Blockchain continues to expand into new areas, and now its entering the world of smartphones, HTC is reportedly working on an Android phone powered by blockchain.

In addition to Uber and Waymo, Apple now has autonomous vehicles in the trial stages. The company now has gone from three test vehicles at the beginning of the year to 55 self-driving cars, according to a new report.

The latest rumor from a German tech site is that Google is working on up to three Pixel smartwatches, probably running on Qualcomm’s wearable-dedicated chip coming out.

Researchers have figured a way to use embedded subliminal audio into music to trick smart speakers into thinking they have received a command. Students at the University of California, Berkeley and Georgetown University showed their results.

Samsung reportedly is working on developing cordless and high-priced headsets that support both augmented and virtual reality. The Korean tech giant has a strategic partnership with Microsoft.

The crash in Arizona in which an Uber self-driving vehicle fatally struck a woman may be linked to the software in the car, according to a report in The Information. An Uber statement said the comp[any is cooperating with the NTSB in their investigation.

After selling its digital health business, Nokia has now acquired SpaceTime Insight, an IoT startup that uses machine learning to provide predictive analytics. The startup had raised more than $50 million in funding.

After reviewing its options for its digital health unit earlier this year, Nokia has decided to sell the unit. The unit makes Nokia’s smart watches, scales and digital health devices for consumers.

Abu Dhabi International Airport has announced it is adding more than 450 sensors in two terminals to enable real-time monitoring. The goal is to increase capacity and improve customer satisfaction.

A self-driving Waymo vehicle running in autonomous mode was hit by another car that crossed its lane and crashed into the Waymo car. Police said the Waymo vehicle was not the violator in the accident.