Intelsat checks in on Airbus to expand in-flight connectivity

Intelsat has announced that its multi-orbit network offerings, relying on low Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary (GEO) satellites, will be available to airlines and aircraft lessors through Airbus’s Airspace Link (HBCplus) communications solution. This latest announcement comes in a year that has already seen the integrated satellite and terrestrial networks provider extend a long-term relationship … Leer más

CMA unblocks Microsoft/Activision deal without cloud gaming

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted a deal from Microsoft on its purchase of Activision, which will exclude Activision cloud gaming from the UK market for the next 15 years. Earlier this year, the CMA blocked Microsoft’s full acquisition of Activision Blizzard due to concerns that the deal would harm competition in cloud gaming … Leer más

UK-US data bridge to open to traffic on 12 October

The proposed UK-US data bridge will formally open to traffic in just under three weeks, on Thursday 12 October, enabling UK businesses and organisations to transfer data to certified organisations in the US. The adequacy regulations establishing the long-awaited bridge were laid in Parliament by Michelle Donelan, the minister for science, innovation and technology, on … Leer más

UK towns and cities gain funding to trial smart connectivity

The UK government has announced that as part of a £1.3m pilot it is funding, government towns and cities across the UK are to deploy smart street lamps to test next-gen digital technology, offering electric vehicle (EV) charging and improved wireless connectivity. It said that with the rising demand for wireless services such as 5G … Leer más

Cyber experts set out plan to secure crucial 2024 US election

A group of security experts, organised through US-based nonprofit the Information Technology – Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC), have come together to pilot a “clear and concerted approach” to establishing a process under which the cyber community and providers of election technology such as voting machines can work together to enhance election security and … Leer más

Lords begin inquiry into large language models

The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has launched an inquiry into the risks and opportunities presented by large language models (LLMs), and how the UK government should respond to the technology’s proliferation. LLMs are a type of machine learning that underpin generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Stability AI’s Stable … Leer más

Design and display champ, but lacks performance chops

It’s been three months since Motorola launched the Motorola Edge 40 (review) in India, but it still holds its place as one of the best mid-range smartphones in the market. While the Edge 40 is a fantastic option under ₹30K, Motorola doesn’t have too many standout offerings in the sub-₹25K price segment. To address this gap … Leer más

Samsung Galaxy A05 leaks point to a 50MP dual-camera setup

Recently, the leaks of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE created a buzz on the internet and now another Samsung smartphone is here, getting ready for the launch, according to a report. The Samsung Galaxy A05 has been spotted on the internet, revealing the colour options, camera details, and some more specifications. The Samsung Galaxy A05 … Leer más

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