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Microsoft event recap: VR for all, expensive computers for few

Microsoft wants "3-D for everyone," shows off HoloLens Microsoft set the barre during its Windows 10 “Creators Update” keynote yesterday, just a day before Apple’s highly anticipated Mac event. The company known for its iconic Windows operating system defined its vision going forward, announcing products...

Qualcomm’s new camera platforms enable virtual reality, IoT

HONG KONG — Qualcomm announced it will support a new generation of video and imaging devices at its 4G/5G Summit. The Qualcomm Snapdragon connected camera portfolio includes a suite of camera platforms featuring hardware and software capabilities for on-camera deep learning and video analytics,...

Qualcomm’s new camera platforms enable virtual reality, IoT

HONG KONG — Qualcomm announced it will support a new generation of video and imaging devices at the 4G/5G Summit. The Qualcomm Snapdragon connected camera portfolio includes a suite of camera platforms featuring hardware and software capabilities for on-camera deep learning and video analytics, 4K High...

Nokia: AR and VR will require distributed equipment to address latency

Nokia CTO and Bell Labs President Marcus Weldon discusses the network of the future PHILADELPHIA--In a part keynote address, part physics lecture at the SCTE/IBSE Cable Tec Expo, Marcus Weldon of Nokia Bell Labs discussed how future networks will need to be highly distributed to...

How 5G will change the stadium experience

The need for better connectivity In a 2012 Cisco study, 44% of fans said connectivity is very important to their experience at a sports stadium. That number likely will continue to grow given the increasing demand for mobile phones, a market which currently has more than...

Analyst Angle: Virtual reality – amazing demos will (eventually) lead to a large market opportunity

Virtual reality remains a new mobile technology, but software advances are expected to drive VR into successful markets over time One of the new “mobile” devices that have received a lot of attention recently is virtual reality: wearing a headset/goggles that provides a display connected...

SK Telecom unveils new connected car service

Service is based on the SK Telecom's mobile navigation app ‘T map’ SK Telecom unveiled its "T map for Car" connected car service, which is based on the company’s "T map" mobile navigation app. The mobile operator said the new connected car service will be...

SK Telecom unveils new connected car service

Service is based on the SK Telecom's mobile navigation app ‘T map’ SK Telecom unveiled its "T map for Car" connected car service, which is based on the company’s "T map" mobile navigation app. The mobile operator said the new connected car service will be...

VR for IIoT: Oculus used for crane operation system

VR for IIoT is coming: Hiab is planning to launch a crane operation system that uses real-time virtual reality video technology. The innovation offers safety and productivity gains. VR for IIoT has the potential to transform many industries by enabling remote operations. Thanks to virtual reality...

Kagan: On Samsung Gear VR goggles

Virtual reality is here ... well, sort of. I have two questions. As a user, is it worth buying products like the Samsung Gear VR today, and, as an investor, is it worth investing in today? Like the early smartphone market, while I believe...

Nokia bullish on 5G; enables VR, IoT, massive scale

Nokia Networks executives stressed during Mobile World Congress last week that "5G" isn't just marketing hype, but rather that innovative new use cases and commercialization may be here sooner than the industry thinks. Although still prestandardized, 5G trials and partnerships are developing in earnest. RCR...

Zuckerberg advocates for virtual reality at Samsung Unpacked 2016

BARCELONA, Spain – Following weeks of rumors, Samsung finally unveiled its latest flagship smartphone just ahead of this week's Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, Spain. As predicted, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, but what no one expected was the...

Ericsson predicts sensors, VR, cybersecurity big in 2016

Streaming, virtual reality, networked lifestyle and sensing homes are just some of the hot tech trends Ericsson's research branch ConsumerLabs is looking out for in 2016. The Ericsson Consumer Insight Summary Report, compiled by the Swedish telecom equipment vendors ConsumerLabs division, is representative of 1.1...

Making Virtual Reality – Coders Episode 19

This episode of Coders includes a talk with a trio of entrepreneurs looking to start a VR (Virtual Reality) company. Called UnrealVirtual, the founders hope to create VR content using cameras and 3D imaging tools. One challenge for VR on mobile: bandwidth. Capturing VR requires...

Reality Check: Am I really going to wear this? (CES preview edition)

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. The Consumer Electronics Show officially begins Tuesday, and 160,000 of us (including yours truly) will descend on Las Vegas to...