Honda and Japan-based telecom SoftBank are going to research connected car technologies for the 5G era, the companies have announced. Their work will commence in earnest in April of next year, when SoftBank will establish 5G base stations at Honda R&D's research facilities in Hokkaido. The aim is to use Honda's Takasu Proving Ground test course to develop and trial … [Read more...] about Honda-SoftBank Partnership Adds Fuel to 5G Smart Car Race
Toyota Car Sets Speed Record for Downloads in Automotive 5G Trial
A moving vehicle was able to stream 4K video in a recent trial of 5G technology conducted by Japan-based telecom NTT DOCOMO, Toyota, Ericsson, and Intel. The trail was conducted in a special 5G trial environment built by DOCOMO at Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront. A Toyota car was outfitted with a compact antenna and an Intel GOTM 5G Automotive Platform terminal, and multiple … [Read more...] about Toyota Car Sets Speed Record for Downloads in Automotive 5G Trial
DOCOMO, MediaTek Trial NOMA/MUIC 5G Technology
Japan's NTT DOCOMO and Taiwan-based MediaTek have completed a trial of groundbreaking wireless connectivity technology, the companies have announced. The trial combined DOCOMO's non-orthogonal multiple access, or NOMA, chipset with Mediatek's multi-user interference cancellation (MUIC) technology in three mobile devices the size of a smartphone. With each device in a … [Read more...] about DOCOMO, MediaTek Trial NOMA/MUIC 5G Technology
Qualcomm Study Predicts Huge Healthcare Impact of 5G
In 2035, 5G technology will facilitate over $1.1 trillion in sales in the global healthcare market, according to a new report from Qualcomm Technologies. The number represents over nine percent of $12.3 trillion "5G-enabled economy", the study says. It's also going to help facilitate growth in highly personalized remote care thanks to 5G support for large amounts of patient … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Study Predicts Huge Healthcare Impact of 5G
GSMA Global Mobile Trends Report Finds Networks Advancing, Subscription Growth Slowing
The GSMA has taken the opportunity of this week's inaugural Mobile World Congress Americas to publish its second annual Global Mobile Trends report. One key finding is that five billion – two-thirds of the world's population – are now on mobile networks. But growth is slowing, with the GSMA noting that mobile subscriptions took more than four years to get from four billion … [Read more...] about GSMA Global Mobile Trends Report Finds Networks Advancing, Subscription Growth Slowing
GSMA Reveals Speakers, Summit Topics for First-Ever MWC Americas
The GSMA has revealed further details on the inaugural Mobile World Congress Americas slated for next month. Keynote speakers include Mozilla Foundation Executive Chairwoman Mitchell Baker and Qualcomm Technologies EVP Cristiano R. Amon. San Francisco 49ers President Al Guido will also deliver a speech. Other high-profile speakers will be featured in track sessions, … [Read more...] about GSMA Reveals Speakers, Summit Topics for First-Ever MWC Americas
Precise Biometrics Announces New Management Appointment
Precise Biometrics is bulking up its leadership team with a new promotion: The company has announced that Fredrik Sjöholm, its Senior Sales Director, has been appointed to a management role. In a statement announcing the promotion, Precise Biometrics did not name the specific position to which Sjöholm has been appointed, saying only that he has been promoted "to the … [Read more...] about Precise Biometrics Announces New Management Appointment
MWC Americas’ Innovation City to Feature Mobile Connect Demos
The first ever Mobile World Congress Americas event is right around the corner, and Nok Nok Labs has revealed some new, key details – namely that this event will carry on the tradition of Innovation City, and that Mobile Connect will be at the heart of it. A recurring feature of the mainline MWC events, Innovation City is meant to showcase real-world applications of cutting … [Read more...] about MWC Americas’ Innovation City to Feature Mobile Connect Demos
GSMA Offers Peek at 2018 Mobile World Congress
The GSMA has unveiled the first details of next year's Mobile World Congress, including its overarching theme: "Creating a Better Future". The event will once again take place in Barcelona's Fira Gran Via venue, with additional events in Fira Montjuïc. The GSMA anticipates 108,000 guests for the event, and the participation of over 2,300 companies, including big names like … [Read more...] about GSMA Offers Peek at 2018 Mobile World Congress
BRIEF: The Artificial Intelligence Renaissance is Underway
Artificial intelligence has been a central concern for tech companies for many years, finding applications ranging from semi-automated temperature controls for high-end cars to semi-automatic-toting gangsters in video games. But it's currently undergoing an arguably unique phase of intensive R&D, with some of the biggest brands in the world intently focused on ensuring that … [Read more...] about BRIEF: The Artificial Intelligence Renaissance is Underway
News Roundup: Fingerprint Scanning Payment Cards
Last week at Mobile ID World fingerprint scanning payment cards made the biggest headlines while mobile wallets, iris recognition, and biometric smartphones made up the bulk of the industry news. Take a look back on last week’s top stories in mobile digital identity: Biometric Payment Cards Last week we reported on two biometric payment cards with embedded fingerprint … [Read more...] about News Roundup: Fingerprint Scanning Payment Cards
Lynk & Co Demos Virtual Key Car Sharing System
Lynk & Co has teamed up with Ericsson to demonstrate what it calls "the world's first built-in share function" for the connected car, according to a statement from the company. It's essentially a digital car key, allowing a car owner to remotely administrate a digital car key through a smartphone app. That, the company says, enables driver-controlled car sharing through … [Read more...] about Lynk & Co Demos Virtual Key Car Sharing System
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