Tuesday, March 30, 2021

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FTC gives up on its antitrust battle with Qualcomm

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The US Federal Trade Commission won't be pursuing its antitrust case against Qualcomm anymore four years after it filed a lawsuit against the company for alleged anti-competitive practices.

Xiaomi confirms it is getting into the EV business

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Xiaomi has confirmed an earlier report that it will start an electric car business, with an initial investment of $1.5 billion and $10 billion over the next 10 years.

Mercedes-Benz's EQS interior is a blend of luxury and high-tech

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While we wait for Mercedes-Benz to unveil its 2022 EQS luxury EV sedan on April 15th, the automaker has given us the first detailed look at the interior.

IBM’s first ‘retail’ quantum computer is headed to the Cleveland Clinic

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The Cleveland Clinic has announced a 10-year partnership with IBM that will see it become the world's first private sector company with an on-premises IBM quantum computer.

Google Maps adds indoor AR directions and prioritizes eco-friendly routes

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Today, the company is unveiling a set of updates that should make the app more helpful in more scenarios. For one thing, it's bringing its AR navigation tool Live View to some indoor locations like select malls, airports and transit stations.

Tesla customers say they've been double-charged for their cars

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Tesla buyers have been reporting that they've been double-charged on cars for recent purchases and have had trouble contacting the company and getting their money back.

Kia officially debuts its EV6 AWD electric crossover

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Kia officially debuted its new EV6 compact crossover on Tuesday. As suspected, the first dedicated BEV built on the company's new E-GMP platform will offer a bevy of all-electric powertrain choices as well as the option for AWD.

What's on TV this week: 'Godzilla vs. Kong'

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On Wednesday HBO Max will start streaming its latest monsterverse movie, 'Godzilla vs. Kong.'

T-Mobile is killing its own TV streaming service in favor of YouTube TV

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T-Mobile's TV streaming services won't look the same after April 29th: The carrier has announced that it's expanding its collaboration with Google across its products, including TVision.

Asics Metaspeed shoes are optimized for different types of marathon runners

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Asics has new $250 shoes that take the fight to Nike's Vaporfly line.

Apple's repair store verification program is rolling out worldwide

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Apple's Independent Repair Provider program provides genuine parts for out-of-warranty repairs, and now third-party shops around the world can join.

Google AI is battling a 'Great British Bake Off' winner in a dessert face-off

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A Malteser and Marmite-based concoction is going up against one with soy sauce.

Niantic Labs CEO posts a teaser image of some AR glasses

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Augmented reality headsets could lead to hands-free 'Pokémon Go' and much more.

T-Mobile is the first US carrier to make Google Messages its default SMS app

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Google's Messages platform just got a big boost from T-Mobile.

Biden administration targets 30 gigawatts of offshore wind turbines by 2030

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The administration's plan lays out a target of building 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind projects nationwide by 2030.

Volkswagen will reportedly rebrand its US operation to 'Voltswagen of America'

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All signs point to Volkswagen changing the name of its stateside operation to "Voltswagen of America," according to a press release the company published early.

Sony will close the PS3, PS Vita and PSP digital stores this summer

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Sony will close the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PSP on July 2, and August 27th on Vita.

Apple's 512GB Mac Mini M1 falls to $800 at Amazon

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Save big on Apple's Mac Mini M1 -- Amazon has the desktop computer with 512GB of storage for $800.

Cyberpunk 2077’s massive 1.2 patch is finally here

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The update is available to download on PC and consoles today, with the Stadia release to follow later this week.

Peloton is adding Verzuz battle playlists

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Classes will pit two artists' music catalogs against each other.

PAX East is canceled, online event planned for July

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Another year, another PAX cancelation. But organizers are "cautiously optimistic" about in-person events later this year.

Visa will allow some transactions to be settled with cryptocurrency

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Support for the USDC stablecoin will streamline crypto-based payments.

Disney+ and ESPN+ are coming to Comcast Xfinity set-top boxes

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Both services should be available to all X1 and Flex subscribers in the coming weeks.

Disney+ will start shooting 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' in April

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Disney+ is delaying the start of production on its 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' series to April, but it's also providing a look at the expanded cast.

Lemonade makes home and renters insurance more convenient

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Lemonade makes home and renters insurance more convenient.

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