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Harman CEO Sees Critical Need For 5G Standards And Vehicle Automation

In an interview with CNBC Harman International Industries CEO Dinesh Paliwal discussed the importance of 5G standards, as well as vehicle automation. “We need standardization. We need clear regulatory framework which cuts across states and countries. “Imagine Europe. If Germany,...
Posted On 17 Jan 2020
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Apple May Introduce macOS ‘Pro Mode’ To Boost Performance On Laptops

According to 9to5Mac, a recent beta of macOS hints at a ‘Pro Mode’ that could be a boon for professionals using portable Macs. Apple has faced a lot of criticism in recent years for a perceived abandonment of professionals in favor of the very lucrative consumer market. In the...
Posted On 15 Jan 2020
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CES 2020: Blackberry & AWS Partnering To Deliver Connected Vehicle Software Platform

Blackberry and AWS have announced a partnership at CES 2020, aimed at helping automakers tackle the challenges of modern autos. According to the press release, the partnership will leverage Blackberry’s QNX operating system (OS), in combination with AWS’ Internet of Things (IoT)...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020
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U.S. Government Looks To Restrict Exports Of AI, Quantum Computing And Self-Driving Tech

According to The Washington Post, the Trump administration has floated a proposal that would limit high-tech exports to China. Under the proposal, artificial intelligence (AI), robots, quantum computing, image recognition and self-driving tech would all be prohibited from being...
Posted On 04 Jan 2020
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California Welcomes Driverless Delivery Vehicles

KRCR News is reporting that California has opened the doors to driverless delivery vehicles, provided they receive a permit from the DMV. According to the report, “the Office of Administrative Law approved revised regulations on Monday that will allow companies with a DMV permit...
Posted On 26 Dec 2019
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AT&T’s True 5G Network Goes Live: Now Available in 10 Markets

AT&T announced its true 5G network has gone live for consumers in 10 markets across the country today. AT&T made headlines nearly a year ago with the release of 5G Evolution (5GE), a fancy marketing term designed to help it beat its competitors in the rush to 5G. As Tom’s...
Posted On 14 Dec 2019
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Dell Turning to AMD Amid Intel Chip Shortage

Yahoo is reporting that Dell is increasingly looking to AMD in response to Intel’s chip shortages. Intel has experienced significant supply issues in 2019, even penning an open letter to customers and partners apologizing for the chip shortages. In the letter, executive vice...
Posted On 07 Dec 2019
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Texas and Nevada Pull Out of Lawsuit to Stop T-Mobile/Sprint Merger

International Business Times is reporting that Texas and Nevada have both pulled out of the lawsuit seeking to stop T-Mobile’s acquisition of Sprint, leaving just 13 states and the District of Columbia still opposing it. That’s a far cry from the nearly 20 states that were...
Posted On 26 Nov 2019
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Investigation Into Google Expands to Include Android and Search

This has not been a good week for Google. First, the Wall Street Journal reported that Google has been collecting very detailed healthcare records of millions of Americans through its deal with Ascension, prompting severe backlash and a government inquiry. Then Google announces...
Posted On 25 Nov 2019
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John Carmack Stepping Down As Oculus CTO To Focus On AI Research

John Carmack is a legend in the video game community, having co-founded id Software and taken the lead on ground-breaking games such as Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein 3D, Rage and others. More recently, he has held the role of CTO at Oculus VR. Now, in a Facebook post, Carmack has...
Posted On 15 Nov 2019
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