At a tech-focused event in Munich, Germany this week, BMW officials have repeated the mantra that they deliver what they promise. Turns out, they also deliver quicker than they originally promised. The automaker originally stated that it would have 25 electrified vehicles on the road in 2025. Now BMW says…
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Facebook will once again begin paying people to monitor how they use their phone through a new app called Study. The app will monitor which apps are installed on a person’s phone, the time spent using those apps, the country you’re in, and additional app data that could reveal specific features you’re using,…
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Google responds to leaks by posting an official image
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Chinese company wants Verizon to pay patent royalties on 5G
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Total sales expected to be $100bn this year, down from $125bn predicted back in February.
An unveiling is expected this week, with a launch to follow in 2020.
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