Iridium, taking the telecommunications industry by storm, aims to connect satellites directly to devices such as smartphones and automobiles through their Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite infrastructure tightly woven on 5G. The key feature here is connecting ordinary smartphones straight to satellite connectivity.
In a groundbreaking move, T-Mobile, known as the Un-carrier, has achieved a significant milestone by completing the world’s first six-carrier aggregation call using sub-6 GHz spectrum on its operational 5G network. Collaborating with industry leaders Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., T-Mobile reported astonishing speeds exceeding 3.6 Gbps during the test, showcasing its commitment to pushing the boundaries of wireless technology.
In collaboration with Ericsson and Qualcomm, T-Mobile, renowned as the ‘uncarrier,’ has undertaken a groundbreaking 5G standalone (SA) test, showcasing the potential of its millimeter-wave (mmWave) spectrum. The test utilized an impressive eight channels, achieving a peak download speed of 4.3 Gbps, with uplink channels combining to reach 420 Mbps.
The race for 5G supremacy is intense, and LexisNexis IPlytics explores the landscape in their 2023 report. CEO Tim Pohlmann notes a significant surge in 5G patents, with the top 10 players owning 76% of declared patent families. The US leads in patent volume, followed by China and Europe. Huawei dominates the top 50 ranking. Pohlmann emphasizes the role of Chinese companies, particularly Huawei, in shaping the 5G sector, extending their influence to the automotive industry
Ericsson, Vodafone, and Qualcomm Technologies recently pioneered data transmission via RedCap on a European network for the first time, unlocking a more streamlined, efficient mode of connectivity for IoT and other devices. Tested on Vodafone Spain’s 5G platform, the Ericsson’s RedCap technology enhances connectivity potential while providing economic and efficient data transmission. Furthermore, the demonstration introduced a new technology, New Radio Light, for extending battery life of customer devices.
IDC predicts a promising future for the semiconductor industry, driven by AI advancements and a stock level recovery. With a refreshed outlook signaling sustainable growth, the firm anticipates global chip revenue of $526.5 billion in 2023. Progress can be seen in the revised revenue forecast for 2024, hinting at a 20.2% year-on-year growth to $633 billion.
Emerging from the tech world, the AI Pin—an innovative, screen-free wearable gadget—incorporates artificial intelligence to facilitate verbal engagement and numerous other unique functionalities. Embedded into a shirt, it provides easy, hands-free access to information and personal communication. It features an unusual ability to support nutritional goals, leveraging computer vision technology to identify various food items. Functioning on the tailored OS, Cosmos, the AI Pin tries to simplify user interaction with AI, by veering away from the conventional method of downloading or launching apps. With no need for smartphone pairing and its claim of not eavesdropping on user’s conversations, it offers a fresh take on consumer technology.
Exploring Apple’s groundbreaking leap in silicon innovation with their latest M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max products, it’s evident that personal computer processing is being redefined. Promising substantially expedited rendering times and performance enhancements across the board, Apple offers these not as mere upgrades, but as game-changers in the hardware world. Furthermore, these innovations signal noteworthy shifts in the broader landscape of PC CPU chips, traditionally dominated by Intel and AMD, now facing exciting competition. Dive deeper to discover the impact of these changes in the world of technology.
Nvidia, the graphics processing unit heavyweight, plans to enter Intel’s domain with ARM-based chips tailor-made for Windows PCs, according to insiders. AMD, another significant player in this space, is also reportedly considering ARM technology. This move, potentially hitting the market by 2025, has been stimulated by Microsoft’s interest in duplicating the efficiency of Apple’s ARM-use in AI processing. Yet, Nvidia’s past attempt to acquire ARM was thwarted by regulators, putting the company’s motives under scrutiny as the PC CPU sector braces for potential disruption.
Dish’s recent announcement differentiates them as the first operator to amalgamate both 2 uplink and 4 downlink 5G carriers, reaching compelling speeds with such configuration. Despite skepticism around Open RAN’s performance, Dish continues to silence critics and signifies an exciting possibility for future network builds.
