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Intel to acquire Mobile for $15.3 billion

Intel (www.intel.com) has announced a $15.3 billion acquisition of Israeli automotive technology company Mobileye N.V. The $63.54-per-share deal will bring Mobileye’s leadership in the development of computer vision and machine to Intel.

The deal is expected to close within the next nine months, Intel said. Shares of Mobileye jumped nearly 32% on the news.

Intel says self-driving cars will represent a $70 billion market by the year 2030. Each self-driving car on the road will generate 4 terabytes of data per hour by the year 2020, the company estimates.

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Flyer works with Apple’s Messages app

A company called Flyr (www.flyrtv.com) has launched what it says is the first interactive storytelling platform, enabling instant hypermedia content creation through automated design and video editing. It works with Apple’s Messages app, as well as Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Kool Tools: Fluance subwoofer

Fluance’s DB12. is a subwoofer that delivers powerful bass performance, resulting in an immersive experience when listening to music or watching a film

While most recordings contain bass frequencies that traditional speakers cannot easily reproduce, the DB12 is designed specifically to reproduce those ultra-low bass frequencies. Equipped with a 12-inch long front firing throw driver, it offers longer excursion and controlled linearity for a smoother, deeper bass performance.

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