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Xiaomi Launches Next-Generation Smartphone

The Redmi 3 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 octacore processor and an extra-large 4100 mAh battery.

Qualcomm and TDK Form JV for IoT

The agreement will see both companies developing RF front-end (RFFE) and RF filters for mobile devices.

Software Platform Targets the Connected Car

Wind River’s Helix chassis software offerings are designed to help vehicle makers produce safer, more efficient vehicles by improving connectivity and data availability.

Researchers Develop App That Blocks User Location from Third Parties

A new app may be able to provide some security to Internet users.

Audi’s Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Gives a Glimpse of One Possible Driving Future

The H-Tron concept car can carry passengers more than 350 miles with one hydrogen fueled tank.

Video: ExoLens Aims to Turn Your iPhone into Professional-Grade Photography Equipment

Last week at CES, ExoLens’ booth was one of the show’s focal point of the mobile photography category. The booth featured a giant ExoLens’ bracket, as well as displayed the lenses in action.

Video: Take a Look at Samsung’s Galaxy View 18-inch Tablet

Samsung was awarded 38 Innovation Awards, one of which was for the Galaxy View a portable, touch screen entertainment device.

Video: Toyota’s Autonomous Cars Learn How to Avoid Obstacles

Toyota Research Institute focused mainly on autonomous vehicles.

Video: Bragi’s 3-in-1 Ear Buds Stream Music, Track Movement, Record Biometric Data

A European start-up called Bragi set out to bring these wireless ear buds to production via Kickstarter campaign back in 2013.

Video: Onsite Robotic Bartender

Somabar allows cocktail-lovers to mix drinks and infuse bitters to make cocktail in seconds – all from the accompanying smartphone app.

Raising the Bar on Mobile Biometric Security

TrulySecure 2.0 combines both voice- and facial-recognition to bring the power of biometrics to bear on mobile platforms.

Back to the Future: Sony Turntable Connects to Digital Audio Systems

To bridge the gap between the growing number of vinyl LP record buyers and today’s computer-based audio hardware Sony has introduced a turntable with a built-in digital-to-audio converter.

Broadcom Expands Automotive Portfolio with GNSS Chip

The chip is designed to lower BOM and power consumption in in-vehicle applications.

Consumer Group Warns About Autonomous Driving Hype

The non-profit encourages OEMs and regulators to force a driver behind the wheel and with a brake pedal.

Video: DJI Offers Fully Integrated, Stabilized Handheld 4K Camera

Creative imaging technology company, DJI, demonstrated the Osmo integrated camera and handheld stabilizer.

Video: The Glyph Offers Immersive Video Experience Without the VR

The lightweight Glyph looks a lot like a set of headphones, but really was designed to be worn over your eyes to reveal a screen-less display directly inside the headband.

Video: Double Robotics Introduces Newest Generation Telepresence Robot

Double Robotics, the company that brought us the Double telepresence robot, has just released a brand new, upgraded model – the Double 2.

Fuel-free Portable Solar Grill Debuts at CES

The eco-friendly GoSun stove line cooks by using the heat generated via solar energy. A new model, introduced at CES, adds solar panels and a battery to allow for fuel-free cooking at night or when it is cloudy.

Q&A: Carnegie Mellon on 3D-printable Robots

Carnegie Mellon University has been working with a team to leverage 3D-printing technology in order to develop a system for creating working, 3D-printable robots.