Enterprise data stacks are notoriously diverse, chaotic and fragmented. With data flowing from multiple sources into complex, multi-cloud platforms and then distributed across varied AI, BI and chatbot applications, managing these ecosystems has become a formidable and time-consuming challenge. Today, Connecty AI, a startup based in San Francisco, emerged from stealth mode with $1.8 million to…
A pilot who ejected from a malfunctioning F-35B in heavy rain over South Carolina last year — which kept flying on autopilot for 64 nautical miles before crashing — was fired from his command of a prestigious squadron as a result of the mishap.
Col. Charles “Tre” Del…
The US Navy is at risk of losing vital shipbuilding skills
November 12, 2024
By 2030, the U.S. could have approximately 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs. Not only are these lost opportunities for American workers, but this magnitude of unfilled manufacturing jobs could negatively impact the U.S. economy, costing us more than $1 trillion by the…
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall raised a warning flag on the service’s ability to afford a next-generation refueling tanker at a mobility conference Nov. 1.
The Air Force says that tanker — referred to as the Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System, or NGAS — is necessary to modernize the Air Force’s ability to fight a war against China, along with a sixth-generation fighter known as…
It’s brutal out there: Audi to slash 4,500 jobs
November 12, 2024
Following the news of sweeping cuts at Volkswagen, Nissan, and Stellantis, now VW-owned Audi announced plans to slash its workforce by 15%, with thousands of jobs on the chopping block.
After sweeping layoffs at Volkswagen numbering in the tens of thousands, other jobs…
What happens when you take perhaps the most popular sidecar electric bike in the US and combine it with vintage BMW motorcycle vibes? You get the new MOD Easy Sidecar Sahara, based on the iconic 1940s BMW R 75 Sahara.
The MOD Easy is a retro-themed electric bicycle from…
Canada's EV Investment at Risk Amid Trump’s Return
November 12, 2024
Canada has secured more than $50 billion in EV-related investment over the past three years, all gearing up for US demand, with Canada’s economy “deeply intertwined” with the US – but Trump may throw a major wrench into the plan.
As newly elected president Donald Trump soon returns to the White House, Canada is now facing a mountain of worries and what-ifs, particularly in the auto sector…
Study: 98% of 2024 NFT Drops Are Dead; Only 0.2% Have Generated Profits for Investors
November 12, 2024
A new study shows a slump in the NFT Market, with low trading activity and steep price drops hinting at potential market oversaturation.
Demand and Supply Mismatch
A study finds that 98% of non-fungible token (NFT) drops in 2024 have seen no trading activity since September…
Ripple, XRP Fight With SEC Nears Tipping Point as Key Changes Loom
November 12, 2024
With SEC Chair Gensler possibly stepping down, Ripple’s high-stakes battle over XRP could see a swift resolution, signaling a shift in crypto regulation strategy.
Gensler on the Way Out? Ripple’s Battle With SEC Over XRP Could Reach Resolution
Attorney Jeremy Hogan…
Bitcoin at a Crossroads: How Nation State Acquisitions Could Reshape Cryptocurrency
November 12, 2024
Rumors swirl around the potential for nation states to acquire large reserves of bitcoin (BTC), sparking debates on the risks and benefits for the cryptocurrency’s future.
Could Nation States Holding Bitcoin Spark Hyper bitcoinization?
In recent days, rumors have emerged about nation state accumulating substantial amounts of bitcoin, with some speculation even suggesting a coordinated effort to…
