In a historic first for electric marine travel, a Swedish team has successfully crossed the Mediterranean in an electric boat – and not just any electric boat, but one that flies. The voyage marks a major milestone in the future of clean maritime transport and shows that electric boats aren’t just ready for lakes and calm harbors – they’re ready for open sea.
The vessel used to perform the…
Security leaders lose visibility as consultants deploy shadow AI copilots to stay employed
May 28, 2025
Consulting firms’ accelerating adoption of generative AI to automate knowledge work is sending shockwaves across the industry, triggering workforce shakeups and layoffs.Employees increasingly perceive AI agents as existential threats, fueling anxiety and driving many to…
Anthropic debuts Claude conversational voice mode on mobile that searches your Google Docs, Drive, Calendar
May 28, 2025
San Francisco AI startup Anthropic has more up its sleeve than the new Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4 large language models (LLMs) announced last week — today it has unveiled two major updates for its similarly named Claude AI chatbot: a new conversational voice mode available…
Spott has raised $3.2 million in seed funding to build an AI-native platform that promises to transform how recruitment agencies operate. The San Francisco-based startup announced the funding round today, led by Base10 Partners with participation from Y Combinator, Fortino, True Equity, and several angel investors. The capital injection follows Spott’s recent completion of Y Combinator’s…
India’s cryptocurrency industry is ramping up pressure on the government to reduce harsh tax policies, seizing on growing optimism fueled by global political shifts—particularly the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House.
Industry executives say engagement…
A string of violent abduction attempts targeting crypto elites has rocked France, sparking national security concerns and urgent industry warnings.
France Charges 24 in Multi-Million Euro Crypto Kidnapping Conspiracy
French authorities disclosed Tuesday that 24 individuals…
Thailand is weighing a potential leap into regulated crypto services and blockchain bond tokens, signaling growing openness to digital finance while maintaining strict oversight safeguards.
Thailand Weighs Crypto-Linked Services Under Tight Controls
Thailand may explore ways to link cryptocurrency with certain services under strict oversight, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira stated during an…
Cargo e-bikes have long been a staple in European cities, seamlessly blending utility with eco-friendly transportation. Now, the U.S. is catching up, not just in adoption but in celebration.
Believe it or not, a country long known for chrome and exhaust-filled car shows will…
BYD starts a new EV price war in China
May 28, 2025
BYD has triggered another EV price war in China by slashing the price of several models, sending the stocks of local EV automakers sinking.
China is the largest auto market in the world. It is also the largest and most competitive electric vehicle market since Chinese…
A new subsidy for electric school buses in Quebec has given flailing electric bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric a fresh commercial forecast and a raft of fresh pile of real estate cash to swim around in.
Lion Electric has racked up nearly $250 million in debts, laid off hundreds of employees in two countries, and left several school districts on the hook with uncertain POs or, in some…
