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Ford in Silicon Valley; Google Phone Service; T-Mobile 'Smartphone Equality'
From Ford's Silicon Valley research center to Google's wireless phone plans, here's what you missed on Thursday.
Ford Opens Silicon Valley Research Center
The car maker plans to have "one of the largest, dedicated automotive research teams" in the high-tech mecca this year.
IBM's 2014 Patent Tally Breaks Records
Though we hear a lot about Apple patents, it's IBM that scored the highest number in 2014.
Sony's Expensive Walkman; TCL Reviving Palm; Volkswagen Gets Connected
From Sony's pricey Walkman revival to new life for Palm, here's what you missed on Tuesday.
Ford 'Smart Mobility' Looks to Tackle Transportation Challenges
Ford's Smart Mobility plan is aimed at tackling problems like explosive population growth and declining air quality.
Ford Sync 3; Windows 10 Event Jan. 21; India Bans Xiaomi
From Xiaomi's sales ban in India to the next-gen Ford Sync 3, here's what you missed on Thursday.
Third Time's the Charm for Ford Sync 3?
After initial success and then a stumble, Ford's third-generation infotainment system finds a middle ground.
Car Companies Promise to Protect Driver Privacy
Automakers issued voluntary principles on how to handle data generated by connected cars. But some are skeptical.
2015 Ford F-150 Review
The 2015 F-150 includes a new fuel-efficient Ecoboost engine and truck-specific tech that could help it retain its reign as the best-selling vehicle for more than three decades.
Ford Chief Worried Driverless Car Tech 'Freaks People Out'
His solution: Allow motorists to opt out of such features.
Feds: Cars That 'Talk' to Each Other Will Save Lives
Vehicle-to-vehicle tech could stop up to 592,000 crashes per year, saving more than 1,000 lives, the DOT found.
Driver-Assist Systems Save Lives, Money
Active safety systems will prevent more accidents, and could cause less to be spent on collision repair.
Waiting for Connected Car 2.0
A recent survey shows what consumers want. Now automakers need to figure out how to deliver it.
Ex-Ford CEO Mulally Joins Google Board
Effective July 9, Mulally stepped out of a short-lived retirement to take his new position on Google's Audit Committee.
Policymakers Sharpen Focus on Driver Distraction
The NHTSA wants to set standards for portable electronics similar to the way it regulates in-dash technology.
U of Michigan Building Fake City to Test Self-Driving Cars
Currently under construction, the 32-acre simulated city is set to open this fall.
New Instagram Tools; Simplified Kickstarter; John Oliver Crashes FCC Site
From new Instagram creative tools to simplified Kickstarter rules, here's what you missed Tuesday.
Ford, Samsung Serve Up Hybrid Car Batteries
Ford also lifted the curtain on a new concept vehicle built out of advanced, ultra-lightweight materials.
Taking Volvo's Self-Driving Car for a Spin
The automaker's upcoming study will test self-driving technology and its impact on transportation infrastructure. I saw it in action on a fully autonomous Volvo S60.
