In our increasingly “smart” and connected future, technological advancements will solve various issues facing the agriculture industry––from connectivity dead-zones and data collection to augmenting traditional farming skills and improving crop yield to meet the demand of a growing population. In this episode, we hear from Julian Sanchez, Director of Precision Agriculture at John Deere, about the tools and technology that will transform the efficiency of farming––Kirk Stueve, a farmer, and...

Imagine a future where machines could talk and tell us what they need––or a warehouse that could actively track not just your packages but also the wellbeing of the hardworking people behind the scenes of the assembly line. Advancements in the next generation of wireless connectivity and mobility are bringing that future closer with the promise of smart factories and connected production facilities. In this episode, we hear from Irene Petrick, Senior Director of Industrial Innovation in the...

We rely on vehicles every day - whether it’s your car, shipping vehicles delivering packages, or public transportation getting us all where we need to go. Advancements in the next generation of wireless connectivity and mobility are bringing the future closer to us, with the promise of automated fleets and even someday self-driving vehicles. In this episode, we hear from Arthur Orduña, Chief Innovation Officer of Avis Budget Group-the global car rental company that also owns the popular...

Clothes serve many purposes. They protect and keep us comfortable; they allow us to express ourselves, dress for all occasions, and be part of the fashion trends "of the moment." But new advancements, in the next generation of 5G wireless networks, enable greater connectivity that could expand the "internet of things" to our wardrobe. In this episode, we hear from Paul Dillinger, Head of Global Product Innovation for Levi Strauss who is developing connected clothing; Paul Winsper, VP of...

The way we watch, play and coach our favorite sports and games is changing, thanks to imminent advancements in technology and connectivity. Surrounding industries are forging a parallel path to bring a new world of sports to reality, leveraging the 5G revolution to enable new stadium experiences plus creating new ways to watch and play, transforming the businesses of sports and gaming. In this episode, Krishna Bhagavathula, Chief Technology Officer of the NBA, shares how new technologies will...

Supporting and keeping our fellow neighbors safe has always been one of the primary roles played by our communities. While it is human nature to help, technology has exceeded our human capabilities, helping us to respond faster and more efficiently. A 5G world's connectivity will usher in the next wave of advancement as emergency response capabilities grow exponentially, and we explore new ways to stop crises before they even begin. In this episode, we hear from Harold Schapelhouman, Chief of...

For years the promise of VR -- virtual reality -- has been the lore of science fiction. Today’s consumer and business applications have just begun to scratch the surface of what’s possible when it comes to exploring virtual and our own worlds through connected devices. 5G advancements in wireless networks will take these worlds to the next level and that much closer to truly feeling real. In this episode, we hear from Evelyn Miralles, the former head of VR at NASA; Jeff Marshall, the founder...

For years the promise of VR and AR -- virtual and augmented reality -- have been the lore of science fiction. Today’s consumer and business applications have just begun to scratch the surface of what’s possible when it comes to exploring virtual and our own worlds through connected devices. 5G advancements in wireless networks will take these worlds to the next level and that much closer to truly feeling real. In this episode, we hear from Evelyn Miralles, the former head of VR at NASA; Jeff...

5G is coming to revolutionize the way we work, socialize and interact with the world around us. In this episode, we'll dive deep into what the technology actually is and how it works, in order to build a picture of the future. We’ll explore how the delivery of 5G will introduce new opportunities for true mobility, enabling industries to build a whole new future on top of wireless networks. In this episode, we hear from: Andrea Goldsmith, Professor of Engineering at Stanford University, Flynn...

In this new series from T-Mobile and iHeartRadio, Oz and Karah look closely at the innovations that are revolutionizing the way we work, socialize and interact with the world around us. We'll explore how the 5G revolution has the potential to change everything from Hollywood entertainment to disaster relief, and what the next generation of wireless really means for us.