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GlobalData: These advances will make the metaverse a success

Ryan Daws — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:20:25 +0000

Analysts from GlobalData have revealed the advances they believe will power the metaverse and drive adoption. “Latency is a key hindrance to the metaverse adoption. Several companies are trying to address this issue from various angles as per their technical or business acumen,” said Kiran Raj, Practice Head of Disruptive Tech at GlobalData. “Potential solutions... Read more »

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Berg Insight: The number of remotely-monitored patients hit 45.6M in 2020

Ryan Daws — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:48:47 +0000

Research from Berg Insight suggests the number of remotely-monitored patients hit 45.6 million in 2020. The IoT market research giant analysed the growing number of patients enrolled in mHealth care programs where connected devices were used as part of the regimen. Adoption is currently being driven by sleep therapy, diabetes monitoring, and implantable cardiac rhythm... Read more »

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Oculus Quest Pro leaks as Facebook’s metaverse plans begin taking shape

Ryan Daws — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:41:23 +0000

A leak showing the alleged Oculus Quest Pro has emerged as Facebook begins its transition into a metaverse company. The metaverse is essentially a next-generation version of the web in which users share a persistent 3D world using technologies like VR and 5G. Naturally, it poses a long-term threat to social networks as they exist... Read more »

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Royal Caribbean bringing IoT wearables to its cruises

Fin Strathern — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:28:41 +0000

Cruise company Royal Caribbean is launching a purpose-built connected wearable to provide a range of functions for its passengers. Being developed by Vancouver-based IoT platform company TraceSafe, the bracelet will provide Covid-19 contact tracing, serve as a room key, a wireless payment method, a locations analytics tool, and a communications device. The bracelet will be... Read more »

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IDC predicts a return to chip supply normality by mid-2022

Ryan Daws — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:48:34 +0000

A research note from IDC suggests the ongoing chip shortage will normalise by the middle of next year. Semiconductors are in short supply primarily due to pandemic-related supply chain issues, trade sanctions, and strong demand. IoT devices continue to proliferate rapidly, connected vehicles are increasingly desirable, 5G-capable smartphones are in-demand, and stock of those newfangled... Read more »

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Google’s acquisition of Fitbit finally crosses the finish line

Ryan Daws — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:28:07 +0000

Google has completed its acquisition of Fitbit after assuring regulators the company will protect user data. The $2.1 billion acquisition was first announced in November 2019 but caught the attention of regulators around the world amid increasing scrutiny of “big tech” companies like Google. In a letter announcing the completion of the acquisition, Fitbit founder... Read more »

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The EU is set to approve Google’s acquisition of Fitbit this week

Ryan Daws — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 17:18:28 +0000

While most eyes are on the close-to-collapse Brexit negotiations, another notable European decision is finally expected this week. Google’s proposed $2.1 billion takeover of Fitbit naturally caught the attention of the European Union—which continues to tighten its screws on “big tech” over privacy concerns. According to Bloomberg’s sources, the EU will grant conditional approval for... Read more »

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Bluetooth SIG wants to turn wearables into COVID-19 exposure detectors

Ryan Daws — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:45:24 +0000

The group behind the Bluetooth standard wants to add COVID-19 exposure detection to wearable devices. In an announcement today, the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) said that it is working with over 130 member companies to add the potentially lifesaving feature to wearables. Google and Apple have already developed a cross-platform, Bluetooth-based COVID-19 detection system... Read more »

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Oppo could miss the opportunity to launch the first interesting WearOS smartwatch in years

Ryan Daws — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:15:04 +0000

WearOS may need to wait a bit longer for the spark it needs, with Oppo’s upcoming smartwatch appearing to miss a big opportunity.. Oppo has announced that it will debut a WearOS smartwatch on July 31st. The new watch could’ve been the first to market packing the Snapdragon Wear 4100. Qualcomm’s Wear 4100 is the... Read more »

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Google promises the EU that it won’t use Fitbit data for ads

Ryan Daws — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 16:12:46 +0000

Google is attempting to avoid an EU antitrust probe by promising that it won’t use Fitbit data for advertising purposes. The web giant announced its intention to purchase Fitbit for $2.1 billion back in November 2019, but it’s caught the attention of regulators. EU regulators are concerned that Google will use Fitbit data to further... Read more »

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