Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The European Commission is once again investigating Qualcomm over what it believes could be anti-competitive practices, Qualcomm revealed in its latest earnings report. This time, the commission is concerned with how Qualcomm is selling its radio frequency front-end (RFFE) chips, which form part of the link between a
Read MoreBiking in cities can be exhilarating, but it can also be harrowing and dangerous. In 2018, over 850 cyclists were killed by vehicle drivers in the US, an increase of 6.3 percent over the previous year. Over 2,000 cyclists are killed by drivers on the road in Europe every year. Cyclists try to make themselves
Read MoreLike SpaceX, the company aims to build a constellation of internet satellites, but its orbiters could interfere with telescopes on Earth. OneWeb to Launch 34 Satellites as Astronomers Fear Radio Chatter Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Gary He/Getty Images Boeing has discovered another software problem on the beleaguered 737 Max that will have to be fixed before the airplane returns to the skies, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. It’s at least the third different software problem that has been discovered since the plane was grounded in March of last year
Read MoreVolkswagen of America COO Johan de Nysschen believes electrification “could represent an opportunity” for the brand to finally offer a truck in the US. If VW does make a pickup, it could be electric – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple might be preparing to release a new Apple TV sometime soon, as the tvOS 13.4 beta released yesterday references an unreleased Apple TV model, as spotted by 9to5Mac. The references to the new hardware apparently suggest that the new Apple TV is based on the same architecture
Read MoreAt the top of the S20 lineup are the S20 Ultra (left) and the S20 Plus (right). | Image by Evan Blass (@evleaks) Samsung’s next Unpacked event is scheduled for February 11th at 2PM ET / 11AM PT, and in typical Samsung fashion, we already have a pretty good idea of what it’s preparing to
Read MoreAbout 15% to 30% of website traffic is from people with ad-blocking software, online ad firm Blockthrough reports. Ad blocking takes off on mobile phones, a challenge for publishers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith picks from Apple, Asus, Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft, we’ve got an affordable laptop for every student. Best college laptops for 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe vertical foldable arrived today with a 6.2-inch screen, a 16-megapixel camera and a truly unique hinge. Motorola Razr is here: 12 questions answered from our hands-on with the foldable phone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVW’s three-row SUV has been updated with a new badge and styling to match. 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV gets sleeker looks, more tech – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Education has $1.1 million in grants available to for-profit ed tech companies. .1 Million in ED Grants Available to Ed Tech Companies Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreAcross the United States and Europe, software is making probation decisions and predicting whether teens will commit crime. Opponents want more human oversight. An Algorithm That Grants Freedom, or Takes It Away Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreChargePoint will work with NATSO to bring the charging stations to rural communities and bolster stations along highways. ChargePoint to spend B for rural EV charging – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreJohn J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images On Thursday morning, we’re still waiting for the last results from Monday’s Iowa caucuses, which is a pretty good sign that something has gone terribly wrong. So far, most of the conversation has been focused on the app, which seems to have been underfunded and full
Read MoreSamsung’s upcoming foldable phone may have some improved hinge protection. Galaxy Z Flip leak may spill details on foldable phone's hinge – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Nuro Nuro, the self-driving startup founded by two ex-Google engineers, has a new delivery robot. The R2 is the company’s second-generation vehicle, and while it looks similar to the first-generation R1 — egg-shaped, no room for a human driver, objectively cute — there is one important difference: the R2 has been granted a special
Read MoreThe Sonata Hybrid has the best highway fuel economy of any midsize, gas-powered car. 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid arrives with solar roof option, 54 mpg highway – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreHarley Quinn is coming to Fortnite this evening. Developer Epic Games announced a new Harley Quinn skin will be available in its in-game shop at 7PM ET on February 6th, just before the movie starring the famous DC Comics character, Birds of Prey, is released in theaters. The Harley Quinn skin will be a bundle,
Read MoreHeading into an election year, Twitter banned political ads but still saw healthy growth in revenue. Twitter hits billion in revenue as it draws in more users – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Woot, an online seller owned by Amazon, is offering a good deal on Sony’s PlayStation 4 Pro console. Normally $399.99, it’s $299.99 until supplies last. This sale price might be familiar if you were hunting for deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you weren’t able
Read MoreAt the Chicago Auto Show, one of our favorite family haulers gets mildly SUV-like styling, all-wheel drive and a raft of new safety and tech gear. Plus, pillows. 2021 Chrysler Pacifica gets all-wheel drive, Uconnect 5 and… throw pillows? – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Photo: 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks Whether it’s a $400 pair of Common Projects or a $50 pair of Chuck Taylors, all sneakers have one thing in common: They get dirty. And there’s no miracle product to prevent that, says Eduard Shimunov of Cobbler Express in the Financial District. “Unless you put a
Read MoreA district in upstate New York has adopted the technology in the name of safety. Opponents cite privacy and bias concerns. Facial Recognition Moves Into a New Front: Schools Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreNASA astronaut Christina Koch is seen outside the Soyuz MS-13 spacecraft after she, Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov, and ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, landed. Record-Setting NASA Astronaut, Crewmates Return from Space Station Source: NASA
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