Amazon Web Services (AWS) looks set to make more money on three multi-million pound government contracts that went live on the same day in December 2023 than it has previously amassed through its decade-long involvement with the G-Cloud procurement framework. The public cloud giant signed three 36-month contracts with several different major government departments … Leer más
Qualcomm is set to hit the accelerator on providing bedrock technology for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven and connected devices that will see a wide range of use cases, including Industry 4.0 and automotive, which could be the next computing space, said company CEO Cristiano Amon. In a keynote session at CES 2024, Amon observed that … Leer más
Looking to close the technology gap between urban and rural areas in Africa, where residents risk being left behind as government and private sector services move to digital formats, Open RAN technology firm Parallel Wireless is partnering with network-as-a-service (NaaS) provider Hotspot Network to extend coverage to previously unconnected rural sites throughout Nigeria. Parallel … Leer más
The UK government is seeking views on the impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality on the adult entertainment industry as part of its Pornography Review. Officially launched in July 2023, the review is concerned with the overall prevalence and impact of child sexual abuse material and other illegal … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Bright 120Hz display Awesome two-day battery life Decent performance for price Improved speakers compared to X5 Cons Mixed cameras Cluttered OS Flimsy build X6 Pro offers better value Our Verdict The X6 5G is another impressive mid-range phone from Poco, but the lack of a 6GB variant means the … Leer más
CES is still the biggest consumer tech show in the world. Held in Las Vegas each January, it’s the place to see the latest gadgets and concepts which may – or may not – ever go on sale. This year there were plenty of the expected TVs, but also the unexpected reveal of a new … Leer más
It’s official – Love Island is coming back. But this time, instead of a new bunch of hopefuls competing, the villa will host a group of contestants from previous series. If you want to know what time the series kicks off, then we have everything you need to know. We also have a method for … Leer más
If you’ve got an iPhone with iOS 16 or later, you probably already know the Photos app can automatically cut out the subject and turn it into a sticker. It’s a fun feature, but not one that was particularly convenient to use with WhatsApp. Since February 2022 it has been possible: you just have to … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Outstanding performance for the money Advanced display Subtle design improvements Fast charging with adapter included Cons Camera not a huge improvement New HyperOS UI much like MIUI Rather bland looks, at least in black Our Verdict The Poco X6 Pro makes some meaningful design improvements and ramps up the … Leer más
Following an earlier milestone when the company’s cable connection achieved 500Gbps channel wavelengths, BW Digital has now announced the availability of commercial 400GbE services on the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable. BW Digital develops, funds and operates digital infrastructures in the Asia-Pacific region. Powered by Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme and undersea end-to-end network architecture, its 13,540km Hawaiki cable connects Australia, … Leer más
