It was just last October that Microsoft released the Surface Headphones, its first real foray into headphones. It turns out the company might not be stopping there. Microsoft is reportedly planning on building its own “true wireless” headphones in the vein of Apple’s AirPods. The report comes courtesy of Brad Sams of Thurrott, which has a
Read MoreMullen Technologies will build the cars destined for US sales. Qiantu K50 is a 430-hp Chinese EV sports car with a busy front end – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreDean Takahashi / VentureBeat: Intel says it has acquired Omnitek, a UK-based chip designer focused on FPGAs with customized and high-performance vision and AI inferencing capabilities — Intel said it has acquired Omnitek, designer of programmable chips for smart video and vision systems, for an undisclosed price. Intel says it has acquired Omnitek, a UK-based
Read MoreFind out what’s new and exclusive for the Microsoft Xbox in the coming year. Xbox E3 livestream scheduled for June 9, 1 p.m. PT – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom 2010 to 2016, the iPhone maker paid Qualcomm $16.1 billion for chips and $7.23 billion for licensing fees, which Apple’s lawyer describes as double dipping. Apple makes opening pitch to jury, says Qualcomm hurts competition – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVasily Berdnikov / Securelist: Researchers detail recently patched zero day vulnerability in win32k.sys, the fifth Local Privilege Escalation they have discovered in Windows in recent months — In March 2019, our automatic Exploit Prevention (EP) systems detected an attempt to exploit a vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows operating system. Researchers detail recently patched zero day
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: London-based Zencargo, which is using machine learning to improve freight forwarding, raises ~$19M Series A led by HV Holtzbrinck Ventures — Move over, Flexport. There is another player looking to make waves in the huge and messy business of freight logistics. London-based Zencargo, which is using machine learning to improve freight
Read MoreThe company said that a misguided algorithm paired live footage of the blaze in Paris with information about the 2001 terrorist attacks. YouTube Fact-Checks the Fire at Notre-Dame With Facts About … 9/11 Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreTwitter: Twitter to test option to hide a tweet’s replies in June, suspends 3x more abusive accounts reported within 24 hours than last year, relies less on user reports — We want people to feel safe on Twitter. Last year, we shared that building a Twitter free of abuse, spam and other things … Twitter
Read MoreCho Mu-Hyun / ZDNet: Samsung says it has developed a 5nm semiconductor process using its Extreme Ultra Violet tech and expects to commercialize it in 2020 — Samsung Electronics has successfully developed a 5nm semiconductor process to gain more chip-making clients, pushing Moore’s Law to its limit. Samsung says it has developed a 5nm semiconductor
Read MoreThe trial’s outcome could affect how the spoils of innovation are distributed, upending the incentives and business models for companies that usher in new technologies. Apple and Qualcomm face off in epic courtroom drama Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAre you getting ready for TNW2019? With only 23 days to go, it’s a great time to check out the lineup and the official schedule, to find out which speakers you won’t want to miss. Look who’s talking We have a stellar lineup of experts speaking at TNW Conference. Check out our 13 dedicated tracks
Read MoreElectrum Bitcoin wallet users have lost 771 BTC (approximately $4 million) since late December 2018, in an ongoing series of targeted phishing attacks. According to research released by Malwarebytes Labs, fraudsters were able to trick unsuspecting users into downloading a malicious version of the wallet by exploiting a weakness in the software. In February, the developers behind
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: Salesforce acquires Salesforce.org, which had been a public benefit corporation, for $300M, will integrate it as part of a new nonprofit and education vertical — Salesforce yesterday announced a move to reposition how it provides software to and works with non-profits like educational institutions … Salesforce acquires Salesforce.org, which had been
Read MoreThe outgoing executive’s account garners more than 300,000 followers in its first day. Reggie Fils-Aime launches Twitter account on his last day at Nintendo – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBitcoin‘s price might have risen lately, but blockchain startups are still reeling from the bite of the bear market. Sirin Labs, the firm behind the “world’s first blockchain phone” has confirmed 25 percent of its workforce has been let go. Sirin Labs, which released the $1,000 FINNEY smartphone last November, revealed 15 of its 60
Read MoreThe architect of PlayStations past and future talks about the company’s upcoming console. Don’t expect it in 2019, and don’t call it “PlayStation 5.” Next-gen PlayStation hardware details revealed – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJob fairs are an effective way of getting your name out there and finding your next career challenge. But more often than not, it can feel a bit stiff or boring. At TNW2019, we’re shaking things up with the House of Talent, where you can sign up now to get a free expo ticket to
Read MoreCharities and philanthropists in France are already working to provide aid to the cathedral’s reconstruction. How to help Notre Dame Cathedral relief efforts – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreToday only, this amazing big-screen tablet costs $100. Amazon 10-inch Fire tablets off at Best Buy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGuilherme Rambo / 9to5Mac: Sources: Apple is planning a desktop extension feature for macOS 10.15 that allows users to send any window of any app to an external display, including an iPad — It’s undeniable that one of the best characteristics of every Apple product is its display. Apple ships computers … Sources: Apple is
Read MoreCrossovers, sports cars, family sedans and more all prepare to take the stage in New York. 2019 New York Auto Show preview: Cadillac, Hyundai, Subaru and more plan big debuts – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePeter Rubin / Wired: Sony says its next-gen PlayStation console will be backward-compatible, support 8K graphics with ray tracing, and have an SSD, but won’t be released this year — MARK CERNY WOULD like to get one thing out of the way right now: The videogame console that Sony has spent the past four years
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Mozilla executives reflect on how Google web products would often break in Firefox but not Chrome and on other issues perceived as anti-competitive tactics — Former and current Mozilla engineers are reaching their boiling points. — A former high-ranking Mozilla executive has accused Google … Mozilla executives reflect on how Google
Read MoreTo help attract a generation that grew up playing video games, the construction industry has turned to simulators that replicate jobs done by heavy equipment. Square Feet: A New Recruitment Tool for Construction: The Joystick Source: NY Times Tech
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