Along with its new “entry-premium” smartphones, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, and changes to the upcoming Android Q, Google announced a list of changes to its popular virtual assistant, Google Assistant. To start with, Google says it has made its assistant faster—up to ten times faster.
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Polestar and StoreDot have demonstrated a 10-minute EV charge with silicon-dominant battery cells in an electric vehicle, showcasing unprecedented charging speeds.
Nokia and Vodafone have successfully trialled a new Passive Optical Network (PON) technology capable of delivering speeds up to 100 gigabits per second (Gb/s) on a single wavelength 10 times faster than the most advanced networks available today.
AutonomouStuff, which develops a test platform for companies looking to develop apps for self-driving vehicles, is to setup a research facility at Ottawa L5 test track.
Android Wear 5.0.2 is currently rolling out to the Motorola Moto 360, Samsung Gear Live, and the LG G Watch R. Originally rolling out for the Moto 360, it is also now rolling out to the Samsung Gear Live and the LG G Watch R.
Will.i.am has partnered with fashion house Gucci to create a luxury smartband, which was announced exclusively in Vogue today and simultaneously show off at the Baselworld watch show.
Nokia has been selected by GO Malta (GO) as its sole strategic partner for a nationwide 5G RAN rollout in a seven-year deal.
Virgin Media O2 Business has switched on the UK’s first 5G-connected hospital with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
QNX today demonstrated the QNX SDK for Bluetooth Connectivity, a new middleware solution for medical devices, industrial automation systems, consumer appliances, and other embedded system applications.
O2 is now offering two new Workplace Propositions – Device as a Service – to help business owners get the latest devices, already set up and ready to use as soon as they open the box, and O2 Voice for Microsoft Teams.
Ericsson and Telstra are teaming up to develop an enterprise edge cloud solution developed specifically for the Telstra domain.
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