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5G & Jetpacks | UWB Rises from the Dead | Bob Swan Profile

Aug 09, 201922 minSeason 1Ep. 48
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Episode description

Are you one of the hundreds of millions of people who can't wait to get a 5G cell phone? Your wait is almost over. Almost.

Do you remember ultra-wideband? It was proposed a few years ago. Didn't catch on. But now it's back. The new ultra-wideband is based on a different technology, has new capabilities and is aimed at completely different applications. You'd think they'd come up with a new name, yeah?

Also this week, Dylan McGrath got a rare one-on-one interview with Bob Swan, the CEO of Intel. In an industry that has seen its share of massive egos over the years, Bob Swan stands out by not standing out. When Intel's previous CEO left the company, Swan-- then the company's chief financial officer-- agreed to lead the company... but only on an interim basis until Intel's board could find the right person to give the job to.

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