Technology Roundup – Apple, Samsung phones pass FCC RF radiation test, Ericsson, Microsoft partner on connected cars

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Published on: Dec 19, 2019
Author: Amy Liu

Apple, Samsung phones pass FCC RF radiation test

Federal Communications Commission tested several popular cell phones to see if they produced radio frequency radiation levels above the FCC’s limits for RF exposure.

All the phones that the FCC tested — three Apple (AAPL), two Samsung (OTC:SSNLF), two Motorola, and one Blu — were found to comply with the FCC RF limits.

In August, the Chicago Tribune reported that its testing found several popular cell phones exceeded the FCC’s RF radiation limits.

Lenovo (OTCPK:LNVGY) makes Motorola phones.

Ericsson, Microsoft partner on connected cars

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) will build its Connected Vehicle Cloud on top of the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Connected Vehicle Platform that is running on the Azure cloud platform.

The integrated solution allows automakers to deploy and scale global vehicle services such as fleet management, over-the-air software updates and connected safety services much easier and faster while reducing costs. It also provides flexibility through modular design and multiple deployment options.

Some stats… Ericsson’s Connected Vehicle Cloud connects more than 4M vehicles across 180 countries worldwide – approximately 10% of the connected vehicle market.

Apple eyes James Bond, Pac-12 content

Apple (AAPL -0.2%) is exploring new content options for its TV service, reports The Wall Street Journal’s Tripp Mickle.

Sources indicate Cupertino execs have talked to MGM and the Pac-12 Conference about potential deals to bolster Apple TV+.

A deal with MGM would give Apple a bite at the James Bond library, movies like Silence of the Lambs and both the Fargo and The Addams Family TV series. A Pac-12 deal would lock up sports rights for some Power 5 conference games.

Nvidia approved by EU to swallow Mellanox

Nvidia (NVDA +2.6%) has been granted unconditional approval by the European Union to acquire Mellanox Technologies (NASDAQ:MLNX).

The company didn’t have to offer any concessions to land the chip maker.

Synaptics to sell mobile LCD TDDI business; shares up 3% premarket

Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) has agreed to sell its mobile LCD TDDI unit to Hua Capital for $120M in cash. The transaction should close in Q2 2020.

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