BRITISH COLUMBIA’S TECH TALENT AND LIVABILITY DRIVE INDUSTRY GROWTH On Canada’s west coast, the province of British Columbia is experiencing rapid growth in its technology sector. While Silicon Valley often dominates conversations about high tech, British Columbia’s expanding digital media industry, growing talent pool and vibrant cities—especially Vancouver and Victoria—are drawing major corporations, innovative startups … Read more

Comcast has agreed to stop using the “Xfinity 10G Network” brand name after a ruling found the term to be misleading. The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) reached the decision following challenges from rival carriers that raised concerns about how the term “10G” was being presented to consumers. Verizon and T‑Mobile both contested Comcast’s use … Read more

Microsoft has made a major push into the gaming, TV and entertainment market with a substantial update to its Xbox software, bringing a wide range of on-demand movie and TV content directly to the console through Xbox Live. The company has partnered with more than 40 film, sports, TV and music content providers worldwide, including … Read more

Amazon has announced another delay to the launch of the first production satellites for Project Kuiper, the company’s planned competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet network. In a company blog post, Amazon said the first finished production satellites will be shipped to launch sites “this summer,” but the earliest expected launch date has slipped to … Read more

A letter from the New York State Attorney General has accused the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of refusing to cooperate with an ongoing investigation into the fraudulent use of Americans’ identities to manipulate the public comment process surrounding proposed changes to net neutrality rules. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman states that his office has spent … Read more

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has publicly urged for weaker encryption, and now Australia is joining the call ahead of a meeting of the “Five Eyes” intelligence alliance. Echoing the UK’s position, Australian officials say they want stronger measures to prevent terrorists from using the internet for propaganda, recruitment and planning attacks. Cybersecurity experts warn … Read more

The UK’s “Tech City” is not viewed as a match for the scale and pace of innovation coming out of Silicon Valley and the wider United States, according to a recent global survey of technology leaders. While the US’s dominance may not surprise given its size and depth of technology ecosystems, it is notable that … Read more

If there’s a flagship example people use to illustrate the potential of the “Internet of Things” — the idea that everyday devices are connected to the internet — it’s the Nest thermostat, now part of Google. Nest has transformed the U.S. market with its innovative Smart Thermostat, designed by Matt Rogers, one of the minds … Read more

SK Telecom (SKT) has announced a $10 million investment in the generative AI search startup Perplexity AI. The investment strengthens SKT’s position in generative AI search technology, a fast-growing area attracting strong interest from major technology companies. The collaboration is expected to enhance SKT’s AI personal assistant offerings. Perplexity has rapidly emerged as a notable … Read more

A new study from Inmarsat warns that without improved data-sharing skills and processes, transport organisations will miss out on the full benefits of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Commissioned in May by Vanson Bourne and surveying 100 large transport firms, the research highlights several promising IoT use cases. These include monitoring environmental conditions, cited by … Read more