Apple seeks US blessing to buy Chinese memory chips - report
GLOBAL 07:21

Apple seeks US blessing to buy Chinese memory chips - report

Apple is seeking permission from the US government to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese company, the Financial Times reports citing six people familiar with the matter. It's hoping to find a cheaper source of the chips in the face of the global rise in prices and limited stocks at its usual suppliers. However, the Chinese company CXMT faces restrictions on supplying US firms due to its alleged ties to the Chinese military and associated security risks. 

Samsung to introduce paid SmartThings API tiers from October
GLOBAL 07:12

Samsung to introduce paid SmartThings API tiers from October

Samsung will introduce paid access tiers for its SmartThings API from October 2026, including a USD 4.99 per month plan for individual developers, as it looks to expand enterprise capabilities and support growing commercial use of its smart home platform. The company said the move is designed to improve the reliability, scalability, and security of the SmartThings API, which connects third-party applications and platforms to the SmartThings ecosystem. Samsung said the platform now has more than 460 million

Elea and Axia to build data centre in Belem
BRAZIL 07:02

Elea and Axia to build data centre in Belem

Elea Data Centers, in collaboration with Axia Energia, is building the BEL1 data centre in Belem, Para. Set to open in Q2 2027, it will start with 7.5 MW capacity, expandable to 100 MW, and is already supported by major clients. Elea will manage operations, while Axia will provide 100 percent renewable energy through a power purchase agreement (PPA).

Hrvatski Telekom secures credit line with Deutsche Telekom
CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 07:01

Hrvatski Telekom secures credit line with Deutsche Telekom

Croatia's Hrvatski Telekom signed an indefinite Master Loan Agreement with its parent company Deutsche Telekom (DT), following approval from HT's Supervisory Board. The framework is designed to further strengthen HT's liquidity position.

Verizon spends most in US 5G spectrum auction
UNITED STATES 06:59

Verizon spends most in US 5G spectrum auction

T-Mobile US won the most licenses in the latest US auction of AWS-3 spectrum. The company acquired 102 permits for a total of USD 277.8 million, the FCC announced. Verizon Wireless however spent the most in the auction, at USD 3.2 billion for 82 of the local licenses. AT&T was the third-largest bidder, paying USD 120.8 million for ten licenses.

Motorola appoints Vitor Bertozzi as senior product manager for Brazil
BRAZIL 06:49

Motorola appoints Vitor Bertozzi as senior product manager for Brazil

Motorola has named Vitor Bertozzi as its new Senior Product Manager in Brazil. He will lead the brand's national portfolio strategy as the company focuses on expanding its premium smartphones. Bertozzi has extensive experience within Motorola, having worked across Latin American business strategy, commercial operations, and portfolio management. He has been highly involved in launching premium and foldable devices, as well as boosting the brand's e-commerce presence, the company said. In his new role, Berto

Microsoft faces Italian consumer investigation into higher 365 prices after Copilot added
ITALY 06:48

Microsoft faces Italian consumer investigation into higher 365 prices after Copilot added

Microsoft is under investigation in Italy for violating consumer protection rules with confusing information on price increases for Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions. Consumers were moved to more expensive subscriptions automatically, unless they exercised a right to cancel. However, the company may have failed to make clear that its subscription service had been integrated with the Copilot and Designer artificial intelligence services, making it difficult for consumers to understand the change, accordin

US clears Claude Mythos 5 AI model for release to selected organisations - report
GLOBAL 06:44

US clears Claude Mythos 5 AI model for release to selected organisations - report

The US government has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 frontier AI model, allowing the company to release it to more than 100 approved US organisations, including major enterprises and government agencies, according to Semafor, citing government sources. The decision reverses restrictions imposed two weeks earlier, when the US commerce department blocked exports of Mythos and the related Fable 5 model over concerns they could be "jailbroken" for malicious purposes.

KDDI opens AI-powered pop culture experience store in Tokyo
JAPAN 06:06

KDDI opens AI-powered pop culture experience store in Tokyo

KDDI will open a new technology-enabled retail concept, Pop Culture Style Ikebukuro, on 3 July, combining AI, immersive digital displays and anime-themed experiences as part of a broader strategy to reinvent its au Style retail stores. Located on the second floor of au Style Ikebukuro in Tokyo, the venue is the first in a new generation of au Style outlets designed to blend KDDI's digital technologies with the culture and identity of individual cities. The operator said it plans to use the concept as a blue

LG Uplus partners GNC Energy to strengthen AI data centre power infrastructure
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:05

LG Uplus partners GNC Energy to strengthen AI data centre power infrastructure

LG Uplus has signed an MoU with South Korean power systems specialist GNC Energy to strengthen the power infrastructure supporting its AI data centre (AIDC) expansion, including its flagship facility under construction in Paju. The agreement covers collaboration on emergency generators and broader power infrastructure used in LG Uplus's AI data centres, with the companies aiming to improve supply chain resilience and ensure reliable operations as demand for AI infrastructure accelerates.

NTT Data, Daikin begin AI cooling optimisation trial for data centres
JAPAN 06:03

NTT Data, Daikin begin AI cooling optimisation trial for data centres

NTT Data and Daikin have launched a joint proof of concept to develop an AI-powered cooling optimisation system for data centres that predicts the thermal state of servers and dynamically controls cooling infrastructure to improve energy efficiency. The trial, which begins in July, combines NTT Data's data centre operational expertise and server-to-cooling correlation data with Daikin's HVAC control technologies and AI-based building management capabilities. The companies aim to commercialise the solution d

Australia proposes stronger enforcement and higher penalties for under-16 social media ban
AUSTRALIA 06:01

Australia proposes stronger enforcement and higher penalties for under-16 social media ban

The Australian government has announced plans to strengthen the enforcement powers of the eSafety Commissioner and double the maximum penalties for breaches of the country's social media minimum age legislation. Under proposed legislation, the eSafety Commissioner will receive expanded information-gathering powers, enabling the regulator to compel social media companies to provide evidence of the measures they have implemented to prevent users under the age of 16 from creating accounts.

NEW ZEALAND 06:00

Starlink growth signals new phase for New Zealand telecoms market - regulator

New Zealand's telecommunications market is entering a new phase of competition as satellite services, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and new service models reshape consumer choice, according to the Commerce Commission's latest Annual Telecommunications Monitoring Report. The regulator said New Zealand consumers continue to benefit from extensive fibre and mobile coverage, with prices that generally compare well internationally. While most headline market indicators remained stable over the past ye

INDONESIA 05:57

Firmus signs long-term Nvidia partnership for Indonesia AI factory

Australian and Singapore-based neocloud provider Firmus Technologies has announced a strategic compute partnership with Nvidia running through 2034, centred on the development of a 360 MW AI factory campus in Batam, Indonesia. The companies said the facility will be built around Nvidia's DSX AI Factory platform and is intended to provide AI infrastructure for AI-native companies, enterprises and independent software vendors (ISVs).

JAPAN 05:56

NTT partners on nationwide reused EV leasing initiative

NTT East company NTT-ME has partnered with Narunet Communications to develop and roll out a nationwide leasing package based on reused electric vehicles (EVs) for local governments and enterprise customers. The initiative forms part of NTT-ME's Reuse EV Solution, which aims to extend the lifecycle of used electric vehicles while supporting corporate decarbonisation, battery recycling and reuse, and business continuity by enabling EVs to be used as emergency power sources during disasters.

JAPAN 05:54

NTT Docomo Business partners ElevenLabs on AI-powered contact centres

NTT Docomo Business has entered into a collaboration with ElevenLabs Japan to develop AI-powered voice services for contact centres, combining ElevenLabs' speech generation technology with NTT Docomo Business's expertise in enterprise communications and AI deployment. The companies said the partnership aims to improve both service quality and operational efficiency by enabling more natural voice interactions in customer service environments. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:52

Anritsu and Qualcomm validate 3GPP Release 17 uplink data compression tests

Anritsu and Qualcomm Technologies have jointly validated 3GPP Release 17 conformance test cases for Uplink Data Compression (UDC), a feature designed to improve the efficiency of uplink data transmission in standalone 5G NR networks. The companies said the validation was carried out using Anritsu's ME7834NR 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform and a user equipment device based on the Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF System. The test cases are defined in 3GPP Technical Specification TS 38.523-1 and align with the requ

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:50

South Korea to increase spectrum fee relief for MVNOs

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT will increase spectrum fee discounts for small mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) from 50 percent to 90 percent and extend the measure for a further three years as part of a government package aimed at reducing household living costs. The ministry said the measure forms part of a joint government plan to ease the financial burden on households. The higher discount will replace the current 50 percent reduction, which had been due to expire next year. The minist

AUSTRALIA 05:44

Australia proposes congestion-based spectrum pricing overhaul

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to apparatus licence tax settings across the 520 MHz to 5 GHz spectrum range, introducing a congestion-based pricing model designed to better reflect spectrum demand and encourage more efficient use. Under the proposal, apparatus licence taxes would be linked to a new congestion metric measuring spectrum utilisation and capacity. 

JAPAN 05:42

NTTSportict provides technology platform for Jelly Beans Group sports AI service

NTTSportict has begun providing the technology platform for Jelly Beans Group's sports digital transformation service, Stadium AI, under a business partnership announced earlier this year. The service is based on NTTSportict's Stadium Tube AI sports video platform and combines AI-powered camera technology with video production, live streaming and match analysis for amateur and community sports.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:40

SK Telecom commits KRW 738 bln to SK Hynix NAND investment vehicle

SK Telecom (SKT) has approved a capital commitment of KRW 738.384 billion (USD 540 million) to acquire a 0.9 percent stake in SK Hynix NAND Product Solutions Corp., according to a regulatory filing. The investment will be made through the acquisition of 1,198 newly issued shares in the company, which is incorporated in the United States. SKT said the funding will be provided on a capital call basis, with the final contribution to be completed by 25 June 2030.

AUSTRALIA 05:39

Comms Group agrees AUD 30 mln sale of managed IT business to efex

Australian operator Comms Group has entered into a binding agreement to sell its managed IT services business, onPlatinum, to Thinkex Holdings, trading as efex, for AUD 30 million. The consideration comprises an upfront cash payment of AUD 28.5 million and AUD 1.5 million to be held in escrow for 12 months, subject to agreed conditions. Comms Group said it will provide transitional services for up to 12 months following completion to support customers, suppliers and employees. The companies will also contin

SINGAPORE 05:37

Yealink completes upgrade of Singapore headquarters and opens customer centre

Global provider of UC and collaboration solutions, Yealink, has marked the completion of an upgrade to its Singapore operational headquarters and opened a new Customer Experience Center (CEC) as part of its global operations strategy. The company said the expanded Singapore presence is intended to strengthen its global operations and customer support capabilities. It added that Singapore's legal environment, compliance framework and data governance capabilities make it an operational centre for Yealink Mana

JAPAN 05:35

NTT Docomo to launch rugged Kyocera smartphone for enterprise users

NTT Docomo will launch the Kyocera DuraForce EX2 KC-S704 rugged smartphone in Japan from late September 2026. The device is designed for enterprise and field workers and will be available through all Docomo sales channels. The DuraForce EX2 includes an optional high-performance barcode scanning application with LED aimer and a time-of-flight sensor to support barcode and QR code scanning. The handset also features a hot-swappable battery, allowing batteries to be replaced without powering down the device, a

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