Are semiconductor chips the new oil?
As booming investments in the semiconductor industry show promise, experts predict chip production will replace oil as the new global economic market driver.
Video game studios included in Microsoft job cuts: report
Microsoft confirmed reports on Wednesday that the tech giant was cutting its workforce by 10,000 positions.
Apple delays development of AR glasses indefinitely: report
Apple has delayed releasing augmented-reality glasses indefinitely but will continue to develop a mixed-reality headset that will be unveiled this spring.
Apple doing audit related to its human rights policy and labor practices this year
Apple will be doing an audit in connection to its human rights policy and worker rights this year, according to a recent SEC filing from the tech company.
RedBird Capital takes more than 5% stake in Blade Air Mobility
Blade provides short-distance passenger flights using helicopters and planes throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and India, including to sports and live-entertainment events.
NY leaders call on Madison Square Garden to stop using facial recognition tech: 'Sets a dangerous precedent'
While New York lawmakers are calling on Madison Square Garden to cease the use of facial recognition tech on fans, the company said it does not retain images of most individuals.
Brutal year for bitcoin and almost $3B in crypto hacks marked 2022: report
Bitcoin is up over 25% in the past two weeks after dropping 64% in 2022, though questions remain about whether the virtual currency can find long-term support at those levels.
Taiwan chipmaker UMC imposes strict cost controls over weak demand
UMC, whose clients include Qualcomm Inc. and Germany's Infineon, has benefited from a global semiconductor shortage that has kept chipmaker order books full in the past two years or so
TikTok offers more transparency to avoid sweeping US ban: report
Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok is reportedly offering U.S. officials oversight of its algorithms, a major concession as the company seeks to avert a ban.
EVs made up 10% of all new cars sold last year
Global sales of fully electric vehicles totaled around 7.8 million units, an increase of as much as 68% from the previous year, according to preliminary research.
Salary range disclosures backfire after government push
Some job postings that have surfaced amid California’s push for pay transparency feature broad compensation ranges. Its transparency law went into effect this month.
Autonomous racing in Las Vegas sees cars hit 180 mph with no human intervention
CES 2023 saw the Indy Autonomous Challenge welcome nine teams from six countries to compete in high-speed races with vehicles independent of human control.
Bird Buddy smart feeder uses AI to identify over 1,000 feathered friends in your backyard
Bird Buddy has created a new prototype for an AI-integrated Smart Hummingbird Feeder that can identify 350 different species even while they are in flight.
L’Oreal reveals world’s first handheld makeup applicator for people with limited hand, arm mobility
L’Oréal announced that Lancome will pilot the world’s first handheld lipstick applicator, with smart motion technology designed for people with limited hand and arm mobility.
Apple CEO's pay depends on stock performance in 2023
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook's pay package will be set 40% lower than the prior year and will depend more on stock performance.
LG recalls 52K free-standing TVs due to tip-over, entrapment hazards
LG Electronics issued a recall for 52,000 LG 86-inch smart televisions and stands that were sold nationwide and online are being due to "serious tip-over and entrapment hazards."
EV start-up Lucid beats production target, struggles to deliver cars
In 2022, Lucid Motors overcame production targets despite supply-chain snarls but still lagged rivals like Tesla and Rivian in proportionate delivery of EVs.
TSMC expects to outsmart the chip downturn
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which counts most of the biggest chip designers including Apple Inc. and Nvidia Corp. as its customers, is a bellwether for the chip industry.
School districts blocking ChatGPT amid fears of cheating, educators weigh in on AI
School districts are banning a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot that can respond to prompts on demand, such as writing complex essays.
More school districts push back on AI over cheating concerns
Schools around the country are updating their policies in response to a new artificial intelligence program ChatGPT that has spawned cheating concerns.


















