According to the latest IDC market research, HTC has overtaken longtime rival Samsung to become the fifth-largest smartphone maker in Japan. This represents a significant achievement for HTC. Although reviewers frequently praise HTC handsets — sometimes rating them above competitors, including Samsung — the company has typically struggled to match the marketing reach and carrier … Read more

Recent high-profile incidents have reignited public debate about how our data is protected and how much access government bodies should have. Some cybersecurity specialists suggest that certain alleged attacks—such as the vandalism of the CENTCOM Twitter account—might even be “inside jobs” used to justify expanded surveillance powers. New legislation will require cars to include a … Read more

LMT, together with port services and technical provider LVR Fleet, has completed a successful trial demonstrating 5G connectivity across maritime environments in the Baltic region. The pilot, carried out on the Daugava River in Riga, Latvia, proved smooth 5G communication both from shore to ship and between vessels. The test showcased a practicable approach to … Read more

By Michael Lantz, CEO, Accedo The Smart TV opportunity The Smart TV concept is compelling: built-in connectivity in the television enables direct access to apps and content from multiple providers without requiring an external device. Coupled with an integrated tuner, Smart TV platforms can interact with live broadcasts in ways over-the-top (OTT) devices cannot, creating … Read more

While competitors initially mocked AT&T for its “5G-E” branding, calling it misleading, Sprint has escalated the matter by filing a lawsuit against the carrier. Sprint says it commissioned a consumer survey showing that 54 percent of respondents believed networks labeled 5G-E were equivalent to, or better than, true 5G. Another 43 percent of those surveyed … Read more

Nokia has introduced three smart city services designed to help cities manage urbanisation challenges and enable operators to support digital city requirements: IoT for Smart Cities, Sensing as a Service, and Secure Mobile Virtual Network Operator (S‑MVNO) for Public Safety. The first offering, IoT for Smart Cities, is a modular, scalable and fully integrated framework … Read more

In a recent wave of disclosures, Edward Snowden released documents claiming the National Security Agency has monitored VTech users for “any suspicious activity” dating back to 1976, the year the electronic learning product company was founded. VTech has not issued an official response, but device owners have been quick to voice their reactions. Three-year-old Helen … Read more

US authorities have dismantled a large global botnet operated by Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the disruption on Wednesday, saying the operation prevented the botnet from being weaponized. “Fortunately, we were able to disrupt this botnet before it could be used. Thanks to our close work with international partners, we … Read more

(Image Credit: Bill Bourne) While projects like Google’s ambitious initiatives aim to tackle rural broadband with large-scale, costly solutions, a compact chip developed by Saankhya Labs in Bengaluru offers a practical and immediate way to bring internet access to underserved communities. The Pruthvi chip leverages unused portions of television broadcast spectrum—commonly called TV White Space—to … Read more

Big Data often carries negative associations, especially around privacy. The term is frequently linked to the mass collection and monetisation of personal information — a perception amplified by controversies like the NSA’s surveillance revelations. Companies sometimes hesitate to share data more out of concern for their public image than for the potential service improvements data … Read more