CES 2022: Behold the parade of weird tech
From finger nibbling robots to health monitoring light bulbs, CES 2022 has delivered its usual line up of innovative if eyebrow raising products. Here’s our list of the most peculiar.
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P50 Pocket foldable phone signals Huawei’s consumer tech defiance
Embattled Chinese tech vendor Huawei has released a set of new products based on the HarmonyOS operating system.
BT hires doctors to bolster smart healthcare offering
BT will create a ‘Clinical Advisory Board’ to drive the growth of new connected healthcare technology.
Microsoft is close to acquiring Nuance for $16 billion – Updated
Microsoft is reported to be in advanced talks to buy speech recognition company Nuance Communications for $16 billion, which would be Microsoft’s second largest acquisition ever.
BT CEO contemplates moves into healthcare and drone sectors
In a recent interview BT CEO Philip Jansen offered some insights into his thinking about the near-term strategy for the UK telecoms group.
What is lying in wait for telecoms in 2021?
Observers and practitioners take it on the chin to predict what the telecoms industry may look like in the coming year.
EU gives go-ahead to Google’s Fitbit deal, with strings attached
The European Commission has approved Google’s plan to acquire Fitbit after deeming the search giant’s commitments have satisfied competition and consumer protection requirements.
Hypochondriacs rejoice: Telefónica rolls out 24/7 telemedicine service
As part of its push to be more than just a telco, Spanish operator Telefónica has rolled out an e-health service in its home market.
Spark doubles down on IoT, eHealth and sport content to ignite future growth
New Zealand operator Spark has launched a new three-year plan that focuses on significantly diversifying its offering.
Telemedicine is top of Chile’s 5G wishlist
Chile has formally opened its 5G licensing process and it is clear from the outset that connecting hospitals is high on the government’s agenda.
Abu Dhabi investment fund buys 1.85% Jio Platforms stake
Reliance Industries have found a fifth investor to purchase a handsome stake in Jio Platforms, its digital business unit, with Mubadala signing a $1.2 billion cheque for 1.85%.
A look back at the biggest stories this week
Whether it’s important, depressing or just entertaining, the telecoms industry is always one which attracts attention.
Facebook hopes new Oversight Board will resolve censorship dilemma
Facebook’s Oversight Board has announced its first 20 members and will start hearing cases related to content dispute later this year, but the fundamental problems with censorship remain.
Jio is running riot again, but more synergies (sigh) are on the horizon
The Indian telecommunications industry might be crumbling around it, but Reliance Jio is still reaping the rewards of disruption and chaos, and there is much more to come.
Why is Google so interested in Fitbit?
In early November, Google announced it was acquiring Fitbit for $2.1 billion, a transaction which has polarised opinion. But why is Google interested in a faltering wearables brand?
Diversification helps Google ride the waves of coronavirus turbulence
Alphabet-owned Google certainly felt the pinch of COVID-19 over the last few weeks of the quarter, but CEO Sundar Pichai identified diversification as key to managing the crisis.
UK snubs Google and Apple privacy warning for contact tracing app
Reports have suggested the UK will pursue a centralised data collection approach for its COVID-19 contact tracing app, despite the well-publicised security and privacy risks.
UK astronauts answer call to help NHS mission
The UK Space Agency, in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), has created a £2.6 million fund to stimulate new projects to aid the NHS in its fight against COVID-19.
Fitness tracker use is exploding in the US, especially among rich young women
A recent Pew survey shows 21% of US adults regularly wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker. Over half of them think it acceptable for the device makers to share user data with medical researchers.
Google pushes further into hardware world with Fitbit purchase
Google has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire wearables brand Fitbit as it further explores its options in the hardware segments.
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