Google has a new sister: Parent company Alphabet Inc. announced on Wednesday the formation of a new subsidiary company, called Chronicle, focused on cybersecurity. Chronicle was formed in 2016 inside of X, Alphabet’s experimental lab that has produced its driverless car effort, Waymo, and projects on drones, internet connectivity and the Google Glass headset. Stephen… Continue reading Alphabet Launches New Company Focused on Cybersecurity Services
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Faraday Future’s HR head resigns as cultural rift in the workforce deepens
Troubled EV startup Faraday Future scrounged up new funding at the end of 2017, and even made a surreptitious appearance at CES, wooing CNET and a few paid YouTube influencers with the intoxicating speed of its electric car. But turmoil still exists inside the company, and the latest casualty is company’s head of HR, Crystal… Continue reading Faraday Future’s HR head resigns as cultural rift in the workforce deepens
Micello to join the HERE team: Together, we’ll map everything
How awesome it would be to have of searchable, digital, user-friendly maps to navigate large indoor spaces. Creating those maps efficiently… not quite as easy. We’re thrilled to be acquiring Micello to continue building premier-quality indoor maps and location-based services for everyone. Only 10 years ago, while Micello CEO Ankit Agarwal was trying to find… Continue reading Micello to join the HERE team: Together, we’ll map everything
Ford to award profit-sharing checks of $7,500
The 2018 Ford Expedition SUV goes through the assembly line at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant October 27, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo: Bill Pugliano / Getty Images) Dearborn — Ford Motor Co. will give more than 54,000 United Auto Workers hourly employees profit-sharing checks of about $7,500 this year, the company said Wednesday. The… Continue reading Ford to award profit-sharing checks of $7,500
South Korea To Standardize CCS/Combo Fast Charge Standard
53 mins ago by Mark Kane World Map of Charging System Standards (source: CharIn) South Korea, despite initial engagement in the CHAdeMO fast charging standard several years ago, is now making a switch to the CCS Combo standard used in North American – Combo 1. Chevrolet Bolt EV CCS Combo 1 inlet It was already… Continue reading South Korea To Standardize CCS/Combo Fast Charge Standard
When d’Ieteren becomes car sharing provider
The Belgian importer has just validated its carsharing service program, after a conclusive pilot. In Antwerp, D’Ieteren and Vulog have equipped a fleet of 350 vehicles available to subscribers. D’Ieteren is now also an actor in carsharing. A few days ago, the group officially announced the launch of its new service, Poppy, in the streets… Continue reading When d’Ieteren becomes car sharing provider
Addison Lee’s private minicab app goes global
Addison Lee is trying to shake off its image as a London-focused taxi service and re-establish itself as a ride-hailing app that works around the world. Today, the company announced a “digital global service” that anyone can use to book minicabs in over 100 cities worldwide. In some locations, that will mean Addison-owned vehicles, but… Continue reading Addison Lee’s private minicab app goes global
“Towards Better Capitalism” – a World Economic Session with Carlos Ghosn in Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland – Every year in January, Davos in Switzerland is the place to be for thought leaders, heads of states, CEOs, entrepreneurs and other actors from the civil society. The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting is the occasion to discuss the challenges that our globalized society is facing: climate change, natural resources, economic stability,… Continue reading “Towards Better Capitalism” – a World Economic Session with Carlos Ghosn in Davos
Here acquires Micello to add indoor mapping as part of its IoT business unit
Here Technologies, the mapping company valued at around $3 billion that counts a consortium of car makers, Intel and others among its shareholder/owners, today announced a move that underscores its intention to focus on more than just the outdoor navigation business. The company has acquired Micello, a startup that offers a database of indoor maps… Continue reading Here acquires Micello to add indoor mapping as part of its IoT business unit
2020 Jaguar XJ luxury sedan to be reborn as all-electric Tesla Model S competitor
Almost since the two legendary British brands were brought together in 1998, Jaguar has played second fiddle to its sibling Land Rover. The maker of traditional, sporty British sedans was left in search of a mission as increasingly upscale Land Rovers and even pricier Range Rovers proliferated, essentially saving the company. Recently, Jaguar has broken… Continue reading 2020 Jaguar XJ luxury sedan to be reborn as all-electric Tesla Model S competitor