Apple unveils Siri AI as EU, China rollouts face delay
Apple has unveiled Siri AI, a new version of its digital assistant built on the company's Apple Intelligence platform, alongside a broader expansion of AI capabilities across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro devices. The announcement comes as Apple claimed some of the new Siri AI features will not initially be available on iPhone and iPad devices in the European Union because of issues related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple also confirmed the features will not be available in China whi
Apple unveils Siri AI as EU, China rollouts face delay
Apple has unveiled Siri AI, a new version of its digital assistant built on the company's Apple Intelligence platform, alongside a broader expansion of AI capabilities across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro devices. The announcement comes as Apple claimed some of the new Siri AI features will not initially be available on iPhone and iPad devices in the European Union because of issues related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple also confirmed the features will not be available in China whi
Apple claims DMA rules are delaying Siri AI launch in the EU
Apple has claimed requirements arising from the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) will delay the launch of Siri AI on iPhone and iPad devices in the region. The company announced the delay alongside the introduction of Siri AI at its Worldwide Developers Conference, where it unveiled a new version of its digital assistant based on the Apple Intelligence platform.
Apple claims DMA rules are delaying Siri AI launch in the EU
Apple has claimed requirements arising from the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) will delay the launch of Siri AI on iPhone and iPad devices in the region. The company announced the delay alongside the introduction of Siri AI at its Worldwide Developers Conference, where it unveiled a new version of its digital assistant based on the Apple Intelligence platform.
Apple updates parental controls as it expands AI tools for developers
Apple has announced new AI frameworks and developer tools designed to expand access to its Apple Intelligence platform, alongside new parental controls and child safety features across iPhone, iPad and Mac. The company said developers will gain access to a new Foundation Models framework that provides a native Swift API for integrating on-device and server-based AI models into applications.
Apple updates parental controls as it expands AI tools for developers
Ribbon promises speedy service restoration with new Network in a Box offering
Ribbon Communications has introduced a Network in a Box platform geared to service restoration following connectivity outages. Available in off-the-shelf and custom configurations, the line-up incorporates a selection of physical formats, ranging from portable devices to "industrial railway-car" sized designs tailored to data centre service restoration. Ribbon Network in a Box achieves secure communications driven by high-speed data and voice networking services, while offering a choice of physical networki
Ribbon promises speedy service restoration with new Network in a Box offering
Nokia introduces DDoS prevention tool for Deepfield Defender clients
Nokia has announced the launch of a telecoms-grade DDoS protection suite called the Deepfield Genome Shield to help counter residential proxy-driven DDoS attacks. Deepfield Genome Shield aims to address a shift in DDoS threat classification fuelled by automated, AI-driven attacks leveraging residential proxy botnets, with AI-assisted code generation expected to further limit the efficacy of conventional remediations. Residential proxy botnets are estimated to process anywhere from 250 - 600 Tbps of traffic,
Nokia introduces DDoS prevention tool for Deepfield Defender clients
US DoW adds Baidu, Alibaba to updated Section 1260H register on alleged Chinese military ties
The US Department of War (DoW) has updated its register of Chinese military-linked entities believed to be operating directly or indirectly in the US. The Pentagon has determined that Chinese tech giants Baidu and Alibaba possess links to the military, along with the big three Chinese telecoms providers China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom, all of which were also in the 2025 edition of this register.
US DoW adds Baidu, Alibaba to updated Section 1260H register on alleged Chinese military ties
German National Security Council sets up AI Security Institute
The National Security Council, a committee within the German government, has decided to establish the AI Security Institute (DE-AISI). The government said the council will pool resources to analyse the capabilities and risks of modern artificial intelligence models, intensify the exchange of information with foreign institutes, and work towards uniform standards to manage AI in collaboration with international partners. Handelsblatt newspaper said the institute will use existing structures and the expertise
German National Security Council sets up AI Security Institute
NEC clinches expanded contract with Lightpath to deliver OSS services
NEC's Netcracker subsidiary has entered into an expanded sales agreement with US fibre wholesale operator Lightpath. Under the agreement, Lightpath is able to leverage additional functions from Netcracker's digital OSS suite to deliver business agility and cost efficiencies, and will also benefit from enhanced professional services. The deal aligns with Lightpath's broader push to offer market-leading services powered by its fibre infrastructure, achieving product differentiation through end-to-end visibili
NEC clinches expanded contract with Lightpath to deliver OSS services
Sony offers sneak peek at new X-Ray image sensor capable of 26,100 fps capture
Sony Semiconductor Solutions has announced the upcoming launch of an X-Ray CMOS imaging sensor set to enable higher fidelity visual inspections in battery and semiconductor production lines. The new IMX711 image sensor is a direct conversion charge-integrating module designed to detect X-rays and produce signals proportional to their energy. Sony claims that the sensor captures X-ray images at industry-leading frame rates of up to 26,100 fps. The technology leverages Sony's proprietary integrated circuit in
Sony offers sneak peek at new X-Ray image sensor capable of 26,100 fps capture
UK opens formal investigation into Paramount-Warner Bros deal
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a Phase 1 investigation into the planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The CMA has until 07 August to decide whether to refer the merger for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation. The USD 110 billion deal was announced in February, with Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approving the deal in April.
UK opens formal investigation into Paramount-Warner Bros deal
Veon appoints chief of staff & security officer
Veon has announced the appointment of Serkan Ozturk as chief of staff & strategy officer from 09 June, joining the leadership and reporting directly to group CEO Kaan Terzioglu. Ozturk will help to turn Veon's strategic ambitions into disciplined execution, ensuring alignment across functions, and driving coordination and delivery of priority initiatives. Ozturk joined Veon last November as group director for mergers and acquisitions.
