Google has announced the full integration of Google Cast capability directly into its Chrome browser. This is an advancement from the Cast extension it has offered for the past two years,
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For the first time, industry leaders are leveraging the power of mobile telecommunications to create a community exclusively for drivers and the businesses that serve them.
Vodafone UK has announced that it has signed a 10-year extension to its existing agreement with CSL Dualcom (CSL) to provide a managed Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity platform.
Today at VRLA, the world's largest virtual reality expo, the team at Vive announced VIVEPORT, the destination for VR content and experiences.
Ford is expanding its SYNC 3 connectivity platform – allowing compatibility of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – throughout its entire 2017 U.S. vehicle lineup of cars, SUVs, light trucks and electrified vehicles.
To continue refining and improving the user experience for Gear S2 smartwatch users, Samsung has rolled out its third update, focusing on improvements of both ease of use and speed of access.
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced that its next release, coming late 2016 to early 2017, will be called Bluetooth 5 and will include significantly increased range, speed, and broadcast messaging capacity.
Safran Identity & Security and QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, are presenting a joint demonstration of remote SIM provisioning for connected cars at TU-Automotive Detroit.
QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, today announced that its acoustics software for hands-free voice communications has shipped in over 50 million telematics and infotainment systems.
QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, today announced the latest addition to its portfolio of automotive safety products, the QNX Platform for Instrument Clusters.
Hyundai is adding smartphone integrations to several existing models today, via do-it-yourself installation. The software update compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto is now available at no cost through MyHyundai.com.
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.
Swytch today announced the launch of weekly tariffs, designed to give users easy access to a temporary mobile number for a short period of time.
QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, today announced that Servomex Group, a world leader in gas analysis technology, has chosen the QNX Neutrino Realtime OS to power its next generation of gas analyzers.
HTC is providing more consumers with the ability to experience virtual reality with its Vive system first hand through a relationship with Microsoft stores and GameStop locations across the U.S. and in Canada.
Atom Bank, the UK’s first bank designed for digital and optimised for mobile, has announced its regulatory restriction has been lifted, and as of today opens its virtual doors.
Today, at the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show, BlackBerry unveiled BlackBerry Radar, a new end-to-end asset tracking system for trucking companies and private fleet operators.
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.
Samsung today announced their latest fashion collaboration with the renowned and glamorous jewelry and watchmaker, de GRISOGONO.
Qualcomm today announced that it will be launching a new virtual reality (VR) software development kit (SDK).
BlackBerry will be unveiling "BlackBerry Radar", their new end-to-end asset tracking system at the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS).
QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, today announced that SWARCO TRAFFIC SYSTEMS has chosen the QNX Neutrino Realtime OS for its ACTROS family of traffic light controllers.
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.
Salted Venture, a startup supported by Samsung, is to debut IOFIT smart shoes at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 next week.
Google has announced a number of changes for Android Wear-powered smartwatches that make controlling things easier from your wrist.
Samsung has sent out invitations to an "Unpacked" launch event on Sunday, February 21 in Barcelona, Spain, where it is expected to unveil its new Galaxy S7 devices.
Luxoft Holding today announced that its CVNAR computer vision and augmented reality software framework was successfully used in a demonstration of ADAS and automated driving capabilities presented by QNX at CES 2016.
BlackBerry have announced DTSec, a medical device cybersecurity standard created and managed by an international, non-profit consortium, led by the BlackBerry CHACE team.
The connection between what you wear and what you drive is getting stronger with help from Ford's new wearables research laboratory.
QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, today demonstrated how it is laying the groundwork for automated driving with a trusted software foundation for building secure, reliable, safety-critical automotive systems.
QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, today announced a new addition to its portfolio of automotive software products, the QNX Platform for ADAS.
QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, today announced the new QNX Acoustics Management Platform (AMP), a comprehensive solution that allows automakers to enhance the audio and acoustic experience.
Fitbit today unveiled the Fitbit Blaze smart fitness watch, its smartest, most stylish, most motivating fitness tracker yet.
HTC and Under Armour have unveiled UA HealthBox, the world's first connected fitness system that measures, monitors, and manages the most important drivers of health and fitness – sleep, fitness, activity and nutrition.
More than 33 years after the popular American TV show Knight Rider showed David ‘The Hoff’ Hasselhoff talking to his car KITT, Volvo and Microsoft are launching a wearable-enabled voice control system.
QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, today announced that Ford Motor Company has ported its open source SmartDeviceLinkâ„¢ (SDL) technology to the QNX CARâ„¢ Platform for Infotainment.
LG will unveil its newest addition to its IoT ecosystem, SmartThinQ Hub, at CES 2016. LG SmartThinQ Hub serves as a gateway to smart sensors and connected appliances in the home but is more than that.
Samsung announced today that it will showcase at CES 2016 its new Creative Lab (C-Lab) projects – WELT – a smart wearable healthcare belt, rink – a hand-motion controller for mobile VR devices and TipTalk.
The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show) announced four additions to its Connected Car Expo (CCE) advisory board for 2016.
Luxoft Holding, a leading provider of software development services and innovative IT solutions to a global client base, and QNX Software Systems, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, has announced a new technology partnership.
Wanting to make a toy that would increase interaction between children offline, just as much as online, the Draw & Code team designed the cost efficient and accessible line of toys; the SwapBots.
QNX Software Systems, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, and AdasWorks, an innovative startup developing artificial intelligence-based software for automated driving.
Google has released an update to the Android Wear Software Development Kit (SDK) to include support for API 23 and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
TalkTalk is offering all its customers a free upgrade to compensate for the recent cyber attack, in which thousands of people's personal data was leaked online.
TAG Heuer has officially unveiled the Connected, it's first Android Wear-powered smartwatch. The watch was developed in partnership between Intel and Google, and is constructed out of titanium.
Three’s 4G speeds will increase by up to 50% nationwide as part of an ongoing rollout of additional spectrum on the network.
AT&T has announced a new service called NumberSync which will allow customers to attach a single phone number to all of their connected devices.
BlackBerry has announced that PSA Peugeot Citroën the second largest car manufacturer in Europe, selected BES12 for Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM).
At the event to introduce the V10 smartphone, LG provided a sneak peek of the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition, the first Android Wear device to feature cellular connectivity.
BlackBerry has released an update to BBM for iPhone, bringing support for iOS 9 and Apple Watch.
Google has updated Maps for iOS that brings support for Apple Watch. The update will allow Apple Watch users to look up for directions directly from their wrists and more.
Google has just unveiled the second generation of its popular video and photo streaming device, the Chromecast.
Microsoft is announcing new solutions spanning containers, security, infrastructure and the Internet of Things (IoT) that enable organizations of all sizes to transform their business.
Skype 6.4 for Android, brings you new ways to manage conversations on Android Wear devices such as the Moto 360, Huawei Watch, LG Watch Urbane, or the ASUS ZenWatch.
QNX hosting ‘role of a software platform when transitioning from ADAS to autonomous driving’ Webinar
The automotive industry is investing heavily in autonomous driving technologies. Automotive OEMs are defining their roadmap.
Ericsson and LG Uplus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.
Apple has released watchOS 2, the latest version of Apple's operating system for the Apple Watch. The update was originally scheduled to be launched along with iOS 9...
Ericsson has announced the expansion of its cross-industry 5G research and development (R&D) program to a range of European markets.
Google’s popular Google Glass project is all set to be re-branded as “Project Auraâ€Â. The Google Glass team is now hiring consumer electronics experts from Amazon’s secretive Lab 126.
Apple today announced the all-new Apple TV, bringing a revolutionary experience to the living room based on apps built for the television.
Apple today introduced beautiful new Apple Watch cases and bands, available starting today, including new gold and rose gold aluminum Apple Watch Sport models.
Apple and Hermès today introduced Apple Watch Hermès, a new collection of Apple Watch in stainless steel with finely crafted leather bands in distinctive styles from Hermès.
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is driving new use cases for wearables, including lifestyle and wellness apps, requiring more diverse device support on mobile networks.
The official distribution of ChatSim World has been kicked off today. ChatSim World states that it is the world's only SIM card that can cut unintentional and undesired data traffic on mobile devices by up to 90%.
In November 2014, BlackBerry announced a strategic partnership with Samsung that allowed Samsung's enterprise-grade phones to be managed remotely by BES12.
Pebble have released an update to their Pebble time for Android app, which brings a fresh new layout and improvements.
Samsung have already announced new products right before IFA 2015, but there are sure to be more. Watch the live stream as it unfolds.
Samsung has announced SleepSense, a tracker that lets you monitor and manage your sleep. It is a small sensor in the form of a flat disk that tracks your sleep by placing it under a bed’s mattress.
ASUS have announced at IFA that the ZenWatch 2 watch will arrive in October with a starting price of £110 in the UK.
Motorola has announced four new Moto 360 watches today. The 46mm Moto 360, 42mm Mens Moto 360, 42mm Womens Moto 360, and a rubberized Moto 360 Sport.
According to CCS Insight's latest wearable tech report, Wearables Forecast Worldwide, 2015 - 2019, if trends keep going the way that they are, as many as 245 million wearable devices will be sold in 2019.
Samsung has officially announced the Gear S2, its round Tizen-powered SmartWatch. The smartwatch will come in two variants: the regular Gear S2, and the Gear S2 Classic.
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.
In recent years insurance companies have experienced an epidemic in fraudulent motor insurance claims. A new technology launched this Autumn is all set to turn the tide and ultimately reduce driver premiums.
Google have announced the release of a new emulator tool for developers who want to target Android Auto. The DHU enables your workstation to act as an Android Auto head unit that emulates the in-car experience for testing purposes.
Ofcom has launched a simple, powerful online tool where you can check your operator’s mobile phone coverage.
Tesla has issued a software update for its model S car after two researchers found a way to subvert its onboard systems.
Fitbit saw its revenue beat expectations and more than triple to $400m (£256m) in the second quarter of the year. Margins fell, however, due to higher spending on new products.
Sony announced today the new Smart B-Trainer, an all-in-one training device and application that features intelligent music playback based on heart rate monitoring, various training plans, and real time voice coaching.
Nokia today announced an agreement to sell its HERE digital mapping and location services business to a consortium of leading automotive companies, comprising AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG.
Ofcom is today outlining options to make it easier for consumers to change their mobile phone provider. Consumers currently face different processes for switching mobile provider, depending on whether they wish to keep their existing mobile phone number.
Qualcomm today announced it has engineered a solution to allow wireless charging for devices with metal exteriors.
Google Chromecast is celebrating its second birthday with a free movie rental offer for owners. Whether you currently own a Chromecast, or are looking to purchase one, you have until December 31, 2015 to redeem the offer.
As part of an ongoing series looking at Internet of Things (IoT) security, HP today unveiled results of an assessment confirming that smartwatches with network and communication functionality represent a new and open frontier for cyberattack.
According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global smartwatch shipments grew an impressive 457 percent annually to hit a record 5 million units in the second quarter of 2015.
Pebble is rolling out a new firmware update to the Pebble Time smartwatch, which includes new settings and more.
CNET is celebrating it's twentieth birthday and asked "the visionaries building our new world" to reflect on the digital revolution and what it means for our future.
On July 23, Cornerstone Hospital Medical Center will host an interactive reveal of the InTouch RP-Vita, a state-of-the-art robot fondly known as Bentley.
On July 1st, all calls made from mobiles to Freephone numbers (0800 and 0808) will at last be free in the UK.
This move from Ofcom is great news for consumers, but will have a financial and practical impact on any UK business that uses on Freephone numbers for inbound calls.
Firebox has announced 'The World's most expensive Apple Watch', which makes the $10,000 Apple Watch Edition look a little bit cheap.
Earlier today, we reported how Ofcom has called for joint action between the regulator, industry and government to improve broadband services for smaller businesses.
TomTom Telematics has launched a new smartphone app in the UK and Germany that gives drivers real-time feedback on their driving style.
Calypso Technology has entered into a global reseller agreement with SAP. Through this agreement, SAP will resell the Calypso cross-asset, front-to-back treasury and capital markets platform as two solution extensions.
Apple today previewed watchOS 2, the first major software update for Apple Watch, giving developers the tools to build faster and more powerful apps running natively on Apple Watch.
Apple today announced Apple Watch will be available in Italy, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland and Taiwan beginning Friday, June 26 from the Apple Online Store, Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.
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.
Huawei today announced the launch of its Agile Network 3.0 Architecture at the HNC2015 (Huawei Network Congress 2015) themed “From Agility to Imagination†that is taking place in Beijing.
SoundOfMotion.com has released new VeloComputer.com cycling performance monitoring system for Android OS.
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.
Everyday, millions of professionals and enthusiasts use feedly to read the blogs, magazines and publications that matter to them. One of the best RSS readers, Feedly, now brings the top headlines to your wrist with Apple Watch support.
Samsung has released the SDK for its upcoming Gear smartwatch to the developers who signed up for the early access program.
Momentum continues to grow for Axiros, a technology leader in device management, TR-069, and IoT solutions for service providers, enterprises, and OEMs.
WeMo today announced an updated version of its award-winning WeMo App, which brings IFTTT support to the WeMo LED bulbs and WeMo-enabled LED lighting solutions from OSRAM SYLVANIA.
ams, a provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, today introduced the TSL2584TSV, an ambient light sensor (ALS) in a through-silicon via (TSV) package which has a footprint of just 1.145 x 1.66 mm and a height of 0.32 mm.
Google has released an update to Google Play Services, bringing the latest version to version 7.3.
Version 7.3 of Google Play Services brings some new feature additions for developers to take advantage of.
MicroStrategy today announced that MicroStrategy Usher is now available for Apple Watch. Enterprises deploying Usher will now be able to use Apple Watch as a secure digital key, enabling wearers to log into enterprise business systems, unlock devices, validate personal identity, and open physical entryways with a simple gesture or tap.
A survey conducted by national charity AbilityNet to mark the fifth Tech4Good Awards shows that although most consumers can see the potential health benefits of wearable devices such as the Apple Watch, Fitbit or Jawbone they are unlikely to use them because of fears about who will access their data.
LG will begin the global rollout of its premium LG Watch Urbane this week in South Korea to be followed by key markets in North America, Europe and Asia in the weeks to come.
Google has announced its plan to run a mobile phone network in the US. The firm will rent voice and data capacity from two existing operators - Sprint and T-Mobile - and use existing wi-fi hotspots, rather than build new infrastructure from scratch.
Microsoft has just rolled out an update for OneNote for iOS users bringing support for the Apple Watch. OneNote for Apple Watch allows you to pull up your recent notes or dictate new ones on the go, perfect for checking your list at the grocery store or capturing a thought instantly.
Ericsson and Intel Security are working together to make managed security solutions available for telecom operators to bundle with the existing services they provide to enterprises.
Google has announced a new program called Works with Google Cardboard. At its core, the program enables any Cardboard viewer to work well with any Cardboard app.
Motorola is launching a new Gold Moto 360 model today that will exclusively be stocked in the UK by O2.
Available for pre-order online exclusively from O2, the Moto 360 blends the latest smartwatch specs with a traditional watch look.
SynsorMed, a mobile telehealth solution, will announce its integration with wearable technology for patient monitoring at this year’s HIMSS Annual Conference.
Apple has now opened up pre-orders for the Apple Watch, letting customers purchase their device in advance via the Apple Store website and the Store app for iPhone and iPad.
Apple has annnounced that Apple Watch will be available for preview and pre-order on Friday, April 10. Customers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US can try on and experience Apple Watch.
Vodafone has announced that 4G will be included in all new pay monthly contracts taken out from today. As of today, if you pick one of Vodafone's new 12 or 24 month bundles it will include access to the 4G network.
Amazon today announced unlimited cloud storage with Amazon Cloud Drive--two new storage plans for customers to securely store their existing content collections.
Cellhire plc has announced a 4G/3G 10GB Germany data SIM offer of £39.99 for 30 days.
