BlackBerry has inked a strategic agreement with Geotab for an undisclosed amount to augment fleet productivity, improve asset utilisation and reduce operating costs. The collaboration will mark the introduction of BlackBerry Radar, an IoT based asset-tracking solution, on the Geotab Marketplace — an integrated online solutions center for fleet management.
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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.
Huawei today brought its 5G Experiential hub to the Manchester Media City to showcase the future of the technology. Powered by 5G, the Huawei 5G Experiential has based itself at the Manchester Media City.
Three UK launched its 5G service in London earlier today, promptly causing EE to file a complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) claiming that its slogan, "If it's not Three, it's not real 5G", is misleading. EE is seeking a ban on the ads because they clearly imply that alternative networks' 5G are inferior by comparison.
Three UK has launched its 5G service today, available in London as a home broadband service. The company says that its single 5G plan will shake up the broadband market with customers able to cancel their landline and instantly access fibre-like, ultrafast speeds compared to what the average UK customer currently obtains using traditional, fixed broadband services.
The 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management has once again recognised BlackBerry as a Leader in the UEM vendor market. It is a position we’ve been acknowledged for four years running, dating back to the Magic Quadrant Enterprise Mobility Management Suites in 2016 and 2017.
Google Assistant users will soon be able to assign reminders to their family and friends using the Google Assistant. The new feature will function via the Family Group feature. Once a reminder is set, say by a parent for their children, it will appear on a smartphone or a Google Assistant-powered Smart Display. However, Google says it can work for others, all that is needed is the user to be part of an opt-in group of trusted fellow Assistant users.
Vodafone has launched the UK’s first 5G mobile and broadband bundle, Vodafone Together. Customers can combine unlimited mobile data and home broadband for £43 a month, with no extra charge for 5G.
Huawei has unveiled two new smart televisions, the first products to use HarmonyOS, the company's own operating system. The televisions will be available from August 15 in China and marks the first use of HarmonyOS, chief executive George Zhao said, adding that it will be marketed by its mid-range brand, Honor.
O2 are due to launch their 5G network in October, and the company has brought forward the date that customers can get 5G ready with the new flagship device from Samsung, the Galaxy S10 5G, which is now available from today online and in-store on O2 custom plans.
Google has announced a new update coming for its Android Auto platform. The update will come to all vehicles running the official version of the platform and will roll out over the next few weeks.
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.













