A new patent by SpaceX proposes a ground zone-based approach to vastly improve the efficiency of direct-to-cell service from Low Earth Orbit satellites, promising faster deployment, better capacity utilisation, and reduced signalling waste for global satellite cellular networks. SpaceX has been granted a patent that outlines a system to…

Market research firms predict a booming IoT platform sector driven by enterprise adoption, edge computing and industry-specific solutions, despite security and interoperability challenges. Market research firms are predicting rapid expansion in the market for Internet of Things platforms as organisations across sectors accelerate deployments of connected devices and analytics.…

Europe faces a multi-hundred billion euro challenge to modernise its electricity networks, with private capital playing an essential role amid regulatory hurdles and the push for smarter, staged investments that ensure system resilience post-2025 outages. Europe faces a monumental task to upgrade its electricity networks if it is to…

The European Union has introduced comprehensive rules requiring most portable electronics to feature removable batteries, aiming to enhance repairability, reduce waste, and promote sustainable technology by 2027. The European Union has enacted sweeping new rules that will require most portable electronics, including smartphones, to be designed so users can remove…

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…

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…

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…

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…