Innovation

Stellantis Signs Deal For EV Battery Nickel, Cobalt

Fourth-largest car maker signs memorandum of understanding with GME for nickel, cobalt from Western Australia development project

2 years ago

Amazon Halts Scout Delivery Robot Trials

Amazon halts trials of delivery robot and reassigns staff as company adjusts to slowing retail sales growth

2 years ago

Rivian Recalls Nearly All Vehicles Over Safety Issue

Electric start-up Rivian recalls 13,000 vehicles over fastener that could come loose, as it struggles with parts shortages and production…

2 years ago

Amazon To Invest 1bn Euros In Europe Electric Fleet

Amazon to invest 1bn euros in European electric vans and HGVs, along with charging infrastructure and zero-carbon delivery hubs

2 years ago

Tesla Sales Hit Monthly High In China Amidst Taiwan Criticism

Tesla sales hit monthly record in China as Elon Musk faces criticism over suggestion that Taiwan become special administrative zone…

2 years ago

Google Unveils Flagship Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, And Pixel Watch

New Pixel 7 smartphones unveiled today by Google, including first-ever Pixel smartwatch with Fitbit included

2 years ago

Apple To Move AirPods, Beats Headphone Production To India – Report

Another China move? Apple reportedly in talks to begin making its AirPods and Beats headphones in India from 2023

2 years ago

White House Publishes Blueprint For AI ‘Bill Of Rights’

Set of guidelines for AI released by White House, to encourage responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence

2 years ago

Elon Musk Shows Optimus Robot At Tesla AI Day

Not a man in a suit. Humanoid shaped robot Optimus will apparently cost just $20,000, as Elon Musk shows off…

2 years ago

Nvidia Confirms Complete Russia Withdrawal

As fighting in Ukraine continues, Nvidia says it is to cease all operations in Russia and relocate local staff to…

2 years ago

EU Approves Common Charger For Mobile Phones

Final blow for Apple's Lightning connector, as European Parliament approves universal charger for mobile devices

2 years ago

Tesla Plans Ambitious Production Boost In Spite Of Economy Woes

Tesla reportedly planning ambitious boost to production of Model Y and Model 3 cars over next four quarters in spite…

2 years ago

Amazon Unveils Sleep Tracking Device, Updates Echo, Kindle

Arrival of Halo Rise sleep tracker comes amid updates to Fire TV, Kindle, and new Echo devices that double as…

2 years ago

Elon Musk Lawyers Appeal To Remove SEC Tweet “Muzzle”

Legal fight by Elon Musk continues, as he seeks to free himself from the 2018 agreement with the US SEC…

2 years ago

Tencent, Logitech Launch G Cloud Handheld Gaming Console

Chinese tech giant Tencent collaborates with Logitech on handheld Android console for cloud games, challenging Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck

2 years ago

ByteDance’s Pico Debuts Headset To Rival Meta’s Quest 2

Pico, owned by TikTok parent ByteDance, launches next-generation VR headset to directly compete with Meta's Quest 2

2 years ago

Tesla Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Window Closing Issue

Injury risk with automatic window reversal system sees Tesla recall nearly 1.1 million vehicles in the United States

2 years ago

Synthetic DNA: Solution For Mass Data Storage Problem?

Biomemory Labs is developing DNA Drive technology, which will allow (unlimited) data to be stored in DNA molecules

2 years ago

Tesla Megapack Catches Fire In California

Utility-scale Megapack battery from Tesla catches fire, with local residents warned to stay indoors due to air pollution worries

2 years ago

Elon Musk, Tesla Set To Reveal ‘Optimus’ Robot Prototype

Prototype robot on the way says Elon Musk, as observers hope it won't be a dancing guy wearing a body…

2 years ago

China’s Xpeng Rolls Out Urban Self-Driving Software

Chinese carmaker Xpeng begins roll-out of self-driving software for cities in direct competition to Tesla's Full Self-Driving system

2 years ago

Tesla Sued Over Autopilot, FSD Claims

False advertising allegation. Lawsuit alleges Elon Musk and Tesla mislead by falsely advertising its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features

2 years ago

‘Explosion’ At VR Lab At US University Injures Staff Member – Report

Employee injured at virtual reality lab at Northeastern University, after opening package that included note attacking Mark Zuckerberg

2 years ago

Ethereum ‘Merge’ Power-Saving Upgrade Completed

‘Merge’ upgrade to Ethereum blockchain completed - claimed to use 99.95 less energy, and reducing global energy consumption by 0.2…

2 years ago

Google Spins Out Secret Telecom Project Aalyria

Project Loon successor, Aalyria, seeks to “radically” improve satellite communications, Wi-Fi on planes and ships, and cellular connectivity

2 years ago

Ethereum Power-Saving Upgrade Set For This Week

'Merge' upgrade to Ethereum blockchain that could drastically reduce power consumption may take place this week after multiple delays

2 years ago

Self-Driving Cars ‘May Require Human Element In Long Term’

GM unit Cruise acknowledges self-driving cars may require human oversight in long term to give passengers 'peace of mind'

2 years ago

Alphabet Life Sciences Unit Verily Gets $1bn Investment

Verily Life Sciences raises $1bn in investment round led by parent Alphabet as it seeks to compete with tech giants…

2 years ago

Death Of Queen Elizabeth II – Google Dons Black

Search engine landing page stripped of colour, as Google pays simple tribute following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on…

2 years ago

Apple iPhone 14: Industry Reaction

Industry experts react to Apple's 'Far Out' launch of the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, Watch Ultra, and next…

2 years ago