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The Switch is the first console to sweep Japan’s game sales chart in 33 years

The Nintendo Switch isn’t struggling to compete against the PlayStation 5 on its home turf in Japan… far from it. Game Data Library, Axios and IGN report that every game on Famitsu‘s August 8th weekly Top 30 chart was a Switch title, ranging from Super Mario Maker 2 in 30th place to Minecraft at the… Continue reading The Switch is the first console to sweep Japan’s game sales chart in 33 years

Google might unveil the Pixel 5a on August 17th

More evidence has surfaced that the Google Pixel 5a might be right around the corner. Android Police has obtained what it says are repair shop photos (pictured below) of Pixel 5a parts that appear to confirm rumors swirling around the budget phone, including its release date. The device really would be a spruced-up Pixel 4a… Continue reading Google might unveil the Pixel 5a on August 17th

T-Mobile investigates claims of giant customer data breach

T-Mobile is grappling with yet another reported data breach. The carrier told Motherboard in a statement that it’s investigating an “underground forum” member’s claims that they’re selling data for over 100 million customers, including social security numbers and device IMEI numbers. While the scale of the breach hasn’t yet been verified, Motherboard has confirmed the… Continue reading T-Mobile investigates claims of giant customer data breach

Huawei accused of pressuring US firm into installing a data backdoor

Huawei is once again facing claims that it’s placing backdoors in networks. The Wall Street Journal reports that American contractor Business Efficiency Solutions (BES) has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Huawei of not only stealing technology, but pressuring the firm into installing a data backdoor for a law enforcement safer-cities project in Lahore, Pakistan. The… Continue reading Huawei accused of pressuring US firm into installing a data backdoor

Germany’s DEG joins Integra Partners’s $100m second fund as anchor investor

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Germany’s DEG joins Integra Partners’s $100m second fund as anchor investor

Ford asks court to dismiss GM’s lawsuit over “BlueCruise” driver assist feature

Ford has filed a motion asking the US District Court in San Francisco to dismiss a lawsuit from rival GM over Ford’s BlueCruise self-driving feature. Last month, GM filed a trademark infringement lawsuit claiming that the name BlueCruise was too close to Super Cruise, the name of GM’s hands-free driving tech, which it introduced in… Continue reading Ford asks court to dismiss GM’s lawsuit over “BlueCruise” driver assist feature

The Lamborghini Countach, the poster car of ‘80s luxury, is back — and it’s a hybrid

Lamborghini unveiled its revamped Countach supercar at Pebble Beach this week, and as predicted, it’s rocking a little lightning under the hood. The limited edition supercar is called the Countach LPI 800-4, with LPI standing for Longitudinale Posteriore Ibrido, or Longitudinal Posterior Hybrid; 800 referring to the rounding down of the engine’s 814cv maximum combined… Continue reading The Lamborghini Countach, the poster car of ‘80s luxury, is back — and it’s a hybrid

Elon Musk dished out some free advice to rival carmaker Rivian: Get your “first plant working” before making plans to expand

Elon Musk said on Twitter that Rivian should focus on production levels before building a new plant. In July, Rivian confirmed it was looking for a second US factory for its electric cars. The same month the startup delayed the first delivery of its electric pickup truck. Loading Something is loading. Tesla CEO Elon Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk dished out some free advice to rival carmaker Rivian: Get your “first plant working” before making plans to expand