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

Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has warned that Russian reconnaissance satellites are closely monitoring commercial satellites used by NATO militaries, raising concerns about a new and dangerous frontier in space. The reported manoeuvres could give a hostile actor the ability to interfere with, jam, manipulate, or even physically damage vital satellite infrastructure from orbit. Such … Read more

Chances are you’ve experienced the frustration of a “storage almost full” message on your phone. In a digital world where people want to securely back up photos, videos, audio, contacts and documents—and are understandably reluctant to delete cherished content—consumers are increasingly willing to pay for reliable storage. The success of services like Apple iCloud and … Read more

Vodafone and Three are reportedly close to finalising a merger of their UK telecoms operations that would create the country’s largest mobile operator. The proposed transaction is estimated at about £15 billion ($19 billion) and would surpass BT-owned EE in total mobile subscribers. Sources indicate the combined company’s equity would be valued at roughly £9 … Read more