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Global semiconductor revenue to exceed USD $705 billion
Generative AI

Global semiconductor revenue to exceed USD $705 billion

Global semiconductor revenue surged to USD $626 billion in 2024, driven by strong demand for GPUs and AI processors, according to Gartner.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025
Wearables

AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025

By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users
Gaming

VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users

A new study by SplitMetrics reveals a remarkable 60% increase in new Android VR game users, with 13 million joining in 2024, marking record growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Telecom industry to invest USD $6 billion in QKD by 2030
Firewalls

Telecom industry to invest USD $6 billion in QKD by 2030

The telecom sector is set to invest over USD $6 billion in quantum key distribution technologies by 2030, amid rising quantum computing threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Exclusive: Tanium's Matt Quinn on automating endpoint management
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Tanium's Matt Quinn on automating endpoint management

Matt Quinn, Chief Technology Officer at Tanium, champions the transformative potential of autonomous endpoint management, promising efficiency and cost savings for IT teams.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 series with advanced AI features
Gaming

Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 series with advanced AI features

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S25 series, featuring AI advancements, enhanced camera capabilities, and robust security, now available for pre-order.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Truecaller iPhone app update introduces new caller ID tech
Data Privacy

Truecaller iPhone app update introduces new caller ID tech

Truecaller has unveiled a major update for its iPhone app, introducing real-time caller ID and automatic spam blocking, enhancing user privacy and experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Expert insights on safeguarding data in a digital world
Unified Communications

Expert insights on safeguarding data in a digital world

As Data Privacy Day approaches, industry leaders stress the importance of robust measures to enhance data security amidst growing digital vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024
Firewalls

Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024

Kaspersky's report reveals that 88% of businesses faced cyber attacks last year, highlighting the urgent need for improved network security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro deliver stunning audio for music lovers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro deliver stunning audio for music lovers

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro redefine wireless audio with stunning sound, advanced noise cancellation, and a stylish design, setting a new standard for music lovers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025

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SmartPhones stories

O2's 3G shutdown to cause GBP £13.7m e-waste issue
Clean technologies

O2's 3G shutdown to cause GBP £13.7m e-waste issue

The phase-out of O2's 3G network could generate GBP £13.7 million in e-waste as many Britons hold onto obsolete devices due to disposal uncertainties.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions
Fintech

Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions

Zero, a sustainable money app and debit card, is now fully launched under e-Money regulations, aiming to empower eco-conscious consumers in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
RCS messaging expands to iOS with Three & Virgin Media
Customer Experience

RCS messaging expands to iOS with Three & Virgin Media

Three UK and Virgin Media O2 have teamed up with Sinch to launch RCS Business Messaging for iOS, enhancing customer interaction across devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Raising awareness on Circular Electronics Day initiative
Clean technologies

Raising awareness on Circular Electronics Day initiative

Circular Electronics Day, marked on 24 January, raises awareness of electronic waste, urging individuals and businesses to adopt sustainable tech practices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech
Agricultural Technology

AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech

AccuWeather has acquired TOA Systems' lightning network, enhancing global lightning detection capabilities and aiming to improve safety and preparedness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
New rideshare app Carpoolin launched in New Zealand
Gaming

New rideshare app Carpoolin launched in New Zealand

Saveun Man has unveiled Carpoolin, a rideshare app designed to alleviate New Zealand's traffic woes, focusing on affordability and community engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Australia tackles e-waste with mobile phone recycling day
e-waste & Recycling

Australia tackles e-waste with mobile phone recycling day

Australia ranks as the fifth largest producer of electronic waste globally, prompting a campaign to recycle 24 million unused mobile phones this January.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test
Encryption

Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test

The Canadian Space Agency has invested CAD $1.4 million in QEYnet to advance quantum key distribution technology, enhancing satellite data security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025