Verizon to sell 274 retail stores and cut 500 jobs in restructuring
UNITED STATES 07:19

Verizon to sell 274 retail stores and cut 500 jobs in restructuring

Verizon will sell 274 company-owned retail stores and eliminate around 500 corporate positions as part of an ongoing restructuring programme, according to Reuters, citing industry sources. The changes are expected to affect around 3,000 retail and corporate employees. Following completion of the transaction on 16 August, Verizon will retain ownership of approximately 1,000 retail stores, with the divested locations transferring to franchise operators. 

Viaplay posts small rise in Q2 underlying results thanks to focus on ARPU and margins
EUROPE 07:17

Viaplay posts small rise in Q2 underlying results thanks to focus on ARPU and margins

Viaplay reported a positive net income and higher underlying results for the second quarter, helped by its takeover of Allente. Revenues rose 2.2 percent on a pro forma basis to SEK 5.51 billion and were up 0.7 percent on an organic basis, while pro forma adjusted EBITDA improved 11.2 percent year-on-year to SEK 458 million, helped by positive currency effects. The net result was a profit of SEK 70 million compared to a loss of SEK 49 million a year ago.

Vodafone Spain deploys security platform across 13 Balearic ports
SPAIN 07:09

Vodafone Spain deploys security platform across 13 Balearic ports

Vodafone Spain said its business unit Vodafone Empresas has deployed a unified access control platform for Ports IB with a view to digitising physical security across 13 ports in the Balearic Island. The centrally managed platform provides a consolidated view of operations while maintaining local autonomy at each facility, improving security, reducing incidents and streamlining access management in a complex port environment, said the operator.

DirecTV bundles MyEntertainment and MyNews streaming packs
UNITED STATES 07:08

DirecTV bundles MyEntertainment and MyNews streaming packs

DirecTV has introduced a new streaming bundle combining its MyEntertainment and MyNews Genre Packs, expanding its line-up of genre-based television packages with a discounted promotional offer for new customers. The new bundle includes more than 70 live entertainment and news channels, together with four streaming services, for USD 59.99 per month during the first two months, after which it reverts to the standard monthly price of USD 74.99. DirecTV said the promotion represents a USD 15 monthly saving for

Vivo launches T5 Lite 44W 5G Android smartphone in India
INDIA 07:05

Vivo launches T5 Lite 44W 5G Android smartphone in India

Vivo India has launched the vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G, the latest addition to its series T lineup. The smartphone is powered by a 6500 mAh battery and runs on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. The smartphone features an AI suite, including AI Creation, vivo DocMaster, AI Transcript Assist, AI Captions, and AI Screen Translation.

Boldyn connects Huntingdon College campus
UNITED STATES 06:51

Boldyn connects Huntingdon College campus

Boldyn Networks has signed a new contract with Huntingdon College to deploy managed network and managed IT services across the latter's academic and administrative facilities. The agreement between the longstanding partners builds on a residential network services rollout completed last year, extending managed connectivity beyond student housing to the wider campus.

Sakura Internet GPU cloud selected for Sakana AI's Geniac AI model project
JAPAN 06:43

Sakura Internet GPU cloud selected for Sakana AI's Geniac AI model project

Japanese cloud provider Sakura Internet said its Koukaryoku PHY bare-metal GPU cloud service has been selected by Sakana AI as the computing platform for the company's project under the fourth phase of Japan's Geniac generative AI development programme. Sakana AI was selected for the fourth phase of Geniac, an initiative backed by Japan's ministry of economy, trade and industry and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). 

Realme launches C100x 4G smartphone with 8000mAh battery in India
INDIA 06:35

Realme launches C100x 4G smartphone with 8000mAh battery in India

Realme has launched its C100x 4G entry-level budget smartphone in India. The device features an 8000mAh battery, a 120Hz display, and a 50-megapixel rear camera with AI capabilities.

NTT and TBS to establish AI edutainment joint venture
JAPAN 06:33

NTT and TBS to establish AI edutainment joint venture

NTT and Japanese broadcasting company TBS Holdings plan to establish a 50:50 joint venture, e6 LLC, on 8 August to develop AI-enabled educational entertainment content for children. The new company will commercialise the e6 project, which the two companies launched in February 2026. It will combine NTT's AI technologies and communications infrastructure with TBS's content production and intellectual property development capabilities to create interactive experiences, digital content and original intellectua

Netflix meets Q2 outlook with revenues up 13%
GLOBAL 06:22

Netflix meets Q2 outlook with revenues up 13%

Netflix reported second-quarter revenues up 13.4 percent year-on-year to USD 12.56 billion, in line with its outlook. The operating profit rose 11.1 percent to USD 4.19 billion, delivering a margin of 33.4 percent. That's ahead of its target for a margin of 31.5 percent over the full year. 

Samsung launches Music Studio Series in India
INDIA 06:17

Samsung launches Music Studio Series in India

Samsung has introduced the Music Studio Series in India. The series includes the Music Studio 5 (LS50H model) and Music Studio 7 (LS50H model) Wi-Fi speakers designed by Erwan Bouroullec. These Wi-Fi speakers integrate with Samsung TVs and soundbars via the SmartThings app.

ESR appoints Reini Otter to lead Australia and New Zealand business
AUSTRALIA 05:55

ESR appoints Reini Otter to lead Australia and New Zealand business

Singapore-based real estate investment company ESR has appointed Reini Otter as chief executive officer for Australia and New Zealand, with responsibility for leading the company's operations across the two markets. Based in Sydney, Otter will oversee ESR's Australia and New Zealand business, focusing on customer and capital partner relationships, as well as the delivery of the company's fund management and development platform spanning logistics real estate and data centres.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:54

KT launches AI-powered local information service on Genie TV

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched an AI-based local information service on its Genie TV platform, providing users with local government policies, events and community information through AI-generated video content. The service, called "AI Local Information", is an enhancement of Genie TV's "Our Neighbourhood Benefits+" feature, which provides location-based information such as nearby restaurants, convenience facilities, health services, education-related businesses and local offers based on a customer's set-t

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:52

South Korea plans sovereign cybersecurity AI model by year-end

South Korea plans to launch a sovereign AI model focused on cybersecurity by the end of 2026 to strengthen its response to growing digital security threats, according to Yonhap, citing government sources. The announcement was made by science and ICT minister Bae Kyung-hoon during a policy briefing chaired by president Lee Jae Myung. The minister said the model would be developed by training the country's existing sovereign AI model on cybersecurity-related data.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:51

South Korea revokes Onse Telink telecom licence over anti-voice phishing

South Korea's Central Radio Management Service, part of the ministry of science and ICT, has revoked the telecommunications registration of internet telephony provider Onse Telink after the service provider failed to comply with regulatory orders aimed at preventing caller ID spoofing used in voice phishing scams. The regulator said the action followed an investigation launched after receiving multiple reports of suspected voice phishing calls impersonating public institutions, including the national postal

JAPAN 05:49

KDDI launches Summer sale with handset and smartwatch discounts

KDDI has announced its Summer Sale '26 promotion, which will run from 17 July to 31 August 2026, offering discounts on selected smartphones and smartwatches through au and UQ mobile retail channels. Under the promotion, eligible au customers upgrading from a handset that has been in use for at least 30 months can receive discounts of up to JPY 33,000 on selected smartphones, provided they subscribe to or continue with an eligible tariff and the operator's device protection service. 

JAPAN 05:47

Sony, SoftBank, NEC and Honda back Japanese multimodal AI model project

Noetra has commenced full-scale research and development of a Japan-developed multimodal foundation model designed to support AI-enabled robots and physical AI, with backing from core member companies and investors including Sony Group Corporation, SoftBank, NEC and Honda Motor Company. The company said it has secured investment from 44 companies and organisations spanning sovereign AI development and a range of industries, led by the manufacturing sector. 

AUSTRALIA 05:44

Coretora plans fibre corridor to extend Melbourne data centre connectivity

New Australian fibre infrastructure developer Coretora has announced plans to develop a carrier-grade fibre corridor intended to extend Melbourne's western data centre availability zone into Victoria's emerging high-energy growth region. The proposed network will provide a high-capacity fibre route linking areas south of Geelong with Melbourne's western availability zone to support future hyperscale campuses, AI facilities and enterprise data centres located beyond the metropolitan area.

AUSTRALIA 05:42

Applications open for AUD 9.8 mln Tasmania mobile upgrade programme

The Australian government has opened applications for a new funding round under the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) aimed at improving the reliability and capacity of mobile services on Tasmania's west coast. The MBSP West Coast Tasmania Mobile Capacity Uplift Round will provide AUD 9.8 million for telecommunications infrastructure projects across the local government areas of Circular Head, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast.

JAPAN 05:41

NTT West reports 5,000 participants in regional clean-up campaign

NTT West has completed a regional clean-up campaign across western Japan as part of its sustainability activities, with approximately 5,000 employees and family members participating. The campaign was conducted between 25 May and 15 June 2026 across 30 branch offices. Participants collected rubbish in areas surrounding office buildings, as well as on beaches and in parks. The campaign collected 473 bags of waste using 45-litre rubbish bags, equivalent to approximately 21,000 litres of waste across the weste

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:40

KT partners with Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation to support young business owners

Korea Telecom (KT) has signed an MoU with the Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation to support young small business owners through joint business development initiatives. The agreement links KT's "Wise Store" programme for young entrepreneurs with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation's "Prep Academy" programme for young restaurant business start-ups. The organisations said the partnership is intended to support the stable operation and growth of young businesses.

UNITED KINGDOM 05:38

CWU calls on BT to reconsider Liverpool job relocation plans

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on BT Group to reverse plans to relocate hundreds of jobs from Liverpool, arguing the move would create disruption for employees and affect services. According to the union, BT plans to withdraw from its Liverpool office at The Plaza after the site's lease expires in March 2027, citing a significant increase in lease renewal costs. The CWU said around 600 employees would be affected, with some required to relocate to Manchester or Leeds to retain their jobs,

AUSTRALIA 05:36

Telstra had manufacturer warning before nationwide outage

Telstra was warned by the manufacturer of a critical network timing device that it needed a software update to avoid a "rollover event" months before the fault triggered a nationwide outage on 8 July, according to the Australian Financial Review, citing company evidence. In opening evidence to a Senate inquiry, Telstra chief executive officer Vicki Brady said the outage began after maintenance work on 8 July involving a Network Time Protocol server used to synchronise parts of the mobile network. 

HONG KONG 03:08

Baidu targets dual-primary listing on Hong Kong Stock Exchange by year-end

Baidu's board of directors has authorized management to prepare for a voluntary conversion of its Hong Kong listing to a dual-primary listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which is targeted for completion within the year. Upon completion, Baidu will maintain dual-primary listings on both the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

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