First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, today announced that it will invest $1.1 billion to build a fifth US solar panel production factory.
August 10: First Solar announced today that it has selected the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, as the location for its fifth solar panel production factory in the US. It’s expected to create over 700 new direct…
Tesla issues license to Volex to build NACS connector
August 10, 2023
Tesla has issued a license to produce its NACS connector to Volex, a large UK-based power equipment manufacturer.
It took a while for Tesla to get the ball rolling after announcing that it is opening its connector to become the new charging standard in North America, but it…
BMW unveiled its first bulletproof electric sedan this week, the BMW i7 Protection, as the automaker expands its emission-free models into new segments.
Meet BMW’s first bulletproof electric luxury sedan
BMW has been building protection vehicles for over 45 years, but…
We’re thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Summit Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of “Playing the Edge.” Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
This week, Sony’s Gran Turismo movie will be the latest game-to film-adaptation, but with a sports documentary twist. Rather than directly…
Got vulns? vuln_GPT debuts as AI-powered approach to find and remediate software vulnerabilities
August 10, 2023
A primary security challenge for organizations of all sizes is the ability to detect, then fix, potential software vulnerabilities.
According to New York based cybersecurity startup Vicarius, the solution to patching vulnerabilities quickly could well rely on the use of…
I’ve been on the AI beat for a year and a half, but my colleague Dean Takahashi, who leads our GamesBeat publication, has been covering the gaming industry for 27 years — 15 of those years right here at VentureBeat. And he doesn’t just cover games, mind you — he…
At the Black Hat USA conference in Las Vegas today — the nation’s largest hacking conference — the Biden-Harris administration announced the launch of a two-year open competition to explore how AI can be used to protect and defend the U.S.’s most vital software, including computer code that keeps the internet and critical infrastructure running.
The “AI Cyber Challenge” (AIxCC) is led…
Microsoft unveils next-gen AI solutions to boost frontline productivity amid labor challenges
August 10, 2023
Microsoft today unveiled a suite of tools and integrations designed to empower frontline workers across the globe. Central to this release is an innovative Copilot offering, which harnesses the capabilities of generative AI to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of…
Weights and Biases is looking to grow its generative AI and LLMops efforts with a new $50 million funding raise announced today.
The round was led by Daniel Gross and the former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman, with participation from Sapphire Ventures, Coatue, Insight Partners…
Microsoft's Xbox Wireless headset is just $49 right now
August 10, 2023
There are quite a few options available for Xbox consoles, but Microsoft’s own Xbox Wireless Headset is enjoying a great sale right now. A 51 percent discount brings the Xbox Wireless Headset from $100 to $49, low enough to let you pick one up for yourself and a friend, or use the extra money to nab a new game.
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