Google’s new TV platform will launch in Europe next month, representing the company’s latest attempt to build a successful smart-TV experience outside the United States. In partnership with Sony, Google will introduce two devices: the NSZ-GS7 Internet Player and the NSZ-GS9 Blu-ray Player. Both devices bring Google’s smart-TV features to homes that want an embedded … Read more

With almost three quarters (73%) of Britons having walked or hiked in a UK national park this year or planning to do so soon, Virgin Media O2 has announced a trial of 4G and 5G‑connected drone technology in partnership with Snowdonia Aerospace Centre to support emergency services and Mountain Rescue volunteers in protecting lives. Virgin … Read more

Huawei has urged the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) not to proceed with formally designating the company as a national security risk. The United States has repeatedly voiced concerns about Huawei’s ties to the Chinese government, allegations the company continues to deny. Over the years, U.S. policy has discouraged American carriers from using Huawei equipment, … Read more

Canada says it has safeguards in place that mean it does not need to follow the United States and Australia in banning Chinese telecoms firms such as Huawei. Telecommunications networks are among a nation’s most critical pieces of infrastructure. The rollout of 5G will deepen that dependence, powering use cases ranging from healthcare and autonomous … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/LeoPatrizi) At a recent event in London, executives from Swedish infrastructure provider Ericsson and the UK’s largest mobile operator, EE, shared their perspectives on the convergence of TV, broadband, and mobile markets and the opportunities this convergence creates for LTE broadcast. Thorsten Sauer, Ericsson’s Head of Broadcast and Media Services, said the company … Read more

In the week when Huawei and ZTE denied posing a threat to US national security, is it fair to say Huawei is being singled out by overseas regulators? John Lord, Huawei’s Australia chairman, expressed disappointment and concern after the Australian government banned the Chinese vendor from participating in the country’s more than $40 billion National … Read more

Nokia has achieved another industry first, completing carrier aggregation in a 5G standalone (SA) network environment. In collaboration with Taiwan Mobile, Nokia conducted a New Radio Carrier Aggregation (NR CA) trial that combined spectrum in the 700 MHz (n28) and 3500 MHz (n78) bands. Tom Koh, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of the … Read more

Qualcomm used its 5G Summit to unveil several significant announcements about next-generation architectures and new partnerships, focusing on IoT security, fixed wireless access, and expanded OEM adoption of its 5G technologies. The company revealed it is developing its first cellular chipset that is optimized and certified for Microsoft’s Azure Sphere IoT operating system. This chipset … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/David Crespo Nieto) Vodafone has published its fourth annual IoT Barometer Report, assessing how businesses view Internet of Things (IoT) developments. The study reveals that 76 percent of companies consider the IoT to be “critical” to their future success. While many already acknowledge the IoT’s importance and potential benefits, it may surprise some … Read more

Just when it seemed there could be no more revelations about the NSA’s controversial PRISM program, new details continue to emerge. While much public attention has focused on PRISM’s headline aspects, several lesser-known NSA initiatives have flown under the radar. Meet Blarney, Fairview, Oakstar, Lithium and Stormbrew. Despite sounding like craft cider brands, these are … Read more