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  • Newly formed citizens group aims to block Sidewalk Labs project 26 Feb 2019 03:41 Metro A new group has formed to “actively try to stop” Sidewalk Labs from developing a high-tech neighbourhood on Toronto’s eastern waterfront. Calling itself the #Blocksidewalk Campaign, the members have launched a website and online petition aimed at …
  • A vision for the future: Community vision planning event looks toward goals for Mitchell 26 Feb 2019 02:37 Daily Republic City officials, prominent business leaders, educators and community members filled the MTI Amphitheater, as Brian Klock opened the event, speaking to the audience about the importance of working together on the future of Mitchell. "That's the only …
  • Singapore wants self-driving cars to help its aging society 26 Feb 2019 01:50 CNN Startups from around the world are coming to the purpose-built track that recreates an urban environment over 5 acres at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University. The roads look like any other in the city, with stop lights, crosswalks and traffic …
  • Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Plc. (MYTAY) CEO Tibor Rékasi on Q4 2018 Results - Earnings Call Transcript 25 Feb 2019 23:48 Seeking Alpha Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Plc. (OTCPK:MYTAY) Q4 2018 Results Conference Call February 21, 2019 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Tibor Rékasi - CEO János Szabó - CFO Peter Bauer - IR Conference Call Participants Jakub Krawczyk - Raiffeisen Malgorzata …
  • Self-driving test miles zoom in California 25 Feb 2019 23:26 RubberNews.com 2/25/2019 Updated 2/25/2019 Comments Email Print By Pete Bigelow Automotive News Self-driving vehicle permits issued by California's DMV have more than doubled this year from 2017. Even with auto makers and tech companies sprouting …
  • Sprint says it'll bring 5G service to Chicago by May 25 Feb 2019 22:48 Chicago Tribune Sprint customers in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Kansas City will be among the first to test the company's 5G wireless network when it launches in May, executives said Monday. Expect an additional five markets — Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix …
  • Several factors disrupting the future of the transportation industry 25 Feb 2019 22:28 Trucknews DALLAS, Texas – Numerous societal trends are changing the direction the trucking industry must steer into the future, including urban congestion, an aging population, and the impact of evolving technologies. Susan Beardslee, principle analyst for ABI …
  • Mobile-Tech Company Affirmed Networks Raises $38M To Chase 5G Future 25 Feb 2019 21:54 Xconomy Affirmed Networks, a mobile systems software company based in Acton, MA, has raised $38 million in a strategic funding round led by Palo Alto-based Centerview Capital Technology to help it expand into more regions around the globe and invest in new …
  • Waymo driverless cars now understand hand signals from police officers 25 Feb 2019 21:49 Salon One of the toughest situations for autonomous cars to deal with is when something unexpected happens. This can include temporary lane closures, diversions, and situations where a police officer is directing traffic with hand signals. The latter is now …
  • Wanted: Autonomous vehicle tech for mail delivery 25 Feb 2019 21:40 Government Computer News Wanted: Autonomous vehicle tech for mail delivery By Susan Miller Feb 25, 2019 Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night will deter autonomous vehicles from helping letter carriers swiftly complete their rounds -- at least that's what the U.S. …
  • What is 5G? 25 Feb 2019 21:34 Digital Burg Major telecommunications companies are far along in their 5G network development, and the first 5G networks are already up and running. Like every "next generation" wireless network technology, 5G will give your phone a speedier connection -- up …
  • Trio of innovation opportunities could help reshape Peoria 25 Feb 2019 21:28 Morton Times News PEORIA — A new chapter may start for a city with an old tagline. "If it plays in Peoria, it'll play anywhere" is a line that's gotten a lot of mileage over the years, referring to the city's ability to represent middle America. But it …
  • Everyone seems to think the future is bendy phones 25 Feb 2019 20:47 Independent The future is foldable, according to just about every major smartphone company. Two of the world's biggest phone brands have unveiled bendy phones in recent days, proclaiming them a change comparable with the first ever smartphones and the future of …
  • The 5G hype is setting consumers up for a let-down, experts warn 25 Feb 2019 20:32 Charleston Daily Mail The telecoms industry is gearing up for 5G, the next generation wireless networks which could enable new technologies such as self-driving cars and robot surgeons. But it may be raising expectations too early. As industry leaders gather at the Mobile World …
  • Flaws in 4G and 5G networks lets anyone listen in on calls, fake texts and track your location 25 Feb 2019 20:21 Charleston Daily Mail Major security flaws in 4G and 5G networks lets anyone listen in on calls, fake text messages and track your location, experts warn Researchers are said to have discovered the first vulnerability in 5G networks The three flaws, Torpedo, Piercer and IMSI- …
  • Scripps Oceanography gets research vessel to explore coastal waters 25 Feb 2019 20:20 Sandiegouniontribune UC San Diego’s research fleet is being expanded to include a boat that will explore nearshore waters, where scientists study everything from coastal erosion to pollution to how waves can affect the weather and climate. The university’s Scripps Institution …
  • Plan to allow autonomous vehicles clears another hurdle 25 Feb 2019 20:12 The Sacramento Bee A proposal that would allow autonomous vehicles on Utah roads has passed another legislative hurdle. The Deseret News reports the unanimous committee vote on Monday sends the measure to the full Senate. It has already passed the House of Representatives. …
  • How China's Artificial Intelligence Strategy Stacks Up Against U.S. Investments 25 Feb 2019 20:08 WBAA Artificial intelligence is becoming a key factor in the future of economic and military competition around the world. China has been a leader in the field, with heavy investments in AI research and development, and President Trump wants to help the U.S. …
  • New microSD Express technology promises faster flash for mobile devices 25 Feb 2019 19:29 SiliconANGLE An obscure but influential industrial body unveiled a new technology today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona that’s set to give phones and connected devices a noticeable speed boost. The SD Association is a consortium of more than 900 hardware makers …
  • Archrivals BMW and Daimler detail plans to join forces on mobility services 25 Feb 2019 19:07 Digital Trends BMW and Daimler (parent company of Mercedes-Benz) are fierce rivals when it comes to selling cars, but the two German automakers are nonetheless teaming up to take on the likes of Uber and Lyft. The companies had earlier announced plans to merge their …
  • HTC unveils the Hub: Gadget lets you connect to 5G mobile and doubles as a WiFi hotspot 25 Feb 2019 19:03 Charleston Daily Mail HTC unveils the Hub: Gadget lets you connect to high-speed next generation 5G mobile broadband on multiple devices and doubles as a WiFi hotspot for up to TWENTY people Boasting a 5-inch HD touchscreen which allows 4K video streaming and gaming Experts are …
  • BMW drivers will be able to control their car just by LOOKING at the controls by 2021 25 Feb 2019 19:03 Charleston Daily Mail The BMW of tomorrow! Drivers will be able to control their car's dashboard features by LOOKING at it and point to nearby landmarks like restaurants to book a table, concept car suggests BMW unveiled its gaze recognition technology at Mobile World …
  • US-China battle spills to MWC 25 Feb 2019 18:54 Khaleej Times Washington dispatches big delegation to press its case with telecom execs, govt officials that they should avoid Huawei Chinese tech giant Huawei took centrestage on at the world's biggest mobile industry trade fair, as it wages a geopolitical battle …
  • Intel aims to push beyond phones with 5G... 25 Feb 2019 18:51 Peninsula Qatar  25 Feb 2019 - 19:50 5G signs are displayed at the Intel stand at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona on February 25, 2019. AFP / Josep Lago Intel Corp on Monday announced new chips and partnerships that it hopes will persuade its investors …
  • Sprint sets 5G launch in nine cities as... 25 Feb 2019 18:51 Peninsula Qatar  25 Feb 2019 - 19:50 Smartphones with the logos of T-Mobile and Sprint are seen in this illustration taken on September 19, 2017. Reuters/Dado Ruvic Sprint Corp. said it plans to launch its commercial 5G service in nine cities in the first half of this …
  • Data Center Operators Want Hyperscale Efficiency 25 Feb 2019 18:35 Comms Business Data center operators want powerful solutions to optimize the efficiency of the network, Virtual Machines (VMs) and/or containers. They realise that adding servers and CPU power is no longer the optimal path to boost data center performance – according …
  • Sprint Curiosity™ IoT and Mapbox to Showcase Precision Mapping and Location Services with Demonstrations at 2019 Mobile World Congress Barcelona 25 Feb 2019 17:40 giscafe.com Sprint Curiosity™ IoT and Mapbox to Showcase Precision Mapping and Location Services with Demonstrations at 2019 Mobile World Congress Barcelona Demonstration Highlights Power of Curiosity IoT's Dedicated, Distributed, Virtualized IoT Core Network - …
  • Tesla: Musk Indulges In A Self-Driving Car Fantasy Once Again 25 Feb 2019 17:32 Seeking Alpha It seems like Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla (TSLA), just cannot help himself when it comes to talking about self-driving cars. Musk made his latest bold claim about Tesla’s autonomous vehicle program during a Feb. 19 podcast hosted by ArkInvest. He now claims …
  • You've heard about it, but do you know what 5G is? 25 Feb 2019 17:17 Mace and Crown Major telecommunications companies are far along in their 5G network development, and the first 5G networks are already up and running. Like every "next generation" wireless network technology, 5G will give your phone a speedier connection -- up …
  • 5G is coming: what can we expect? - Phys.Org 25 Feb 2019 16:47 Google Credit: CC0 Public Domain This year the telecoms industry will begin the transition to new fifth-generation cellular networks—known as 5G—which is expected to one day help run everything from self-driving cars to robot surgeons. The successor to the …
  • What is 5G? 25 Feb 2019 16:46 WPMT × What is 5G? 5G will be the lifeblood of the new economy. Self-driving cars, virtual reality, smart cities and networked robots will all be powered by 5G networks. 5G promises to open the door to new surgical procedures, safer transportation and immersive …
  • Terbine Rolls Out System To Enable IoT Data Trading Alliances 25 Feb 2019 16:26 SF Gate Industry-first offering gives companies, government agencies and trade organizations the ability to readily establish trading operations to seamlessly exchange machine-generated data, with full control over access and monetization. LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) …
  • Sprint’s 5G wireless launch, planned for May, could be the country’s first 25 Feb 2019 16:20 The Washington Post Sprint customers in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Kansas City will be among the first to test the company’s 5G wireless network when it launches in May, executives said Monday. Expect an additional five markets — Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix and …
  • Focusing on Robotics, Autonomous Systems 25 Feb 2019 15:50 PCBDESIGN007 The age of robotics and autonomous systems is upon us. These emerging technologies have the potential to increase the efficiency, productivity and safety of humans in manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, defense, health care and many other critical …
  • Ericsson to switch to 5G globally in 2019: CEO 25 Feb 2019 14:57 Daily News Egypt Barcelona- “We are truly switching to 5G in 2019; 5G technology will be the backbone of the future society,” said Ericsson CEO, Borje Ekholm, on Monday during Ericsson’s opening press conference at the 2019 Mobile World Congress (MWC19), which started on …
  • The Ministry of Economy and BSMEPA will Support Start-ups 25 Feb 2019 14:39 Novinite.com We support the idea of ​​institutional support to start-ups for the development of their innovative and export potential and we are ready to cooperate for a more active partnership with the Ministry of Economy and in particular with the Executive Agency …
  • 5G is coming: what can we expect? 25 Feb 2019 14:36 Phys.org Credit: CC0 Public Domain This year the telecoms industry will begin the transition to new fifth-generation cellular networks—known as 5G—which is expected to one day help run everything from self-driving cars to robot surgeons. The successor to the …
  • With 5G hype high, smartphone users risk disappointment 25 Feb 2019 14:35 MacDailyNews “The telecoms industry is gearing up for 5G, the next generation wireless networks which could enable new technologies such self-driving cars and robot surgeons. But it may be raising expectations too early,” Agence France-Presse reports. “As industry …
  • Allstate's P/E Is Low For A Reason 25 Feb 2019 14:10 Seeking Alpha I have never invested in an insurance company. I don’t personally like the regulated businesses or the conservative approach to the balance sheet those regulators are (supposed to) enforce. This is not to say that insurance doesn’t perform a vital role in …
  • To space and beyond! 25 Feb 2019 14:02 Phys.org Credit: CC0 Public Domain Western Australia has a secret. We're quietly becoming a space powerhouse. Exciting things have been happening in the space sector in WA. A showcase of this talent was seen on the 2018 Perth leg of the global NASA Space Apps …
  • California Inc.: Who needs insurance in the age of self-driving cars? 25 Feb 2019 13:30 Los Angeles Times Home prices: The latest Case-Shiller home price index comes out Tuesday. In November, seasonally adjusted home prices for the benchmark 20-city index were up 0.3% month over month. The seasonally adjusted national index year-over-year change has hovered …
  • China's telecom dominance a security challenge: UK's cybersecurity chief 25 Feb 2019 13:26 Channel News Asia SINGAPORE: China's global dominance in telecommunications networks could pose security threats for decades, Britain's cybersecurity chief warned in a speech in Singapore on Monday (Feb 25). As countries move to roll out ultra-fast fifth-generation …
  • New Nokia phone with five camera lenses is terrifying people who suffer from fear of HOLES   25 Feb 2019 12:59 Charleston Daily Mail Nokia's brand new smartphone is triggering people with a rare phobia. The PureView's cutting-edge design, which was recently unveiled at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress 2019, boasts a ‘penta-camera’ with five lenses. The photos captured by …
  • 5G Nokia phones unlikely to arrive until 2020, but more US phones are on the way 25 Feb 2019 12:35 Cnet Five cameras, but no five 5G. Sarah Tew/CNET Nokia phone maker HMD brought five phones to Mobile World Congress this year, and one of them even had five cameras. But not a single one of them had 5G. 5G Nokia phones are coming, said HMD CEO Florian …
  • Qualcomm draws a road map to the self-driving car of the future 25 Feb 2019 12:16 Digital Trends Ultra-high definition video. GPS that’s even more precise than GPS. Massively multiplayer online gaming. 5G connectivity. All the buzzwords that define modern technology? Qualcomm has a single chip for it — designed for your car. On Tuesday, Qualcomm …
  • BMW wants to make interacting with a car as natural as talking to a friend 25 Feb 2019 12:16 Digital Trends BMW predicts poking a screen to get directions will soon become as outdated as a flip phone. The German automaker traveled to MWC2019 to demonstrate its new, artificial intelligence-powered Natural Interaction technology, which empowers drivers with three …
  • Sprint vows broad 5G coverage when four cities launch in May 25 Feb 2019 12:07 Cnet Sprint CEO Michel Combes speaking at a press conference at MWC Barcelona. Roger Cheng/CNET Sprint's 5G service is just around the corner. As long as you're in one of four markets. Sprint Chief Technology Officer John Saw said in a press …
  • China's telecom dominance a security challenge: UK's GCHQ 25 Feb 2019 11:51 Channel News Asia SINGAPORE: China's global dominance in telecommunications networks could pose security threats for decades, Britain's cybersecurity chief warned in a speech in Singapore on Monday (Feb 25). As countries move to roll out ultra-fast fifth-generation …
  • Samsung's Galaxy S11 5G may be slimmer, last longer thanks to Qualcomm 25 Feb 2019 10:24 Cnet Qualcomm is the primary provider of 5G chips for smartphones and other devices.  Jessica Dolcourt/CNET 5G's just getting started, but Qualcomm's already talking up its third chip for the ultra-fast network. And Samsung's planning to use it …
  • Why buying Walmart stock over Amazon is a better bet now 25 Feb 2019 10:19 MarketWatch Just the headline of this article is enough to set many investors' hair on fire. Why in the world would anyone ever choose an old-school brick and mortar stock over a dynamic e-commerce giant that has defined the last two decades of consumer behavior? …