Microsoft to raise prices for Xbox consoles in August
GLOBAL 06:23

Microsoft to raise prices for Xbox consoles in August

Microsoft announced an increase in prices for its Xbox gaming consoles from August. The 512 GB models will increase by USD 100, and the 1 TB versions will cost USD 150 more to take account of the rise in memory and storage prices on the global market. 

SES, Tototheo to deploy FlexMaritime satellite broadband connectivity service across global markets
GLOBAL 06:20

SES, Tototheo to deploy FlexMaritime satellite broadband connectivity service across global markets

SES and Tototheo Global, a provider of connectivity for the maritime, enterprise and government sectors, have expanded their collaboration to deploy the SES FlexMaritime satellite broadband connectivity across global markets. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, SES FlexMaritime will provide Tototheo Global with multi-orbit satellite and terrestrial connectivity.

Amazon to invest USD 13 billion to expand AI, cloud infra in India by 2030
INDIA 06:05

Amazon to invest USD 13 billion to expand AI, cloud infra in India by 2030

Amazon has announced plans to invest USD 48 billion to expand its expand and support its businesses in India by 2030. This includes an additional USD 13 billion to expand and support AI and cloud infrastructure on the local market, and comes within six months of Amazon announcing USD 35 billion in new India investments. Amazon also reports that its cumulative investments in India from 2010 to 2030 will top USD 88 billion.

Sakura Internet and Acompany validate confidential AI processing on GPU cloud
JAPAN 05:57

Sakura Internet and Acompany validate confidential AI processing on GPU cloud

Japanese operator Sakura Internet and Acompany have completed a proof of concept demonstrating confidential AI inference on GPU infrastructure hosted in a Japanese data centre, using confidential computing technologies to protect data while it is being processed. The companies said they successfully enabled Nvidia Confidential Computing on Nvidia H200 GPUs alongside Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) within Sakura Internet's bare metal Koukaryoku PHY GPU cloud service. 

Naver expands connected car partnership with Hyundai Motor Group
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:56

Naver expands connected car partnership with Hyundai Motor Group

South Korean internet giant Naver is expanding its mobility partnership with Hyundai Motor Group by integrating its core digital services into the automaker's next-generation Pleos Connect infotainment platform. The companies unveiled the integration at the 2026 Busan Mobility Show, where Hyundai Motor Group introduced the new Grandeur and the all-new Avante equipped with the Pleos Connect system. Naver said the services will initially be available on the new Grandeur before being rolled out to additional s

LG Uplus offers discounts on AI subscriptions paid via carrier billing
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:54

LG Uplus offers discounts on AI subscriptions paid via carrier billing

LG Uplus has launched a promotion offering discounts of up to 45 percent on subscriptions to selected generative AI services when customers pay using the operator's mobile carrier billing service. The promotion runs until 7 July and applies to subscriptions purchased through the Google Play Store for ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Grok. Customers who select LG Uplus carrier billing as their payment method and register through the promotional event page are eligible for bill credits of up to KRW 5,000. The disc

SuperX discusses proposed 1 GW AI computing park with Kazakhstan govt
KAZAKHSTAN 05:52

SuperX discusses proposed 1 GW AI computing park with Kazakhstan govt

Singapore-based SuperX AI Technology has discussed a proposal to develop a 1 GW AI computing park in Kazakhstan during a meeting with the country's Prime Minister, Olzhas Bektenov, as the company explores opportunities in Central Asia's digital infrastructure market. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's Summer Davos meeting in Dalian. According to SuperX, the proposal outlines a phased three-year development plan comprising a 200 MW computing cluster in 2027, a further 3

Japan clears technical path for 700 MHz satellite-to-smartphone services
JAPAN 05:50

Japan clears technical path for 700 MHz satellite-to-smartphone services

Japan has taken a significant step towards enabling satellite-to-smartphone services in the 700 MHz band, with an advisory committee under the ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) publishing technical conditions for non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite systems operating directly with standard mobile phones. The report, issued by the Satellite Communications Systems Committee of the MIC's Information and Communications Council, concludes that direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services using the

Nvidia to offer 800V power rack as option for Vera Rubin platform - TrendForce
GLOBAL 05:48

Nvidia to offer 800V power rack as option for Vera Rubin platform - TrendForce

Nvidia plans to offer its 800V high-voltage direct current (HVDC) Power Rack as an optional configuration for customers deploying its Vera Rubin AI platform, with customer shipments expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, according to market analysts TrendForce. Broader adoption of the 800V power architecture is expected after the launch of the Rubin Ultra generation in the second half of 2027, with more widespread deployment anticipated in 2028 as rack-level power requirements increase.

NTT West to use mobile mapping for infrastructure inspections
JAPAN 05:45

NTT West to use mobile mapping for infrastructure inspections

NTT West and Chugoku Electric Power Network have agreed to jointly capture infrastructure images using Mobile Mapping System (MMS) vehicles as part of efforts to improve the efficiency of network inspections. The companies said they will modify MMS vehicles to collect images required by both organisations during a single survey, reducing the need for separate inspections along overlapping routes. NTT West has used MMS technology to inspect telecommunications infrastructure since the 2020 financial year, whi

KDDI discloses material weakness in financial reporting controls
JAPAN 05:43

KDDI discloses material weakness in financial reporting controls

KDDI has disclosed a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 following an investigation into improper transactions at subsidiaries Biglobe and G-Plan. The operator said it identified concerns over the appropriateness of transactions in the subsidiaries' advertising agency business after its external auditor raised issues. A subsequent investigation, prompted by delayed payments from some advertising agencies in December 2025, found that r

Three more AI "nudifying" services withdraw from Australia
AUSTRALIA 05:42

Three more AI "nudifying" services withdraw from Australia

Three AI-powered "nudifying" services have withdrawn access for users in Australia after the country's eSafety regulator took enforcement action under the Age-Restricted Material codes. The services were required to implement age assurance measures to prevent children under the age of 18 from accessing or generating sexually explicit material. According to the eSafety Commissioner, one of the services received around 50,000 visits a month from Australia before the action was taken.

JAPAN 05:39

J:Com reports modest revenue and profit growth for FY2025 amid cost pressures

Japanese cable operator J:Com reported consolidated revenue of JPY 788.8 billion for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 (up 1.4% YoY), while operating profit increased 0.5 percent to JPY 119.6 billion. Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 0.4 percent to JPY 72.1 billion. The operator said it operated in a challenging business environment during FY2025, citing the continued weakness of the Japanese yen and inflation, which kept construction, network maintenance, content and equipment procurement

AUSTRALIA 05:37

Five Eyes cyber agencies warn AI is accelerating cyber threats

The cybersecurity agencies of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance have issued a joint call for organisations to strengthen cyber resilience, warning that advances in frontier AI are rapidly changing the cyber threat landscape. The statement, signed by the heads of the cybersecurity agencies in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, says frontier AI models are expected to transform both offensive and defensive cyber capabilities within months rather than years, reducing the

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:35

NFD Korea plans 300 MW AI data centre campus in South Korea

Data centre developer NFD Korea is developing a 300 MW AI-ready data centre campus in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, targeting cloud providers, hyperscalers and high-density computing workloads. The company said the site, power agreements and construction permits have been secured, with the first phase scheduled to be ready for service in the first quarter of 2028. According to NFD Korea, the location within an existing industrial complex is expected to reduce risks related to power procurement, permi

NEW ZEALAND 05:33

New Zealand launches submarine cable monitoring system

New Zealand has launched a national surveillance and warning system designed to help protect submarine telecommunications cables and other critical underwater infrastructure from accidental damage caused by vessels. The National Surveillance and Warning Capability provides 24-hour monitoring of vessel activity near critical underwater infrastructure. When a vessel is assessed as posing a risk to nearby assets, the system alerts operators, who then contact mariners to advise them of the risks and their legal

JAPAN 05:32

KDDI, Lawson partner Hino City on digital services and disaster resilience

KDDI, convenience store operator Lawson and Hino City in Tokyo have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement aimed at supporting regional development, advancing digital transformation and improving public services. The agreement covers collaboration across a range of areas including healthcare, education, regional economic development, environmental initiatives, disaster preparedness, administrative digital transformation and sustainable transport.

AUSTRALIA 05:30

Swoop agrees sale of Melbourne fibre project for AUD 11 million

Australian operator Swoop has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Melbourne fibre network project to Xenith IG Australia, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Xenith Infrastructure Group, for AUD 11 million in cash plus reimbursement of certain recoverable project costs. The transaction involves the sale of Luminet Fibre, which is developing a 282 km fibre network in Melbourne that remains under construction.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:27

Naver rolls out AI search service to all users

South Korean internet giant Naver has officially launched its conversational AI search service, AI Tab, to all users, expanding access beyond its beta programme and integrating the feature into the company's core search experience. The service replaces the Green Dot shortcut in the Naver app with an AI Tab entry point on both mobile and desktop, enabling users to access conversational search directly from the search bar. Smart Lens, Naver's multimodal search tool, has been repositioned alongside AI Tab, whi

JAPAN 05:25

Japanese govt warns Sony Network Communications over contract document failures

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications has issued administrative guidance to Sony Network Communications after finding the company breached its obligation to provide customers with statutory contract documentation under the Telecommunications Business Act. The ministry said the issue affected some contracts for the operator's Nuro Hikari for Mansion 10 Gbps, Nuro Hikari 10 Gbps (Mansion) and Nuro Hikari Denwa services. It attributed the failures to inadequate impact assessment during system

PHILIPPINES 04:59

PLDT Home adopts Amdocs' Store Genie AI customer services platform

Amdocs has deployed its 'Store Genie' AI customer services platform at PLDT Home, the wireline and broadband division of Philippines operator PLDT. This follows the rollout earlier this year at Smart Communications, PLDT's wireless subsidiary. The Store Genie system is now live across 149 Smart and PLDT Home retail and customer service locations nationwide, supporting more than 750 frontline agents.

GREECE 04:03

OTE raises EUR 100 million in bond issue subscribed by Deutsche Telekom

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE) has issued an EUR 100 million bond loan maturing in June 2027. The annual yield for the bond is 2.951 percent, and the entire issue was fully subscribed by Deutsche Telekom. OTE Group plans to use the proceeds from this financing to cover general corporate needs.

IRELAND 25 JUN

Irish regulator awards Trusted Flagger status to three groups

Irish regulator Coimisiun na Mean (Cnam) has awarded 'Trusted Flagger' status under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to three new organisations for the next three years - the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI), the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), and the Irish Internet Hotline (IIH). This follows the award of Trusted Flagger status to the Central Bank of Ireland in April 2025.

UNITED STATES 25 JUN

Alaska Communications appoints new CEO, President

Alaska Communications has announced the appointment of Courtland Madock as President and CEO with effect from start-September 2026. She will take over from Paul Fenaroli, who will step down as President and CEO in August. She has over 18 years' experience in the telecoms and broadband industry, including senior leadership positions at US Cellular, WOW!, and Brightspeed.

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