France finds limited compliance with mandatory parental controls on smartphones
FRANCE 08:11

France finds limited compliance with mandatory parental controls on smartphones

More work is needed to implement France's law on mandatory parental controls on smartphones, according to a first review by the regulator ANFR. Since July 2024, manufacturers are required to make available free parental controls on their devices and prompt the user to activate the controls when they first set up the device. The ANFR said it had completed the review of 11 products, and four did not conform with the law. 

Orange Business, MicroPort CardioFlow extend digital health partnership
GLOBAL 08:11

Orange Business, MicroPort CardioFlow extend digital health partnership

Orange Business and MicroPort CardioFlow have extended their longstanding partnership by five years to advance connected cardiac care in response to surging demand for secure and reliable digital health technologies. The companies cited data indicating that the connected medical device market is expected to nearly double to USD 173 billion by 2031, driven by aging populations, remote care models and more personalised treatment approaches.

Channel 4 announces CTV advertising partnership with V
UNITED KINGDOM 08:10

Channel 4 announces CTV advertising partnership with V

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has partnered with V, global connected home platform, to sell home screen ad formats on the latter's Vidaa Smart TV platform - which is used by TV manufacturers Loewe, Toshiba and Hisense. This will allow brands to reach audiences from the moment they switch on their TVs. 

CityFibre launches Future Ready Learners digital literacy programme
UNITED KINGDOM 08:00

CityFibre launches Future Ready Learners digital literacy programme

CityFibre has announced a new national digital literacy programme called 'Future Ready Learners'. Developed with global education organisation 8billionaideas, the scheme aims to improve digital literacy for one million primary school pupils across the UK by 2030. It is centred around the Tech Toolkit, a classroom-ready learning programme created to introduce key technology and digital skills to primary school students, using fun activities based on real-world applications.

Samsung, Warner Bros., DC Studios launch 'Supergirl' global release campaign
GLOBAL 07:56

Samsung, Warner Bros., DC Studios launch 'Supergirl' global release campaign

Samsung has partnered with Warner Bros. and DC Studios to celebrate the theatrical release of Supergirl. The global campaign features a limited-time DC digital art collection in the Samsung Art Store, pop-up fan experiences in London, and a US Best Buy sweepstakes running until 19 July.

Conscia promotes Swedish head to group COO
EUROPE 07:55

Conscia promotes Swedish head to group COO

Conscia announced the appointment of Lars Kyhlstedt as Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 01 October. Already country manager in Sweden for the past six years, he will lead the group's further expansion in the European market for managed services cloud, cybersecurity and networking services.

Waystream wins SEK 9 mln order in Denmark
DENMARK 07:48

Waystream wins SEK 9 mln order in Denmark

Waystream announced a new order worth SEK 9 million from an unnamed leading operator in the Nordic region. The order consists of access switches for the customer's corporate network in Denmark, for delivery during the summer. The deal is part of a framework contract covering network equipment for business customers in several markets. Further details were not disclosed.

Telefonica Tech connects Bermeo museum space
SPAIN 07:46

Telefonica Tech connects Bermeo museum space

Telefonica Tech, the digital business unit of Telefonica, has acted as technology integrator for an immersive museum space in the Basque town of Bermeo, an initiative led by the local council to showcase the town's cultural heritage and tourist attractions.

Proximus updates Sports package with Dazn channels
BELGIUM 07:45

Proximus updates Sports package with Dazn channels

Proximus is updating its Sports package, after gaining access again to the Jupiler Pro League and other content in a licensing deal with Dazn. The new package costs EUR 24.99 per month, up from the current EUR 20.99, or customers can get the same content in the 'All-in' TV package for EUR 49.99. Until the end of July and the start of the new football season, customers can subscribe to Sports for the reduced price of EUR 14.99 per month. 

India PC market jumps 32% in Q1 boosted by inventory front-loading, increased notebook demand
INDIA 07:43

India PC market jumps 32% in Q1 boosted by inventory front-loading, increased notebook demand

India's PC market (excluding tablets) expanded by 31.9 percent year-on-year in to 4.4 million units in the first quarter of 2026, according to a report from Omdia. Growth was mainly boosted by strong notebook demand. Notebook shipments reached 3.5 million units, up 44.8 percent, supported by increased consumer demand and large-scale government-driven education tenders, such as the Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) project.

GSMA outlines reforms to boost mobile market in Congo
CONGO 07:36

GSMA outlines reforms to boost mobile market in Congo

Targeted policy and regulatory reforms could unlock XOF 870 billion in economic value by 2030, create over 144,000 jobs and connect an additional 540,000 people to mobile internet in the Republic of Congo, according to a new GSMA report. The report, Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in the Republic of Congo, emphasizes that mobile connectivity and digital financial services like mobile money can accelerate productivity and support economic diversification.

MultiChoice to discontinue Cine Magic channel on DStv
SOUTH AFRICA 07:32

MultiChoice to discontinue Cine Magic channel on DStv

South African pay-TV broadcaster DStv has begun notifying viewers that it will discontinue its Cine Magic channel, part of its M-Net business, at the end of the month, MyBroadband News reported. The channel is part of DStv's entry-level EasyView package.

MALAYSIA 07:28

Astro launches streaming bundles, Astro Daebak channel powered by tvN

Malaysian operator Astro has launched streaming bundles and the Astro Daebak Korean channel powered by tvN. Astro can now take up new streaming bundles combining Disney+ and Prime Video in one subscription. The Disney+ & Prime Video Bundle is available for MYR 25 per month and the Prime Video Bundle costs MYR 15 per month. Both bundles include Astro's Blockbuster Pack, featuring four Movies & Entertainment channels.

GLOBAL 07:23

Sony launches 64MP Lytia 610 sensor with novel pixel design, faster readout

Sony Semiconductor Solutions has unveiled a new 64-megapixel mobile image sensor, the Lytia 610, featuring a redesigned pixel architecture that the company says substantially improves resolution and autofocus performance. The 1/2-type CMOS sensor, scheduled for mass production shipments later this month, incorporates what Sony describes as the industry's first mass-produced RB2×2 On Chip Lens (OCL) structure, combining different lens configurations for green versus red and blue pixels.

JAPAN 07:17

Japan telecom equipment market grows 8.8% as AI spending surges

Japan's telecommunications equipment market grew 8.8 percent in fiscal year 2025, reaching JPY 4.65 trillion, as AI-related data centre construction, 5G network investment, and strong smartphone demand fuelled a second consecutive year of expansion. According to figures released by the Communications and Information Network Association of Japan (CIAJ), imports of telecommunications equipment rose 8.7 percent to JPY 4.6 trillion, driven by procurement of overseas-made servers, LAN switches, base stations, an

GLOBAL 07:14

Netflix adds mobile phone interaction with new immersive horror game 'Unhinged'

Netflix is releasing a new interactive game that turns a smartphone into a game controller. Available to play from 30 June, 'Unhinged' is a horror story about a woman trapped in her home during a hurricane and the power goes out. By scanning a QR code on the TV screen, Netflix subscribers can participate in her efforts to survive the ordeal by turning their phone into a controller for the woman's flashlight.

JAPAN 07:05

Japan govt calls for targeted 5G investment to support autonomous driving

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications has concluded that communications infrastructure policy must shift from supporting driver-assistance systems to supporting the safe operation of autonomous vehicles, as the country moves towards wider deployment of Level 4 autonomous transport services in the 2030s. The ministry's report identifies driver shortages in public transport and freight as key factors behind autonomous vehicle deployment. It cites government targets to introduce unmanned auto

SPAIN 07:04

SES adds regional channels and hybrid STBs to Astra TV in Spain

SES said it has expanded its Astra TV offering in Spain by adding 14 regional channels to the free-to-view satellite service, while introducing new hybrid set-top boxes to enhance viewer access to TV and online content. The satellite operator has incorporated a total of 14 channels including Canal Sur, Aragon TV, TPA, IB3, Televisión Canaria, CMM, CyLTV, TV3, TVG, Telemadrid, La 7 Región de Murcia, ETB 1, TV Extremadura and À Punt, extending coverage of regional news, culture and entertainment in both HD an

JAPAN 07:01

RIKEN launches Roquo quantum-HPC supercomputer in Kobe

Japan's RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS) has commenced operations of Roquo, a new GPU-based supercomputer designed to support the integration of quantum computing and high-performance computing (HPC). The system has been deployed at R-CCS in Kobe as part of the Japanese government's JHPC-quantum project, which aims to develop a hybrid platform combining quantum computing and supercomputing technologies.

JAPAN 07:00

NTT West to build AI-ready data centres in Osaka and Fukuoka

NTT West will build new AI-ready data centres in Osaka and Fukuoka as part of plans to support growing demand for AI infrastructure and expand deployment of the NTT Group's AIOWN infrastructure platform. The operator said the facilities will strengthen connectivity between Fukuoka, a key international connectivity hub, and the Osaka-Tokyo corridor. Fukuoka is also being positioned as an emerging data centre market due to the arrival of additional submarine cable systems.

CHINA 06:59

China accounts for over 40% of global 5G connections - GSMA

China accounts for over 40 percent of global 5G connections, according to a report from the GSMA. The study also found that 5G-Advanced is now commercialised across more than 330 mainland cities, and tops 10 million users.

JAPAN 06:58

NTT East expands 10 Gbps fibre footprint across 13 prefectures

NTT East will expand the coverage area of its Flet's Hikari Cross 10 Gbps fibre broadband service across 13 prefectures in Japan, with the rollout scheduled between September and December 2026. The operator said the expansion will add service availability in parts of Hokkaido, Ibaraki, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Niigata, Nagano, Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Tochigi, Gunma and Yamanashi prefectures. Some locations will receive the service for the first time, while others will see existing coverage extended. According t

JAPAN 06:56

Blackstone plans USD 30 bln investment in Japan AI data centres - report

Blackstone plans to invest USD 30 billion in AI data centres in Japan over the next three to five years, according to Nikkei, citing an exclusive interview. Jonathan Gray, president and COO of Blackstone, said that the investment firm sees a greater risk of insufficient computing capacity than an oversupply driven by AI-related investment. He said Blackstone has already developed more than 500 MW of data centre capacity in Japan and is currently in discussions regarding developments exceeding 1 GW of capaci

MALAYSIA 06:56

Maxis, Malaysian government to provide AI training for 32,000 students and teachers

Malaysian operator Maxis, in partnership with the Educational Resources and Technology Division (BSTP), Ministry of Education (MoE), has launched the enhanced 2026 Program GenAI Maxis eKelas. This series of nationwide workshops is designed to equip over 32,000 pupils and teachers from 400 schools with future-ready AI skills.

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