Cybersecurity firm Symantec has revealed a Chinese-linked hacking campaign that targeted satellite communications and telecommunications networks in the United States and Southeast Asia. Researchers using Symantec’s AI-driven Targeted Attack Analytics (TAA) system uncovered activity attributed to a group tracked by the company as “Thrip.” What appeared at first glance to be routine system behavior was … Read more

Deutsche Telekom has introduced the T Phone 3 and T Tablet 2, marketed as the “AI-phone” and “AI-tablet,” developed in partnership with Perplexity. The company presents these devices not merely as hardware upgrades but as accessible entry points to practical AI for everyday users. A dedicated magenta button provides instant access to the Perplexity Assistant, … Read more

Retail giant Tesco has been steadily modernising its operations since investing £1 billion late last year to move beyond the traditional “take an item to the checkout” model that has dominated stores for decades. The retailer’s latest move aims to personalise the shopping experience by using facial recognition technology. The modernisation journey began with the … Read more

Swedish telecommunications leader Ericsson has reached a new milestone: 100 commercial 5G agreements worldwide. The company hit the 100-deal mark following the announcement of a 5G agreement with Telekom Slovenije. Ericsson’s progress over the past year has been significant. Less than a year ago, Ericsson had publicly announced 24 5G contracts with equipment live in … Read more

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