Will Satellites Spoil the Rural 5G Buzz?
Space-based disrupters compete to connect remote communities As wireless operators make plans to earn a return on the billions of dollars they’ve invested in 5G spectrum, either through auctions or…
This Start-Up Wants to Change Mobile Imaging
Metalenz plans to make multiple lenses in cameras redundant Metalenz, a start-up based in Boston, plans to disrupt smartphone camera technology by using a single flat-lens system that it calls…
Europe’s Open RAN Alliance
Big-four operators pledge to accelerate Open RAN roll-outs Last week, Europe’s four major telecom operators, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone announced a memorandum of understanding to support the roll-out…
Smartphone Launches Coming Earlier in 2021
Samsung will unveil new devices at Galaxy Unpacked next week Samsung is starting 2021 by breaking with its own traditional smartphone launch cadence, after a very untraditional year. Its Galaxy…
EU Rewrites Rules for E-Commerce
Digital Services Act set to overhaul the digital landscape This month, the European Commission is expected to announce regulation that could significantly change the digital landscape within the EU. Companies…
The End of Infinity
Google’s new photo storage policy creates opportunity for operators Google recently announced a planned change to its photo storage policy, which will soon bring an end to the free, unlimited…
Uber and Lyft Get Gig Worker U-Turn
Ride-sharing firms successfully lobby users to pass ballot measure Last week, California voters overwhelmingly approved a measure that allows ride-hailing companies to continue treating drivers as independent contractors rather than…
Is an Apple Search Engine in the Works?
Privacy would be a distinguishing feature A recent news article published by the Financial Times has sparked another round of speculation that Apple could be working on its own search…
An Antidote to Password Pain
US carriers launch ZenKey for a smooth authentication experience According to the organization tasked with creating the ZenKey authentication technique, the average mobile user has to manage 92 passwords. That…
Jio Eyes Own 5G Kit
Huawei’s absence opens the door to fresh networking approaches Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries and owner of mobile operator Jio, is reportedly developing its own 5G networking equipment…