Mobile hardware
Event Recap: Mobile World Congress 2019
In this e-guide we examine some of the bigger themes that emerged over the course of Mobile World Congress 2019 - the event which now attracts over 100,000 people every year.
News : Mobile hardware
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May 21, 2019
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Sheffield’s network-of-networks goes beyond free Wi-Fi
For the city of Sheffield, rolling out a free-to-use city Wi-Fi network has become about much more than just letting shoppers browse the internet. We find out more
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May 21, 2019
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US grants Huawei stay of execution
US Commerce Department temporarily restores Huawei’s ability to maintain its existing networks and smartphone user base
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May 20, 2019
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Google cuts off Huawei from Android ecosystem
Google decision follows an executive order signed by President Trump, but Huawei insists US businesses and consumers will be the real losers
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May 07, 2019
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Early adopters expect to pay 32% premium for 5G
Potential early adopters of 5G say they expect, on average, to pay more for their devices and services, but they expect measurable improvements on 4G from the get-go
In Depth : Mobile hardware
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Mobile phones and health: is 5G being rolled out too fast?
European countries are rolling out 5G mobile communications at breakneck speed as they seek to gain a competitive edge over the US and Asia. But some scientists have raised questions about the effects of 5G mobile phone radiation on public health and are calling for a precautionary approach Continue Reading
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Ready, headset, go: Retailers racing ahead with VR for staff training
Has virtual reality found its prime retail user case as a staff training tool? Recent moves from Costa Coffee and Walmart suggest it has Continue Reading
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Sustainability and the smartphone: How to give your old device a second life
Find out what happens to your smartphone after you’re finished with it and why you should commit to the circular economy Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Mobile hardware
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Alexa makes children rude
Smart speaker devices like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are making children ask for things without say "please", research from Childwise has found Continue Reading
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GUEST BLOG: Apple Watch is for girls (and that's a good thing)
In this guest post Dr Sunny Bains, editorial director of UCL ENGins and lecturer specialising in stories on emerging technologies in AI, computing, and telecoms, discusses why the Apple Watch is ... Continue Reading
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Beer, pee and charge phone
Among those ever present first world problems is how to keep your phone charged - especially if you are out on the razz. The University of the West of England may have just the answer. It has ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Mobile hardware
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Why rugged mobile devices can be important in digital transformation
Highly durable mobile devices should not be only considered for especially challenging work environments - there are considerations for many businesses Continue Reading
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How a new ISO standard helps you take control of your IT assets
The updated ISO standard 19770-1:2017 offers IT managers a way to bring their hardware and software assets under a single management standard Continue Reading
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Why police forces need to be honest about mass mobile phone surveillance
Police forces across the UK are covering up their use of sophisticated mass surveillance devices, known as IMSI-catchers - the Bristol Cable and Liberty are campaigning for proper transparency Continue Reading
Videos : Mobile hardware
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Google Glass recruitment: conducting an interview
This video by AIA Worldwide shows how Google Glass could be used to conduct an interview in the near future.
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Google Glass recruitment: first day at a new job
This video by AIA Worldwide shows how Google Glass could be used in the near future by a new employee at a company to get to grips with a first day in a new office.
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Video review: HP Pavilion Chromebook
The Pavilion Chromebook is HP's cheapest full-sized laptop. Computer Weekly gives it a test drive