The Innovation Report
IoT Attacks Skyrocket, Doubling in 6 Months
The first half of 2021 saw 1.5 billion attacks on smart devices, with attackers looking to steal data, mine cryptocurrency or build botnets. The first six months of 2021 have seen a more than 100-percent growth in cyberattacks against internet-of-things (IoT) devices,...
Volkswagen and Argo AI Reveal First ID Buzz Test Vehicle for Autonomous Driving
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a standalone VW brand responsible for the development and sales of light commercial vehicles, and Argo AI, an autonomous driving technology company, unveiled the first version of the ID Buzz AD (Autonomous Driving) on Sunday. The two...
Biden Wants Aggressive Transition to EVs. A Surprising Ally is Pumping the Brakes
President Joe Biden wants to corner the market on electric vehicles. In August, he announced a target that by 2030, half of the vehicles sold in the United States will be battery electric, fuel-cell electric or plug-in hybrid. It would be a seismic shift for...
Mercedes Shows Off 4 New EV Models in Munich to Kickstart IAA Mobility Show
Mercedes-Benz previewed future SUVs and cars on the first day of the IAA Mobility 2021 show. A roster of all-electric models and concept cars displayed the sustainable, speedy and super luxury side of the company's business. The German automaker has announced plans to...
Navy Arming Surface Ships with Drone Repellent System
With the use of drones becoming more prevalent, the Navy has found a way to ensure all of its surface ships can repel unmanned aerial vehicles. The Drone Restricted Access Using Known Electromagnetic Warfare system, or DRAKE, built by Northrop Grumman and originally...
7 Solar Energy Myths Busted
The Internet has more and more articles about the use of solar panels. Many property owners read this kind of material, which can contain a lot of solar energy myths. Because of this, they decide not to install them, because they think that the payout is slow or power...
New Type of Stellar Explosion Possibly Seen
Astronomers have uncovered evidence of explosions triggered by dead stars ramming into live stars, possible proof of a new type of supernova, a new study finds. Supernovas are gigantic explosions that can occur when stars die. These outbursts can briefly outshine all...
3 Technologies Vital to Fighting Climate Change
In recent decades the cost of wind and solar power generation has dropped dramatically. This is one reason that the U.S. Department of Energy projects that renewable energy will be the fastest-growing U.S. energy source through...
European Universities Preparing Students for Industry 4.0
According to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, “Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 12% from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 546,200 new...
AVs Coming Rapidly in State of Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the autonomous trucking startup Gatick's new long-term trucking facility in Texas. More From CNBC
