Apple car takes another hit as the head of the program departs
The abrupt departure of Apple’s top automotive executive imperils its efforts to develop a self-driving car, a project that’s been seen as one of the tech giant’s biggest bets. Doug Field, a Tesla veteran who joined Apple in 2018 to head up its car…
Chicago takes out Dallas Morning News ad to bait businesses after new Texas abortion, voting laws
Chicago is taking aim at Texas’ new social policies with a full-page ad in Sunday’s Dallas Morning News, urging companies uncomfortable with the state’s recently enacted abortion and voting laws to head to the windy city. World Business Chicago, the…
Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV takes ultra-luxury electric
Mercedes is readying a full assault on the electric vehicle market with EVs big, small, and performance-oriented. On Sunday, the German luxury brand showed the Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV as a preview of an EV for the ultra-luxury segment. Mercedes…
Lotus unit takes step toward e-car switch
Units of Lotus and electric-vehicle upstart Nio signed an investment pact as the Chinese owner of the iconic maker of British sports and racing cars seeks to transform it into an all-electric brand. Lotus Technology and Nio will explore collaboration in…
Oakland startup takes podcast world by storm
In a San Francisco Bay Area saturated with visionary technology startups and overnight success stories, a little Oakland outfit called SquadCast might not register with those who aren’t immersed in the world of portable on-demand audio discussion…
Shopify Gets 47% Target Bump as Bank Takes Long-Term Tech View
(Bloomberg) — Shopify Inc. garnered a new top bull, with National Bank Financial boosting their price target to a Street-high of $1,250. National Bank is opting for a longer-term view on Canadian tech stock valuations, despite short-term questions…