New Qualcomm auto chipset advances vehicle-to-everything communications
Qualcomm’s 9150 C-V2X chipset and reference design should bring automakers one step closer to deploying the communications systems needed for fully autonomous vehicles.
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Microsoft’s Windows 10 Fall Creators Update rollout to kick off October 17
Microsoft will begin rolling out the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on October 17. Here’s what to expect.
Facebook has mapped populations in 23 countries as it explores satellites to expand internet
Facebook used satellite-based data and government census information to map the Earth’s entire human population.
Apple, Facebook, Google and scores of businesses are imploring President Trump to protect the Dreamers
The letter is organized by Zuckerberg-backed FWD.us, a day before Trump is expected to announce a policy change.
Libratone update will add Amazon Alexa voice control to its speakers
Libratone, a Danish maker of snazzy high end wireless speakers, has announced its existing Zipp and Zipp Mini speakers will get support for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant via a free app update, slated to arrive this fall.
Group of 17 Apple Auto Engineers Join Startup Zoox
Startup grabs specialists in areas like braking, suspension
Microsoft’s open invitation to Valve, Nintendo and others to join Xbox One and PC crossplay
Microsoft has said it’s ready to have a “conversation” with any development team that wants to feature crossplay support on consoles and PC.
IBM announces blockchain integration with bigbox food supply chains
A group of companies across the global food supply chain have announced a major blockchain collaboration with IBM intended to further strengthen consumer confidence in the global food system.
Google Begins Biggest Crackdown on Extremist YouTube Videos
Selected videos will lose ads, comments and have new warnings. Policy changes announced in June to go into effect Thursday.