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Qualcomm, Vivo, and Tencent Push On-Device AI for Mobile Gaming

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Qualcomm is teaming up with Vivo and Tencent (both Tencent Honor of Kings and the Tencent AI Lab) to bring better gaming experiences to mobile devices. The four parties will collaborate on “Project Imagination,” which will leverage the 4th Generation Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence Engine to drive on-device AI innovation. As it relates to gaming, the new partnership will … [Read more...] about Qualcomm, Vivo, and Tencent Push On-Device AI for Mobile Gaming

Huawei, Athonet, and Fortnite Win Big at 2019 GLOMO Awards

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The GSMA announced the winners of the 2019 GLOMO Awards at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Presented by Remel London and BBC Africa Business Editor Larry Madowo, the GLOMO Awards honored pioneering work in many different segments of the mobile marketplace. “The GLOMO’s are a testament to the incredible innovation and ingenuity shaping our industry,” said GSMA CEO … [Read more...] about Huawei, Athonet, and Fortnite Win Big at 2019 GLOMO Awards

Mobile ID World is Reporting Live From MWC19: The Roundup

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Mobile ID World is reporting live from Mobile World Congress Barcelona, where identity, connectivity and innovation are converging. With biometric access at the front door and next generation intelligent identity solutions on the floor, this year’s MWC is painting a picture of just how integral strong authentication and mobile ID has become to the larger mobile landscape. … [Read more...] about Mobile ID World is Reporting Live From MWC19: The Roundup

MWC Barcelona: GSMA’s David Pollington on Intelligent Connectivity, Biometrics, and Augmented Reality [Audio]

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Mobile ID World is reporting live from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, straight from the nexus of biometrics, identity technology and mobility. On day one of the world’s biggest mobility event, Mobile ID World’s Director of Digital Content, Susan Stover, spoke with David Pollington, Head of Applications and Services, GSMA, about what to expect at this year’s … [Read more...] about MWC Barcelona: GSMA’s David Pollington on Intelligent Connectivity, Biometrics, and Augmented Reality [Audio]

Microsoft and IDEMIA Discuss the Benefits of eSIM Functionality

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Microsoft and IDEMIA have shed some light on the partnership between the two companies and the future of eSIM technology. According to a recent interview with Microsoft’s Shai Guday and IDEMIA’s Emir Aboulhosn, eSIM tech is already poised to transform the smartphone market, with Aboulhosn forecasting that every major phone manufacturer will deploy eSIM technology within the … [Read more...] about Microsoft and IDEMIA Discuss the Benefits of eSIM Functionality

40 CEOs Sign GSMA’s New Digital Declaration

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The GSMA unveiled a Digital Declaration at last week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, announcing that 40 CEOs have already signed the new initiative. The Declaration was designed as a set of principles to encourage ethical behavior in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.    “A new form of responsible leadership is needed to successfully navigate this era,” said … [Read more...] about 40 CEOs Sign GSMA’s New Digital Declaration

The Future of the Samsung Smartphone Unfolds, Literally

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"Still there’s still no word on whether the folding phone is expected to support iris or fingerprint biometrics, as is common on the flagship Galaxy S-series devices." On the heels of new leaks all but confirming an in-display fingerprint sensor for the Galaxy S10, there’s more excitement brewing around a new potential entry to Samsung’s line of handsets: the foldable … [Read more...] about The Future of the Samsung Smartphone Unfolds, Literally

Target Concedes Support to mPayment Rivals

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Apple is not alone in gaining support for its mobile payments platform from Target: The major US retailer has announced that it's also preparing to enable support for Google Pay and Samsung Pay. Apple announced its support yesterday, marking something of a breakthrough in its efforts to gain support among US merchants. Target was one of the founders of CurrentC, a mobile … [Read more...] about Target Concedes Support to mPayment Rivals

Overwhelming Evidence Points to In-Display Fingerprint Sensor for Two Galaxy S10 Models

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The Samsung Galaxy S10's in-display fingerprint sensor is all but confirmed, thanks to newly-leaked images and discoveries in new Samsung Pay code. The latter come by way of XDA-Developers, which reports that code in the latest version of the Samsung Pay app contains "two very explicit references" to an in-display fingerprint sensor on at least one model of Samsung's … [Read more...] about Overwhelming Evidence Points to In-Display Fingerprint Sensor for Two Galaxy S10 Models

Unisys CEO to Make ‘Moonshot’ Argument for Internet Security at CES Gov’t Talk

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Unisys CEO Peter Altabef is preparing to make the case for embracing sophisticated technologies like biometrics and AI to secure the internet at a high-profile, government-focused speaking event affiliated with this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Altabef will deliver his argument in a speech entitled "The Cyber Moonshot Imperative" at the CES Government conference, which … [Read more...] about Unisys CEO to Make ‘Moonshot’ Argument for Internet Security at CES Gov’t Talk

Gemalto eSIM Tech Hits the Race Course in a Porsche Cayman GT4

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A Porsche GT4 Cup championship race recently offered Gemalto an opportunity to showcase its eSIM-driven smart car technology: The company has announced that its Cinterion LTE Cat. 1 IoT Module was integrated into a Porsche Cayman GT4 race car for the event, in collaboration with Liechtenstein-based telematics specialist GlobalMatiX. The race car was outfitted with 40 … [Read more...] about Gemalto eSIM Tech Hits the Race Course in a Porsche Cayman GT4