Hutchison Whampoa in talks to acquire Telefónica's O2
Hutchison Whampoa is reportedly weighing the purchase of Telfónica SA's United Kingdom unit, O2. Hutchison is reportedly considering paying as much as $13.6 billion for O2. Sources report that the plans are in early stages and that no deal is imminent.
Hutchison,...
With every week bringing the latest and greatest smartphone offering, the mobile marketplace continues to explode. And those who make their living as fraudsters couldn’t be happier.
According to a survey of telecommunications fraud and security experts, estimated global fraud loss in the industry for...
Faulty UHF card was quickly replaced
Radio interference traced back to appeal manufacturer Nike’s corporate distributed antenna system prompted the Federal Communication Commission’s Enforcement Bureau to issue the company a notice of violation in December.
According to the FCC’s notice of violation, Nike’s DAS at its...
DETROIT – AISIN displayed its intelligent transport system technologies at the Detroit Auto Show demonstrating how it can protect passengers by ensuring safer driving actions at many levels throughout the driving experience.
The company's vision is different than others in that its goal is to monitor and evaluate the driver's...
Bharti Airtel adds yuMobile customers
Bharti Airtel has successfully integrated 2.55 million yuMobile customers into its network. Airtel is now the second-largest operator in Africa, with a customer base of more than 8 million and a 26.6% market share.
Essar Global Fund Limited announced it is bowing...
DETROIT – Seeing the Mercedes F 015 in person was a thing of beauty. What a departure from the Google self-driving pods we’re so used to seeing as the vision for the autonomous car in the future. It was the difference between a cute...
IoT meets fashion
The world of connected wearables can often fall short when it comes to keeping up with the latest fashion trends, but as the "Internet of Things" evolves, so does the futuristic fashion scene.
At the recent Consumer Electronics Show, Intel showcased the Smart...
Developer board, ray tracing in the spotlight
LAS VEGAS – Imagination Technologies, perhaps best known for its PowerVR imaging hardware and software and MIPS processors, demonstrated its latest technology at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, including a developer board sporting a $65 price tag.
Tony King-Smith,...
Claudia Bacco, Managing Director – EMEA for RCR Wireless News, has spent her entire career in telecom, IT and security. Having experience as an operator, software and hardware vendor and as a well-known industry analyst, she has many opinions on the market. She’ll be sharing...
As data traffic broke records at the first ever college football playoff championship between the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, AT&T tested and unveiled a few new products that could lead the way to a more interactive...
"We all carry a smartphone, we carry a tablet, we carry mobile devices and they're in our hands wherever we go. I want you to stop and think about that, it has two cameras on it, it has two microphones, it has GPS, it...
Vodafone UK boss says customers don't know what 4G is
Vodafone UK may come in second to EE when it comes to 4G network speeds, but according to CEO Jeroen Hoencamp, speed isn't everything.
“Our 4G entertainment packs are massively successful for the simple reason that...
As mobile networks migrate to IP architectures, media processing is increasingly critical, but it is not a core competency for most equipment vendors. Radisys marketing director Ray Adensamer says that Nokia Networks chose to outsource media processing in order to keep its own team...
IoT security concerns; the stakes are high
There's no question that one of the biggest trends of 2015 will be the push to make all things connected. At CES 2015 in Las Vegas, most announcements and product reveals centered around the "Internet of Things."
"This is...
KT accuses SK Telecom of deceptive marketing
The Korea Times reports that Korean carrier, KT filed a court injunction asking to stop rival SK Telecom advertisements for what KT claims is the first commercialization of a tri-band LTE-Advanced wireless network. Legal representatives for KT are reportedly...
Claudia Bacco, Managing Director – EMEA for RCR Wireless News, has spent her entire career in telecom, IT and security. Having experience as an operator, software and hardware vendor, and as a well-known industry analyst, she has many opinions on the market. She’ll be sharing...
Drive PX mimics brain with deep learning
LAS VEGAS – Connected car technology was the talk of CES 2015 and imaging giant Nvidia, debuting its new Tegra X1 mobile processor, demonstrated a digital cockpit and infotainment platform, Drive CX, along with the highly advanced Drive...
Former Sprint executive joins PCIA to help with workforce training
Wireless industry trade association PCIA said that former Sprint executive John Harrison will take on the newly created role of senior adviser. Harrison will join Phil Larsen, director of training and education at PCIA, in...
LAS VEGAS – Epson unveiled three new products in its Active line at this week's Consumer Electronics Show. The devices include the Runsense, Pulsense and M-Tracer.
The Runsense wearable uses GPS to track distance and pace, as well as provides a heart monitor. The device also...
LOS VEGAS – LG has good news for those who are less than gentle with their cellphones, launching an updated version of its curved, self-healing LG G Flex 2 phone at CES 2015.
The self-healing coating is designed to rid your phone of scratches and...
CES 2015: IoT-connected home trends
LAS VEGAS – The "Internet of Things" has taken the Consumer Electronics Show by storm. Everywhere you look at CES you will find new platforms and devices that allow consumers to have all things connected. One of the biggest trends...
LAS VEGAS – Firms specializing in 3D printing packed into the Sands Convention Center for the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show. The wide variety of solutions on display targeted everyone from the serious hobbyist, to the engineer mocking up a piece of hardware and even comic...
Claudia Bacco, Managing Director – EMEA for RCR Wireless News, has spent her entire career in telecom, IT and security. Having experience as an operator, software and hardware vendor and as a well-known industry analyst, she has many opinions on the market. She’ll be sharing...
CES 2015: Connected brain health showcased
LAS VEGAS – From wearables to connected pain relievers to fitness devices, CES 2015 is the place to be for connected health products. A big trend at this year's show is connected brain health.
Muse is showcasing a brain sensing headband to help keep...
