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Aviation safety concerns over C-band spectrum for 5G wireless networks
The FAA has raised significant concerns about a plan to use C-band spectrum for 5G wireless networks on aviation safety. Read more…
Month: October 2021
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‘Tarnished and toxic’ Facebook Inc becomes Meta in rebrand for metaverse
‘Tarnished and toxic’ Facebook Inc now called Meta in a rebrand that focuses on building the metaverse, the successor to the mobile internet. Read more…
Features
Theories about the Universe abound – like ‘were we built in a laboratory?’
There are a string of theories about where and when our Universe came from, as well as theories about whether ours is the only one. Read more…
Features
Keeping your crypto wallet safe in 2021 and beyond
If you’re holding a crypto wallet, it pays to keep your investments safe. Here, we detail how to secure your wallet in 2021 and beyond. Read more…
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Indian retailers raise concerns around JioPhone Next’s deposit scheme
Jio’s affordable smartphone, JioPhone Next, is set to face issues as handset retailers have raised concerns around its deposit scheme. Read more…
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5G to bolster mobile service revenues in Thailand to $12.1 billion by 2026
On the back of increasing 5G subscriptions and mobile data consumption, mobile service revenues in Thailand will rise to $12 billion by 2026. Read more…
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Tesla sales surging in Singapore’s tightly controlled vehicle market
Singapore, where new vehicle registration is tightly controlled, Tesla is having a moment: surging sales are gobbling up rivals market share. Read more…
Off the Wire
Non-banking fintech to reduce income gap of India’s population
Income of the population in India is foreseen to be US$47 billion less than anticipated in 2021 as a result of COVID-19. Read more…
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Australian regulator wants Google to offer other search engines on phones
An Australian regulator wants to make Google install a “choice screen” on smartphones so users can pick another search engine if they want. Read more…
Views
With security (as with life) greater risk brings greater opportunity
The problem with security is that the bad guys are, by definition, one step ahead of the good guys. It is always a game of ‘catch up.’ Read more…
Views
Digital giants own you now, but could it be very different tomorrow?
Governments still own or regulate infrastructure, but digital infrastructure is predominantly owned and managed by private digital giants. Read more…
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No 5G network but India’s 5G smartphone user base about to reach 40mn
India’s 5G smartphone installed base or userbase will reach 40 million by December 2021 despite no commercial rollout of 5G services. Read more…
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Asset manager Tikehau Capital to list first sponsored SPAC on SGX
Tikehau Capital, a pan-European asset manager, has submitted paperwork to list a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on the SGX. Read more…
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Bottled water, vaccines, TikTok and EV tech behind China’s big earners
Bottled water, vaccine development, short video platform TikTok and EV technology propelled the big earners on China’s rich list this year. Read more…
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China to strengthen efforts to build a ‘civilised’ internet
China will strengthen its efforts to build a “civilised” internet with an eye on reshaping online behaviour and promote socialist values. Read more…
Views
The media landscape is being disrupted again – and it might be about truth
The media landscape has been in the midst of seismic change for a long time and now it is faced with more disruption. Here’s why. Read more…
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Facebook investing billions in metaverse, ad business facing uncertainty
Facebook investing billions to build the “metaverse” as it reported that its main advertising business faces “significant uncertainty”. Read more…
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Bharti Airtel also opts for moratorium on spectrum and AGR payments
Bharti Airtel has availed itself of the government’s proposal of a four-year moratorium on spectrum and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) payments Read more…
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As banks scale digital services Indonesia launches transformation blueprint
To keep pace with rapid digitalization in Indonesia, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) has launched its blueprint for digital banking. Read more…
Features
ZTE’s persistent exploration of delivery security for supply chains
As the unceasing extension of cybersecurity borders, and supply chain attacks become increasingly prominent, ZTE offers solutions. Read more…