The Galaxy S7 outsold the iPhone 6S in the three months ending in May. However, the two companies together are dominating the mobile phone market, with the ten most popular devices all either Apple or Samsung
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All vehicles using the ‘autopilot’ technology that featured in the accident that killed Joshua Brown in May to be reviewed, Nhtsa letter tells company
A letter from the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration says that it is investigating all Tesla vehicles equipped with any version of its “Autopilot Technology Package” in the wake of a crash in May that killed a 40-year-old man.
The accident that killed Joshua Brown appears to have happened because Autopilot – a self-driving mode still in its testing phase – could not distinguish between a white truck and a bright sky in this case, according to Tesla.
Senator wants the federal government to investigate the extent to which the short-term lodging market actually consists of commercial rental firms
Senator Elizabeth Warren has urged the federal government to investigate Airbnb and other short-term rental companies in a move that experts say marks an unprecedented step in US lawmakers’ formal scrutiny of the “sharing economy”.
The progressive senator from Massachusetts, who has taken on a high-profile role in the presidential race, co-signed a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday, requesting that the agency “study and quantify” the extent to which the short-term lodging market consists of “persons or firms acting in a commercial manner by renting out entire residences or multiple residences simultaneously”.
Adult Swim Games and Psychonauts developer Double Fine have teamed up to produce Headlander, a sci-fi side-scroller launching later this month for the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms.
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Facebook’s latest data center isn’t like the others — instead it’s designed specifically for app testing, housing a hefty 2,000 smartphones, many of which are actually somewhat outdated.
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Game developers stand to benefit from the recent rise in livestreamed content, as a new study from Twitch data scientist Danny Hernandez finds that Twitch streaming can lead to a significant boost in game sales via Steam.
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A new Reddit rumor suggests that HTC may be working on an updated Vive sporting only cosmetic changes. Based on a meeting with analysts, Vive strap supplier Taiwan Paiho Ltd is shipping a thinner version within the next few months.
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Gears of War 4 will likely be the biggest Xbox title of the year, and Loot Crate’s new special bundle should help to drum up even more excitement. The set includes all five games in the franchise, a Lancer replica, a hoodie, and more.
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