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Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg Explains How He’s Going to Connect the World to the Internet on ‘Re/code Decode’Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg Explains How He’s Going to Connect the World to the Internet on ‘Re/code Decode’
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Vestberg also talks cars, why Ericsson bailed on hardware and more.

By Noah Kulwin
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Code/Mobile 2015: BMW Adviser Mark Platshon and Nauto Founder Stefan HeckCode/Mobile 2015: BMW Adviser Mark Platshon and Nauto Founder Stefan Heck
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Robot Cars Will Let You Take the Wheel, SometimesRobot Cars Will Let You Take the Wheel, Sometimes
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Robot cars: Not just for Silicon Valley.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Volvo Will Take Blame if One of Its Self-Driving Cars CrashesVolvo Will Take Blame if One of Its Self-Driving Cars Crashes
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One answer to the liability question.

By Chris Ziegler
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Elon Musk: Self-Driving Cars Are Coming Sooner Than You ThinkElon Musk: Self-Driving Cars Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
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They’re coming within two to three years -- give or take another five, pending government approval.

By Mark Bergen
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California DMV Confirms Meeting With Apple to Discuss Self-Driving CarCalifornia DMV Confirms Meeting With Apple to Discuss Self-Driving Car
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The discussion centered on the state’s autonomous vehicle testing regulations.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Intel Anthropologist, Payments Expert and Auto Startup CEO to Set Stage for October’s Code/MobileIntel Anthropologist, Payments Expert and Auto Startup CEO to Set Stage for October’s Code/Mobile
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The three experts will help introduce the key themes of the Oct. 7-8 mobile conference: Cars, wearables and payments

By Ina Fried
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Who Is Google’s Self-Driving Car CEO, and Where Is He Heading?Who Is Google’s Self-Driving Car CEO, and Where Is He Heading?
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He’s an exec that speaks car and geek.

By Mark Bergen
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Honda Gets California Approval for Self-Driving Cars on RoadsHonda Gets California Approval for Self-Driving Cars on Roads
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Honda is the 10th car maker allowed by the state to road-test autonomous vehicles.

By Reuters
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Autonomous Cars Shift Insurance Liability Toward ManufacturersAutonomous Cars Shift Insurance Liability Toward Manufacturers
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Who will be responsible in cases of hacking or faulty software?

By Reuters
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Uber Hires the Security Researchers Behind the Jeep HackUber Hires the Security Researchers Behind the Jeep Hack
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Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek will join the company’s Advanced Technologies Center.

By Reuters
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Uber Will Partner With University of Arizona for Self-Driving Car ResearchUber Will Partner With University of Arizona for Self-Driving Car Research
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The new hub will focus on optics systems.

By Russell Brandom
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Daimler Says Hacking Concerns Factor Into Nokia Maps BidDaimler Says Hacking Concerns Factor Into Nokia Maps Bid
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A consortium consisting of BMW, Volkswagen’s Audi and Mercedes is close to a deal to buy Nokia’s Here mapping service.

By Reuters
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German Car Makers Close to Clinching Nokia Maps DealGerman Car Makers Close to Clinching Nokia Maps Deal
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Issue of patent ownership yet to be resolved.

By Reuters
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NHTSA Reviewing Safety Rules for Automated CarsNHTSA Reviewing Safety Rules for Automated Cars
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The rules could affect plans by Tesla, General Motors and others for the rollout of the first wave of autonomous vehicles.

By Reuters
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Two Rival Self-Driving Cars Have Close Call in California (Updated)Two Rival Self-Driving Cars Have Close Call in California (Updated)
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A Delphi exec says the autonomous Audi in which he was riding had to yield to a self-driving Google Lexus.

By Reuters
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Google’s Self-Driving ‘Koala’ Cars Now Out in the WildGoogle’s Self-Driving ‘Koala’ Cars Now Out in the Wild
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Look out, California.

By Mark Bergen
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Ford Joins Rivals in Ramping Up Self-Driving Car TechFord Joins Rivals in Ramping Up Self-Driving Car Tech
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The company will expand advanced safety technology, including automatic braking, across its global vehicle lineup over the next five years.

By Reuters
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Code Conference 2015: GM CEO Mary BarraCode Conference 2015: GM CEO Mary Barra
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By Walt Mossberg
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Code Conference 2014: Google Co-Founder Sergey BrinCode Conference 2014: Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin
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By Kara Swisher
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Google’s Homemade Self-Driving Cars to Hit Roads This SummerGoogle’s Homemade Self-Driving Cars to Hit Roads This Summer
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As its very own self-driving cars prepare to hit the pavement, Google shares more about its secrets.

By Mark Bergen
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Google Expands Campus Near Motor City (But Says It’s Not About Cars)Google Expands Campus Near Motor City (But Says It’s Not About Cars)
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Ford CEO: We Won’t Take a Back Seat to Google and AppleFord CEO: We Won’t Take a Back Seat to Google and Apple
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In an interview, Ford CEO Mark Fields said the company sees its homegrown SYNC system as a key selling point.

By Ina Fried
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Google Self-Driving Car Chief Wants Tech on the Market Within Five YearsGoogle Self-Driving Car Chief Wants Tech on the Market Within Five Years
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And Chris Urmson has a very personal reason: His 11-year-old son will be able to legally drive at that point.

By Ina Fried
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What Is 5G, and What Does It Mean for Consumers?What Is 5G, and What Does It Mean for Consumers?
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You may just be getting 4G on your phone, but the wireless industry is already looking ahead to 5G.

By Bonnie Cha
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GM to Offer Connected Car, Automated Driving Tech in 2016GM to Offer Connected Car, Automated Driving Tech in 2016
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The technology will debut in certain Cadillac models.

By Reuters
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In Conan’s World, Google’s New Self-Driving Cars Run Over KittensIn Conan’s World, Google’s New Self-Driving Cars Run Over Kittens
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Uber CEO: Self-Driving Cars Are the Future, Drivers Are NotUber CEO: Self-Driving Cars Are the Future, Drivers Are Not
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Tough luck, humans.

By Jason Del Rey
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Here’s What It’s Like to Go for a Ride in Google’s Robot CarHere’s What It’s Like to Go for a Ride in Google’s Robot Car
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Maybe I was kidding myself, but from my vantage point in the back seat, I didn’t feel unsafe in the least.

By Liz Gannes