Bayer, Now Facing Headwinds, Has A History Of Bold Innovation
Bayer has made incredible strides— from traditional medications and artificial intelligence to radiology and crop science. Read more on
The 5 next big things in space and telecom for 2023
From satellites that can relay voice and data to robotic satellite refueling, these technologies are revolutionizing the worlds of space and telecommunications. The revolution in launch costs and availability Read more on
The next big technologies in food and agriculture for 2023
From solar-powered farm equipment to the world’s first vaccine designed for bees, these technologies are bringing much-needed change to our food systems. The food system is at a pivotal Read more on
The Download: COP28 controversy and the future of families
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why the UN climate talks Read more on
The 4 next big things in robotics and automation for 2023
From improving restocking in big-box retail stores to letting human cleaners stay on the inside of skyscrapers, these technologies are revolutionizing the worlds of robotics and automation. As automation Read more on
The 3 next big things in media, entertainment, and social technology
These inventive efforts from EA, Disney, and Fireside bring fresh thinking to video game production, sports broadcasts, and interactive TV. As always, the worlds of media, entertainment, and social are Read more on
What’s Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
NEW YORK—In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is “authentic.” Read more on
Amazon is facing another EU probe—this time over whether it's killing competition in the robot vacuum cleaner market
Amazon’s $1.4 billion deal for Roomba maker iRobot risks being derailed unless the firms fix a list of competition concerns raised by the EU’s antitrust arm. Read More Read more on
Robot hand exceptionally 'human-like' thanks to new 3D printing technique
The hand was printed using a technique called slow-curing, which gives plastics more time to set and makes them more durable. Read more on
The industry talking the most about AI jobs is not tech, according to LinkedIn
In this sector, chatter about generative artificial intelligence nearly doubles that of the tech crowd, per the job-search website. How people feel about AI may still be a mixed Read more on
Amazon’s $1.7 billion deal to buy iRobot is running into some objections
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge European Union regulators have sent a statement of objections to Amazon about the company’s proposed $1.7 billion acquisition of Read more on
EU regulators say Amazon’s iRobot deal could ‘restrict competiton’
(iRobot Photo) Shares of Roomba maker iRobot fell nearly 20% after the European Commission said Amazon’s proposed $1.7 billion acquisition of the company “may restrict competition in Read more on