Volvo Cars partners with Google to create new in-car infotainment system. Volvo Cars and Google have announced a partnership to create a new in-car infotainment system for Volvo vehicles. The new system will be based on Google’s Android Automotive operating system and will offer a range of features, including Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play.
Ericsson and Qualcomm to collaborate on 5G network slicing. Ericsson and Qualcomm have announced a collaboration to develop 5G network slicing. Network slicing is a technology that allows operators to create multiple virtual networks on a single physical network. This can be used to improve the performance of specific applications or services.
Uppsala University researchers develop new way to store data in DNA. Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden have developed a new way to store data in DNA. The new method uses a technique called DNA origami to create structures that can store data in the form of DNA sequences.
Swedish startup Polestar launches new electric SUV. Polestar, the electric car company owned by Volvo Cars, has launched its new electric SUV, the Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 is a mid-size SUV that will compete with cars like the Tesla Model X and the Audi e-tron.
Swedish company Northvolt raises $1.5 billion to build new battery factory. Northvolt, a Swedish battery company, has raised $1.5 billion to build a new battery factory in Skellefteå, Sweden. The new factory will have a capacity of up to 60 gigawatt hours per year and is expected to be operational in 2025.
Swedish TV viewers switch to streaming services. A recent study by the Swedish Media Council found that 60% of Swedish TV viewers now use streaming services, up from 40% in 2019. The most popular streaming services in Sweden are Netflix, HBO Max, and Viaplay.
Swedish mobile operators invest in 5G. The three largest mobile operators in Sweden, Telia, Tele2, and Three, have all announced plans to invest in 5G. 5G is the next generation of mobile network technology, and it offers faster speeds and lower latency than 4G.
Swedish government launches new digital strategy. The Swedish government has launched a new digital strategy, which aims to make Sweden a 100% digital society by 2025. The strategy includes a number of initiatives, such as providing free broadband to all schools and libraries, and making it easier for businesses to adopt digital technologies.
