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Amazon shows off its Alexa-powered Astro home robot

29 September 2021, 11:11

It also showcased new Echo, Blink, Halo and Ring devices for smart homes.

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Report: UK government reboots independent GPS plans

21 September 2020, 13:51

And some are already pushing for the UK to rejoin the EU's Galileo system.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G modem-RF system announced

19 February 2020, 10:11

Third gen 5G modem from Qualcomm is the world's first built on the 5nm process.

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EE says it will launch UK's first 5G service on 30th May

22 May 2019, 16:21

First 5G smartphones from brands including Samsung and OnePlus go on sale today.

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Intel launches the XMM 8160 5G multimode modem

13 November 2018, 10:01

The modem supports up to 6Gbps, 6x faster than LTE solutions. Available in devices from 1H20.

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Facebook launches Portal and Portal+ video call devices

9 October 2018, 15:01

They deliver convenient video calling thanks to an AI camera that follows you as you move.

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Activision announces Call of Duty: WWII Amazon Alexa Skill

19 April 2018, 11:01

Players can ask Alexa about their stats and for tips to improve their gameplay.

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Intel introduces XMM 8000 series 5G modems

17 November 2017, 10:31

Hot on the heels of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X50, unveiled a month ago.

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Fujitsu develops wearable, hands-free translation device

19 September 2017, 10:31

Claims the technology is a world first. Will test devices in Tokyo hospitals from Nov.

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Bluetooth 5 to offer quadruple range, double transfer speeds

17 June 2016, 09:31

Low-energy standard release teased for end of 2016 / early in 2017.

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In-car emergency calling to be standard in new cars by April 2018

29 April 2015, 11:08

Regulation to make eCall systems standard equipment approved by EU to save lives.

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Intel buys Internet of Things chipmaker Lantiq

3 February 2015, 10:05

Munich based company was previously owned by Infineon.

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WhatSim is a €10 per annum WhatsApp-only global mobile plan

22 January 2015, 13:05

The plan will let users access the IM service from almost anywhere in the world.

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Skype Translator Preview translates in near real-time

16 December 2014, 14:05

The first phase will begin with two spoken languages; Spanish and English.

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Bluetooth 4.2 offers improved privacy, speed and power usage

4 December 2014, 12:05

New hardware, supporting all the 4.2 features, should arrive by spring.

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Skype co-founder backs 'Wire' messaging app, launching today

3 December 2014, 13:35

The former Skype staffer bills Wire as the 'best possible communication tool'.

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WorldView-3 satellite to deliver high-res images for online maps

11 August 2014, 13:00

The DigitalGlobe satellite is ready for launch and promises exceptional resolution.

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TRENDnet N150 Wireless Travel Router aimed at Road Warriors

1 October 2013, 14:15

No travel adaptors required as unit has snap-on US, European, and British style plugs.

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Microsoft says Xbox One is "enticing for your small business"

12 July 2013, 12:15

Suggests it's a justifiable business expense and great for video conferencing.

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Skype adds free video voicemail facility

18 June 2013, 10:30

If one of your contacts is offline you can leave a short video message.

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Microsoft integrates Skype into Outlook.com

30 April 2013, 14:14

UK folk are first to get a preview version of the service, which requires a plugin.

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Virgin Media forced to drop “unlimited” broadband ad claim

27 March 2013, 16:00

"Immoderate" throttling following the passing of a usage cap disqualified Virgin’s claims.

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Rules about use of electronic gadgets on flights to be relaxed?

27 March 2013, 14:45

Changes should occur after 11-month FAA investigation concludes in July.

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QOTW: Do you still keep an active landline?

22 March 2013, 16:30

And if so, do you actually use it to make calls?

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Don’t go back to work, send in your Beam telepresence robot

26 December 2012, 10:15

“The global market for telepresence robots is projected to reach $13 billion by 2017”.

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Gaping security hole in Microsoft’s Skype patched today

14 November 2012, 19:00

Warned three months ago by Russian security forum members, Microsoft acted tardily.

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Huawei’s hacker critics will help company with cyber security

31 October 2012, 13:00

Chinese telecoms giant reaches out to hackers to help fix vulnerabilities.

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Botiful the Android telepresence robot (with video)

26 July 2012, 18:34

Will also be made available for iPhone if the project achieves $100k of pledges.

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BAE Systems develops alternative to GPS

29 June 2012, 11:39

Capable of potentially replacing or working with GPS, in-building tracking could open doors.

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NXP enhances GPS with smallest available LNA

22 June 2012, 14:26

"Invisible to the naked eye" GPS component is 38 per cent smaller than competitor parts.

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Barclaycard mini, stick-on credit card, to promote NFC payments

19 April 2012, 10:21

As NFC phones only just begin to roll into the UK, Barclaycard has a quicker solution.

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BBC believes it has been attacked by Iran

15 March 2012, 10:53

Attempts at cyber-attack and jamming of two satellite feeds traced back to Iran.

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Virgin Media increasing call and broadband charges in April

6 February 2012, 09:31

Customers face a price hike across a range of Virgin Media services.

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