Snap unveils carrier partners for Specs launch with cellular charging case
Snap announced its own AI assistant to accompany the launch of its Specs smart glasses. It's also working on new enterprise use cases for the glasses, and named Verizon its carrier partner for the US launch of a cellular-linked charging case for the glasses. While no exact launch date has been named yet for the glasses, the company said it will open up public testing at the Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles from 01 October, with events planned there through the year-end holiday season.
Snap unveils carrier partners for Specs launch with cellular charging case
Snap announced its own AI assistant to accompany the launch of its Specs smart glasses. It's also working on new enterprise use cases for the glasses, and named Verizon its carrier partner for the US launch of a cellular-linked charging case for the glasses. While no exact launch date has been named yet for the glasses, the company said it will open up public testing at the Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles from 01 October, with events planned there through the year-end holiday season.
Amazon progresses Maryland PFE hub for Fastnet US-Ireland link
Amazon has unveiled plans for a Power Feed Equipment hub (PFE) in Maryland to bring electricity to the Fastnet subsea cable linking the US and Ireland. The PFE site would be situated at Maryland's Ocean City Municipal Airport in Worcester County. As the area is already in a planning zone, Amazon will need to ask county authorities to update its permitting code to allow a PFE building and overseas telecoms cables. The Fastsea cable is due to launch in 2028, linking Maryland and County Cork, Ireland at a desi
Amazon progresses Maryland PFE hub for Fastnet US-Ireland link
Amazon has unveiled plans for a Power Feed Equipment hub (PFE) in Maryland to bring electricity to the Fastnet subsea cable linking the US and Ireland. The PFE site would be situated at Maryland's Ocean City Municipal Airport in Worcester County. As the area is already in a planning zone, Amazon will need to ask county authorities to update its permitting code to allow a PFE building and overseas telecoms cables. The Fastsea cable is due to launch in 2028, linking Maryland and County Cork, Ireland at a desi
Melita to acquire Epic in proposed Malta telecoms combination
Melita and Epic Communications have agreed to combine their operations in Malta. Under the proposed transaction, Melita will acquire 100 percent of Epic from its parent company Monaco Telecom.
Melita to acquire Epic in proposed Malta telecoms combination
Samsung begins One UI 9.0 rollout with Galaxy S26 series
Samsung has officially announced the launch of its One UI 9.0 software interface across Galaxy smartphones, starting with a stable update for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra. More eligible devices will receive the update in the coming weeks, including the Galaxy A25, A35, A36, A37, A55, A56, A57, S23, S24, S25, Z Flip 6, Z Flip 7, Z Fold 6 and Z Fold 7.
Samsung begins One UI 9.0 rollout with Galaxy S26 series
3 UK confirms pricing for new iPhone 18 models
3 UK has confirmed pricing for the new iPhone 18 and Apple Watch devices. Customers can get the new iPhone 18 Pro range from GBP 51.88 per month with 30GB data on a 36-month device plan (GBP 34.88) and 24-month Lite airtime plan (GBP 17). The Apple Watch Series 12 (42mm) is available from GBP 13.50 per month over 36 months; with the new AirPods 5 starting at GBP 119. Customers can save up to GBP 855 on a new iPhone 18 model when trading in an iPhone 17 Pro Max 2TB.
3 UK confirms pricing for new iPhone 18 models
Kenya govt appeals against court decision reversing Safaricom share sale to Vodacom Group
The Kenyan government filed a notice of appeal on 16 September against a High Court ruling that canceled the sale of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has expressed confidence that the transaction was lawful and included proper public participation. He said the National Treasury will pursue the appeal vigorously to overturn the decision.
Kenya govt appeals against court decision reversing Safaricom share sale to Vodacom Group
BT says over 95% of customers have migrated to digital landlines
BT is expanding a trial to encourage customers who have not responded to communications about the PSTN service withdrawal to get in touch and take action. A recent trial saw BT temporarily pause broadband service for a small group of customers who failed to respond to multiple letters, e-mails, calls and texts over the last two years. This was done safely by keeping their landline services running.
BT says over 95% of customers have migrated to digital landlines
Deutsche Telekom instals masts using LTE 1500 MHz frequencies at Oktoberfest for first time
Deutsche Telekom said it has installed mobile telecom masts providing LTE 1500 MHz bands at the festival site of the upcoming Oktoberfest this year, the first time it has deployed these frequencies there. They are used primarily for downloads, enabling higher data speeds and increased capacity for a large number of users. This year, Telekom has installed fourteen temporary mobile sites at the Oktoberfest venue to provide LTE connections in the 1800, 2100 and 2600 MHz frequency bands, as well as 5G in the 21
Deutsche Telekom instals masts using LTE 1500 MHz frequencies at Oktoberfest for first time
Vodafone Spain lands 3-year Amazon mobile connectivity deal
Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has secured a three-year deal to manage Amazon's mobile connectivity across the country, according to sources cited by business daily Cinco Dias. The contract, previously held by Telefonica, encompasses the rollout and support of more than 4,000 corporate mobile lines nationwide. Vodafone already supplies fixed-line services to Amazon's Spanish headquarters, logistics hubs and warehouses.
Vodafone Spain lands 3-year Amazon mobile connectivity deal
Canada, Germany invest in safe-by-design AI company LawZero
The Canadian and German governments plans to invest CAD 150 million and EUR 100 million respectively in Montreal-based LawZero, non-profit developing a new form of advanced AI that is safe, trustworthy and transparent by design. Canada's funding will be made through the Strategic Response Fund and be used to support research and engineering workers and computing capacity for the LawZero's 'Scientist AI' methodology.
Canada, Germany invest in safe-by-design AI company LawZero
SoftBank, partners demo ground-based real-time tracking, laser ranging of HAPS operating in stratosphere
SoftBank, Hitotsubashi University and the National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR) have demonstrated ground-based real-time tracking and laser ranging of a High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) operating in the stratosphere. For the demonstration, NIPR developed a corner cube reflector (CCR) for installation on a HAPS, while SoftBank developed a reflector assembly incorporating the CCR. The reflector was installed on an LTA (Lighter Than Air)-type HAPS operated by Sceye.
