The UK has announced its candidacy for a seat on the governing council of the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with the election scheduled for September 2022. The ITU is responsible for allocating global radio spectrum and satellite orbital resources used by technologies such as mobile phones and GPS navigation systems. In addition to spectrum … Read more

Huawei’s chief strategist for the Middle East argues that today’s infrastructure falls short of supporting a true metaverse. At present, most experiences marketed as the “metaverse” are essentially online games riding the buzz around the term. The long-term vision, however, is far more ambitious: a collection of decentralized, interoperable virtual worlds. A full-fledged metaverse would … Read more

The gaming and esports industries have expanded rapidly in recent years. Platforms like Twitch and Discord let players showcase skills and build communities on a global scale, elevating influencers as central drivers of gamer engagement. For many digital natives, traditional social networks have given way to gaming as the primary way to connect with friends … Read more

(c)iStock.com/Robert Morton Although Canadians are using the internet more than ever, high costs are forcing many to limit their online activity, according to new research from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Rising prices have led about 20% of internet users to reduce their usage, even as overall online engagement has climbed sharply over … Read more

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, has issued a warning that hackers operating from Russia and Iran have increased their use of targeted spear-phishing campaigns. Spear-phishing is a form of cyber-attack that uses tailored electronic messages to trick victims into downloading malware or revealing sensitive credentials. These attacks are carefully crafted … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/DrAfter123) The UK government is promoting wider adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in urban areas by offering a £10 million prize for a single collaborative research and development project that can demonstrate the potential of IoT across a city region. This prize is being run by the Department for Culture, Media … Read more

The EU’s Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive takes effect today, introducing wide-ranging changes that will affect many organisations responsible for critical infrastructure across a variety of sectors. Unlike narrowly targeted regulations, NIS2 covers a broad set of entities and seeks to strengthen cyber resilience across the European Union. Andrea Carcano, Co-founder and Chief Product … Read more

Ericsson and its communications service provider partner Arkessa will deliver global connectivity for Voi’s micro-mobility services. Arkessa uses the Ericsson IoT Accelerator platform to provide automated connectivity management and meet stringent security requirements. Andrew Orrock, CEO of Arkessa, says: “Voi is a true pioneer of connected micro-mobility solutions and is committed to helping cities meet … Read more

AT&T has introduced a new optional “Turbo” add-on that charges mobile customers an extra $7 per month to access faster wireless data speeds. The carrier says Turbo is designed to support demanding mobile applications—such as gaming, social video broadcasting, and live video conferencing—by providing optimized data performance when users are on the move. The announcement … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/italianestro) British mobile users enjoy the fastest average mobile data speeds in Europe when they have adequate coverage, but significant gaps remain across the country. A new report from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) warns the UK falls behind several nations — including Albania, Romania and Peru — when measured for landmass 4G … Read more