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Monday, 18 September, 2023

News in-depthNews in-depth9 min
Will robotaxis ever be commercially viable? | FT Tech
The FT’s Patrick McGee pays a visit to two robotaxi operators and gets an insider’s take on how the tech and the business model are panning out
Sunday, 17 September, 2023

News in-depthApple Inc
‘A shot across the bow’: how geopolitics threatens Apple’s dependence on China
Beijing’s restrictions on government use of Apple products and Huawei’s resurgence pose problems for Tim Cook
Tuesday, 12 September, 2023

Apple Inc
Apple unveils iPhone 15 as it tries to lure consumers into upgrading
Devices feature improved cameras and universal chargers with priciest model starting at $1,199
Monday, 11 September, 2023

Qualcomm Inc
Qualcomm strikes new Apple deal on 5G chips
Extension of supply agreement signals Big Tech group is still unable to perfect the technology in-house
Friday, 8 September, 2023

Drones
US grants first commercial licences for long-distance drone flights
Federal Aviation Authority’s move seen as catalyst for mainstream commercial drone use in America
Thursday, 7 September, 2023

Apple Inc
Apple stock hit by China worries ahead of iPhone 15 launch
Beijing’s curbs on government iPhone use and resurgent Huawei could overshadow launch of new device
Saturday, 2 September, 2023

News in-depthMagic Leap
Magic Leap seeks turnaround as Big Tech invests in augmented reality
Start-up’s valuation crashed amid poor headset sales but it has gained a competitive edge selling IP around high-tech optics
Friday, 18 August, 2023

The Big Read
Here come the driverless taxis
San Francisco finally permits a 24/7 service despite local resistance. Can autonomous carmakers now win over the world?
Saturday, 5 August, 2023

Apple Inc
Apple seeks to bolster expertise in generative AI on mobile devices
Tech giant recruits staff to compress existing language models to run efficiently on iPhones and iPads rather than the cloud
Friday, 4 August, 2023

Big tech
AI frenzy tests Big Tech’s newfound cost discipline
Investment in the burgeoning technology is increasing, but there is uncertainty as to when it will start to pay off
Thursday, 3 August, 2023

Apple Inc
Apple profits rise as services arm surpasses 1bn users
Tech giant’s revenue down 1% to $81.8bn for quarter in third straight decline
Wednesday, 26 July, 2023

Virtual and Augmented Reality
Apple’s Vision Pro headset attracts investors back to lacklustre sector
Mixed reality start-ups gain from tech giant’s aim to usher in new era of ‘spatial computing’
Wednesday, 26 July, 2023

Technology sector
Microsoft and Alphabet’s core businesses resilient as they brace for AI costs
Tech companies flag higher spending ahead as they prepare for expected boom in demand for artificial intelligence tools
Tuesday, 25 July, 2023

Alphabet Inc
Alphabet’s digital advertising and cloud revenue rises
Shares of Google parent jump after chief executive touts ‘momentum across our products’
Tuesday, 25 July, 2023

EU tech regulation
France hits out at Apple over data use for advertising
Complaint from competition authorities is first such act against US tech giant
Tuesday, 18 July, 2023

Batteries
Tesla co-founder’s battery recycling start-up closes in on $5bn valuation
Redwood Materials in talks to raise $700mn as it seeks to fund US expansion
Thursday, 6 July, 2023

#techAsia
China's export curbs and Asian chipmakers' green dilemma Premium content
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Monday, 3 July, 2023

Apple Inc
Apple forced to make major cuts to Vision Pro headset production plans
Initial hopes of 1mn shipments in 2024 launch year dashed by manufacturing problems
Sunday, 2 July, 2023

Electric vehicles
Tesla delivers record number of cars as price cut pays off for Musk
China’s BYD also delivers robust sales, with first half numbers nearly doubling that of last year
Friday, 30 June, 2023

Apple Inc
Apple closes above $3tn valuation as shares hit record high
Technology group’s stock price has advanced 49% this year after supply chain problems ease
Thursday, 29 June, 2023

YouTube Inc
Advertising industry seeks refunds over YouTube skippable ads
Study shows millions of ads are hidden away in violation of Google-owned group’s policies
Wednesday, 21 June, 2023

Amazon.com
Amazon ‘tricked and trapped’ customers with Prime service, FTC claims
US regulator goes after ecommerce giant in its latest lawsuit against Big Tech
Tuesday, 6 June, 2023

News in-depthApple Inc
Hands on with Apple’s Vision Pro: bringing the metaverse to life
Our FT correspondent is among the first to try the tech giant’s impressive ‘mixed reality’ headset. But does anyone really need it?
Monday, 5 June, 2023

Apple Inc
Apple unveils Vision Pro ‘mixed reality’ headset
Device will sell for $3,499 and be available ‘early next year’
Monday, 5 June, 2023

News in-depthVirtual and Augmented Reality
Apple to offer vision of mixed-reality future beyond the smartphone
Shares hit all-time high ahead of expected presentation of a headset, the most important launch in years