Self-driving cars can already see and think for themselves. But a newer technology that will run on soon-to-launch 5G networks promises to give them another advanced skill: the ability to talk with one another. C-V2X, a communications technology using the same 5G networks coming to our phones, will allow vehicles to communicate wirelessly with each …
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Uber has come a long way since its days of “Boob-er” — the infamous nickname co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick gave himself because his role at the company helped him score women. The San Francisco-based company appears all grown up now. In mid-April, Uber publicly filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering that could …
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On this podcast, we talk about: Recent advancements in wireless charging and over-the-air charging. The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch. The latest on the Waymo v. Uber trial. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder. Now playing: …
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