Apple's September launch puts foldable iPhone and new CEO in focus
Apple will hold its next major product event on 9 September, with the company expected to unveil its iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max alongside its first foldable iPhone. The event will also be the first major product launch under John Ternus, who takes over as Apple CEO on 1 September, replacing Tim Cook.
Apple's September launch puts foldable iPhone and new CEO in focus
Apple will hold its next major product event on 9 September, with the company expected to unveil its iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max alongside its first foldable iPhone. The event will also be the first major product launch under John Ternus, who takes over as Apple CEO on 1 September, replacing Tim Cook.
KDDI tests autonomous drone inspections of Hiroshima Airport lighting
Hiroshima Airport has hosted a trial of autonomous drone inspections of aviation lighting, with KDDI SmartDrone, Hiroshima International Airport and ALSOK Hiroshima testing the remote operation of a Skydio Dock for X10. The companies installed the drone dock at the airport, which they say is the first such installation at a Japanese airport. During the trial, the drone autonomously flew over runway, taxiway and approach lights at night, using its onboard camera to check whether the lights were operating. Th
KDDI tests autonomous drone inspections of Hiroshima Airport lighting
Hiroshima Airport has hosted a trial of autonomous drone inspections of aviation lighting, with KDDI SmartDrone, Hiroshima International Airport and ALSOK Hiroshima testing the remote operation of a Skydio Dock for X10. The companies installed the drone dock at the airport, which they say is the first such installation at a Japanese airport. During the trial, the drone autonomously flew over runway, taxiway and approach lights at night, using its onboard camera to check whether the lights were operating. Th
IIJ launches dual-carrier SIM for resilient IoT connectivity
Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) has launched a new SIM that allows a single physical SIM to switch between NTT Docomo and KDDI mobile networks, targeting IoT applications where connectivity availability is critical. The IIJ Multi-Profile SIM 2.0 stores profiles for both networks on one SIM and allows devices to switch between them according to conditions such as network availability and signal strength. The switching criteria can be configured on the device, while the service also supports private, non-inte
IIJ launches dual-carrier SIM for resilient IoT connectivity
Vietnam, Singapore deepen technology and digital connectivity cooperation
Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to deepen cooperation across technology, digital connectivity and innovation, with the two countries aiming to strengthen their positions as strategic technology partners in Southeast Asia. The commitment was set out in a Joint Statement on the Vietnam-Singapore Technology Connectivity Strategy issued following the first Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Dialogue. The agreement builds on the countries' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and covers cooperation in areas including
Vietnam, Singapore deepen technology and digital connectivity cooperation
Foxtel and Netflix renew multi-year Australian partnership
Australian broadcaster Foxtel and Netflix have extended their partnership under a new multi-year agreement, keeping Netflix integrated into Foxtel's iQ platform and included in the Platinum Plus Foxtel subscription. The agreement continues a relationship that began with the integration of Netflix into the iQ platform in 2019. Netflix content will remain accessible through the Foxtel iQ interface alongside Foxtel's own programming.
Foxtel and Netflix renew multi-year Australian partnership
SoftBank launches AI service to support teachers in children's mental health
SoftBank has launched Mentari, an AI-powered service designed to help teachers identify and respond to students who may need emotional or mental wellbeing support. The service targets primary, secondary and high schools and will initially be provided free of charge for a period to evaluate its effectiveness.
SoftBank launches AI service to support teachers in children's mental health
SKT forms security AI consortium with major Korean cybersecurity companies
SK Telecom (SKT) has formed a 14-member consortium with AI developer Upstage, nine major Korean cybersecurity companies, two universities and the Korea Information Security Industry Association (KISIA) to develop a cybersecurity-focused AI foundation model under a South Korean government initiative led by the ministry of science and ICT. The consortium brings together two of the three teams that passed the second-stage evaluation of the government's independent AI foundation model project, with SKT and Upst
SKT forms security AI consortium with major Korean cybersecurity companies
Nifty opens pre-orders for new 5G mobile broadband service
Japanese ISP Nifty has begun accepting pre-orders for @nifty WiMAX +5G, a new mobile broadband service scheduled to launch in late October. The service will use the WiMAX network to provide fixed-wireless and mobile connectivity without requiring a line installation, with theoretical download speeds of up to 4.2Gbps and no monthly data allowance, although speeds may be restricted during periods of congestion or exceptionally heavy usage.
Nifty opens pre-orders for new 5G mobile broadband service
Swoop reports 22% revenue growth as it shifts focus to core services
Australian operator Swoop has reported FY26 revenue of AUD 115.9 million, up 21.8 percent year on year, as its focus on NBN and mobile services drove subscriber growth. NBN services increased 23 percent to around 73,000 and mobile services rose 5 percent to approximately 133,000, taking total services in operation to about 224,000. Underlying EBITDA fell AUD 2.8 million to AUD 6.1 million, however, with higher fees from telecom suppliers and increased marketing expenditure weighing on earnings.
Swoop reports 22% revenue growth as it shifts focus to core services
NEC and partners launch domestic cybersecurity service for supply chains
NEC and three Japanese technology companies have developed a cybersecurity service designed to protect organisations across the supply chain, combining domestically developed security technologies with managed monitoring and incident response. NEC, NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation, Digital Arts and FFRI Security said that the NEC Cyber Secure Package powered by CyIOC would begin sales from 31 August. The service will be offered by NEC, NEC Networks & System Integration, NEC Fielding and NEC Nex
NEC and partners launch domestic cybersecurity service for supply chains
2degrees and One NZ propose j-v to combine mobile RAN infrastructure
New Zealand operators 2degrees and One NZ have proposed combining their radio access network (RAN) infrastructure in a jointly owned company that would operate the shared network on a wholesale basis. The proposed entity, provisionally referred to as RANCo, would own, manage and operate the operators' RAN assets, including antennas, base stations and active network equipment. It would provide network services to 2degrees and One NZ under separate wholesale agreements.
