Argo AI, the autonomous vehicle technology startup backed by Ford and Volkswagen, has laid off about 150 people and slowed the pace of hiring, making it the latest tech company to reduce its workforce as recession fears grow. The layoffs account for about 5% of its more than 2,000 global workforce, according to sources familiar…
Monthly Archives: July 2022
Having conquered orbit, SpaceX’s next venue seems to be the high seas, through a special yacht-focused sub-brand of its satellite internet service called Starlink Maritime. The idea of satellite internet on the water isn’t a new one, but the actual service generally isn’t great: you can expect to pay hundreds or thousands per month for…
The investment firm Sequoia Capital has no shortage of internal programs for the founders it backs. The idea is to help its startups not merely by sheer dint of their affiliation with Sequoia but by helping them at the outset with everything from storytelling to recruiting strategies in order to give them an edge over…
Actually shopping green is tricky for lots of consumers. Pexels In recent years, consumers have considered sustainability a significant purchasing factor. According to a 2021 global report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the popularity of sustainable goods in Google shopping searches has increased by about 71 percent worldwide since 2016. Moreover, a 2021 survey reveals that approximately 68 percent…
It’s traditional for those celebrating their 10th anniversary to give their partner a gift involving tin or aluminum. And while sleek metals do play a part in many of the brand’s products, modern lifestyle gear designers Nomad has opted to give you the gift of overall savings with 30 percent off its entire site in…
The Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core charges slow, but delivers solid capacity in a packable form factor. Nick Hilden The Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core comes very close to being a perfect portable solar generator. It’s highly reliable, durable, and mobile, making it a great fit for camping and road trips. Its excellent base elements,…
The Anker 757 PowerHouse, the brand’s largest yet. looks sharp and charges fast. Nick Hilden With its high capacity, durable build, and lightning-fast charging capabilities, the Anker 757 PowerHouse is an outstanding portable power station. While many brands struggle to stand out in the increasingly crowded portable generator space, the mobile peripheral maker’s largest generator…
There are more critical issues with your digital trail. Deposit Photos This article was originally featured in The Conversation. Social media users posted ideas about how to protect people’s reproductive privacy when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, including entering “junk” data into apps designed for tracking menstrual cycles. People use period tracking apps to predict their…
Lockdown Mode probably isn’t something you need. Apple This week, Apple announced a new “extreme, optional” security feature called Lockdown Mode that is aimed at a very small minority of users who are at risk of being deliberately targeted by cyberattacks “from private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware.” It will launch with iOS 16, iPadOS…
Sometimes you want to check in but you can’t physically be with your loved one. Matt Bennett / Unsplash Technology has transformed the way we communicate with each other, making it possible to chat with someone on the other side of the world in seconds, after just a few taps on a smartphone or a…