FTC Sues Chip Maker Qualcomm
The Federal Trade Commission sued Qualcomm Inc., alleging the semiconductor company engaged in unlawful tactics to maintain a monopoly on a type of chip used in cellphones.
HPE to Acquire SimpliVity for $650 Million in Cash
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. said it would acquire data-storage startup SimpliVity Corp. for $650 million in cash, a steep discount to the startup’s most recent $1 billion valuation.
Nintendo Uses Japan Display as Sole Screen-Panel Supplier for Switch
Japan Display is the exclusive supplier of touch-screen panels for Nintendo’s new Switch videogame console.
Hyperloop Elevates Brent Callinicos to Operating and Financial Chief
Brent Callinicos, who helped Uber raise billions of dollars as its financial chief, will take on an expanded role at Hyperloop One as the company seeks to develop a transit system that can shuttle people in tubes at supersonic speeds.
At the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, John Chambers, Executive Chairman and former CEO of Cisco Systems, Inc. discusses the present feeling of uncertainty, and why everyone should give the new Trump administration time. Photo: AP
Cisco’s Chambers Sees Trump Presidency Good for U.S. Business
U.S. business leaders are optimistic that President-elect Donald Trump will boost economic and job growth, said John Chambers, executive chairman of Cisco Systems.
Toshiba Weighs Spinning Off Core Semiconductor Business
Toshiba is considering a spinoff of its profitable chip unit, which could help it raise cash in response to a multibillion-dollar write-down at its nuclear business.
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Personal Technology
With AR Shopping Apps Like These, You’ll Never Leave Home Again
When you hear “augmented reality,” you likely think of the smartphone game “Pokémon Go.” But while it remains one of AR’s few breakthrough hits, a new crop of AR apps from major retailers shows how useful “mixed reality” technology will be in the future.
First Look: Nintendo’s Switch Game Console Is Fresh Yet Familiar
Nintendo Co. showed off its $300 Switch videogame console for the first time publicly at events in New York and other locations around the world.
Personal Technology
Unlimited Data? No Overage Fees? Making Sense of Smartphone Plan Madness
T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint have better deals than ever before, but only if we pay attention to the details, writes Joanna Stern.
Microsoft’s New Privacy Dashboard Lets You Delete Personal Data
If you use an Xbox, Windows 10 other Microsoft products, the company is collecting data on you. But there’s now a dashboard that provides more transparency and control over your histories and personal information.
CES 2017
Digital Dunkin’: Non-Tech Firms Crash CES, Looking to Connect
At the world’s largest consumer electronics show this week, Carnival cruise lines, Dunkin’ Donuts and the owner of Absolut vodka unveiled new technology and swapped tips.
CES 2017
Wild and Wondrous Tech of the Year Ahead
Personal Technology columnists Geoffrey Fowler and Joanna Stern find the most interesting products and trends at the annual consumer-electronics show in Las Vegas.
Fitbit, Changing Pace, Launches Software at Hardware Show
At the world’s largest technology hardware confab, one of the biggest brands is focusing on software this year.
Auto Makers Showcase Cars Equipped With Virtual Assistants
Carmakers are rushing to bring voice-assisted, artificial intelligence software into vehicles. Many of these auto makers are aiming to put autonomous vehicles on the road by 2020.
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