A brief history of the epic battle over the fate of Qualcomm

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A brief history of the epic battle over the fate of Qualcomm The massive fight over the fate of Qualcomm, which chipmaker Broadcom seeks to acquire in the largest deal in technology effort, took another dramatic turn this afternoon when the Trump administration said it would block the deal. The move is another chapter in a […]

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Trump administration’s block in Qualcomm vs. Broadcom merger should shake tech to its core

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Trump administration’s block in Qualcomm vs. Broadcom merger should shake tech to its core This weekend, I published a comprehensive overview of the epic hundred-billion-dollar Qualcomm versus Broadcom merger battle that has taken place over the past few weeks. In that post, I concluded that “… the Trump administration is going to attempt to maintain jurisdiction […]

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XPRIZE announces a $10M contest for remotely controlled robotic avatars

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XPRIZE announces a $10M contest for remotely controlled robotic avatars XPRIZE announced today that it’s teaming up with Japanese airline All Nippon Airways on a new $10 million competition. XPRIZE founder and chairman Peter Diamandis said the ANA team was interested in an XPRIZE around “reinventing travel,” which eventually turned into a prize for developing technology […]

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MoviePass CEO backpedals on location tracking and talks strategy to break even by 2019

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MoviePass CEO backpedals on location tracking and talks strategy to break even by 2019 In a rare moment of contrition, MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe admitted misleading both consumers and advertising execs with statements last week that the company tracks the location of users before and after they go to the movies. “We don’t do the things […]

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Trump blocks Broadcom’s takeover of Qualcomm

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Trump blocks Broadcom’s takeover of Qualcomm President Trump has blocked Broadcom’s proposed $117 billion buyout of Qualcomm over security concerns, according to a White House statement. News of the president’s decision was first reported by CNBC. The move could send shockwaves rippling through the broader global economy, as the president continues his push to “put America first” in […]

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The Wave is a ring that controls sound as if by magic

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The Wave is a ring that controls sound as if by magic Out in the desolate wastes of deepest Iceland, magic blooms. The Icelandic sagas tell of fairy houses to magical rings that control the world, and now one of those, the Wave, has landed on the internet. The Wave is a ring that controls sound. […]

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Low Speed, High Torque Augers Handle Hillside Drilling Jobs

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Low Speed, High Torque Augers Handle Hillside Drilling JobsHillside homes and structures have presented a particular challenge for some of our customers. Accessing the ideal location on the steep slope with equipment that’s powerful enough to complete the task can be problematic enough, and, for contractors who prefer to own their equipment and complete this […]

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