UK communications regulator Ofcom placed a ban on operators leasing out addresses used for routing signalling messages known as Global Titles (GT), a move it believes closes a technical loophole which could pose a security risk. The regulator explained criminals could exploit GT to intercept and divert calls and messages, using the example of SMS … Leer más
Indian operator Bharti Airtel and its subsidiary Bharti Hexacom agreed to acquire spectrum from Adani Data Networks, as the telecoms giant continues to bolster its 5G capabilities across the country. In a statement, Airtel confirmed it had entered into definitive agreements with the Adani Enterprises subsidiary to purchase rights to use 400MHz of high-frequency spectrum … Leer más
Perplexity AI reportedly inked a deal to embed its AI voice assistant in upcoming Motorola Razr devices and has conducted early discussions with Samsung Electronics for use across its Galaxy line up. Bloomberg stated the deal with Motorola will include pre-loading Perplexity’s AI assistant on its updated Razr foldable phones that could be announced … Leer más
Apple CEO Tim Cook (pictured) talked to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the price of iPhones, according to The Washington Post. The newspaper reported Cook also spoke with additional senior members of Trump’s administration about the tariffs while avoiding public criticism of the president and … Leer más
OpenAI and SoftBank Group reportedly want to expand the presence of their $500 billion US project to build out AI infrastructure to additional countries such as the UK, Germany and France. Out of those three countries, the Financial Times (FT) states the UK is the top choice for the overseas expansion of the Stargate joint … Leer más
Multinational electrical engineering specialist ABB Group detailed plans to better capitalise on global automation trends by spinning off its robotics unit, a strategy management hopes to implement by mid-2026. Chair Peter Voser explained bosses believe spinning ABB Robotics off will boost its ability to attract the right personnel, grow and add customer value. There are … Leer más
Vietnamese press reported Qualcomm SVP of engineering Jilei Hou told politicians the company hopes to build a research and development facility in the nation which would be its third-largest in the world and concentrate on AI. Hou discussed the plan with Vietnam’s deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung yesterday (16 April), VNExpress International reported. Qualcomm … Leer más
AT&T and satellite communications specialist AST SpaceMobile intend to begin direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity trials with emergency services later this year after being granted permission to run tests on spectrum set aside for public safety. The pair received permission from the US Federal Communications Commission to begin tests on the specifically-allocated Band 14 earlier this week, … Leer más
Agentic AI has swept across the telecom and business sectors this year after largely being a curiosity in 2024, a remarkable rate of acceleration which highlights its pivotal role. Andy Markus, SVP, chief data and AI officer at AT&T told Mobile World Live (MWL) agentic AI divides complex elements into smaller, manageable tasks. “We’re designing … Leer más
Apple revealed headway towards its 2025 and 2030 environmental targets made over the last year, highlighting cuts in global greenhouse emissions from its operations and milestones in the use of recycled materials within devices. In its 2024 environmental progress report published today (16 April), the iPhone maker stated it surpassed 99 per cent use of … Leer más