zoox Self-Driving Car Startup Zoox Gets a New CEO Self-driving startup Zoox names Aicha Evans, former Intel chief strategy officer, as its new CEO.
gm Cadillac Reveals First Electric SUV as GM's Lead EV Brand GM reveals a future long-range electric Cadillac SUV as the first vehicle on its new BEV3 platform.
twitter Twitter Launches 'twttr' Beta App to Test Threaded Replies Twitter launches an invite-only prototype app called twttr to test threaded replies and conversation improvements.
apple HomePod Available in China Starting January 18 Apple brings the HomePod wireless speaker to mainland China and Hong Kong starting January 18.
twitter Twitter Launches Early Beta App to Test Conversation Redesigns Twitter introduces a new beta program that invites select users to test and publicly discuss early-stage features like conversation thread redesigns. The feedback from this non-NDA group directly shapes whether and how these significant changes roll out to the wider public.
cadillac Cadillac Enters EV Market With New Electric Crossover Cadillac introduces its first electric vehicle, a full-size crossover SUV, marking a major shift for GM's luxury brand. The vehicle uses a brand-new battery electric architecture instead of the platform found in the Chevy Bolt.
samsung Samsung Targets Indian Market With Budget Galaxy M Series Samsung launches its new affordable Galaxy M series first in India to compete directly with Xiaomi and double its online sales. The three smartphones target millennial consumers with prices ranging under $142 to $280.
scooters Second-Wave Scooter Startups Hit Regulatory Roadblocks in Spain Scooter startups continue to attract venture capital but face increasing regulatory pushback from European cities. Spanish municipalities like Barcelona and Madrid impose strict rules that disrupt traditional shared-scooter business models.
immigration Silicon Valley Relies Heavily on Immigrant Entrepreneurs for Growth Immigrant founders drive a massive portion of Silicon Valley's success, with over half of billion-dollar startups relying on international talent. Expanding visa access remains crucial for sustaining this economic engine and job creation.
apple Apple Brings Mandarin-Speaking HomePod to China Amid Economic Headwinds Apple is releasing the HomePod in China and Hong Kong with native Mandarin and Cantonese support. The premium smart speaker faces an uphill battle against cheap local rivals and a slowing Chinese economy.
ipo 2019 Unicorn IPO Outlook: Eyes on Uber and Lyft Experts predict 2019 will be another strong year for tech IPOs with all eyes on Uber and Lyft.
brazil Brazil's Tech Ecosystem Faces Uncertainty Under Bolsonaro Analysts explore how President Bolsonaro's new administration impacts Brazil's tech ecosystem.
lime Lime Pulls Scooter Fleet in Switzerland After Software Glitch Throws Riders Lime removes its entire e-scooter fleet in Switzerland after a software glitch causes sudden braking injuries.
venture capital Global Venture Capital Hits Record Concentration in Supergiant Deals The global venture capital market sees unprecedented concentration in 2018 as supergiant rounds of $100 million or more account for over half of all invested capital.
open source Open Source Software Transforms Into A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Once doubted by investors, open source software now drives massive valuations and acquisitions as companies shift from free projects to lucrative SaaS models.