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Mercedes-Benz inks deal for Android-based infotainment, but without Google behind the wheel

April 29, 2022
Google has been pushing Android Automotive as the next big thing for cars, and it’s resulted in some big names such as Ford and Honda signing on. Now, though, Mercedes-Benz is joining the list of carmakers adopting Android Automotive, but the flavor without Google’s input. As reported by Reuters, Mercedes-Benz has reached an agreement with Faurecia and Aptoide. The deal will see future…
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Google Doodle honors Toots Thielemans, harmonica legend

April 29, 2022
Google is honoring Toots Thielemans, the legendary jazz harmonica player whose most widely known contribution is to the Sesame Street theme song. Toots Thielemans was born on April 29, 1922 in Brussels, Belgium. From a young age, Thielemans found his joy in music, first…
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Could the iPhone 14 lineup mark the return of the ‘Plus’ branding?

April 29, 2022
As we’ve covered a number of times already, expectations for the iPhone 14 lineup are pretty clear. Apple is likely to unveil four different iPhone 14 models across two screen sizes at 6.1-inches and 6.7-inches. While Apple (usually) does a great job at keeping marketing names under wraps until a product is announced, it’s fun to speculate ahead of time. Something I’ve been pondering…
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Knotwords for iOS and Mac is a clever new logic puzzle similar to crosswords but without the clues

April 29, 2022
Good Sodoku developers Zach Gage and Jack Schlesinger are back again today with the launch of a creative new game for iOS, Mac, Android, and PC. Knotwords is a minimal and elegant logic puzzle that offers a familiar yet novel experience. The rules for Knotwords are straightforward, like a standard crossword puzzle, you need to place letters in each section so all the words are valid across and…
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ABB signs global agreement to provide its full portfolio of EV charging technology to Shell

April 28, 2022
Global technology company ABB announced a global framework agreement with Shell to provide its technology to help the latter grow its EV charging network. This agreement builds upon a collaboration of the two entities that began in 2019 and will include ABB’s Terra 360 fast charger. ABB is a global technology corporation headquartered in both Sweden and Switzerland. Its two originating companies…
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