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Huawei x Gentle Monster Smart Eyewear now available in UK

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

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·6 years ago

Google Assistant comes to Bose speakers and soundbars

Starting today, Bose is bringing the Google Assistant to its line of smart speakers and soundbars. This includes the Bose Home Speaker 500, Bose Soundbar 500 and 700, and an all-new, compact smart speaker coming later this summer, the Bose Home Speaker 300.

Devices and OS Connected

·7 years ago

BT launches ‘Lockdown Learning’ support scheme for kids and families

BT is increasing its effort to enable school kids to better connect with teachers and online learning, while schools remain closed, with the launch of its ‘Lockdown Learning’ support scheme.

Connected BT Group

·5 years ago

Touchcast and Microsoft Launch Metaverse-as-a-Service platform

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.

News Automotive MetaVerse

·3 years ago

Mazda finally bringing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Mazda 6

Mazda has announced that its 2018 Mazda 6 mid-size sedan will soon be Apple CarPlay- and Android Auto-compatible = and retrofittable. Beginning in September, dealers will be able to retrofit Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, and Signature trim levels of its mid-size sedan with a kit that adds Apple and Android compatibility to the automaker's built-in infotainment system.

Connected Automotive

·7 years ago

Vodafone creating indoor OpenRAN solution for business

Vodafone and Mavenir are working on a small cell solution, based on OpenRAN technology, to provide indoor 4G connectivity for business customers. Designed for business customers who occupy medium to large office spaces, the plug-and-play small cell equipment can ensure comprehensive mobile coverage......

Connected UK Vodafone UK

·4 years ago

Over 720,000 Android Wear devices shipped in 2014

Research firm Canalys has released data on the number of devices that shipped during 2014. Over 720,000 Android Wear devices shipped in 2014 out of a total of 4.6 million smart wearable bands.

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·11 years ago

Pebble announces Pebble 2, Time 2 and All-New Pebble Core

Pebble has just announced its third Kickstarter campaign, offering two affordable, heart rate-enabled smartwatches and a hackable, 3G ultra-wearable for phone-free running with GPS and music.

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·10 years ago

BT Accelerates UK’s First Live 5G Private Network

BT is working with the Worcestershire 5G Testbed (W5G) as its lead technology partner to accelerate its vision of smart manufacturing delivered through the UK’s first live 5G factory installation.

5G Connected UK BT Group

·5 years ago

Nokia and Google successfully trial Network Slicing for Android devices and 4G/5G networks

Nokia and Google have successfully trialled innovative network slice selection on 4G/5G networks using UE Route Selection Policy (URSP) technology and Google Pixel 6 (Pro) phones running Android 13.

Connected News Google Android

·3 years ago

Virgin Media launches Google Smart Home trial

Virgin Media has launched a trial of a range of Google Smart Home products that can be easily added to customers’ existing packages.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor launches globally

Samsung today announced the global launch of its Odyssey G7 gaming monitor. Unveiled at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, the Odyssey lineup combines the deepest, most immersive curved displays with best-in-class performance features.

Samsung TV

·6 years ago

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