Daily edition | Dec. 11, 2020
Apple is working on the next step toward manufacturing independence, beginning work on a replacement for Qualcomm’s modems. |
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The US is taking definitive steps toward nuclear fusion, with plans to build its first plant by the 2040s.
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| The French military has been granted permission to develop augmented troops by an ethics committee tasked with evaluating the issue. |
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has sent an email to Google employees in an effort to address backlash the company is facing over Dr. Timnit Gebru’s exit. |
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Scientists may have discovered a way to create oxygen on Mars, a crucial step toward long-term colonization. |
Marking the 15th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Anti-Corruption Day, Microsoft has unveiled Anti-Corruption Technology and Solutions (ACTS).
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| As expected, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with a coalition of US jurisdictions, has sued Facebook over antitrust accusations. |
AT&T is reportedly fielding offers to sell its DirecTV satellite service, as the service shrinks due to the rise of streaming options. |
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