Googlebook laptops to launch in early October starting at USD 899
Google has announced the launch date of 04 October for its first Googlebooks, its own range of premium laptops running the Android OS. These offer minimum specifications including 16 GB of RAM, up to 14 hours of video playback and NPUs at over 45 TOPs to support efficient local processing of the latest AI services on-device. The first five models are made by Dell, Asus, Lenovo, Acer and HP and come with a choice of Intel Core Ultra Series 3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors, with prices starting at
Googlebook laptops to launch in early October starting at USD 899
Google has announced the launch date of 04 October for its first Googlebooks, its own range of premium laptops running the Android OS. These offer minimum specifications including 16 GB of RAM, up to 14 hours of video playback and NPUs at over 45 TOPs to support efficient local processing of the latest AI services on-device. The first five models are made by Dell, Asus, Lenovo, Acer and HP and come with a choice of Intel Core Ultra Series 3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors, with prices starting at
EU approves data centre energy labelling scheme
The European Commission has approved a new scheme to rate data centres on their energy efficiency. Similar to the energy labels used on many other products in the region, the system is expected to help increase transparency on the use of energy and water by the growing number of data centres, making it easier for planners as well as the public to understand how they fit into the demand for resources. The regulation is subject to a two-month comment period for the European Parliament and Council, and if no o
EU approves data centre energy labelling scheme
The European Commission has approved a new scheme to rate data centres on their energy efficiency. Similar to the energy labels used on many other products in the region, the system is expected to help increase transparency on the use of energy and water by the growing number of data centres, making it easier for planners as well as the public to understand how they fit into the demand for resources. The regulation is subject to a two-month comment period for the European Parliament and Council, and if no o
Smart ring maker Oura starts IPO to raise over USD 2 billion
The smart ring maker Oura announced the details of its initial public offering of shares on the Nasdaq market in the US. The company said it will sell 13.5 million new shares and existing shareholders will offload another 36.5 million shares. The envisaged price range is USD 40-44 per share, meaning gross proceeds for the company from its share of the offering of USD 567 million at the mid point of the range. After the listing the Oura will have around 15 percent of its outstanding shares in free float.
Smart ring maker Oura starts IPO to raise over USD 2 billion
Nscale sets co-ordinates for IPO in New York
Hyperscale developer Nscale has submitted a registration statement to the US securities regulator, outlining its proposed listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). UK-based Nscale said its filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission would cover a proposed registration of ordinary shares under the ticker symbol NSCL. The number of shares and price range is still to be finalised, though reports indicate the IPO will seek a USD 35 billion valuation of Nscale's business.
Nscale sets co-ordinates for IPO in New York
Google fined EUR 403 million for EU privacy violations with location data processing
Google has been fined EUR 403 million by Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) following an investigation into how the company processed location data in connection with specific services/products. As Lead Supervisory Authority for Google in the EU, the DPC opened the investigation in February 2020 following complaints from several consumer rights groups across Europe, including BEUC, the European consumer organisation representing 44 consumer groups from 31 countries.
Google fined EUR 403 million for EU privacy violations with location data processing
Du and Nokia deploy 6-carrier aggregation on commercial 5G-advanced network
UAE operator Du announced it has deployed the world's first six-carrier aggregation (6CA) configuration on a live, commercial 5G-Advanced network. Working with Nokia equipment, the milestone joined six 5G New Radio component carriers across 420 MHz of spectrum. The deployment integrates both Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) spectrum across the 3.6 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.1 GHz, 1.8 GHz, and 600 MHz bands. Executed over Du's live 5G-Advanced Standalone core network under real-world cond
Du and Nokia deploy 6-carrier aggregation on commercial 5G-advanced network
The week in telecom: Samsung, Apple, Snap test consumer appetite for mobile AI and EU brings in internet age checks
Apple and Samsung started rolling out major updates to their OS last week to bring more AI features to their phones, and Snap unveiled its own AI assistant, while Ericsson takes a look at mobile take-up of AI agents in its latest consumer research. The EU is moving ahead with age checks for social media, the US announced investments in telecom networks around the world, and Huawei held its annual Connect conference with a big focus on AI infrastructure.
The week in telecom: Samsung, Apple, Snap test consumer appetite for mobile AI and EU brings in internet age checks
Siro targets 600 business, retail parks across Ireland
Siro, Irish wholesale fibre network operator, plans to target thousands of businesses in 600 business and retail parks nationwide with full-fibre broadband upgrades. Many of these business parks are located in areas without fibre broadband, leaving businesses outdated and slow copper connections. Siro has recently completed full-fibre network deployments at the Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole, and the Sandyford Business District in Dublin.
Siro targets 600 business, retail parks across Ireland
Vodafone Foundation looks to boost support for m-mama health service
The Vodafone Foundation-supported 'm-mama' maternal health service has reached the milestone of completing over 250,000 emergency transports for pregnant women and newborn babies across the African continent. The milestone was recognised during United Nations General Assembly Week (UNGA) at an event hosted by the Vodafone Foundation - with government, global health, development finance and philanthropy leaders calling for increased investment in the m-mama health system.
Vodafone Foundation looks to boost support for m-mama health service
Spectrum offers new Meta AI glasses, new Apple devices
Charter Communications brand Spectrum is now offering the new Meta Glasses Adventurer (RRP: USD 299) at select stores and online. The new smart glasses will work seamlessly with a customer's existing mobile and internet plan, with no need to add a contract or separate mobile connection. Seamless connectivity will be provided through Spectrum's around 45 million secure WiFi access points and Spectrum Advanced WiFi.
Spectrum offers new Meta AI glasses, new Apple devices
Exatel looks for new CEO
Polish operator Exatel announced a call for candidates to serve as president of the management board. Candidates must demonstrate, among other things, knowledge of issues related to managing large teams within extensive organisational structures in the telecommunications or IT sectors, including at the management board level. Applications may be submitted until 02 October.
