🚗 US targets Chinese tech in cars; SpaceX faces lawsuit; iPhone slows innovation
Good morning. It’s Monday, September 23. Today we are covering:
US proposes banning Chinese software and components in vehicles
The Morning After: SpaceX gets a surprising new enemy
Apple's New iPhone 16 Reflects a Slowing Pace of Innovation
Tiny nuclear-powered battery could work for decades in space or at sea
David Energy is going up against Goliath energy incumbents
Let’s dive in
US proposes banning Chinese software and components in vehicles
By Felicia Schwartz via Financial Times
The US Commerce Department proposed banning Chinese software and hardware in vehicles with built-in internet, aiming to prevent data collection and remote manipulation by foreign adversaries.
The ban would effectively block Chinese and Russian vehicles from the US market, with software restrictions starting in 2027 and hardware bans by 2029, focusing on national security threats.
The proposed rule follows concerns about Chinese vehicles flooding markets, as seen in Europe, and includes exceptions for companies taking mitigating measures.
The Morning After: SpaceX gets a surprising new enemy
By Daniel Cooper via Engadget
Cards Against Humanity has sued SpaceX for trespassing on land it bought in 2017, alleging that SpaceX has used it for construction staging and parking, seeking $15 million in compensation.
Microsoft is funding the reactivation of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, previously the site of a near disaster in 1979, to power its AI data centers.
OpenAI staff were reportedly surprised by a new, more ominous logo rebranding, while a secret project between Jony Ive and Sam Altman is under development.
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Apple's New iPhone 16 Reflects a Slowing Pace of Innovation
By Mark Gurman via Bloomberg
The new iPhone 16 introduces significant camera improvements but highlights Apple's slowing pace of hardware innovation.
Apple plans to release multiple updates to iOS 18 throughout 2025, alongside a still-elusive, highly anticipated Apple Watch configuration.
The latest iOS 18.1 beta has arrived, continuing Apple's steady software development despite slower hardware advancements.
𝕏: A slew of updates to iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence are in the works. - Mark Gurman (@markgurman)
Tiny nuclear-powered battery could work for decades in space or at sea
By Karmela Padavic-Callaghan via New Scientist
Researchers have developed an efficient nuclear battery powered by radioactive decay, using americium to create a stable green glow that generates electricity with unprecedented efficiency.
The tiny battery could last for decades and is designed for use in challenging environments like space missions and deep-sea exploration, though improvements in power output and safety are still needed.
Despite its efficiency, the battery produces significantly less power than conventional devices, requiring billions of units to power something as simple as a 60-watt light bulb.
David Energy is going up against Goliath energy incumbents
By Rebecca Szkutak via TechCrunch
David Energy, founded by James McGinniss, aims to decarbonize the energy grid by selling clean energy to small businesses and residential customers, using software to optimize energy consumption.
The startup recently raised $23 million in a Series A-1 round to expand into new regions and scale its software platform, which helps users track and reduce their energy usage.
Despite facing challenges from established energy incumbents, David Energy is optimistic about its software-driven approach to managing the energy grid and expects continued growth through customer referrals.
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