Cleantech & EV'sNews

Ford follows Tesla into in-car gaming with new software update, also adds Amazon Alexa

Ford is bringing a software update to its vehicles, starting with the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover and F150 pickup. The automaker is using its new over-the-air software capacity to follow Tesla into in-car gaming and add Amazon Alexa integration. Tesla pioneered the concept of bringing over-the-air software updates inside vehicles. It gave the automaker an edge by being able to push new…
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DefenseNews

Britain buys 14 new Chinook helos, but it’ll take a decade for full delivery

LONDON — Britain has confirmed it will acquire 14 Boeing-made Chinook helicopters, but the government has prolonged the delivery schedule over the next decade years due to budget issues. The deal was made through the U.S. Defense Department’s Foreign Military Sales process and will see Britain pay £1.4 billion (U.S. $2 billion) for the helicopters and associated equipment. Deliveries are…
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MobileNews

Comment: Samsung’s likely return to Wear OS on the Galaxy Watch 4 is a great move

When Wear OS made its debut under the name of Android Wear, Samsung was one of the first partners to give it a shot. The short-lived Gear Live was quickly replaced by Samsung’s Gear and Galaxy Watch lines that went on to become some of the most successful options out there. Now, Samsung might be making a return to Wear OS, and I think it’s a move that’s good for everyone. Here’s…
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AI & RoboticsNews

AI-powered identity access management platform Authomize raises $16M

Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year. Cloud-based authorization startup Authomize today announced that it raised $16 million in series A funding led by Innovation Endeavors, bringing the startup’s total raised to $22 million to date. CEO and cofounder Dotan Bar Noy says that the capital will be used to support Authomize’s R&D and hiring efforts this…
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