Fetchr aims to put GPS deliveries on the map
The Dubai-based company recently received $41 million of investment to expand its smartphone delivery app......»»
How Japan is reinventing the future of energy
Right now, Japan imports 84% of its energy, but all over the country scientists are busy innovating with the goal of changing this......»»
"Satellite catcher" will use magnets to clean up space junk
Japanese scientists are developing a system to capture and remove space debris......»»
Zero gravity, fully cute: New Japanese drone in space
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency has released the first set of images and videos taken by its debut zero-gravity camera drone or "Int-Ball," the cute orb of a drone, will optimize communication between crew in space and on Earth......»»
Japan is building the fastest supercomputer in the world
Japan is building the world's fastest supercomputer, which it hopes will make the country the new global hub for artificial intelligence research......»»
Apple had a blowout quarter in China. But can its success there continue?
Apple blew through its December quarter record for sales in China when it reported earnings last month......»»
McDonald"s and other chains are giving their drive-thrus the Jetsons treatment
Drive-thrus are a lead generator of fast-food sales during the pandemic, and many chains, like McDonald's are trying to speed up the process by deploying new tech, including artificial intelligence for ordering......»»
How Britain could keep its "crown" in finance and technology after Brexit
The United Kingdom should introduce special visas and overhaul its stock market rules to allow entrepreneurs to keep control of their companies if it wants to remain competitive in financial technology after Brexit......»»
FCC approves $50 monthly internet subsidies for low-income households during pandemic
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved final rules for a new broadband subsidy program that could help struggling families pay for internet service during the pandemic......»»
Welcome to McDonald"s. A machine will take your order now
Drive-thrus are a lead generator of fast-food sales during the pandemic, and many chains, like McDonald's are trying to speed up the process by deploying new tech, including artificial intelligence for ordering......»»
Twitter is considering letting users pay accounts they like
Twitter is exploring a way to allow users to become paid subscribers to Twitter accounts they really like......»»
Airbnb and DoorDash went public at the same time but see very different paths post-pandemic
Airbnb and DoorDash went public the same week in early December and were both met with strong demand from investors. But in their first earnings reports as publicly traded companies on Thursday, the two sharing economy businesses signaled very differ.....»»
India imposes new rules on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
India issued strict new rules on Thursday for Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms weeks after the country's government attempted to pressure Twitter to take down accounts it deemed incendiary......»»
Amazon is putting cameras in its delivery vans and some drivers aren"t happy
For Kamille Elizabeth, delivering Amazon packages in Wilmington, Delaware feels carefree and comfortable. She has deliveries to make and rules to follow, but says she enjoys being on the road by herself with what she calls a "limited freedom.".....»»
Zillow will now make cash offers for homes based on its "Zestimates"
On Thursday, the company announced a new feature aimed at streamlining the process for homeowners considering selling to Zillow......»»
Hyundai"s recall of 82,000 electric cars is one of the most expensive in history
Hyundai will recall 82,000 electric cars globally to replace their batteries after 15 reports of fires involving the vehicles. Despite the relatively small number of cars involved, Hyundai's recall is one of the most expensive in history, signaling h.....»»
Lyft focuses on seniors with new option to book rides by phone call
Lyft is adding an option to allow people to order a ride in a more retro way -- by phone call -- a year after Uber tried doing the same before shutting it down......»»
The hot new thing in tech: speaking into your phone
Before last year, 28-year-old Meredith Giuliani thought voice notes were "kind of weird," and she mostly stuck to texting. But after the pandemic hit, audio messages became a daily routine for her and many of her friends......»»
California can enforce its tough net neutrality law, federal judge says
California's net neutrality law can go into effect after a federal judge on Tuesday handed a defeat to broadband providers who had pushed to overturn the law......»»
GameStop CFO resigns a month after the Reddit trading frenzy
After a wild several weeks for GameStop, the retailer's chief financial officer is resigning......»»