Finding a way to increase the efficiency of the metal 3D printing process means it can be used in lots of aspects of Daimler’s business. Daimler is investing big in automated 3D metal printing, and that's exciting – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAt the same time, Qualcomm warned the global handset business is weaker than earlier thought. Qualcomm will pocket almost billion from Apple settlement this quarter – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe updated version of the report shows an 18% improvement in broadband deployment. FCC says revised broadband report still shows digital divide closing – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreQualcomm’s forecasts suggested Apple’s licensing fees will not substantially increase revenue as Apple catches up on royalties. Qualcomm Pegs Payment From Apple at .5 Billion to .7 Billion Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMax Seddon / Financial Times: Putin signs bill that intends to give Russia a “sovereign internet” the Kremlin could disconnect from the global web; the bill goes into effect on November 1 — Russian president Vladimir Putin signed a law on Wednesday that intends to give the country a “sovereign internet” … Putin signs bill
Read MoreNat Levy / GeekWire: Analysis: In Q1, for the first time, Amazon’s first-party online retail sales of $29.5B were less than half of its overall net sales, which were $59.7B — For the first time in Amazon’s history, the company’s first-party online retail sales represented less than half of its overall net sales last quarter
Read MoreSamsung released its Galaxy S9 flagship over a year ago. One year is a long time in the phone world, where change happens at a break-neck pace. Staying power – genuine, long-term value that doesn’t diminish after ten minutes – often feels elusive. And yet, the Samsung Galaxy S9 remains a cracking phone. One which,
Read MoreIan King / Bloomberg: Qualcomm reports Q2 revenue of $4.98B, down 4.6% YoY, profit of $663M, up from $330M YoY, but lackluster Q3 guidance due to weak demand for smartphones in China — – CEO points to ongoing soft demand in biggest market for phones — Apple licensing terms will be ‘consistent’ with program Qualcomm
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: Square reports Q1 revenue of $489M, up 59% YoY, but a net loss of $38M, widening from a loss of $24M YoY; stock down 5%+ after hours — After Square issued weak guidance in Q4, all eyes were on the payments company to see what kind of growth it really had
Read MoreFacebook might be taking its bullying problem a lot more seriously than you think. Rather than hire more humans to flag troubling content, it plans on developing AI with human level intelligence to do the job. An official company blog post today, on the subject of content moderation, laid out a road map for machine
Read MoreAxios: In its Q2 earnings release, Qualcomm says its settlement with Apple will yield $4.5B-$4.7B in revenue for the next quarter — In its quarterly earnings released today, Qualcomm said it would record $4.5-$4.7 billion revenue in the coming quarter as part of its settlement of a long-running intellectual-property quarrel with Apple. In its Q2
Read MoreTodd Spangler / Variety: VideoAmp, which focuses on optimizing cross-platform advertising and whose clients include CBS, AMC, and A+E, raises $70M Series C led by Raine Group — Media exec Peter Liguori joins board of ad-optimization company — VideoAmp Raises $70 Million in Funding Led by Raine Group to Boost Cross-Platform Video Metrics Push VideoAmp,
Read MoreSome of the search giant’s employees say they’re being unfairly targeted. Google sit-in: Workers protest alleged company retaliation after walkout – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMarc Vartabedian / Wall Street Journal: Data management startup Snowflake, valued at $4B, says its CEO Bob Muglia is stepping down after five years, to be replaced by ex-ServiceNow CEO Frank Slootman — Board taps Frank Slootman to lead fast-growing software startup, valued at $4 billion, for its ‘next phase’ Data management startup Snowflake, valued
Read MoreThe streamer announced that Chrissy Teigen has a cooking show with Momofuku chef David Chang coming, and it released new trailers for Veronica Mars and Handmaid’s Tale. Hulu, Marvel bring back Ghost Rider with new show – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe tiny tags are typically used to find valuables like house keys, but they are far more versatile than that. Tech Fix: It’s Time to Use Your Imagination With Bluetooth Trackers. We Did. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer and others on AI techniques and progress in identifying image, video, and multi-lingual text content violating Facebook’s rules — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg often asserts that AI will substantially cut down on the amount of abuse perpetrated by millions of ill-meaning Facebook users. Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer
Read MoreSave big on Star Wars games, drones, clothes and more! The best May the 4th Star Wars deals right now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTech companies have spent a record $65 million lobbying Congress on data privacy. At a hearing Wednesday, consumer advocates gave their recommendations. Consumer advocates give Congress a different perspective on data privacy law – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe series expands its universe — literally — by heading off-world. Borderlands 3 preview: Expanding horizons – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEthereum’s creators wanted to create a platform that would allow users all over the world to write decentralized applications, and use the Ethereum blockchain as what it calls a “world computer.” Ethereum made smart contracts a common part of the blockchain conversation. Smart contracts are programming tools that let developers write self-executing scripts that run
Read MoreAnother test will de-emphasize a user’s follower count on their profile page, in an effort to make Instagram feel less like a popularity contest. Here’s why Instagram is going to hide your ‘likes’ Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAlso, yeah, Walmart says it’s a TV network now. Walmart's Vudu is pulling Evangeline Lilly back to 'TV' for first time since Lost – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTheresa May fires Gavin Williamson after information was leaked from a meeting of the National Security Council. UK defense secretary sacked over Huawei leak – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAudio drama review: Get a feel for the Sith Lord’s beginnings in Dooku: Jedi Lost. Hear evil Star Wars Sith Lord Dooku's deep dark secrets revealed – CNET Source: CNet
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