Innovation

Google Engineer Claims AI Has ‘Feelings’

Google engineer placed on administrative leave after claiming conversation simulator may be sentient, highlighting ethical challenges posed by such systems

3 years ago

SpaceX Starship Orbital Launch Faces NASA Challenge

NASA reportedly concerned SpaceX Starship explosion at Florida launch pad could damage facility used to carry humans to International Space…

3 years ago

Ferrari ‘Plans Plant Expansion’ Amidst Electric Push

Ferrari reportedly planning expansion to plant in northern Italy as it gears up for late entry to electric race helmed…

3 years ago

Sky Backs £100m Fund For Climate Tech

British Media group Sky backs £100m Planet Fund for start-ups developing climate-related technology as London Tech Week brings focus to…

3 years ago

EU Parliament Approves Ban On Combustion Cars By 2035

Move to electric vehicles continues, after European lawmakers vote to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from…

3 years ago

US Agency Deepens Tesla Autopilot Investigation

Federal agency upgrades investigation into Tesla's Autopilot, in what is being touted as the first step before issuing a recall

3 years ago

Tesla Proceeds With China Hiring Event, Despite Musk Job Warning

Last week Elon Musk warned he wanted to axe 10,000 Tesla jobs, but the EV maker is still hiring in…

3 years ago

HoloLens Creator Leaves Microsoft Amid Misconduct Allegations

Microsoft’s HoloLens lead developer and boss, Alex Kipman, leaves the software giant after being accused of inappropriate behaviour

3 years ago

MoD Acquires Government’s First Quantum Computer – Report

The Ministry of Defence acquires the UK government's first ever quantum computer and will work Orca Computing

3 years ago

IBM Closes Down Russian Operation, Lays Off Staff

After suspending its operations in Russia in Q1, IBM tells local staff it is winding down operations in Russia and…

3 years ago

EU Agrees Common Mobile Charging Port, In Blow To Apple

End of the road for Lighting connector? Apple has until 2024 to standardise its charging ports on the USB-C connector

3 years ago

EU To Agree Universal Mobile Charger Port On Tuesday – Report

Apple's developer conference may be overshadowed by possible EU agreement for common charging port for all mobile devices

3 years ago

GM’s Cruise Granted San Francisco Permit For Self-Driving Taxis

Final permit granted to GM's Cruise autonomous vehicle unit, so it can offer its robotaxi service to paying customers in…

3 years ago

New York Signs Bill To Ban Certain Crypto Mining Operations

Lawmakers in New York have passed a bill to ban certain cryptocurrency mining operations that run on carbon-based power sources

3 years ago

Musk ‘Super Bad’ Feeling About Economy, Wants To Axe 10,000 Tesla Staff

Gloomy outlook. Elon Musk says he wants to axe 10 percent of jobs at Tesla, as he has a 'super…

3 years ago

Apple To Shift Some iPad Production To Vietnam – Report

Supply chain issues. Strict Covid-19 lockdown disruptions in China reportedly sees Apple moving some iPad production to Vietnam

3 years ago

Elon Musk Return To Office Demand Opposed By German Union

Blunt order by Elon Musk for Tesla staff to return to the office or resign their jobs, faces pushback from…

3 years ago

Elon Musk Tells Tesla Staff To Return To Work Or Resign

'Come back to the office or resign' Elon Musk tells Tesla staff, as the world's richest man rejects remote working…

3 years ago

E-Recycler Attero Plans $1bn Expansion Into Electric Vehicles

India's biggest electronics recycling company Attero Recycling to spend $1bn as it looks to massively ramp up recycling spent electric…

3 years ago

The Tech of ESG

Every business is re-drawing its digital transformation strategies. A key pillar of these plans is how ESG is supported across…

3 years ago

Tesla Researchers Tout 100 Year Battery Design

Tesla's advanced battery researchers releases paper of new nickel-based battery that could last 100 years without needing to be replaced

3 years ago

Samsung To Create 80,000 New Jobs, Plans $356 Billion Investment

South Korean electronics giant Samsung says it will create 80,000 jobs, and will sink a $356 billion investment into the…

3 years ago

UK Businesses ‘Falling Behind Europe’ On AI Adoption

UK businesses falling behind Europe on their adoption of AI over the past two years, with lack of appropriate skills…

3 years ago

Rivian Eyes Profitability Amidst Market Pressure

Rivian says it has enough cash on hand to achieve profitability, as it faces pressure from shareholders and customers over…

3 years ago

Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom Test Wind Power For 5G Site

Renewable energy from solar and wind power could be used to mitigate soaring energy costs as operators invest billions in…

3 years ago

Boeing Starliner Launches Successfully, On Route To International Space Station

Boeing's crewless space taxi, CST-100 Starliner, one step closer to NASA certification, as it enters orbit carrying supplies for International…

3 years ago

Boeing Starliner Test Flight Readied For Tonight

Third time the charm? Main rival to SpaceX's Dragon capsule, the embattled Boeing Starliner spacecraft, set for launch tonight

3 years ago

September 13 Slated For iPhone 14 Launch – Report

No surprise there. Apple is slated to launch the iPhone 14 on 13 September according to leaker, and other devices…

3 years ago

Apple Loses Senior Executive Over Remote Working Policy – Report

Insistence by Tim Cook and co that staff work in the offices has resulted in departure of Apple's director of…

3 years ago

Google Sued For Use Of NHS Data Of 1.6 Million Brits

Lawsuit alleges Google and Deepmind Technologies used NHS data of 1.6 million Britons 'without their knowledge or consent'

3 years ago