News of Note—Google, 5G transition and more

Here are some other stories we're following today:

> A team of researchers at Google has found a way to dramatically improve computer-generated speech, substantially improving its cadence and intonation. ExtremeTech article

> While many telecom network technology vendors are claiming that the wait for 5G is over, the full transition to 5G will not happen in 2018, according to GlobalData. CTIMES article

> China’s rail operator plans to divest nearly half of its Wi-Fi business in its latest effort to bring in private money to cut down on mounting debt. Caixin Global article