November 1, 2022
Google buys out AI avatar startup Alter
In a very stealthy way, Google bought Alter, an AI startup specializing in creating avatars using AI. This acquisition is taken as a step by the search engine giant to take the fight to the short video-sharing platform TikTok and has reportedly paid around $100 million for the buyout.
August 26, 2022
Ericsson, Google continue to push the envelope on network slicing
In their most recent collaboration, the ecosystem partners demonstrated support for multiple slices on an Ericsson network infrastructure on a single device running Android 13, supporting both enterprise (work profile) and consumer applications. Furthermore, for the first time, a slice for carrier-branded services will enable communications service providers (CSP) to provide additional flexibility for customized offerings and capabilities.
Network slicing has long been regarded as critical to reaping the benefits of a 5G network for CSPs and enterprises. According to the GSMA