Motional, the Hyundai-Aptiv joint venture that aims to commercialize autonomous driving technology, announced last week its partnership with Uber to bring robotaxi services to North American cities over the next 10 years. The Uber deal comes off the back of similar partnerships with Via and Lyft to launch robotaxi services in Las Vegas. Sensing a… Continue reading Inside Motional’s strategy to bring robotaxis to market
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Sony and Honda envision an EV that entertains while it takes the wheel
Sony and Honda have officially launched their joint mobility venture that aims to start delivering premium electric vehicles with automated driving capabilities in the United States in the spring of 2026, followed by Japan in the second half of 2026. The joint venture from hardware, software and entertainment conglomerate Sony and automaker Honda to produce… Continue reading Sony and Honda envision an EV that entertains while it takes the wheel
How technology teams keep America’s largest bank on a digital course
Shutterstock A recent KMPG survey of 1,000 technology executives finds a growing emphasis on customer experience in their planning. Close to 46% of respondents indicate CX as the primary goal for investing in enterprise technology. This means a growing emphasis on direct involvement with CX for technology teams. Special Feature This growing role of tech… Continue reading How technology teams keep America’s largest bank on a digital course
If Tesla is facing ‘demand destruction,’ where are the demand triggers?
Many industry watchers are claiming Tesla is facing “demand destruction,” but if that’s the case, why isn’t Tesla pulling on some demand triggers? In a new note to clients this week, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, one of the top analysts covering Tesla, noted that he believes Tesla is experiencing “demand destruction” at the margin:… Continue reading If Tesla is facing ‘demand destruction,’ where are the demand triggers?
James Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Starlight “Fingerprint”
“Like the growth of rings of a tree’s trunk, the dust loops mark the passage of time.” Cosmic Fingerprint NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken yet another gorgeous image of the cosmos — and this time, the result looks a little like something we’re very familiar with here on Earth. In a press release,… Continue reading James Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Starlight “Fingerprint”
Ancient Life Caused the Destruction of Mars, Scientists Speculate
Sound familiar? Waterworld A new study published this week in Nature Astronomy suggests that, if life once existed on Mars billions of years ago, the planet could’ve been host to subterranean microbes that produced methane as a byproduct, known as methanogenic microbes. And since methane is a climate driver, the scientists say, those microbes may… Continue reading Ancient Life Caused the Destruction of Mars, Scientists Speculate
Elon Musk Leans Into “Musk” Name, Starts Selling “Burnt Hair” Perfume
“With a name like mine, getting into the fragrance business was inevitable.” Musk Fragrance Elon Musk is now a bona fide perfumier — and an allegedly successful one to boot — thanks to the sale of his bespoke “Burnt Hair” scent. As goofy as the whole gambit is, the world’s richest man was right when… Continue reading Elon Musk Leans Into “Musk” Name, Starts Selling “Burnt Hair” Perfume
Netflix’s New Deal: Streaming Is Just TV Now
The Golden Age of streaming is over. To be clear, this isn’t a commentary on the quality of the shows and films on streaming service. Rather, it’s a collective sigh let out in response to the news today that Netflix is launching its long-rumored ad-supported service on November 1, a hasty move that will beat… Continue reading Netflix’s New Deal: Streaming Is Just TV Now
Recycled Battery Materials Can Work as Well as New Ones
The cathode is a marvel of molecular choreography. How much power a battery holds, and how long it lasts, depends on its lattice of metallic atoms—how well it can catch and release lithium ions. For decades, engineers have fiddled with designs that help this movement along. And they’ve gotten pretty good, if the electrical vehicles… Continue reading Recycled Battery Materials Can Work as Well as New Ones
Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Review: Even Better Value
That’s thanks to the new Tensor G2 chip powering these devices. It’s the second generation of Google’s custom processor. In terms of general, everyday performance, I’ve never seen a stutter or blip. It’s not the most powerful chip for gaming, but it handled Genshin Impact, one of the most demanding titles, pretty well with graphics… Continue reading Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Review: Even Better Value