A new EY study reveals increasing resistance among UK consumers to regular streaming fee hikes, driven by concerns over fairness, content value, and rising broadband costs, amid a competitive global market for subscriptions. UK households are increasingly resistant to routine increases in streaming fees, with a majority expressing concern about…

Vodafone unveils its Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP), integrating real-time simulation and high-precision technology to foster safer roads through collaborative data sharing and innovative vehicle connectivity solutions. Vodafone’s Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) is being presented as a practical route to safer roads across the continent, and the…

The rapid growth of AI workloads is prompting the global data centre industry to adopt a multifaceted approach to energy sourcing, balancing reliability with decarbonisation targets through expanded use of nuclear, renewables, natural gas, and emerging technologies. A surge in artificial intelligence workloads has reshaped the energy calculus for the…

TechNovator unveils a revolutionary wireless charging system capable of powering multiple devices over 30 centimetres with near-perfect efficiency, promising new applications from medical implants to e-vehicles. TechNovator unveiled at CES 2026 a wireless charging system the company says can deliver power across distances of up to 30 centimetres with transfer…

The US Federal Communications Commission has authorised SpaceX to deploy up to 15,000 new Gen2 Starlink satellites, significantly enhancing global connectivity efforts while maintaining oversight to mitigate space debris and spectrum conflicts. The US Federal Communications Commission has granted SpaceX permission to deploy an additional 7,500 next‑generation (Gen2) Starlink satellites,…

UK consumer spending on video games surged to £5.4 billion in 2025, driven by mobile and digital formats, marking its strongest annual growth since 2020 as consumer habits continue shifting away from physical sales. UK consumer spending on video games accelerated in 2025, rising to £5.4 billion , a…

Unveiled at CES 2026, 8BitDo’s FlipPad transforms smartphones into portable, Game Boy-style handheld consoles with a fold-over design, offering a nostalgic yet modern gaming solution for iOS and Android users, set to launch in summer 2026. Unveiled at CES 2026, 8BitDo’s FlipPad is a USB-C smartphone controller that folds over…

A British tourist’s viral TikTok showing full 5G reception at sea off Thailand has reignited discussions about mobile network coverage worldwide, highlighting stark contrasts between rural and urban connectivity and prompting calls for infrastructure investment. A British tourist’s viral TikTok clip showing full 5G reception while on a speedboat off…

Emerging technological convergence in AI, IoT, blockchain, and 5G is transforming telecom networks into the foundational infrastructures for autonomous digital economies, enabling scalable, secure, and decentralised agent-driven transactions at a global level. Economic systems have advanced in step with technological change, and a new transformation is now taking shape:…

TCL unveils a new lineup of eye‑friendly devices and cutting‑edge Wi‑Fi 7 routers at CES 2026, blending innovative display technology with enhanced connectivity for mobile productivity. TCL used CES 2026 to expand its “NxtPaper” family and unveil a small suite of mobile products that lean heavily into eye‑friendly displays…

Juniper Research’s latest report highlights a pragmatic shift towards deploying mature IoT technologies with an emphasis on security, resilience, and operational readiness in 2026, signalling a move from research to real-world application. Juniper Research’s Top 10 Emerging Tech Trends for 2026 sketches a practical, deployment-focused agenda for enterprises that…

Microsoft has quietly addressed a long-standing LNK file flaw exploited by threat actors to execute malicious code, prompting industry-wide mitigation efforts amid ongoing targeted attacks on diplomatic and aviation sectors. Microsoft has quietly moved to close a long-exploited weakness in the way Windows handles shortcut (.LNK) files, a flaw tracked…