How 2 startups scaled to $50M ARR and beyond
Today, we're discussing OwnBackup and Assembly, two middle-late startups that are entering unicorn territory. The current list of venture-backed private companies we expect to go public — and the number of companies that might say yes to.....»»
Air mobility meets autos: Stellantis, Toyota, Hyundai bring manufacturing muscle to new market
Air mobility startups envision deploying thousands of eVTOL aircraft. That's where the automotive industry's mass manufacturing capabilities enter the picture. Here's a look at the key automotive-aviation tie-ups, how they've grown and where they sta.....»»
FordDirect debuts online marketplace for Ford, Lincoln dealers
The Shop is a marketplace where Ford and Lincoln dealers can buy software and services from curated vendors and startups......»»
Study reveals mechanisms behind how growing cells maintain their mojo by scaling up biosynthesis
Similar to the way expanding companies increase their work forces, cells must boost their production of internal biomolecules when they grow in size in order to stay healthy. In the 1970s, biologists showed that this scaled-up biosynthesis hinges on.....»»
Apple aims to run AI models directly on iPhones, other devices
Apple has acquired 21 AI startups since the beginning of 2017. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/AFP/Getty Images) Apple is quietly increasing its capabilities in artificial intelligence, making a series of acquisitions, staff.....»»
An Apple car won’t be coming in 2026 after all
Apple has reportedly scaled back its plans for a driverless car, opting for one with driver-assistance features instead. It won't be coming in 2026, either......»»
Why Humans Are Putting a Bunch of ‘Coal’ and ‘Oil’ Back in the Ground
Startups are processing plant waste into concentrated carbon to be buried or injected underground. It’s like fossil fuels, but in reverse......»»
These Mining Companies Are Ready to Raid the Seabed
Ocean exploration to prepare for deep-sea mining has been greenlit in Norway. These are the startups hoping to benefit......»»
Big Tech is spending more than VC firms on AI startups
Microsoft, Google, and Amazon haved crowded out traditional Silicon Valley investors. Enlarge / A string of deals by Microsoft, Google and Amazon amounted to two-thirds of the $27 billion raised by fledgling AI companies in 2023.....»»
Microsoft is giving some startups access to serious Nvidia AI power
Microsoft wants to get startups out of the door more quickly with free, high-performance AI hardware in the cloud......»»
What do we know about the Switch 2’s hardware power?
Digital Foundry reads the tea leaves for a deep dive full of informed speculation. Enlarge / A look at the Nvidia T234 that could be the basis for a scaled-down custom chip in the next Nintendo console. (credit: Nvidia / Imgur).....»»
Local chemical pressure experimentally sensed by optical probe
The practical application of high-pressure metastable materials is hindered by severe synthesis condition, poor yield, and mostly vanishing phase and phenomena after decompressing. The scaled-up capture of these metastable states to ambient pressure.....»»
Sony unveils $10M Sony Innovation Fund for Africa
Sony Group announced today that it has established Sony Innovation Fund: Africa as an initiative to support African entertainment startups. Sony Group announced today that it has established Sony Innovation Fund: Africa as an initiative to suppor.....»»
Dealerships help fill retail tech VC investment shortfall
Some dealerships have long launched startups to fill specific business needs. They're increasingly becoming investors for new companies outside their walls......»»
Down to earth: Retail auto technology startups lower VC expectations
The decline in easy venture capital investment that began in 2022 shows no sign of ending. Retail auto tech startups are slashing their budgets or adjusting their business plans to make cash on hand last longer......»»
France"s revised subsidies for EVs pose existential threat to its brands in China
Renault, Peugeot and Citroen have significantly scaled down their local operations in recent years. The revised subsidy policy the French government released for electric vehicles this week, coupled with the anti-subsidy probe of China-made EVs the.....»»
Rivian"s EV registrations rise as startups Lucid, VinFast stall
Rivian added 2,783 new registrations in July for its R1 vehicles. Lucid had 356 for its Air sedan and VinFast 19 for its VF 8 crossover. Fisker had 30 for the new Ocean, as Tesla undercut the newcomers......»»
Money for startups tighter, but still room for quality investments
A panel of venture capitalists at the Automotive News Congress on Tuesday said that the easy funding for startups prevalent just two years ago has dried up, but that money was still available for promising technologies with good founders......»»
17 free AWS cybersecurity courses you can take right now
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the most extensive and widely-used cloud platform in the world, providing more than 200 services through global data centers. It serves millions of clients, ranging from startups to major corporations and government organ.....»»
From Tesla to Volkswagen, EVs are bringing new products and new looks
The industry evolution toward EVs is bringing exciting new models from startups such as Fisker and VinFast, while legacy stalwart VW adds some buzz with an EV minivan......»»
Apple Impact Accelerator 2023 rewards 12 more Black and Brown owned startups
The third round of the Apple Impact Accelerator program – which provides a range of assistance to tech startups – has just been announced. Applications opened back in April. This time, 12 business owned by Black and Brown entrepreneurs have be.....»»