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Meta Quest 3S – A $299 VR headset? Sure!

Meta’s Quest 3S mixed reality headset represents an updated version of Quest 3, offered at a 40% reduction in price.

Verizon Frontier bid confirms US fibre consolidation race is on

FOMO will ensure more JVs and acquisitions are in the offing.

How operators can benefit from emerging LEO space economy

LEO is well suited to providing basic connectivity to any locations for consumer/government and all industry verticals that might suffer from being underserved in their broadband needs.

Healthcare organisations targeted by ransomware gangs

More than any other sector, healthcare organisations are the target of ransomware attacks. Recent research makes the supply chain connection.

Virgin Media O2 makes £1m+ data centre energy savings

This positive news comes in the same week that major UK companies have called on the UK Government to reform its renewable energy certification scheme.

Collaboration and trust – can concept meet reality in government?

For departments to collaborate and work collectively, rather than separately, requires trust, and currently there seems to be a huge lack of it.

Tencent looks overseas as Chinese tech market nears maturity

Regions highlighted as key expansion areas are South-East Asia ex-China, and the Middle East and Africa.

Microsoft promises ‘wave’ of 365 Copilot features but delivers a splash

Out of everything Microsoft unveiled, the most compelling is Copilot Pages, a digital canvas for creating, editing, and sharing content.

Environmental concerns an enterprise risk with generative AI

Companies and investors that have strong commitments to green principles are less inclined to invest in generative AI or data centre construction.

Apple iPhone 16 has GenAI and hearing aid Airpods

Apple’s iPhones finally have GenAI. It’s a significant step for Apple but Google remains miles ahead with Gemini. The AirPods Pro 2 include a hearing aid, a first in a consumer tech product. Rivals will follow suit, changing industry dynamics.