Apple has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in the United Arab Emirates, allowing businesses of all sizes to use the iPhone to accept contactless payments without the need to purchase or manage additional hardware.
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Apple has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, allowing businesses of all sizes to use the iPhone to accept contactless payments
Financial service provider Mollie has enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone for its customers, allowing businesses of all sizes to...
Blockchain tech firm Alchemy has launched a new tool called Alchemy Rollups, which lets developers launch and scale their own chain.
Apple and Île-de-France Mobilités today launched an easy, secure, and private way for customers to add a new Navigo card to Apple Wallet and purchase passes to ride transit in the Paris region.
Apple today unveiled the redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Air, powered by the M2 chip.
Apple has started sending payments to affected iPhone users as part of a $500 million ‘Batterygate’ settlement in the US.
The UK Government has announced new legislation to streamline and expedite the process of charging electric vehicles.
Digital Entertainment Asset (DEA) is developing a new “Answer to Earn” Web3 advertising service on the PlayMining GameFi platform.
Digital Entertainment Asset (DEA) is to launch of the Lost Archive + Play-to-Earn (P2E) NFT game on the PlayMining GameFi platform in late May this spring.
The UK Government is to send an emergency alert to all UK mobile phones in April, and the UK Government has released the text that will pop up on people’s home screens next Sunday. 23 April 2023.
Sky has launched an exclusive collection of 110 NFTs, which were made available exclusively to Sky VIP Members around the second season of the BAFTA-award-winning Gangs of London show.
Apple has launched Freeform, an all-new free app to helps users organize and visually lay out content on a flexible canvas, giving them the ability to see, share, and collaborate all in one place without worrying about layouts or page sizes.
Reltime has launched its one-stop-shop solution to fast-track embedded finance, especially designed for telecom operators, financial service providers focusing on specific target groups, neobanks, gaming and virtual sports metaverse companies, supermarket chains, shopping malls, e-commerce firms and others
BetDEX Exchange has been licensed and regulated by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), effective immediately.
AI-powered creator platform Triller has launched the Metaverz, a first-of-its-kind virtual integrated digital, technology, media, and entertainment platform.
U.K based metaverse Exarta is coming to Concordium. Using Concordium's ID layer to build safe and authentic environments while balancing privacy and accountability, Exarta plan to go multi-chain, bridging serious gamers and brands from existing blockchains.
Method Man and Snoop Dogg are set to release a remix of the original Method Man song entitled New Old School Remix f. Snoop Dogg, alongside original artwork from the Tical Universe as digital hip hop collectibles exclusively on TuneGO.
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NFTSTAR will launch four new products on October 15, 2022, including a NFT collection designated for the international football superstar Neymar Júnior.
Apple today unveiled iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, featuring two sizes — 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches — in a sophisticated design with impressive camera upgrades and new safety capabilities.
Apple has unveiled the second generation of AirPods Pro, the most advanced AirPods ever. With the power of the new H2 chip, AirPods Pro unlock breakthrough audio performance — including major upgrades to Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode
Apple today unveiled Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch SE, which bring new technology and performance, and important safety innovations to the two best-selling smartwatches.
OpenStadium is set to launch its NFT marketplace this week along with their OpenStadium token that's expected in the coming month.
WEB5 Inu, a decentralized finance cryptocurrency, has launched several decentralized finance utilities.
VIVERSE, the HTC metaverse platform, has partnered with pixiv, a leading Japan creator platform, which will bring fresh Japanese anime-style avatars to VIVERSE by integrating pixiv's 3D character modelling software, VRoid Studio.
Hoping Club has developed a decentralized trading platform and launched a developer program, where developers can focus on liquidity to build applications on the platform.
NFTpay has launched their NFTpay payment solution, a new and easy way to buy and sell NFTs by allowing NFT buyers and sellers to perform transactions using their credit cards.
The Sports Metaverse, a digital world devoted solely to sports, initial public land sale will take place on the 14th and 15th of July.
Apple's 5G-equipped iPhones and iPads have been banned from sale and import in Colombia, ordered after a court determined Apple's products infringe on a patent owned by Ericsson.
By merging the world of AI and NFTs, NEN aims to convey collectively a local community of science-fiction-loving NFT holders.
With over 16 years of experience in game development, iLogos is launching a new NFT game development division - iLogos Meta, which will work as an external development partner to NFT/Blockchain game developers and publishers.
OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace, has warned of a data breach that its email delivery service provider—Customer.io—suffered, which could likely impact all its users.
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WISeKey International has added new collections from several artists to its WISe.ART platform. WISe.ART’s unique competitive edge comes from its platform which is secured by WISeKey’s various security technologies
Move-to-Earn is an ecosystem where crypto is earned by moving with a tracked app just like any other gps app or device that has been used for health-activities.
Hatom, a lending protocol, has launched on the Elrond blockchain. Hatom is a decentralized, algorithmic protocol for lending and borrowing assets that will be the first of its kind to operate on the Elrond Network.
VIVERSE, HTC's metaverse platform, has signed a strategic alliance with ZombieClub, an NFT brand, to provide a brand-new Web 3.0 metaverse experience and launch the "AWAKEN" metaverse NFT exhibition.
Meta Fokin Blinders is all set to be launched as 3D art with distinctive details. The project has garnered much hyped popularity due to its classy and sublime 3D digital art.
Crypto Blocks is celebrating their recent success with a giveaway as a thanks to their user base. The giveaway will award one participant the grand prize of $50,000 worth of BLOCKS tokens.
Nokia has been selected by Taiwan Mobile (TWM) in an expansion deal to enhance the operator’s 5G coverage across the country.
eBay has launched a series of NFTs through a strategic partnership with OneOf, where eBay hopes to combine its global reach and and OneOf's eco-conscious Web3 technology to bring a seamless experience that allows enthusiasts to buy and sell high passion and high value items with confidence.
On May 26, actor and musician Corey Feldman will release his first Picture For Profile (PFP) NFT powered by Cosmic Wire and Subtractive.
Thanks to the most futuristic and lucrative yet engaging GameFi Metahorse, now everyone will stand a chance to own a real horse.
The Sleep Ecosystem financially incentivises users to place a focal point on healthy habits with no compromises on productivity and has been designed as the first solution providing a reward system to cater for the insomnia market.
Apple is going to be hit once again by the European Union. This time with accusations that Apple Pay is anti-competitive.
One of the leading European NFT service providers Finch Labs, will be conducting an investment round to launch phygital NFT studio.
Next-generation networks will improve public services, boost tourism and accelerate social change in the country’s rural and valley areas.
Connected device observability and diagnostics platform provider Memfault has been selected to participate in the 5G Open Innovation Lab (5GOIL or 5G OI Lab).
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Apple today unveiled the new iPad Air with the Apple-designed M1 chip, delivering a massive leap in performance. Available in a new array of colours, iPad Air also features the new Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage
The governments of the UK and Japan have agreed several joint initiatives to support efforts to reduce the global overreliance on a small number of suppliers to build and maintain telecoms networks.
Three UK has rolled out 5G at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe, becoming the largest UK port to deploy 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Virgin Media O2 have removed charges for data use in Ukraine and will also credit charges for calls and texts to and from Ukraine and the UK.
Huawei unveiled IntelligentRAN, its new wireless network architecture, at today's Pre-MWC Briefing and Product and Solution Launch event.
Two of the world’s leading blockchain gaming consumer brands The Sandbox and Chain Games are partnering to highlight the integration of Chain Games...
Virgin Media O2 has changed its UK home mover’s policy so that customers moving to a home not connected to its broadband network will be able to leave without paying an early disconnection fee.
Speaking during the company's most recent financial earnings Q&A, president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked if Nintendo has plans relating to the metaverse and NFTs.
Previously only available online or over the phone, BT has brought its Home Essentials package and real-time eligibility checker into every one of its nationwide retail stores,
Cloudflare has acquired Vectrix, a company that provides businesses one-click visibility and control across all of their SaaS applications.
Microsoft has unveiled a new set of Open App Store Principles that will apply to the Microsoft Store on Windows and to the next-generation marketplaces the company will build for games.
Samsung UK has joined Vodafone’s business.connected initiative as an ‘Exclusive Smartphone Partner’. business.connected is an initiative from Vodafone and Enterprise Nation
In compliance with a ruling by the Dutch regulator, Apple has allowed dating apps in the Netherlands to offer alternative payment systems, for which it will charge 27% commission net of tax.
Apple has opened its new Apple Yas Mall today in Abu Dhabi. Nearly doubling the size of the original location that opened in 2015, Apple says the store serves as a reimagined space for customers to browse Apple’s latest products and servicesAbu
Fobi AI has launched a new PassPro Wallet pass product, an Enterprise-grade SaaS platform with enhanced functionality.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted unanimously to revoke China Unicom's operator’s licence to do business in the US, citing concerns over national security.
Meta has released update to Messenger’s opt-in end-to-end encrypted chats, including group chats and calls, notifications for screenshots of disappearing messages, stickers, GIFs, reactions and more.
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Samsung has confirmed the date for its February Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, the company's first major hardware launch event of 2022, which will be taking place on February 9.
The Dutch consumer watchdog has fined Apple 5 million euros for failing to make necessary changes in its App Store policies regarding payment systems for dating app providers.
Nokia has joined RE100, a global initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, which brings together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
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CTIA has launched its 5G Security Test Bed (STB), a security testing and validation initiative dedicated to commercial 5G networks.
Zoom Meeting Client version 5.6.6 has become the first video communications client to attain certification for Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2
As part of its ongoing efforts to support the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing apprentices in Kent and Oxfordshire have been supported with £144,000 in training funds from O2 .
Atos has completed the acquisition of Cloudreach, a multi-cloud services company specializing in cloud application development and cloud migration
Nokia is extending its partnership with Tele2 to deploy 5G RAN in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in a long-term deal.
AT&T and Verizon have said they will briefly delay a planned deployment of 5G services, reversing course in an ongoing fight with the aviation industry.
US authorities have asked telecoms AT&T and Verizon to delay for up to two weeks the already postponed rollout of 5G networks amid uncertainty about interference with vital flight safety equipment.
Aurora Mobile has passed the Data Security Governance (DSG) Evaluation and Certification of China Academy of Information and Communications Technology ("CAICT")
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has ordered Apple to make it possible for dating apps to accept payment systems outside of the App Store system.
EE and Three have agreed a deal to provide high-speed mobile coverage across the whole London Underground network for the first time, including in tunnels.
Ericsson and Vodafone are to launch a 5G lab in Spain, called the Vodafone 5G Lab. The innovation hub will ultimately deliver a significant step for 5G in the regio
Mobile phone companies in the UK are now legally banned from selling ‘locked’ handsets, as of today, December 17, 2021.
The Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Siriraj Hospital, and Huawei have jointly launched the “Siriraj World Class 5G Smart Hospital”
Samsung and Viettel have started 5G commercial trials in Da Nang, the largest city in the Central Vietnam region.
Atos has agreed to acquire Cloudreach, a multi-cloud services company specializing in cloud application development and cloud migration, capitalizing on strong partnerships with all three hyperscalers.
Back in October of this year, Apple unveiled a cheaper plan for Apple Music called Apple Music Voice Plan.
Optus has purchased 12 of the 16 lots of spectrum in the 850Mhz and 900Mhz bands for a total cost of AU$1.48 billion, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced on Wednesday.
Virgin Media O2 has connected its entire network of 1.2 million homes in Scotland to gigabit broadband.
Nokia has been selected by Ooredoo Group to bring multiple technologies and services, including 5G, to customers in Middle East, North Africa and South-east Asia as part of a multi-country, five-year deal.
Virgin Media O2 has connected more than 6,100 homes in Bruton Park, Newcastle and Longbenton, North Tyneside to its Gigabit network.
West Berkshire Council has awarded a major contract to Virgin Media Business to supply Full Fibre infrastructure to schools, doctor’s surgeries and public libraries across Berkshire by March 2022.
Apple has unveiled a new Apple Music tier, giving users access to the entire music library, via the Siri voice assistant. At only £4.99, the Voice Plan is half the price of the Individual plan.
Realme hasl launched the Realme 8i in Europe, with a Helio G96 SoC and 120Hz fast refresh screen.
Prysmian Group and Openreach have extended their partnership, with a new three-year contract. This is as Openreach follows an extended investment commitment by its parent, BT Group
Apple is unveiling new resources for elementary school students and educators, including a new activity guide, Everyone Can Code Early Learners, that extends its coding curriculum resources from kindergarten to college.
Samsung are to deploy its cloud-native fully virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) solutions for the mid-band spectrum in KDDI’s 5G network. Samsung and KDDI have been collaborating on advanced research on vRAN to drive 5G innovation for KDDI’s network
IBM and Airspan are to collaborate on the launch of a 5G-enabled OpenRAN testbed across the IBM Watson IoT Center in Munich, Germany and IBM’s Global Industry Solution Center (GISC) in Nice, France
Apple today unveiled the new iPad (9th generation), featuring the A13 Bionic chip that packs even more performance and capability into the most popular iPad, all while retaining its all-day battery life.
Armour Comms will be showcasing several new capabilities of its OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE, NATO approved Armour Mobile at DSEI, including a technical preview of its secure collaboration solution, Unity by Armour.
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Asiacell Telecom, Iraq’s leading telecommunications services provider, has chosen Nokia to build its next-generation microwave network. This new microwave network will be essential to meet the capacity and provide the ultra-low latency required to delivering compelling experiences to end users.
Nokia has launched a new professional level 5G course and certification aimed at network security. The Nokia Bell Labs 5G Secured Networks course is part of Nokia’s program to train and certify industry professionals on 5G technology, from network access to application management.
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Qualcomm has unveiled the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Platform, the world’s first drone platform and reference design to offer both 5G and AI capabilities.
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EE is launching a new range of Pay As You Go (PAYG) mobile packs tomorrow, which will start from just £5 and give users more calling minutes and a bigger 4G data allowance.
Nokia , UNICEF and the Kenyan Ministries of Education and ICT, are to connect close to 90 schools to the Internet in Kenya. Both rural and disadvantaged urban settlements have benefitted from the initiative
Atos has been appointed by the Australian Federal Government’s Digital Transformation Agency Cloud Marketplace to provide cloud offerings across two areas
Atos has been appointed to the Australian Federal Government’s Digital Transformation Agency Hardware Marketplace to support government agencies in tackling enterprise digital challenges and to enable them to take full advantage of Artificial Intelligence.
Samsung has launched its new Smart Start proposition that provides new customers with over £200 worth of exclusive offers to try out a variety of premium apps and entertainment when purchasing a Samsung Smart TV from its 2020/2021 TV range and activated during the promotion period.
Huawei has unveiled the Children's Watch 4 Pro smartwatch, featuring a 5MP front camera on a 1.41-inch AMOLED touch screen, and a comfortable wristband design.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Vodafone’s paid internet search ads and website and newspaper ads, claiming that Vodafone is “the best mobile data network in the UK.”
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2021 third quarter ended June 26, 2021. The Company posted a June quarter record revenue of $81.4 billion, up 36 percent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.30.
Vodafone are to supply UK Power Networks, the country’s largest electricity network operator, with 5G connectivity in a world-first trial.
Nokia has expanded its relationship with Xantaro encompassing next generation fibre access to connect more than two million UK homes with broadband speeds up to 10 Gibabit per second.
Apple is accelerating its support for affordable housing initiatives and over the past 18 months the company says it has deployed more than $1 billion for projects across California. Apple’s financial commitment has already helped thousands of people in the state become homeowners for the first time.
Nokia and TPG Telecom have switched on a live 5G standalone (SA) network in Australia on the 700MHz spectrum band – the first time this has happened in the world.
Vodafone has teamed up with Cisco to launch ‘Complete Connectivity’, a new broadband and WiFi solution powered by Cisco Meraki. Designed for small and medium businesses (10 – 250 employees), it offers reliable and secure broadband connectivity across sites, with advanced security features to ensure SMEs have everything required to stay connected, secure and in complete control.
Nokia will deploy its 5G standalone (SA) Core for DISH on Amazon Web Services (AWS). While DISH previously announced agreements with both companies, this news marks the world’s first deployment of 5G in the public cloud, supporting DISH’s cloud-native, OpenRAN-based 5G network with high-level scale, performance and security.
Samsung has demonstrated the 6G Terahertz (THz) wireless communication prototype in collaboration with the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). At the recent workshop on Terahertz communications at the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC 2021), researchers from Samsung Research, Samsung Research America, and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) introduced the potential impact that THz could have on next-generation 6G technology
Amazon Music has launched DJ Mode, a new, on-demand listening experience that combines the personalization, control of streaming with the vibrancy and personality of DJ-hosted radio—all in one destination. Listeners in the U.S. can opt in today to check out new, DJ-hosted stations across hip-hop, country, and pop, featuring music insights from industry experts and tastemakers, and drop-ins from top artists, plus music facts and trivia from Alexa.
EE has unveiled two Gaming on the Go Pit Stops in 5G locations; one on Brighton seafront and another on Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock – to celebrate its new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate add-on and to help players re-immerse themselves into the gaming world.
Sachin Jogia has been by appointed by Ofcom as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) after nine years at Amazon, where he is currently the General Manager for Alexa Smart Home International – overseeing development of the company’s voice-activated services. A highly experienced product and technology leader, Sachin has also held senior technology roles at AOL and advertising.com.
Apple today previewed iOS 15, a major update making FaceTime calls more natural, introduces SharePlay for shared experiences, new ways to manage notifications, and brings more intelligence to photos and search to quickly access information. Apple Maps unveils beautiful new ways to explore the world, Weather is redesigned with full-screen maps and more graphical displays of data, Wallet adds support for home keys and ID cards, and browsing the internet with Safari is even simpler with a new tab bar design and Tab Groups. iOS 15 also includes new privacy controls in Siri, Mail, and more places across the system to further protect user information.
One of Canada’s leading internet advocates has submitted comments into the government’s consultation on the role of online intermediaries in combatting copyright infringement. In its submission, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) outlined a set of principles that would help policy-makers design a framework to ensure that internet service provider-level (ISP) website blocking would only be used as a measure of absolute last resort.
