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SoftBank said that one of its subsidiaries will buy Alphabet's Boston Dynamics for an undisclosed amount. Boston Dynamics develops humanoid robots with names like Atlas, Spot and Handle. The intelligent robots have demonstrated agility, dexterity, and perception. "Smart robotics are going to be a...

Federated Wireless CEO Iyad Tarazi notes continued progress in developing SAS platform, benefits of 3.5 GHz band for planned 5G deployments. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Federated Wireless CEO Iyad Tarazi to get an update on efforts to free...

Nokia and Elisa said the test hit speeds of 1.5 Gbps, though access to 3.5 GHz band for 5G support is not expected until at least 2019. Finnish telecommunications provider Elisa and vendor partner Nokia said they recently completed a test of...

The SAS interoperability test between Alphabet’s Access team and Federated Wireless bolsters plans to free up the 3.5 GHz band for eventual 5G support. The telecommunication industry’s access to 3.5 GHz spectrum garnered momentum as Google parent company Alphabet and Federated...

Google Fiber, a slowly sinking ship Google Fiber will be halting its operations in 10 "potential Fiber cities" while it refines its approaches, according to a blog post by Craig Barratt, SVP of Alphabet and CEO of Access. In yesterday's post, Barratt stated Google Fiber must...

Google Fiber, a slowly sinking ship Google Fiber will be halting its operations in 10 "potential Fiber cities" while it refines its approaches, according to a blog post by Craig Barratt, SVP of Alphabet and CEO of Access. In yesterday's post, Barratt stated Google Fiber must...

Alphabet subsidiary Google Fiber, which has reduced staff and signaled a switch to a hybrid fiber/wireless network strategy, is a "dead business model walking," according to Scott Cleland, president of consultancy Precursor and former Deputy U.S. Coordinator for Communications and Information Policy for President...

Data-driven, connected diabetes management is the focus of a new joint venture between Alphabet’s subsidiary Verily Life Sciences and French pharmaceutical company Sanofi. Developing a comprehensive, data-driven, connected diabetes management platform will be the goal of Onduo, the joint digital healthcare company formed by French...

Google Fiber is now available in the City Center area of Salt Lake City, making the high-speed internet and TV service from the Alphabet subsidiary available in seven metropolitan markets. Sign-ups for potential customers in eligible service areas are open until Oct. 20. There are...

Many businesses lack clear IIoT implementation strategies, despite a majority viewing it as critical to future success. Understanding the potential of the industrial "internet of things" is one thing, implementing an IIoT strategy clearly another. There is indeed a disconnect between enterprises’ IIoT goals and their...

Apple 'hacking department,' Sprint worker complaints ... 5 things to know today 1. Apple told a court it has a "compelling interest in not creating" the software the FBI is requesting. The FBI wants Apple's engineers to write software the government could use to access...

Having already racked up 1.4 million miles on the road, Google is expanding its testing program for self-driving cars to Kirkland, Washington. According to an announcement posted to the companies Google+ page: "We've chosen your beautiful city by Lake Washington as the next location of...

Report notes T-Mobile Binge On service accused of interfering with YouTube video traffic T-Mobile US’ Binge On video offering has reportedly drawn criticism from YouTube, which claims the unlimited streaming service is interfering with YouTube’s video traffic. According to The Wall Street Journal, YouTube, which like...

1. Sprint named a new CMO and a new president for one of its four national regions. Roger Solé will replace Kevin Crull as the carrier's CMO and Crull will now head up the Central region. Sprint said Crull will be responsible for sales...

Project Loon uses balloons to provide LTE Internet access; Indonesian trials set for 2016 Google Project Loon, in partnership with service providers Indosat, Telkomsel and XL Axiata, plans to begin testing delivery of LTE Internet access via balloons floating over Indonesia in 2016. Project Loon VP...

1. AT&T appears ready to ramp up investment in its networks now that it has completed its purchases of DirecTV, Iusacell and Nextel Mexico. The carrier said it is still forecasting total 2015 capital expenditures in the $21 billion range, although it only spent...

In a post to the company’s blog, former Google CEO turned Alphabet CEO Larry Page announced the name change and restructuring as a vehicle for streamlining operations and driving accountability. “Alphabet is mostly a collection of companies,” Page wrote. Alphabet is a holding company that...