Udit Mehrotra is a distinguished product leader who currently serves as Head of Product for North America Languages Experience at Amazon. gettyA few months after one of the AI features I shipped went live, I was sitting in a business review when someone asked a version of the question I had been quietly dreading: Is…
Morgan State University Tech FestMorgan State UniversityWe often hear companies describe their relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in terms of pipelines or pathways. In this model, HBCUs educate talented students who eventually enter internships and industry jobs. However, the pipeline/pathway metaphor captures only a tiny part of what HBCUs contribute. Opeyemi T.…
UBTECH robot working at Zeekr’s intelligent factory in China.VCG via Getty ImagesAre humanoid robots the future of factory workforces? We’ve all seen the billions investors are pouring into humanoid robots. I’m currently tracking about $300 billion in ecosystem spending, including NEURA Robotics, which just raised $1.4 billion, Figure, Apptronik, and a brand-new European unicorn –…
Growth strategy busines trend concept. gettyAs we continue to ask “what’s happening with AI?” we also continue to ask the harder question: “what’s about to happen?” It’s easier to look around right now, and see what we can do with the technology that we already have. Many would say that in some key senses, we’re…
Brussels, 1 February 2023: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launches the Green Deal Industrial Plan. Three years on, the Commission’s own electrification plan still finds electricity taxed harder than gas.(Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesGovernments across Europe are trying to accelerate a technology…
Tom Dunlop is cofounder and CEO of Summize, an AI-powered CLM solution, and a former General Counsel for high-growth technology companies. gettyFirst came the excitement. AI and machine learning meant that people could analyze data faster and automate work that used to take hours. Then came the reality check. Despite widespread adoption, many organizations struggled…
I can’t imagine holding the 2019 Echo Studio like this. The new model is considerably smaller and lighter.Prakhar KhannaThe Amazon Echo Studio (2025) was unveiled at Amazon’s fall hardware event in September last year and launched in India in May 2026. Amazon says its new-generation smart speaker is 40% smaller, boasts “premium audio,” and utilizes…
Bitcoin prices dropped as geopolitical concerns fueled losses. gettyBitcoin prices took a tumble on Monday, July 13, falling as global markets responded to the latest geopolitical tensions involving the Straight of Hormuz. This development combined with other factors to place downward pressure on the digital asset’s price. The world’s most valuable digital currency dropped to…
Naveen Jayaram is a Senior Technology Leader at UniCredit driving global product and technology innovation. gettyBanks share a growing desire to use AI to become faster and more innovative. Yet, for many organizations, the real challenge isn’t knowing why to use AI; it is knowing how. Too often, institutions struggle to get AI projects past…
When will the iPhone 18 Pro go on sale? Well, Apple’s meticulous planning means previous years can give us clues as to what will happen when. Read on for a complete rundown, based on the very latest events. iPhone 17 Pro Max: the next iPhone is on its way.VCG via Getty ImagesiPhone 18 Pro: How…





