E3, one of the largest video game trade shows of the year, will be an online-only event this summer. The ESA cites ongoing health concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the cancellation. This is the third year in a row that E3 has skipped an in-person event due to the pandemic.
Nikola Corp. is reportedly dropping its $2 billion patent infringement lawsuit against Tesla Inc. Nikola accused Tesla of copying several patented designs for a windshield design, fuselage and side door. Tesla denied all the claims and countersued. Nikola company founder Trevor Milton faces a criminal indictment on fraud charges.
Bitcoin will see its 'dot-com moment' over next year or two: Charts technician. Some bulls continue to forecast $100,000, but one strategist doesn't see that happening this year - or next. "We've seen Bitcoin hovering between $52,000 and $46,000 for the last month"
Last year, I predicted growth marketing trends for 2021. Much has changed since then, including the rise of TikTok and iOS privacy changes. I'll dive deeper into some of these trends in my predictions for 2022, including incrementality testing and video engagement. I will also introduce a new prediction on the direction of ad platforms.
Apple is reportedly working on a wearable augmented reality device called "Apple Glass" The device would allow users to see the world with their eyes, rather than on a display inside of a VR headset. Apple may release an "Apple VR" headset in 2022, but this is expected to be the follow-up.
TechCrunch attended CES this year amid concerns about the future of home fitness. The last few years have proven to be a sea change for home fitness, and many companies are trying to fill the void. The term ‘metaverse’ was used four times at CES, and it was used fairly interchangeably.
Stellantis, the international automaker that owns Jeep, Chrysler, Fiat, Ram and Peugeot, has a deal with Amazon. The deal will put Amazon software in Stellant's vehicles and put electric vans into Amazon's delivery fleet. Other areas of the deal include vehicle development work and training for software engineers.
Elizabeth Holmes, 37, was convicted of four of 11 charges of fraud and conspiring to commit fraud against investors on Monday. Holmes, a Stanford dropout at 19, convinced wealthy investors she could revolutionize blood testing and promised Americans that their medical lives would be changed forever. Holmes' promises fell flat on their face in the public eye.