Why Social Media Is Vital For Geopolitical Risk Analysis

Social media has often been seen as the sandbox of corporate marketing. But now, AI-powered monitoring tools can turn social media into right-now risk analysis.

Why Europe’s Jet Fuel Crisis Could Be A $100 Billion Opening For Rail Investment

International travelers are hesitant to book, while Europeans are staying closer to home. But there is a new sense of urgency to invest in rail development and make trains a serious alternative to flights.

Tesla’s Bigger, Longer Model Y L Headed To U.S., Analysts Say

The Tesla Model Y L is practically a shoo-in for the U.S. market, say analysts. The long wheelbase 6-seater is expected to go on sale as soon as Tesla readies U.S. production.

Uber is in the hotel business now, thanks in part to AI

Uber announced several new features on Wednesday during its annual event, which push far beyond the company’s original ride-hailing purpose and deeper into its users’ lives.

Uber adds hotels to its app in big travel swing
Uber adds hotels to its app in big travel swing

Open Uber’s app and you’ll see options to hail a car, order some food, or go grocery shopping. And starting today, you’ll see something new: hotels. In a major expansion into the world of travel accommodations, Uber says that it’s adding the ability to book and pay for a hotel room to its app. The […]

BMW i Ventures has a new $300M fund and AI is riding shotgun

BMW i Ventures is interested in startups working on agentic AI and physical AI, as well as industrial software, advanced materials, and manufacturing and supply chain technologies.

Electric air taxis are finally taking flight — just not with passengers
Electric air taxis are finally taking flight — just not with passengers

It was the perfect day for an electric air taxi demonstration – albeit one without passengers. On Monday, an electric aircraft from Joby Aviation took off from JFK Airport for a flight demonstrating the company’s future air taxi route to Manhattan. The aircraft – egg-shaped cabin, six tilt-rotor propellers, electric motor – made its way […]

The Iran-Israel War Is Reshaping India’s Supply Chains

The Iran-US-Israel has impacted US companies and consumers. Its impact in India has been far greater.

GM Looks To Make Engineering Gains With New F1 Team

General Motors Co. is about to make its U.S. Formula One debut as the automaker looks to make technical gains in production vehicles.

China freezes new robotaxi licenses after Baidu chaos
China freezes new robotaxi licenses after Baidu chaos

China has suspended new licenses for autonomous vehicles, Bloomberg reports, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. The move comes after dozens of robotaxis operated by Chinese tech giant Baidu ground to a halt in traffic last month in Wuhan, creating chaos. The restrictions will prevent companies from adding new driverless cars to their fleets, […]