Google on the hot seat, Intel’s brutal year, and Elon Musk vs. Kamala Harris on space: Tech news roundup

According to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the 2024 presidential election, we can say goodbye to life as we know it — eventually.

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President Joe Biden’s administration on Monday said it would propose banning the sale of imported Chinese-made software and so-called “smart cars” in the U.S. over safety concerns.

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Automotive manufacturer Chevrolet and the supermarket chain Erewhon have come together to launch a limited-edition EV-themed wellness beverage.

Chevrolet’s (GM) 2025 Equinox EV inspired the drink. According to the manufacturer, the collaboration between the two companies combines Chevy’s “commitment to emission-free vehicles” and Erewhon’s “mission to promote sustainability” as a merchant of organic foods and wellness products.

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These are perilous times for Google. Still the world’s fourth most-valuable company, earning $100 billion last year, regulators in the U.S. and Europe are increasingly frustrated by Google’s monopoly or near-monopoly. And with several court cases underway on both sides of the Atlantic, regulators and industry players are now talking about breaking Google’s monopolies — possibly by breaking up the company.

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Intel (INTC) is reportedly in talks for two multi-billion dollar deals — including a takeover — as the struggling chipmaker continues to draw interest from investors.

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Meta (META) founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a slate of devices and artificial intelligence features at the company’s annual Connect conference Wednesday.

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Although electric vehicles have become more popular in the U.S., there’s still a major partisan divide holding back the industry’s success. That’s come as a surprise — and annoyance — to many working on the tech, including automaker CEOs.

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