The EV startup boom is over. Companies are now trying to avoid a bust.
Many EV startups are struggling to pay their bills. They are contending with higher costs, government probes, lawsuits, C-suite turnover and investor burnout in a high-interest-rate environment. For many, the EV startup boom is turning into a bummer......»»
Progress and challenges on the road to net zero: Q&A
In early March, after years of deliberations, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a new reporting requirement for U.S.-based public companies. Beginning in 2025, companies that meet a certain threshold of market value will be required by.....»»
Study finds wild nematode worms learn to avoid harmful bacteria—and their offspring inherit this knowledge
The nematode worm C. elegans will stay away from dangerous bacteria in its environment when exposed to certain bacterial RNAs—and can transmit that learned behavior to future generations. A team led by Coleen Murphy at Princeton University report t.....»»
AppViewX partners with Fortanix to address critical enterprise security challenges
AppViewX and Fortanix announced a partnership to offer cloud-delivered secure digital identity management and code signing. Together the companies make it easy to address critical enterprise security challenges with comprehensive, robust and scalable.....»»
Oregon governor signs nation’s first right-to-repair bill that bans parts pairing
Starting in 2025, devices can't block repair parts with software pairing checks. Enlarge / Oregon's repair bill prohibits companies from implementing software locks that prohibit aftermarket or used parts from being installed in.....»»
Canva’s Affinity acquisition is a non-subscription-based weapon against Adobe
But what will result from the companies' opposing views on generative AI? Enlarge / Affinity's photo editor. (credit: Canva) Online graphic design platform provider Canva announced its acquisition of Affinity on Tuesda.....»»
Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud
Companies are trying to make the "AI PC" happen with new silicon and software. Enlarge / The basic requirements for an AI PC, at least when it's running Windows. (credit: Intel) Microsoft said in January that 2024 would.....»»
Canva’s Affinity acquisition is a subscription-based weapon against Adobe
But what will result from the companies' opposing views on generative AI? Enlarge / Affinity's photo editor. (credit: Canva) Online graphic design platform provider Canva announced its acquisition of Affinity on Tuesda.....»»
The Next Generation of Cancer Drugs Will Be Made in Space
Injectable immunotherapy drugs can be made, in theory, but gravity prevents them from crystallizing correctly. A startup thinks the solution could be right above us......»»
How self-driving cars can talk to themselves to navigate the world
Autonomous vehicle companies are employing large language models, a deep learning tool to predict and generate language that can be used to reason through novel situations......»»
Swimlane partners with Dragos to automate threat detection across both IT and OT environments
Swimlane announced a partnership with Dragos. Through the partnership, the companies are offering a new integration between Swimlane Turbine and the Dragos Platform that enables customers to automate threat detection and enrichment across both IT and.....»»
Automakers, Tier 1 companies ask suppliers for parts payment delays as investment costs mount
Some automakers and Tier 1 parts companies, on the hook for billions of dollars in EV and software-related investments, are asking their supply chains for longer payment terms or to defer payments entirely......»»
How lizards avoid being killed by venomous snakes
A University of Queensland-led study has shed light on how some lizards have evolved to resist deadly neurotoxins from Australia's most venomous snakes......»»
Using nature to help the climate: Four ways that work
A new study finds that four nature-based climate solutions—the ones that companies and other entities use most often to claim carbon credits—have robust scientific foundations. The four pathways are conservation or reforestation of tropical fores.....»»
Albedo can reduce climate benefit of tree planting: New tool identifies locations with high climate-cooling potential
As efforts to restore tree cover accelerate to help avoid runaway climate change, a new study highlights how restoring tree cover can, in some locations, heat up the Earth rather than cool it by affecting how much sunlight the surface reflects (i.e......»»
Tech industry’s focus on innovation leaves security behind
The rapid digital transformation and technological progress within the technology sector have enlarged the attack surface for companies operating in this space, according to Trustwave. As the sector evolves, the proliferation of Software-as-a-Service.....»»
Apple"s big WWDC 2024 announcement may be an AI App Store
Apple's AI strategy may not necessarily be to only offer the best AI apps it can produce, but instead deliver an enhanced AI App Store that may debut at WWDC.Apple AIApple, like many other tech companies, is hard at work introducing AI elements to it.....»»
Another Find My misfire led to a raid on a suburban family"s home
A pair of AirPods thrown out of a carjacked vehicle led the Saint Louis County SWAT team to bust down the front door of a Ferguson family's home with a battering ram.Apple's Find MyIn May 2023, a raid by the St. Louis County SWAT team shattered the d.....»»
Justice Department indicts 7 accused in 14-year hack campaign by Chinese gov
Hacks allegedly targeted US officials and politicians, their spouses, and dozens of companies. Enlarge (credit: peterschreiber.media | Getty Images) The US Justice Department on Monday unsealed an indictment charging sev.....»»
WhatsApp is about to get smarter with Meta AI
It looks like WhatsApp is building AI support into the app, where users will be able to ask Meta AI questions directly in the app itself. The post WhatsApp is about to get smarter with Meta AI appeared first on Phandroid. Many companies ar.....»»
Interos Resilience Watchtower enables companies to monitor vulnerabilities
Interos announced Interos Resilience Watchtower, a personalized risk technology that evolves organizations from monitoring to action. The module allows leaders to build tailored risk models that prioritize at-risk suppliers based on their materiality.....»»