NIA sets a goal for Thailand to rank top 30 by 2030
The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has set a goal for Thailand to rank in the top 30 of the Global Innovation Index by 2030 through the branding “Innovation Nation” along with a creation of 3,000 international innovation-based firms.
Phiar raises $3 million for AR navigation to eliminate wrong turns
Phiar has raised $3 million in seed funding to develop machine learning and augmented reality (AR) technology that makes driving with smartphone navigation easier.
Microsoft (briefly) passed Apple to become the most valuable US company today
Microsoft’s cloud strategy has impressed. Apple’s smartphone sales? Not so much.
Google launches job search feature
Google enhances user experience through its search engine with a new feature “job search” aiming to capitalise on growing job advertising opportunities, while LINE discloses its success of LINE Jobs that help graduates to 24,000 positions, accounting for income of over 370 million baht within five months.
Supreme Court appears skeptical of Apple’s arguments in App Store monopoly case
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical of Apple on Monday during oral argument in a case that could permit iPhone owners to move forward with an antitrust suit against the company for allegedly inflating the prices in its App Store.
[Infographic] Voice-assisted shopping is on the rise
Based on Adobe Analytics data, it is predicted that voice-assisted shopping is on the rise during the 2018 holiday season (Nov. 1 through Dec. 31). How smart speaker owners use voice assistants for shopping
5G estimated to reach 1.5 billion subscriptions in 2024 – Ericsson Mobility Report
5G is expected to reach more than 40 percent global population coverage and 1.5 billion subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband by the end of 2024. This will make 5G the fastest generation of cellular technology to be rolled out on a global scale, according to the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report.
AIS teams up with global partners to test 5G first time in Thailand
AIS is joining with global partners Nokia, Huawei and ZTE Corporation to commence 5G technology testing, the first mobile phone network operator in Thailand to do so, enabling all businesses and industries to perceive the benefits of 5G.
Ford CEO open to investors in autonomous vehicles but cautious on VW
Ford Motor Co Chief Executive Jim Hackett told Reuters the automaker is open to investment by automakers and others in its autonomous vehicle business, but cautioned that expanding partnerships with German automaker Volkswagen AG is a “delicate dance.”
Facebook Portal needs more At least it just added YouTube
To offset the creepiness of having Facebook’s camera and microphone in your house, its new Portal video chat gadget needs best-in-class software. Its hardware is remarkably well done, plus Messenger and the photo frame feature work great. But its third-party app platform was pretty skimpy when the device launched this week.
The Ministryr of Science and Technology to Showcase 13 Scientific Innovations at Siam Square, hoping to Prepare Youths Towards 21st Century
Dr. Apichai Somboonpakorn, Advisor to the Minister of Science and Technology, said the Ministry of Science and Technology has set policies and directions to drive the country towards Thailand 4.0 in four areas including, science for human resources development, science to alleviate poverty, science to enhance intelligence, and bringing science to the region. It aims to use science, technology and Innovation as important mechanism for stimulating and strengthening the economy both in the short and long term, as well as preparing Thai people towards the 21st century.
YouTube Pop-Up Space returns to Bangkok
YouTube officially opened the YouTube Pop-up Space Bangkok, part of its YouTube Pop-up Space program. Held for the third time this year in Bangkok, Pop-up Spaces is a YouTube initiative that supports creative communities around the world. It is also an investment in the development and growth of content creators in line with the mission of YouTube Spaces: learn, connect, and create.