“Google continues to tap new testing locations for its self-driving cars, with the metropolitan area of Phoenix, Arizona picked as the next spot, reports Reuters.”
Self-driving truck convoy completes its first major journey across Europe
“This morning, a fleet of self-driving trucks arrived in the Dutch port of Maasvlakte, completing a cross-continent journey that organizers say demonstrates the future of transport in Europe.”
How An Open-Source Cloud Storage Company Is Taking On Amazon and Google
“Backblaze B2 will now support files up to 10 TB. Backblaze’s first server was built in a plywood box in 2007. Now the company, which is dedicated to offering personal cloud backups, stores 200 petabytes in total. (That’s 200 million gigabytes.)”
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How Apple is grooming the iPad to take over the Mac
“As Apple’s first truly new tablet in years, the iPad Pro is every bit the beast it was rumored to be. Built around a gorgeous 12.9-inch screen, it doesn’t skimp on the pixels or the power.”
Tesla’s Model 3 Is Already Shattering Expectations
““Will Tesla be the next Apple … or will Apple be the next Tesla?” I asked back In September. For now it’s clear Tesla has pulled off an Apple-style product launch with the remarkable pre-sales success of their Model 3 electric car.”
T-Mobile is launching ‘next-gen’ voice calls on the Galaxy S7 and LG G5
“If your smartphone and mobile network support voice over LTE (VoLTE) calls, you’re probably aware of how much better and clearer they sound than regular old phone calls.”
Glitch causes Samsung Smart TVs to spontaneously reboot
“A software glitch is causing Samsung Smart TVs to spontaneously reboot, repeatedly turning off and on without human intervention. Some TVs developed the glitch at the worst possible time for college basketball fans — on the eve of the NCAA men’s and women’s championship games.”
Why Is Microsoft Delaying The Surface Phone?
“It’s generally accepted, although not acknowledged officially, that Microsoft is working on a Surface Phone.”
Google’s Nest might pay customers as compensation for shutting down their $300 smart-home devices
“Business InsiderNest, the smart-home company owned by Google’s holding company, Alphabet, sparked outrage this week after it announced that it was discontinuing support for a line of $300”
