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Is the future bright for telcos and network operators?
It’s timely to explore the future of telcos and network operators by analyzing the key trends and challenges they are likely to face. Read more…
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Huawei showcased the Future of Connectivity at MWC Shanghai
At Mobile World Congress Shanghai (MWC Shanghai) 2023, Huawei shared its vision for a hyper-connected future highlighting the role of 5G and 5.5G. Read more…
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A dystopian future lies ahead of us and it seems like we don’t care
We read about dystopian futures and think, “That will never happen here.” But what if it’s here now and we just haven’t noticed? Read more…
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Beyond COVID-19 the future is unfolding in weird ways – and fast
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking precedence over almost everything at the moment, but the future is still unfolding as fast as before. Read more…
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COVID-19 and the future – massive social and economic experiment
It is perhaps premature to think about COVID-19 and the future, about what the virus’ legacy might be. But there are positives emerging. Read more…
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Friday Futures: an asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
Friday Futures – this week: on our way to an asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion; brain meets neurons over the internet; art and technology framing reality. Read more…
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If UFOs are humans from the future, what do they want, exactly?
UFOs are back in the spotlight. In the 90s there was a big surge in sightings and stories and conspiracy theories. Read more…
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Can we look forward to a battery-free future?
Most electronic devices are either connected to the electricity grid or have a battery in them, but what if they could find their own energy? Read more…
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In 2044, will we be eating or drinking information?
In the last Friday Futures of 2019, we posted a video of Nicholas Negroponte. His passion has always been how humans and computers interact. Read more…
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The future of work – it’s not as bad as you might think!
The freelance economy has grown in the past decade to be a vast continent in the landscape of the future of work, mostly unnoticed by governments. Read more…
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Looking at predictions from 1953 about future phones is cool
It is fun looking back at predictions to see how close they turn out. One visionary from Pasadena in 1953 imagined the future of telephony – and nailed it. Read more…
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The future is insane and a long way away
In our weekly trawl for items that provide visions of the future, sometimes you just have to laugh. Read more…
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There is a future for bank branches, but it needs to be secure
Whilst many customers do indeed prefer digital engagement, there are others who feel uncomfortable without face-to-face contact at their local branches. Read more…
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Telcos bank future on connecting everything to 5G
Operators are striding towards a 5G future with data speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G networks and billions of connected devices. Read more…
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Dire warning for telcos and their CFOs – the party’s over!
The truth is staring telco CFOs in the face: your industry and, almost certainly, your company is going to get smaller and less profitable. The party is over. Read more…
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Are digital identities the future of identity?
A digital identity can be re-used across multiple providers but attempts at creating a verified digital identity in the UK have yet to see much success. Read more…
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Alibaba shows off the hotel of the future
The 290-room FlyZoo is an incubator for technology Alibaba wants to sell to the hotel industry in the future and an opportunity to showcase its prowess in artificial intelligence. Read more…
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Friday Futures: AI doubts, black holes, and 1917 predictions
Welcome to Friday Futures, our weekly guide to the latest visions of The Future from around the web. This week: AI knows when yr lying and doubts itself; we could see a black hole soon; quantum Read more…