The Urban.Us and BMW Mini accelerator focused on urban innovation names its latest cohort

URBAN-X, the accelerator program focused on companies developing technologies to increase the sustainability, resiliency and efficiency of cities, has selected seven companies for its latest cohort. Operating as a partnership…

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Google announces the top Play Store downloads of 2019

Google Play users voted for their favorite downloads in each category. Call of Duty: Mobile ranked as the top game, and GlitchCam -- which adds '90s-style effects to your videos -- was voted as the top app. Avengers: Endgame was voters' favorite movie, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was their favorite book.The…

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Larry Page and Sergey Brin give Sundar Pichai control of Alphabet and Google

I'm excited about Alphabet's long term focus on tackling big challenges through technology. Thanks to Larry & Sergey, we have a timeless mission, enduring values and a culture of collaboration & exploration - a strong foundation we'll continue to build on https://t.co/tSVsaj4FsR— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) December 4, 2019The two outgoing execs explained this as a…

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The Mercedes GLS is an exciting SUV (but you wouldn’t know by looking at it)

The GLS is the automaker's luxury SUV, starting at $75,200. Sure, the official Mercedes-Benz vehicle for driving off the beaten trail is the more expensive (and sought after) G Wagon, starting at a 401(k)-draining $128,000. But it's the GLS that's the go-to vehicle for anyone who's not a recording artist with a No. 1 single…

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