BlackBerry is adding its support to an effort to help small Canadian technology companies connect with global automakers and other players in autonomous transportation.
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LG's webOS 3.5 Security Manager is the first smart TV platform certified for its effective cybersecurity capabilities by UL, one of the world's foremost experts in safety, security and sustainability.
Car IQ, a payment network for cars, is partnering with BlackBerry to demonstrate a new in-dash vehicle-wallet at CES 2023 that connects vehicles to merchants and enables customers to pay right from the dash of their car.
At CES 24 today, BlackBerry announced general availability of its new QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 8.0.
O2's 5G network is now live in areas of 60 towns and cities across the UK, beating its original target. The milestone comes at the same time that O2 reaches 10,000 sites for its first-to-market LTE-M (Long Term Evolution, category M1) network.
Canada's final version of the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard was published this week, and it includes a sales ban on new cars that generate emissions from 2035.
Trustonic has become the first vendor globally to achieve Common Criteria security certification for a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) device security product. The certification of Trustonic’s Kinibi TEE paves the way for mass market delivery of trusted services on connected devices.
Electric vehicle leasing company Onto has fallen into administration, following a drop in EV residual value and failing to secure additional funding from its shareholders.
Three is giving customers all the freedom they need to use 5G whenever and however they wish without worrying about any hidden or extra costs as the company announced that all new and existing customers will have access to 5G with no speed caps and at no extra cost on all contract, SIM only and PAYG mobile plans.
AttackIQ has partnered with BlackBerry Cylance to enable organisations to validate that their endpoint security solutions are deployed correctly and configured optimally, ensuring continuous protection against the latest threats.
Oracle and NVIDIA have expanded their longstanding alliance with a multi-year partnership to help customers solve business challenges with accelerated computing and AI.
Bictory Finance has launched the Concordium Name Service (CNS), a wallet naming system that maps human-readable names to blockchain addresses for a more friendly on-chain experience.
Virgin Media has successfully delivered next-generation 2.2Gbps broadband speeds to homes in Southampton and Manchester in real-world trials. The multi-gigabit speeds – around 40 times faster than the local average broadband speeds.
French telecom operator Bouygues Telecom is to dismantle 3,000 Huawei-made mobile antennas in France’s highly populated areas by 2028, the latest blow to the Chinese tech giant which is the target of countries labelling its 5G equipment as a potential national security threat.
Mercedes Benz will join BMW and Volkswagen as it launches its own application for the Apple Watch. The application will help Mercedes Benz owners to find walking directions to and from their car.
Peugeot has launched a revolutionary e-commerce capability, the world’s first all-encompassing online car-buying process, under the banner “Order Online by Peugeot”.
MediaTek has unveiled the Dimensity 1050 system-on-chip, its first mmWave 5G chipset that will power the next generation of 5G smartphones.
MTN has launched its 5G mobile network, powered by Huawei, across major cities in South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth.
Ericsson has signed an agreement for credit facility with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) for USD 150 million, maturing in 2025. Of these new funds, 98 million will replace credit with NIB that was set to mature in 2021
AT&T has entered into a three-year Collaborative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) to develop 5G and edge computing maritime technologies.
There has been a lot of reports in the media this week after "legal experts" warned UK drivers that it is illegal for UK drivers to use Apple Pay on their iPhones at a McDonalds' (or any other) Fast Food Drive-Through.
Next-generation networks will improve public services, boost tourism and accelerate social change in the country’s rural and valley areas.
At UITP World Congress and Exhibition, the world's biggest public transport event, Ericsson is demonstrating a connected bus stop concept that incorporates 3G, LTE or Wi-Fi small cell technology.
Microsoft has acquired ReFirm Labs, a provider of device vulnerability management and firmware security analysis. Microsoft says the acquisition will "enrich" its firmware analysis and security capabilities across intelligent edge devices, from servers to IoT.
Google has announced that Android Wear now officially works with iPhones and is rolling out today.
The Android Wear app connects your iPhone to your Android Wear watch.
Ofcom has launched their proposed space spectrum strategy for the coming years. The space sector is one of the biggest users of spectrum delivers a wide range of benefits to people, businesses and public sector users in the UK.
KDAB today announced that it has joined the BlackBerry QNX Distributor and Value-Added Integrator Program, a worldwide network of value-added integrators, distributors and reseller experts trained on QNX technology.
O2 and NEC have successfully completed an Open RAN trial on O2’s network with NEC and its ecosystem of partners that includes virtualised RAN software from Altiostar and hardware from GigaTera Communications and Supermicro among others.
BT has signed a five-year contract with Alstom, one of the world’s leading providers of systems, equipment and services for the mobility sector, to upgrade its global network.
While most Ring users thought that the cameras they installed were able to detect what was going on inside and around their homes using automated computer vision technologies, there may have been an entire team of humans watching the footage as well.
bp has launched its first new format EV charging and convenience hub at Cromwell Road on the A4 in Hammersmith, London.
Vodafone has today become the first network operator in the UK to offer unlimited 5G data plans to large business and public sector customers, enabling them to provide employees with unlimited data, minutes and texts each month.
The test drive of a BlackBerry QNX-equipped autonomous car in Ottawa's west end today marked the first trial run of a driverless vehicle on a public street in Canada.
All major network providers in the UK have agreed to implement a set of common measures designed to support and protect customers' access to the internet for the duration of the COViD-19 pandemic.
British Gas has launched a new scheme, offering drivers the opportunity to benefit from a years’ worth of free electric vehicle charging.
Following Google’s of its new wearable device platform, Android Wear, Motorola has announced its first device with the software, the Moto 360....
Samsung has unveiled a new smart TV line-up with an integrated nonfungible token (NFT) platform. Samsung’s 2022 smart TVs such as Micro LED, Neo QLED and The Frame will have an NFT Platform app
LG became the newest member of the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA), joining global automakers and technology companies including Google, General Motors, Hyundai, Honda, and NVIDIA.
QNX Software Systems, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, and AdasWorks, an innovative startup developing artificial intelligence-based software for automated driving.
Barcode Scanner SDK, One of the First Barcode Scanners Available for Google Glass Manatee Works today announced its Barcode Scanner...
To mark the launch of the new Huawei Watch GT 2, Huawei has opened the world's first "Dive-Thru" on the Royal Victoria Dock, which will hold free watches for swimmers bold enough to dive underwater to collect them.
Vodafone are to supply UK Power Networks, the country’s largest electricity network operator, with 5G connectivity in a world-first trial.
Telesat and ENCQOR 5G are to work on 5G technology and demonstrations. Under the agreement, Telesat plans to conduct demonstrations, trials and pilots of 5G connectivity
Along with 35 partners, IBM has launched Cloud for Telecommunications, an open, hybrid cloud architecture
BlackBerry and Nobo Technologies have announced that the advanced digital cockpit controller platform developed by Nobo built on the BlackBerry QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System (RTOS) and QNX Hypervisor has now entered mass production.
Unified Comms, Contact Centre and Cyber Solutions provider, Babble, has acquired 8020, in a deal that provides scale to Babble while delivering a Scottish presence for the tech business as it continues its expansion.
Lebara has extended their MVNO partnership with Vodafone UK, in a new three-and-a-half-year exclusive deal. Lebara Mobile customers will now be able to access Vodafone’s 5G service and customers will continue to be able to use Vodafone’s 4G network, with new features such as 4G Calling being launched this year.
Nokia is enabling ultra-fast 5G services for Vodacom South Africa’s customers by deploying its 5G radio, core and fixed network solutions across Vodacom’s network.
Apple has released an update to the Find My app, allowing third-party products to use the private and secure finding capabilities of Apple’s Find My network, which comprises hundreds of millions of Apple devices.
At CES 2015, OnStar will preview AtYourService, a commerce and engagement offering that connects drivers with retailers and merchants on their drive, providing information, convenience and money-saving values tied to their specific destinations.
Apple today unveiled HomePod mini, the company's most affordable, diminutive smart speaker at just 3.3 inches tall. The Apple HomePod mini is very similar in design and features to the HomePod, simply smaller.
OPPO today announced the world’s first 5G SA-Compatible eSIM on its newly launched flagship 5G smartphone, the OPPO Find X3 Pro, developed in collaboration with eSIM connectivity management company, Thales.
Vodafone is offering UK households the opportunity to save over £200 (in comparison to BT Fibre 2) with Vodafone Superfast 2.
Huawei has encouraged the UK to consider its next move on 5G and says US sanctions which impact the firm’s ability to supply processors because of its telco kit won’t affect its supply chain.
The Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) and Power Matters Alliance (PMA) today announced the organizations have signed a Letter of Intent to merge and establish an organization that will accelerate the availability and deployment of wireless charging technology on a global scale.
Vodafone has launched new IoT-based technology to help water companies improve monitoring and detection systems, increase efficiency, reduce wastage, and meet regulatory requirements.
BT and Toshiba are to build and trial the world’s first commercially available quantum-secured metro network.
Integrated Computer Solutions (ICS) will offer BlackBerry’s QNX software and services to its broad embedded customer base in the Americas. ICS joins the BlackBerry QNX Distributor & Value-Added Integrator (VAI) Program, a worldwide network of value-added integrators and distributors, and reseller experts trained on QNX technologies.
Samsung today announced their latest fashion collaboration with the renowned and glamorous jewelry and watchmaker, de GRISOGONO.
Porsche has unveiled details of its upcoming sixth-generation PCM infotainment system before it's integrated into the 911, Cayenne and Panamera ranges this summer. The developers behind the new-for-2021 Porsche Communication Management system (PCM) have focused on providing swish, simple and clear menus, which evolve the style first seen in the Taycan into a format that features some handy new tech.
EE will upgrade 4G in more than 2,000 areas by June 2024 as part of the Shared Rural Network initiative to extend coverage in rural areas across the UK.
HTC today unveiled its first high-performance, smart fitness tracker, the GPS-enabled HTC Grip. Powered by UA Record.
Google has a new mode of storage encryption called Adiantum that is made specifically to run on phones and smart devices that don’t have the specialised hardware to use current methods to encrypt locally stored data efficiently.
BlackBerry today announced that its QNX software is now embedded in more than 120 million cars that are on the road today. Automotive OEMs and tier ones use BlackBerry QNX technology in the advanced driver assistance systems, digital instrument clusters, connectivity modules, handsfree systems, and infotainment systems.
Stellantis has developed a "virtual cockpit" to create and test new versions of car controls and systems in a day instead of months.y using Amazon computing power and BlackBerry technology.
Kallik, the Label and Artwork Management company, today announced a strategic technology partnership with Zebra Technologies. The resulting solutions extend the reach and benefits of Kallik’s flagship Label and Artwork Management (LAM) system to the factory-floor printer.
OPPO has successfully conducted voice and video calls solely based on a 5G network, bringing high-quality 5G experience closer to reality.
Huawei x Gentle Monster Smart Eyewear series is officially available to buy in the UK.
Unlike Google Glass, there’s no heads-up display. Essentially, it looks like a normal earwear that has an integrated Bluetooth headset. It has built-in dual speakers with a semi-open design and dual microphones on the temple which uses AI for noise reduction
BlackBerry and Virginia Tech are partnering to educate the mechanical engineers of tomorrow on BlackBerry QNX technology, secure and reliable software for connected and autonomous cars.
There is no doubt that Wearables is huge at the moment and as the wearable technology industry evolves, the big...
Nokia has achieved a 5G speed record during a trial with Turk Telekom in the Turkish capital city, Ankara. The record, which reached over 4.5 Gbps, is the first to be achieved on 5G New Radio (5GNR) only.
Bullitt Group, providers of rugged mobile solutions, is launching its own mobile virtual network operations (MVNO) in the UK.
Tesco has become the first major UK retailer to launch an app for Google Glass. The new app allows shoppers to browse goods, view nutritional information and add items to the basket and is voice activated like the rest of the Glass experience.
For modern vehicles, the systems that keep them going need to not only be seamless and scalable but also need to be secured, given the number of threats that are targeting smart and automated vehicles today.
Ofcom has received an application from EE to trade its unpaired 2.6 GHz spectrum (2595-2620 MHz) from its Spectrum Access licence no. 1191194 to Telefonica UK.
Google today announced strategic partnerships with Visa and Mastercard to bring Android Pay to more places on the mobile web.
O2 has joined a consortium, led by drone logistics operator Skyfarer, created to enhance the pathology network in the UK by potentially speeding up patient response and sample turnaround times and make drone delivery of blood for lifesaving transfusions a reality.
BT has launched BT TV Box Pro, the TV platform’s most advanced set-top box. The sleek new box is designed to support the next generation of TV viewing, with the features including crystal clear 4K HDR viewing and Dolby Atmos offering a complete immersive experience. BT has also rolled out a new user interface to new and existing BT TV customers giving them more intuitive control.
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today that BlackBerry Executive Chairman & CEO John Chen will deliver a keynote address to the conference live from the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan.
Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free Smart TV video service, which delivers instant access to news, sports, entertainment and more, has now expanded to 12 countries and 742 channels worldwide, bringing access to over 60 million Samsung Smart TVs.
EE celebrates the launch of 4G in West Kirby with free ‘superfast’ donkey rides this Saturday Superfast 4G WiFi technology...
The LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE – the first Android Wear smartwatch with cellular connectivity that lets you make and receive calls right from your wrist – is now available for pre-order at AT&T and Verizon stores and online.
NXP Semiconductors has unveiled the IW612, the industry’s first secure tri-radio device to support the Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and 802.15.4 protocols.
The U.K. telecommunications regulator Ofcom has officially announced that its 5G spectrum auction will start on March 12. The watchdog said it will be releasing 80 megahertz of spectrum in the 700 MHz band
Amazon today announced unlimited cloud storage with Amazon Cloud Drive--two new storage plans for customers to securely store their existing content collections.
MetaMe will potentially be the world’s first crypto-complete wallet and universal personal data marketplace, helping build online communities by paying individuals to share metapods (or mPods).
Huawei today officially launched a new powerful AI processor – the Ascend 910 – as well as an all-scenario AI computing framework, MindSpore. The Ascend 910 is a new AI processor that belongs to Huawei's series of Ascend-Max chipsets, originally announced at its 2018 flagship event, Huawei Connect.
At the Japan Mobility Show today, Nissan unveiled the Nissan Hyper Force, the resounding finale to its innovative series of five "hyper" concept vehicles.
Nokia has today launched its DelOps initiative, a new and innovative approach to managing the complexity of 5G core software delivery and operations, and a new suite of CI/CD Services.
Huawei has unveiled the Children's Watch 4 Pro smartwatch, featuring a 5MP front camera on a 1.41-inch AMOLED touch screen, and a comfortable wristband design.
BlackBerry QNX acoustics technology will help power Shanghai Dayin Technology’s "Yin" 2.0 app, set to be used within the intelligent cockpit for Great Wall Motors’ premium WEY Mocha, Latte, and Macchiato vehicle lines.
Apple today unveiled Apple Watch Series 9, bringing new features and achieving a significant environmental milestone.
Back in August of last year, BlackBerry revealed that the company was in talks with various global smartphone makers to provide its version of a secure Android operating system under a licensing deal as part of the second phase of its licensing strategy. BlackBerry today announced it has signed a technology and brand licensing deal for “BlackBerry Secure” with Swiss consumer electronics maker, Punkt Tronics AG.
Ericsson and PowerLight Technologies have successfully completed a proof-of-concept demo in Seattle using optical beaming – a laser-based technology that converts electricity into high-intensity light which is then captured and transformed to electricity at the radio base station.
Touchcast has launched an end-to-end automotive customer experience in the metaverse, running on Microsoft Azure, allowing consumers to browse, customize, and purchase their dream car inside an interactive virtual showroom, directly from their browser, without needing a VR headset or specialized software.
BlackBerry today announced that Yanfeng Visteon, a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, has selected the company's safety-certified QNX Platform for Instrument Clusters 1.0 software for a digital instrument cluster project.
Octopus Energy Group today launched ‘Project Mercury’, a new alliance to set global standards for the integration of clean tech with smart energy systems.
US president Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday opted not to veto a government tribunal's ruling to ban imports of Apple Watches.
Nokia and TPG Telecom have switched on a live 5G standalone (SA) network in Australia on the 700MHz spectrum band – the first time this has happened in the world.
Microsoft is working with Volkswagen to bring HoloLens 2 augmented reality glasses to cars for the first time.
Nokia and New Zealand operator Spark have launched 5G services in the Auckland Viaduct area to bring high-speed wireless connectivity to a major international sailing event.
OpSec Security has launched OpSec Network Intelligence, a patent-pending advanced analytics tool that automatically identifies and reveals large and complex systems of highly sophisticated bad actor networks across multiple online channels.
Vodafone has extended the availability of its £10 unlimited voice and 5G data plan for UK job seekers to anyone who has lost their job as a result of the pandemic.
Sony has announced that it will offer the SED-E1 "SmartEyeglass Developer Edition" for sale in Japan, the US, the UK and Germany from March 10th.
Nokia has introduced two new professional level 5G certifications. Industrial Automation Networks and Distributed Cloud Networks are part of Nokia’s program to train and certify industry professionals
Damon Motorcycles today unveiled the Hypersport, an electric superbike outfitted with Damon’s cutting-edge CoPilot advanced warning system powered by BlackBerry QNX technology.
Nokia has provided a private 4.9G/LTE wireless network to Western Power Distribution in the UK. The private LTE network will be used for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA*) testing, as well as other mission-critical systems such as voice services.
Sony today announced the AV Center XAV-AX210 at the Mobile Electronics Association's KnowledgeFest 2018. The XAV-AX210 adds iDatalink Maestro support to the 6.4-inch display, which allows you a new way to connect the car's audio without losing the original functionality of the infotainment system
Nokia and MediaTek have achieved a world’s first by successfully aggregating 5G Standalone (5G SA) spectrum using 3 Components Carrier (3CC) aggregation
Google announced Android Wear today, a new platform geared toward bringing Android to wearable devices like smartwatches. Android Wear is designed...
Samsung has unveiled its end-to-end portfolio of 5G mobile network products and solutions for 2017. Showcased products included consumer devices for fixed wireless access connectivity, a 5G Radio Base Station (5G Access Unit)..
Vodafone has switched on the UK’s first 5G OpenRAN site in Bath, the first of 2,500 5G and 4G OpenRAN sites that Vodafone has committed to
Netflix is finally available on Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max smart displays, rolling out today on Nest smart displays globally wherever the service and Nest devices are currently available.
Hyundai India has integrated WhatsApp business as part of its customer service strategy, in partnership IMImobile.
The Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch will cost $249 (roughly £150), according to information prematurely published by US retailer Best Buy...
Bluebird Group is to strengthen its supply chain security capabilities in Indonesia following a partnership with Telkomsel and BlackBerry.
Following the news that EE and BT customers will see a rise of 4.5% on their bills from end of March, Vodafone And Three are to follow suit with price rises of pp To 4.5%.
Apple has began the rollout of watchOS 8.3, bringing support for the new Apple Music Voice Plan and App Privacy Report
People struggling for a mobile signal indoors will be able to buy a wider range of ‘mobile repeaters’ under new proposals published by Ofcom today.
Canada is indicating it might not compensate major telecom providers if the federal government bans Huawei equipment from 5G networks, setting up a potential fight over a bill that could hit C$1bn. Canada, under pressure from the United States to ban Huawei gear on security grounds, is studying whether to allow the firm into the country’s next-generation 5G networks.
