Google agrees up to USD 12 bln investment in Marvell in TPU chip supply deal
GLOBAL 13:41

Google agrees up to USD 12 bln investment in Marvell in TPU chip supply deal

Marvell Technology announced a new alliance with Google to build custom chips for the company. Marvell will contribute to Google's TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) range used for powering AI large language models in data centres. As part of the agreement, Marvell issued warrants to Google to buy almost 59 million shares in the chipmaker. 

RTL expands content and streaming offering following acquisition of Sky Deutschland
GERMANY 13:39

RTL expands content and streaming offering following acquisition of Sky Deutschland

RTL said it is strengthening its content and streaming offerings following the acquisition of Sky Deutschland. The private broadcaster is expanding its premium sports offering, showing up to ten games per match day from the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League in the 2026/27 season live on Sky Sport. It will also air every match from the German Cup DFB-Pokal as well as and over 200 NFL games.

MobileX expands dealer offering, network
UNITED STATES 13:26

MobileX expands dealer offering, network

US MVNO MobileX, which uses the Verizon 5G network, is making the MobileX available to the dealer channel, providing mobile dealers with new tools for customer activation and support. MobileX has also signed new master agent partnerships with Axexo, All Access Wireless and CellPay - increasing its nationwide dealer network to over 5,000 locations. 

Zain KSA enables 11 remote robotic surgeries
SAUDI ARABIA 13:21

Zain KSA enables 11 remote robotic surgeries

Zain KSA has enabled a series of eleven consecutive remote robotic surgeries in partnership with the Innovation Empowerment Center at SEHA Virtual Hospital. Using ultra-low latency and high-reliability digital infrastructure, its system provided the real-time precision and continuity required for delicate surgical procedures. The initial rollout successfully completed four remote surgeries in a single day between SEHA Virtual Hospital and King Khalid University Hospital in Riyadh.

Netia starts broadband offer with 9-month contract
POLAND 13:20

Netia starts broadband offer with 9-month contract

Polish operator Netia has introduced a 'Back To School' offer of internet with download speeds of up to 2 Gbps with TV in the Netia GO application at no additional charge and access to popular streaming services on attractive terms with a contract for nine months. 

Mozambique outlines progress with digital connectivity expansion plans
MOZAMBIQUE 13:18

Mozambique outlines progress with digital connectivity expansion plans

The Mozambican government has brought internet connectivity to 149 locations and 418 schools across the country, reported Forbes Africa Lusofona. Authorities also distributed 14,454 computers to low-income university students and established 10 public digital squares featuring free internet access, according to the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation in an update on the government's projects. It noted that three innovation hubs also support 78 start-ups, 1,300 youth have received digital s

MTN Ghana runs 2026 Fintech Lab with Hubtel backing
GHANA 13:15

MTN Ghana runs 2026 Fintech Lab with Hubtel backing

Hubtel has become the technology partner for the Mobile Money Fintech (MMFL) 2026 Fintech Lab for innovators. The three-month scheme by the MTN Ghana arm will nurture emerging fintech talent through hackathons, expert mentorship and incubation support, culminating in a national demonstration day. The programme will run in three regional hubs, namely Accra, Kumasi and Tamale.

Polsat Box Go expands lineup to 200 TV channels
POLAND 13:12

Polsat Box Go expands lineup to 200 TV channels

Polish pay-TV service Polsat Box Go has added the channels Eurosport 3, Eurosport 4 and Viasat True Crime to its pay-TV lineup, taking the platform to 200 TV channels in total. Eurosport 3 and 4 have been added to the Premium Sport package, which offers 26 sports channels. Viasat True Crime has been added to the Premium and Premium Sport packages.

Zenvia delists from Nasdaq, embarks on major restructuring
BRAZIL 13:10

Zenvia delists from Nasdaq, embarks on major restructuring

Brazilian sales software developer Zenvia is voluntarily delisting from the US Nasdaq stock exchange, five years after first listing there. The move follows a minimum share price warning and 90 percent drop in its share price. The company suffered from a lack of follow-on funding, leaving it too small to attract sufficient institutional capital, reported O Estado de Sao Paulo. Zenvia secured court protection to restructure BRL 700 million in debt, extending the BRL 253 million owed for its Movidesk acquisit

Samsung Wallet expands Digital Key access to Volkswagen EVs
EUROPE 13:10

Samsung Wallet expands Digital Key access to Volkswagen EVs

Samsung has announced an expansion of Samsung Wallet's Digital Key access to Volkwagen ID. electric vehicles (EVs). This includes the ID.Buzz, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, ID.3neo, ID.Cross and ID.Polo. The feature will allow customers with an compatible Galaxy smartphone to unlock, lock and start their vehicle without a physical key. The Samsung Wallet Digital Key functionality will start rolling out across Europe from 18 August for select VW vehicles running ID.software 6.0.1. 

Ooredoo Oman works with human resources consultancy Takatuf
OMAN 13:07

Ooredoo Oman works with human resources consultancy Takatuf

Ooredoo Oman has partnered with Takatuf Oman, a local human capital consultancy, to deliver targeted HR projects aligned with the operator's priorities. Sulaiman Al-Mughairi, director of people & culture at Ooredoo, said the company aims to create a workplace where employees can thrive. Al-Mughairi said that working Takatuf allows Ooredoo to modernise its personnel processes.

Hungarian data roaming traffic rises 16% in 2025
HUNGARY 13:07

Hungarian data roaming traffic rises 16% in 2025

Data from Hungary's National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) reveals that roaming mobile internet traffic grew by 51 percent in 2023, 32 percent in 2024 and 16 percent in 2025, HWSW.hu reported. Although growth rates are slowing, total data usage continues to hit record highs year after year. In contrast to mobile internet, roaming voice traffic grew by only 3 percent in 2023, stagnated in 2024 and dropped by 3 percent in 2025, largely due to higher international call costs compared to domesti

IRAQ 12:52

Zain Mart picks Waseet to expand delivery services across Iraq

Zain Mart, the e-commerce arm of Zain Iraq, has appointed Waseet Express Delivery its official logistics partner to provide faster, more reliable delivery across the country. The collaboration introduces same-day delivery for a broad range of products. By combining Zain Mart's digital reach with Waseet's logistics network, the partnership aims to elevate the online shopping experience and meet rising consumer demand.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:50

Rostelecom-Data Centre to invest extra in critical infrastructure cloud

Rostelecom-Data Centre is investing an additional RUB 250 million in scaling its Critical Infrastructure Cloud. The decision to expand the platform is driven by increased demand for trusted cloud infrastructure, the company said. In total, Rostelecom-Data Centre plans to allocate over RUB 1 billion to the development of the Critical Infrastructure Cloud in 2026.

KAZAKHSTAN 12:48

Kazakhstan founds new AI research university, implements AI in schools

Kazakhstan is launching the Qazaq AI Research University, a specialised research university focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and operating under the AI Enabled University status, reports Trend citing a government report. Students will study not only AI technologies but also their practical application in specific professional fields. As part of its international cooperation, the university is establishing partnerships with specialised centres and universities in China, the UAE and Finland. An interna

GLOBAL 12:46

Semtech says new LoRa transceivers reach production

Semtech said its LR2022 and LR2012 transceivers are both now available in production. When they were presented last September, the company expected production in the first half of 2026. The LR2022 and LR2012 extend the LoRa Plus family to serve different types of IoT deployment, from cost-optimised sub-GHz sensors to global multi-band NTN, all using fourth-generation LoRa IP. All Semtech LoRa Plus devices support LoRaWAN, LR-FHSS, Amazon Sidewalk, Wi-SUN FSK and Wireless M-BUS.

LATVIA 12:46

Bite Latvia invests in self-service ManaBite app

Bite Latvia has invested around EUR 250,000 in the improvement and development of the self-service mobile application ManaBite. The application has been completely redesigned, significantly improving its performance and integrating the ability to pay bills with Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as adding security solutions and several new functions that were previously available only on the self-service web portal.

INDONESIA 12:38

Globe Telecom offers free calls, SMS, data services for customers in earthquake-affected Indonesia

Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Flores Island, Philippines operator Globe Telecom has launched an emergency roaming support package for its customers currently located in Indonesia. Globe will provide free calls, text messages and mobile data to its customers in Indonesia. The earthquake caused damage to homes and public facilities, as well as landslides and power outages, displacing thousands of residents.

BANGLADESH 12:22

Robi Axiata retires Airtel name for 'Cirkle' brand in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi operator Robi Axiata announced that the Airtel Bangladesh youth brand will evolve into Cirkle. The Airtel name will be retired after a 16-year presence in Bangladesh. Unveiled at an event at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka hotel, Cirkle serves as Robi's new, digital-first consumer identity "built specifically for the country's young-at-heart generation".

GLOBAL 12:18

Liberty Global Tech Ventures joins USD 400 mln funding round for AI video and image creator Higgsfield

Liberty Global said its investment arm has invested in Higgsfield, an AI video and image creation platform for creators, brands agencies and studios. For this USD 400 million funding round, Liberty Global Tech Ventures joins institutional investors including DST Global, Goldman Sachs, Menlo Ventures and Accel alongside strategic investors such as Intel. Ankur Prakash, partner at Liberty Global Tech Ventures, said Higgsfield is the "undoubted market leader in AI video and image creation".

GLOBAL 12:17

Colt annual operating loss grows to EUR 851 million after large write-down

Business telecom operator Colt Group reported a bigger loss for 2025, after the company wrote down the value of its core business due to reduced cash flow expectations. Revenues of EUR 2.1 billion for the full year 2025 were down 4.3 percent amid a continued fall in voice revenue and the sale of some of its data centres. According to its annual report for 2025, recently deposited at UK's Companies House, network revenues also were under pressure from challenging market conditions and fell by 4.1 percent to

CHINA 11:44

Baidu Q2 revenue dips 4% as AI Cloud Infra surges 50% and GPU sales jump 283%

Baidu posted revenue of CNY 31.3 billion (approximately USD 4.62 billion) for the second quarter of 2026, which represents a sequential decline of 2 percent and a decrease of 4 percent year-on-year. Revenue from Baidu General Business was CNY 25.2 billion, down 4 percent year-on-year. Revenue from iQIYI was CNY 6.3 billion, down 5 percent year-on-year. Net income reached CNY 2.3 billion, while diluted earnings per ADS was CNY 5.74.

SPAIN 11:20

R sponsors Deportivo Coruna on return to LaLiga

Spanish regional operator R announced a sponsorship deal with the Real Club Deportivo da Coruna to have a brand presence at the football team's stadium. During all home matches for the first-division men's and women's teams, the R brand will appear on panels and screens in the stadium. R also joins the team's Business Club and will feature in its newsletter as part of its support for the Galician team and its return to the main football league, LaLiga, from this season. 

ARGENTINA 11:09

Telefe starts Popstars talent show with Disney+

Argentine broadcaster Telefe announced a partnership with Disney+ for a new music talent show called Popstars. The series debuts 24 August simultaneously on Telefe and Disney+, with a special after-show also available on the Disney streaming service. Produced with RGB Entertainment under a licence from Banijay, the show sees different contestants compete in front of a jury of music industry professionals, including Nicki Nicole, Angela Torres, Charlie Garcia and Martin Cirio as coach. 

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