2016 in review: the players in the cloud
With 2016 coming to a close, Telecoms.com took the opportunity to see how the worlds’ leading cloud companies performed over the last 12 months, and what their prospects are in 2017.
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Microsoft tries to increase its artificial intelligence
Software giant Microsoft has continued its diversification drive with the launch of a bunch of clever things loosely grouped into the artificial intelligence silo.
Oracle predicts the end of human interaction
The way brands build their relationships with customers are set to undergo a significant change over the next couple of years thanks to the normalization of technologies such as VR and AI.
Intel weighs into smart home segment with AWS tie-up
Intel and AWS have announced plans to work alongside each other in a number of smart home initiatives including an Intel-based smart speaker which includes that includes the Alexa virtual assistant.
AWS steps up AI focus
AWS has announced three new features for its artificial intelligence portfolio at re:Invent 2016 in Las Vegas this week.
Google AI translation tool starts to teach itself
Don’t worry, Google’s AI hasn’t created its own language to hide evil intentions from its human masters, but it has started to teach itself how to translate without a human directly teaching it.
It begins – “first” AI-powered homebot arrives
Like the protagonists in Channel 4’s sci-fi series ‘Humans’, AI-powered domestic god-bots are soon to be taking over the world.
Samsung says ‘how do you like them apples?’ with Viv acquisition
That was quick! Just days after Google threw Samsung under a bus by going it alone with the AI-powered Pixel handset, Samsung has got its retaliation in.
AI may lead to world domination after all – oh dear
Apparently it’s not only the Telecoms.com Editor who is worried about AI taking over the world as there are already research groups looking into how a real-world Terminator can be avoided.
Google sacrifices Android partners in Apple conflict escalation
Eight years after the first Android device Google has finally decided to lead the crusade against Apple itself, to the likely detriment of other Android phone makers.
US tech giants look to call the shots on AI
Facebook, Microsoft, IBM, Google and Amazon have joined forces to form a new super-club with the aim of managing the development of artificial intelligence.
Driverless cars arriving imminently whether you want them or not
So much has been made about self-driving cars and their potential to change society. But does anyone really want one?
Intel buys into VR and computer vision and drones with Movidius
US chip giant Intel is continuing its diversification drive with the acquisition of computer vision specialist Movidius for an undisclosed sum, to boost its VR and drone capabilities.
Demand for autonomous vehicle will vastly outweigh production capability – Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has highlighted he believes autonomous vehicles are actually a lot closer than people think and demand will always outstrip the number of units which can be produced.
BMW, Intel and Mobileye team up to make self-driving cars a reality by 2021
BMW, Intel and Mobileye have announced a new partnership to build a fleet of self-driving cars, not only on highways but also in urban environments, by 2021.
Trend Micro Security VP talks IoT and AI – is secure possible in the world of tomorrow?
With the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence set to revolutionize the world we live in questions are now being raised on how effectively a network can be secured with future innovations.
Microsoft and Google move to expand machine learning operations
Microsoft and Google have announced plans to expand their machine learning capabilities, through acquisition and new research offices respectively.
BuddyGuard launches IoT security AI system
Two new technology breakthroughs announced this week could improve the integrity of the IoT through power and security efficiencies.
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