India to get biggest data center investment outside of US with Google pledging $15 billion project By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 14 October 25 The race for AI data centers is on and Google wants in on the action.
Google One has a cheaper, larger storage option — but you probably won't get it just yet By Craig Hale published 11 September 24 Some Indian customers are seeing a new 30GB Google One Lite option – could a wider rollout be around the corner?
EU tech companies push for digital sovereignty, reducing reliance on US and others By Benedict Collins published 17 March 25 European tech leaders want to move away from reliance on foreign-owned infrastructure, and buy and build locally instead.
India orders VPNs to block access to websites that unlawfully expose citizens' data By Chiara Castro published 12 December 25 The MeitY request comes as a way to protect Indian citizens' personal data, but it could clash with how no-log VPN services operate. Here's all you need to know.
Vodafone sells Italian business for €8 billion By Craig Hale published 2 January 25 Swisscom acquires Vodafone Italy for €8 billion in latest sell-off by telecoms giant.
Meta wants to build a $10B subsea cable spanning the world By Craig Hale published 2 December 24 Meta subsea cable network could be worth $10bn+, but we’re still waiting on more details.
T-Mobile rival is giving free ChatGPT Plus, worth hundreds, to its subscribers - but there's a catch By Wayne Williams published 12 March 25 Orange France's new 5G+ plan includes a year's worth of free ChatGPT Plus, as well as Netflix.
$19 billion Vodafone and Three merger approved by UK competition watchdog By Craig Hale published 5 December 24 Vodafone and Three UK merger has been granted approval.
T-Mobile is giving away free Smart VPN and satellite broadband with its business plans: here's how it works By Wayne Williams published 24 April 25 T-Mobile is giving away free Smart VPN and Starlink powered satellite broadband with its business plans.
Watch out, Nvidia - Qualcomm acquires Alphawave Semi in latest addition to its AI data center push By Efosa Udinmwen published 22 December 25 Qualcomm completes Alphawave Semi acquisition early, strengthening connectivity capabilities while advancing its strategy for scalable AI data center platforms.
RIP mobile hotspots - Netgear's new Nighthawk 5G M7 features Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and even global eSIM support By Efosa Udinmwen published 20 November 25 Netgear Nighthawk 5G M7 offers Wi-Fi 7 speeds, global eSIM support, and multi-device connectivity in a compact portable hotspot.
eSIM market set to explode by 2030, claims report - global mobile operators set to be the biggest losers as roaming costs crater By Efosa Udinmwen published 7 September 25 CCS Insight forecasts global travel eSIM growth, quadrupling adoption by 2030 and disrupting traditional roaming markets across Europe, Asia, and North America.
RCS encryption is still months away following major US telecomms breach By Jamie Richards published 16 December 24 The GSMA is leading the charge after the FBI warned of a massive breach
T-Mobile is rolling out satellite coverage to its plans soon – and you can already try it out for free even if you're at another carrier By Alex Whitelock published 11 June 25 The T-Satellite service is now in beta and free to try ahead of an official July release date.
BT unveils promise of a major 5G upgrade across the UK By Craig Hale published 6 October 25 BT Group promises that 99% of the UK population will have access to 5G SA by 2030.
T-Mobile brings free Starlink satellite skills to iPhone and Android phones – with a tempting bonus if you sign up now By Alex Blake published 10 February 25 T-Mobile if offering free Starlink connectivity until July, even if you’re not a T-Mobile customer
Starlink might fix UK signal blackspots with O2 Satellite – here are 5 things you need to know By Alex Blake published 30 October 25 O2 Satellite is a new Starlink service that aims to eliminate signal blackspots for UK users – here are all of the details so far.
Customer data stolen in Freedom Mobile account management platform hack By Sead Fadilpašić published 4 December 25 A third-party attack hits the Canadian telco, users lose names, phone numbers, and user accounts.
Indian banks are getting a whole new domain to combat fraud By Craig Hale published 7 February 25 The Reserve Bank of India is mandating the use of new and exclusive domains for banks to prove their legitimacy.
Another top employment website found exposing recruiter email addresses By Sead Fadilpašić published 27 May 25 A bug in the API caused the leak, but was since then plugged.
Amazon's rival to Starlink offers "fastest downloads and uploads" - but how will it stack up in real life? By Efosa Udinmwen published 27 November 25 Amazon pushes Leo Ultra into enterprise testing with high-speed claims, direct AWS links, and expanding satellite coverage.
With Trump sanctions beginning to bite, which EU countries rely the most on American tech? The answers (honestly) might surprise you By Efosa Udinmwen published 25 August 25 European firms overwhelmingly depend on American digital infrastructure, leaving vital industries exposed to foreign oversight, surveillance risks, talent drain, and geopolitical leverage.
After Nvidia, Mediatek may have convinced another huge tech company to use its expertise to develop AI chips By Efosa Udinmwen published 2 April 25 Google and MediaTek join forces on next-gen AI chips, aiming for more affordable and efficient TPUs set to launch in 2026.
One of the world's biggest mobile firms has launched a $170 AI smartphone which includes a free 18-month sub to Perplexity Pro worth $360 - I wonder what happens on month 19? By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 August 25 T Phone 3 debuts with bundled AI services, improved hardware, and €1 bundles, but sustainability beyond free subscriptions remains uncertain in a growing AI market.
Transatel CEO says eSIM-powered cars are turning into the new mobile office and more automakers will adopt eSIM technology in the coming years By Udita Choudhary published 16 September 25 Working from connected cars offers a game-changing level of productivity for professionals.
Russia's WhatsApp rival to be pre-installed on new smartphones and tablets from September – here's what we know By Chiara Castro published 22 August 25 While WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in Russia, a domestic application will be forced into smartphones and tablets from September 1.
Fabless chip startup backed by multi-billion Indian company wants to build a $10bn fab in India before 2027 By Wayne Williams published 5 April 25 Fabless chip startup LTSCT, backed by multi-billion Indian company, wants to build a $10bn fab facility in India.
Time to switch to eSIM? South Korea will now make consumers scan their faces to buy a SIM card and cut down on scams By Efosa Udinmwen published 24 December 25 South Korea now requires facial scans for SIM registration following data breaches which used fraudulently activated mobile phone numbers.
This new ‘mobile graphics card’ is the world’s first to support full-scene ray tracing By James Rogerson published 24 September 25 The iQOO 15 is coming soon with a dedicated gaming chip that has some impressive capabilities.
Meta reveals huge new 50,000km subsea cable project By Craig Hale published 17 February 25 Meta is starting work on a new 50,000km subsea cable spanning the entire globe, worth an estimated $10 billion.