Innovative Laptops and Walmart's FinTech Venture

Intel’s new flagship chips are here. Lenovo’s new laptop lineup is here. Walmart wants in on the fintech startup game. GM is spinning off a new electric delivery truck startup. And I know foldable phones haven’t exactly taken over the world, but could I interest you in a rollable phone?

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Links:

• Intel Previews 11th Gen Core Rocket Lake: Core i9-11900K and Z590, Coming Q1 (AnandTech)
• Lenovo’s new ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is less than half an inch thick (The Verge)
• Walmart to create fintech start-up with investment firm behind Robinhood (CNBC)
• Aptiv unveils new self-driving platform with wireless upgrades (Reuters)
• GM unveils electric delivery van with 250 miles of range as part of new spinoff business (The Verge)
• Parler sues Amazon, leveling far-fetched antitrust allegations (The Verge)
• Following Trump Ban, Facebook Tells Employees to Avoid Wearing Company-Branded Apparel (The Information)
• LG’s Rollable phone is real and launching in 2021 (The Verge)

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