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OneWeb Reaches 60 Percent With Launch Of 36 Satellites
UK-based OneWeb delivers another 36 communications satellites into orbit, as it readies connectivity for northern hemisphere
Telefonica Spain Replaces Huawei 5G Kit For Ericsson Gear
Telecoms giant Telefonica confirms it has begun to replace some of its Huawei 5G gear in Spain with equipment from Sweden's Ericsson
Merry Christmas To Readers Of Silicon UK
Silicon UK once again wishes our readers a very merry Christmas, in what has proven to be another eventful year amid the ongoing pandemic
Net Neutrality May Return, As Biden Seeks FCC Commissioner Confirmation
President Biden's attempt to get confirmation of final FCC commissioner faces opposition, as it will return regulator to democrat control
Acer Slaps Volkswagen With 4G Patent Lawsuit – Report
Legal battle. German car giant sued, as Taiwanese PC maker Acer alleges VW has not paid for licenses for its 4G network patents
Airbus, Boeing CEOs Call For Delay In US 5G Service
Fearmongering? Bosses of world's two largest aeroplane manufacturers urge US to delay 5G switch on, citing interference concerns for aircraft electronics
Radiation ‘Protection’ Products Found To Be Radioactive
Dutch health authority warns 10 products advertised as 'protecting' against radiation from electronics found to be emitting harmful negative ions
Apple Releases ‘Tracker Detect’ For Android AirTag Detection
Preventing AirTag stalking? 'Tracker Detect' app lets Android users search for nearby active trackers such as Apple's AirTag
Government Issues Warning, After Altice Increases BT Stake
French telecoms group founder Patrick Drahi increases stake in BT from 12 to 18 percent, as UK government warns of possible intervention
UK’s 2G, 3G Networks Switched Off By 2033, Government Says
2G and 3G mobile networks will be phased out by 2033 under government plan to help telecom suppliers deliver 5G networks in the UK
Apple iPhone 13 Production Down 20 Percent – Report
Supply chain crisis. Production of Apple's flagship iPhones fell 20 percent from previous plans, in lead up to busy Christmas period
Virgin Media O2 Completes Gigabit Network Upgrade
Ultrafast broadband. 15.5 million homes can now access speeds of 1.1Gbps, after Virgin Media O2 completes network upgrade
FTC Sues Nvidia To Block ARM Acquisition
US Federal Trade Commission sues Nvidia to block its acquisition of the UK's ARM Holdings, stating it will “stifle next gen technologies”
Apple Shares Dip Amid Slowing iPhone 13 Demand – Report
Worrying sign? Apple tells suppliers that consumer demand for the iPhone 13 has slowed, ahead of important holiday season
Apple To Use Own iPhone 5G Modem Design In 2023 – Report
Bad news Qualcomm. Team up with TSMC will see Apple utilise its own 5G modems for future iPhones, according to media report
Government PSTI Bill To Protect Consumer Tech From Cyber Threats
Ban on easy to guess default passwords, plus obligation on manufacturers to be transparent about cyber, included in new government cyber bill
US Adds More Chinese Firms To Trade Blacklist
Trade war between the world's two biggest economies worsens, as the United States adds more Chinese firms to its Entity List
Apple, Amazon Fined $225m By Italian Watchdog Over Beat Headphones
Tech giants Apple and Amazon fined by Italian watchdog for anti-competitive behaviour in relation to the sale of Beats headphones and other kit
Samsung To Build $17bn Chip Factory In Texas, Amid Global Shortage
Samsung is to make its largest ever investment in the United States, in order to construct a brand new chip factory in Texas
Apple Sues NSO To ‘Curb Abuse Of State-Sponsored Spyware’
Tech giant Apple adds to growing pressure on NSO by filing a lawsuit against the surveillance specialist for targetting its users
Seeing the Future: How to Use Predictive Analytics in Your Business
Being able to predict the future may seem impossible. However, with today’s predictive analytics, enterprises can make accurate assessments that can be used to inform their strategic planning.
Vonage Sold To Ericsson For $6.2 Billion
VoIP pioneer Vonage acquired by Ericsson for $6.2 billion, as Swedish giant looks to bolster wireless portfolio for enterprises
Apple To Allow iPhone Users To Repair Their Own Device
Right To Repair win? Apple is to sell, for the first time, spare parts to techie-minded customers so they can repair their own iPhones or Macs
Nokia Launches Cloud Software Subscription Service For Telcos
Nokia announces entry into Software-as-a-Service segment, by offering multiple software services to communication service providers
UK Orders Full Investigation Of Nvidia’s ARM Acquisition
Final nail? UK orders full national security investigation of Nvidia's proposed acquisition of British chip designer ARM Holdings
Openreach To Pilot Closure Of Five Telephone Exchange Areas
Plan to close down 4,600 local telephone exchanges begins, as Openreach announces pilot closure of five exchange areas in the UK
President Biden Tightens Restrictions On Huawei, ZTE
Tightening the screw. US President Joe Biden signs legislation to stop Chinese firms from receiving new equipment licences from US regulators
Tim Cook Says No Plans To Accept Crypto Payments
Cryptocurrency owner Tim Cook says there are no immediate plans to accept cryptocurrencies as payment, and discusses Apple Car, China operations
Vodafone Expands CityFibre Partnership To Continue FTTP Push
Vodafone claims to be the UK largest full-fibre broadband provider, thanks to Openreach and expanded CityFibre partnership