Ford to build $3.5B factory to make two kinds of batteries with Chinese partner

February 13, 2023

Ford said Monday it is investing $3.5 billion to build a factory in Michigan that will makes two kinds of batteries for its growing portfolio of electric vehicles. The factory, which will be located in Marshall, Michigan, will notably build both nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. Ford said it is […]

Ford to build $3.5B factory to make two kinds of batteries with Chinese partner by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch

Phenomenal Ventures, built by Meena Harris and Helen Min, debuts

February 13, 2023

Meena Harris knows how to build. The lawyer and author grew her side hustle of making activist T-shirts into a behemoth of a brand, Phenomenal, which recently expanded from merchandising to media to entertainment. Now, she wants to invest in those who show that same scrappiness with her next, and literal, venture: Phenomenal Ventures. The […]

Phenomenal Ventures, built by Meena Harris and Helen Min, debuts by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch

The AI photo app trend has already fizzled, new data shows

February 13, 2023

Is the AI photo app trend already over? Over the past several months, AI-powered photo apps had been going viral on the App Store as consumers explored AI powered-experiences like Lensa AI’s “magic avatars” feature and other apps promising to turn text into images using AI tech. But new data from app intelligence firm Apptopia […]

The AI photo app trend has already fizzled, new data shows by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Samsung adds temperature-based period tracking to its Galaxy Watch5

February 13, 2023

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 will now offer improved period tracking features thanks to a new partnership with Natural Cycles that leverages the smartwatch’s temperature sensors to make better predictions. The launch follows last fall’s announcement of a new temperature sensor on the Apple Watch Series 8 that similarly allows wearers to improve their period predictions as well […]

Samsung adds temperature-based period tracking to its Galaxy Watch5 by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Zoox robotaxis start slowly rolling out on California public roads

February 13, 2023

More than two years ago, Amazon subsidiary Zoox unveiled an electric, autonomous robotaxi it built from the ground up. Now, the cube-like vehicle that is loaded with sensors — and not a steering wheel — is starting to roll out on a few public roads in northern California. A solitary Zoox robotaxi made its inaugural […]

Zoox robotaxis start slowly rolling out on California public roads by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch

How to Future-Proof Your Career in Tech

February 13, 2023
As the technology industry continues to evolve rapidly and big tech players are shedding thousands of workers, it’s more important than ever for tech professionals to stay current in their skills and continue personal development to remain competitive in the job market.