Investing in Nothing is a big gamble
Carl Pei is selling the promise of a phone that will serve as an anchor to a whole ecosystem worthy of challenging Apple. But it's hard to buy into that dream......»»
Roblox facilitates “illegal gambling” for minors, according to new lawsuit
Third-party sites use Robux transfers to power millions of dollars in wagers. Enlarge / Roblox helps support sites like RBLXWild in letting minors gamble using their Robux balances, according to a new lawsuit. A new pro.....»»
Hyundai investing $290 million in Alabama for crossovers and fifth-generation Santa Fe
The plant in Montgomery, Ala., began assembling the Santa Fe in 2006. This will be its first full redesign since 2018......»»
Tim Cook touts that Apple has been investing in generative AI tech ‘for years’
Alongside the release of AAPL earnings for Q3 2023, Tim Cook is also touting the company’s investment in generative AI technology. In an interview with Reuters, Cook said that Apple has been “doing research across a wide range of AI technologies,.....»»
BMW invests more in EVs to meet growing demand
The level of buyer interest in EVs means BMW is "investing more than originally planned in the global ramp-up of e-mobility," CFO Walter Mertl said......»»
Cool Crowdfunding: CNC Lathe, Antikythera, and Lasers
We receive so many pitches for crowdfunding projects. They pour into our inbox daily. Since crowdfunding is a bit of a gamble, it is always kind of hard to determine just how to write about these projects, considering that many of them may not ever.....»»
Charging your EV is about to get easier, as carmakers team up to build 30,000 chargers
A group of major carmakers -- BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, and Stellantis -- is investing in installing a whopping 30,000 EV chargers in North America......»»
Voluntary carbon offsets often fail to deliver what they promise, research finds
Within a few years, voluntary carbon offsets have grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry: by investing in climate mitigation projects, companies and private individuals can offset their greenhouse gas emissions—beyond what companies are legally.....»»
Apple Vision Pro draws investors back to struggling VR/AR market
Investors dissatisfied with AR firms, or just wary of investing before Apple entered the field, are now beginning to back headset companies following the launch of Apple Vision Pro.Apple Vision Pro photographed at Apple ParkBack in 2021, investors se.....»»
As California bakes, Newsom launches campaign to warn of the dangers of extreme heat
As California braces for its most intense and prolonged heat wave of the year, state officials are investing in new methods to warn residents of the dangers of soaring temperatures......»»
Who decides what ESG is and how to make investments greener?
More than 30 US states have proposed or implemented legislation in recent years to stop the government and its pension funds from investing in environmental social and governance (ESG) funds. These products integrate ESG issues into their investment.....»»
Netflix is doubling down on anime shows and Pokémon, with bonus zombies
Netflix is investing heavily in the Japanese market and it looks like money well spent......»»
Spotify may catch up to Apple Music with potential music video catalog
Speaking of the good ol’ pivot to video, Spotify may be taking a page out of the Apple Music playbook and investing in a music video catalog. more… The post Spotify may catch up to Apple Music with potential music video catalog appeared first o.....»»
GM buys Israel-based software startup to detect early battery defects
The deal comes at a time when automakers are investing billions in EVs and rushing to develop batteries — which represent up to 50 percent of an EV's price tag — that can power an automobile for a longer duration......»»
New study finds investing in nature improves equity, boosts economy
A new study shows that current trends in environmental degradation will lead to large economic losses in the coming decades, hitting the poorest countries hardest. But there is hope: investing in nature can turn those losses into gains......»»
The impact of populism on multinational corporations" investment
A stable economic and political environment is necessary for firms to feel secure while making long-term investment decisions, such as those related to investing in foreign countries (also known as foreign direct investment or FDI). Any threat to cha.....»»
Samsung wants you to reserve the Odyssey OLED G9 — without knowing the price
Samsung has just opened reservations for the Odyssey OLED G9, but it's a bit of a gamble -- no one knows how much it's going to cost......»»
"Sustainable" ventless dryers may contribute to waterborne microfiber pollution
Fibers lost during the wear and care of textiles may pose a risk to the environment and human health when released into air and water. A study published in PLOS ONE by Neil J. Lant at Procter & Gamble, Newcastle Innovation Center, Newcastle upon Tyne.....»»
Toyota ‘investing like crazy" in new EV batteries but no big sea change expected
Toyota's top scientist expects lithium ion battery chemistry to be the mainstay for another 10 to 20 years, even as the automaker invests ‘like crazy' in breakthrough technologies......»»
Apple bets big on micro-LED tech to eventually reduce reliance on Samsung for iPhone screens
We’ve known for a while that Apple has been investing into research and development of micro-LED screen technology, which looks to be the best of both worlds of current-tech OLED and mini-LED displays. Today, Nikkei says that Apple has even desig.....»»
Apple chipmaker TSMC investing in Japanese production as Taiwanese stability fears grow
Apple chipmaker TSMC is one of seven semiconductor companies to announce plans to invest in Japanese operations, ahead of a G7 summit in the country. One of the key issues to be discussed at the summit is economic resilience and security in the ligh.....»»