere, principals are filling in as crossing guards, teachers are being offered signing bonuses and schools are moving bac.....»»