Google on the hot seat, Intel's brutal year, and Elon Musk vs. Kamala Harris on space: Tech news roundup
Elon Musk says a Kamala Harris presidency would ‘doom humanity’ and ‘destroy’ the Mars program
According to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the 2024 presidential election, we can say goodbye to life as we know it — eventually.
Biden wants to ban Chinese software in ‘smart cars’ over security concerns
President Joe Biden’s administration on Monday said it would propose banning the sale of imported Chinese-made software and so-called “smart cars” in the U.S. over safety concerns.
Move over, Hailey Bieber! Chevrolet has its own Erewhon drink collab
Automotive manufacturer Chevrolet and the supermarket chain Erewhon have come together to launch a limited-edition EV-themed wellness beverage.
Chevrolet’s (GM) 2025 Equinox EV inspired the drink. According to the manufacturer, the collaboration between the two companies combines Chevy’s “commitment to emission-free vehicles” and Erewhon’s “mission to promote sustainability” as a merchant of organic foods and wellness products.
Google is on the hot seat. Some want to break it up. Good luck
These are perilous times for Google. Still the world’s fourth most-valuable company, earning $100 billion last year, regulators in the U.S. and Europe are increasingly frustrated by Google’s monopoly or near-monopoly. And with several court cases underway on both sides of the Atlantic, regulators and industry players are now talking about breaking Google’s monopolies — possibly by breaking up the company.
Intel is having a brutal year — but suddenly everybody wants a piece of it
Intel (INTC) is reportedly in talks for two multi-billion dollar deals — including a takeover — as the struggling chipmaker continues to draw interest from investors.
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta AI already has 500 million monthly active users: Highlights from Meta Connect
Meta (META) founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a slate of devices and artificial intelligence features at the company’s annual Connect conference Wednesday.
Intel needs Qualcomm — but that’s not a two-way street, Bank of America says
After missing second-quarter earnings expectations and seeing its stock fall over 50% so far this year, Intel (INTC) is still attracting interest worth billions of dollars.
Republicans and Democrats are divided on EVs for reasons that defy logic, Rivian CEO says
Although electric vehicles have become more popular in the U.S., there’s still a major partisan divide holding back the industry’s success. That’s come as a surprise — and annoyance — to many working on the tech, including automaker CEOs.
Intel’s brutal year isn’t deterring investment interest
Apollo has offered to invest up to $5 billion, while Qualcomm is eyeing a takeover
Americans aren’t buying that EVs are good for the planet
America’s switch to electric vehicles is facing all kinds of roadblocks, whether it’s politicians who don’t believe we should be going electric, insufficient investment in charging infrastructure or just a lack of electric options that people actually want to buy. Now, a new study has revealed that the number of Americans that believe in EVs’ one real selling point is dwindling.
