China has moved a step closer to fielding its own Starlink-style system with the successful launch of 18 Qianfan satellites aboard a Long March-6 carrier rocket. The mission lifted off Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province. These 18 spacecraft are the initial deployment for the ambitious Qianfan megaconstellation, also known as … Read more

Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks has released a report analyzing potential cyber threats to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the risks those threats pose to athletes, organizers, and spectators. The report makes clear that not all parties involved in the Games will have good intentions. According to Palo Alto Networks, the world’s largest sporting … Read more

Buying a smartphone may become significantly more complicated in the coming years, with options ranging from custom-built devices to fashion-branded phones. The idea of fashion designers lending their names to mobile devices may make some people wince, but the prospect of personalized hardware is exciting. Let’s begin with the more appealing possibility: custom-built smartphones. Custom-built … Read more

Cloud specialist Pax8 continues to expand across Europe and has strengthened its presence in Switzerland. The company recently opened its first Swiss office in Zürich’s prominent tech hub, The Circle, and has recruited two experienced sales specialists — Cyril Schmid and Gilles Herweijer — to join its team. As a leading cloud marketplace provider, Pax8 … Read more

Telefónica has joined forces with Nova Labs to deploy Helium-powered 5G hotspots across Mexico City and Oaxaca. Announced Wednesday, the initiative aims to extend Telefónica’s network coverage in Mexico using innovative, cost-effective technology. The Helium network runs on the Solana blockchain. Operators who host hotspots on this Solana-based network receive token rewards as incentives for … Read more

Netset is strengthening its customer focus by creating a new strategic role: Chief Customer Officer. Theres Nordblad will assume overall responsibility for all customer-facing functions, tasked with leading efforts to deliver even greater value to customers. Theres Nordblad is a trained economist with experience as a controller at companies including Ericsson and Botkyrka Municipality. She … Read more

The UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom has announced the results of its 4G spectrum auction, which raised a total of £2.34bn ($3.59bn) — noticeably less than many had expected. Observers had anticipated a higher return: the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) had forecast roughly £3.5bn ($5.37bn) from the auction, and the contrast with the £22bn raised … Read more

The cybersecurity company Check Point Software Technologies warns of an increased risk of phishing attacks during Black Friday. A growing trend sees fraudsters impersonating well-known delivery services and luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Ray-Ban and Rolex. These attacks mainly arrive via email, so consumers should be extra vigilant when shopping online during Black Friday … Read more

The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a £31 billion merger between telecoms companies Virgin and O2. Provisional clearance was announced last month, and the CMA’s final decision now allows the two businesses to combine into a single group positioned to compete more effectively with BT/EE following BT’s £12.5 billion acquisition of EE in … Read more

Swedish game studio Toca Boca has championed personal expression and inclusion in gaming for nearly one and a half decades. This year they release their first-ever multiplayer title — Toca Boca Days. As part of a broader strategic expansion, the game has been carefully designed to meet the complex emotional needs of children and tweens … Read more