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Tech.Co, previously known as Tech Cocktail, is a media organization and event host focused on startups, entrepreneurs, and technology fans. Established in 2006, it aims to strengthen local tech communities and provide a platform for entrepreneurs to learn, connect, and find inspiration. Tech.Co is committed to delivering news, guides, emerging startups, and industry insights online, while also organizing events in more than 30 cities both in the United States and internationally.

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Tariffs Leave US Freight Sector Bracing For Vehicle Cost Inflation

6 days ago | tech.co | Adam Rowe

Two out of every three US freight firms say that tariff changes have already impacted their businesses, a new Tech.co survey has revealed. Not only do 66% of the hundreds of respondents in our new logistics report say tariffs have already affected them, but another 58% say they are taking measures to prepare for soaring vehicle and equipment costs that those tariffs will bring.
Labor Shortages are Blocking a US Freight Boom

1 week ago | tech.co | Adam Rowe

One quarter of freight firms across the US agree: The labor shortage is the biggest concern impacting their industry in 2025. On top of that, 75% of them report seeing a healthy demand for their business, indicating that the lack of labor is holding back much-needed industry growth. Addressing this shortage is a top priority for a noteworthy segment of the frieght industry in the near future.
Freight Industry Layoffs Surge Across the Southeast US

1 week ago | tech.co | Adam Rowe

Truckers might want to start brushing up on their resumes: The southeast US has seen more than 1,300 job cuts in freight-related industries since April 2025. The impacted industries include manufacturing and distribution in addition to freight. Tariff uncertainty and related trade tensions may be a factor in the job losses. Here’s a look at the latest companies issuing mass layoffs, as well as how many workers will be affected in each case.
Report: US Is Starting to Suffer AI Talent Brain Drain

1 week ago | tech.co | Adam Rowe

The US is losing its edge when it comes to AI talent, according to a new report. The influx of new AI workers to the United States has dwindled to nothing. Technically, the US hasn’t yet started losing AI talent to other countries, but it has reached the “break even” point, where the amount of top talent coming into the country matches the amount that is leaving. Given the US’s historical role as the biggest attractor of AI talent, the negative trend seems clear.
How Ending the China De Minimis Exemption Impacts US Business

1 week ago | tech.co | Adam Rowe

De minimis is a duty-free exemption on Chinese imports to the US valued at or under $800. It’s being removed by the Trump administration as of May 2, 2025, as part of a raft of extensive tax adjustments. The regulation’s removal is bad news for any business that has built a model on top of sourcing production to China and Hong Kong, from dropshippers to many tech hardware companies. Consumers, meanwhile, can expect to see delays in package deliveries in addition to hikes in prices.
These Are the AI Apps That Collect the Most User Data

2 weeks ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

AI apps are all the rage in 2025, but a new study looked into exactly how much data they are collecting, and spoiler alert, it’s a lot. Since ChatGPT, every business under the sun has been jumping on the AI bandwagon to make the technology part of their platform, with the goal of improving productivity and, ultimately, revenue. However, with the technology advancing so fast, regulations haven’t been able to keep up, which has led to some serious data harvesting practices that may shock some users.
Remote Workers' ADA Requests Are Up Despite Return-to-Office Mandates

2 weeks ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

We’ve found one more reason to fight back against return-to-office mandates: More and more remote workers are reportedly requesting accommodations from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Over the last few years, companies around the world have been insistent on getting employees back in the office, despite the majority of work from home productivity stats showing that the employee perk is good for business.
A Fake Company Staffed Only With AI Agents Was a Total Disaster

2 weeks ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

AI isn’t ready to take over all the jobs just yet, with a recent experiment demonstrating that a fake company run exclusively by AI agents would have, at best, a 24% rate of success. Since the ChatGPT-fueled AI boom, the business world has been abuzz with talk of AI taking people’s jobs. Even Bill Gates came out and said that, in just 10 years, the majority of jobs will be obsolete. That time definitely isn’t here yet, though, with researchers putting the theory to the test with disastrous results.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Bolster AI Education

2 weeks ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

AI needs to be better incorporated into early education. At least, that’s what President Trump thinks, having signed an executive order instructing the Department of Education and the National Science Foundation to prioritize AI in the classroom. AI has been a big focus of the Trump presidency, with companies like Google, NVIDIA, and OpenAI working with the administration to ensure that the US wins the race for AI supremacy.
Fully Driverless Trucks Are Coming to I-45 in Texas

2 weeks ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

If you’re in Texas, don’t freak out if you start seeing vehicles with no drivers on the road, because fully autonomous trucks are set to hit the state’s highways in just a couple of days. Driverless trucks have been a pipe dream for years, with companies promising an autonomous future that could change how the logistics industry does business forever. Progress has been slow, though, with very few fully autonomous trucks on the road in 2025.