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  • Pixel 11 Pro Fold's durability test shows Google made the same mistake four times in a row August 22, 2026
    About two weeks ago, Zack from YouTube channel JerryRigEverything subjected the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 to a durability test. Now, he’s put the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold through one too. [#InlinePriceWidget,14874,1#] Zack starts with his usual scratch tests on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, followed by the flame test. He then pours sand and grit over the foldable. Fin […]
  • Here's the Sony Xperia 10 VIII that's expected to launch next week August 22, 2026
    Sony recently announced a launch event for August 25, starting at 11 AM Japan time. Sony said it's for a new Xperia product but didn't reveal its name. This Xperia product is expected to be the Xperia 10 VIII, which was recently spotted on Geekbench and has now appeared in an official-looking image shared by Android Headlines. The image below shows […]
  • Deals: Pixel 11 lineup goes on sale, latest Galaxy phones get discounts August 22, 2026
    The Google Pixel 11 series, which went up for pre-order last week, is now officially available for purchase on Amazon UK. Alongside the Pixel phones, Samsung’s latest Galaxy foldables and the Galaxy S26 series have received price cuts. While the Google Pixel 11 lineup hasn’t received any price cut, users are eligible for an added trade-in bonus when exchangi […]
  • iQOO is allegedly working on a small and powerful tablet August 22, 2026
    According to a new rumor from Digital Chat Station on Weibo, after having launched quite a few larger tablets, iQOO is getting ready to enter the small tablet space, directly competing with the RedMagic Astra 2, which was released back in June. The iQOO tablet is rumored to have an 8.8-inch screen with an "ultra-high" refresh rate and narrow bezels […]
  • vivo V70 Lite 4G arrives with 8,100mAh battery and IP69 rating August 22, 2026
    The vivo V70 Lite was announced back in June, and its 4G counterpart has not been listed across several markets in Eurasia. As the name implies, this device features a 4G chipset – specifically Unisoc’s T7300. It is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The phone also brings an 8,100mAh battery with support for 44W wired charging. […]
  • Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max India launch date leaks along with pricing details August 22, 2026
    The Redmi Note 17 series is getting its global launch next week, but that won't include India. Over there, the Redmi Note 17 is already official, while today new details about the Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max have surfaced. According to a new report, the two Pro devices will be made official for India on September 15. The Pro is said to h […]
  • Poco X8 and X8 Power marketing materials leak August 22, 2026
    A few hours ago a rumor claimed Poco would soon launch the X8 Power with a 10,000 mAh battery. Now a different tipster on X has shared some purported marketing materials for both the X8 Power as well as the long-awaited X8. We'll just say it outright: these seem to be rebrand jobs. Specifically, the X8 appears to be a rebranded Redmi Note 17 Pro, and th […]
  • Here's how much you'll pay if you break the Honor Robot Phone's gimbal camera August 21, 2026
    Honor's Robot Phone was finally made official last week after many months of teasers and showcases. It's definitely a unique device, with its integrated gimbal camera, even if it's not actually a robot. That gimbal camera, though, contains a lot of moving parts, so if you drop the phone while it's out, you might damage it. In that case, y […]
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 review August 21, 2026
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leaks in unboxing video August 21, 2026
    Samsung is unveiling the Galaxy S26 FE on August 27, and ahead of that we've already seen the device in a hands-on video as well as plenty of leaked renders. How about a quick unboxing video? Would you like to see that, even if the handset isn't official yet? Well, if you do, here you go. As you'd expect from a Samsung, you only get the phone, […]

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  • Beyond the lab: How Linksys is redefining real-world Wi-Fi testing  August 21, 2026
    “Subscribers don’t live in labs”: Linksys’ Signal Studio takes Wi-Fi testing into the home  The post Beyond the lab: How Linksys is redefining real-world Wi-Fi testing  appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • EE introduces premium ‘Fast Lane’ 5G network slicing service August 20, 2026
    The service will ensure that Fast Lane users continue to receive high-quality mobile service even in busy areas like concerts and sporting events The post EE introduces premium ‘Fast Lane’ 5G network slicing service appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • BT backing startups in Scottish Highlands and Islands August 20, 2026
    Press Release Around 100 entrepreneurs and organisations across the Highlands and Islands are expected to benefit from a new digital and technology support programme launched today (Thursday 20 August). The one-year Digital and Technology Entrepreneurship (DaTE) programme will support start-ups and small organisations to develop new digital and technology pr […]
    Harry Baldock
  • New AI system set to triage non-emergency police calls August 18, 2026
    The system will automatically redirect non-emergency calls to the correct agency, freeing up crucial time for handling crime The post New AI system set to triage non-emergency police calls appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • Rail Wi-Fi and farming sensors: UK govt awards £13m to 16 satellite projects August 18, 2026
    The supported projects include providing broadband on rural Scottish rail lines and powering agricultural sensors on commercial farms The post Rail Wi-Fi and farming sensors: UK govt awards £13m to 16 satellite projects appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • The build is over, but can you operate what you built?  August 18, 2026
    At 03:00 next Sunday, someone will be on shift, responsible for your network. It is worth asking who that actually is, and whether they can read a BGP table or only acknowledge an alarm. The post The build is over, but can you operate what you built?  appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • Why your optical layer is now an Energy per Inference strategy August 17, 2026
    Contributed Article Provided by: Belden For over a decade, Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) has been the go-to metric for evaluating data center efficiency. As artificial intelligence (AI) workloads scale rapidly, however, relying so heavily on PUE has run into a problem. Unfortunately, PUE’s facility-wide perspective provides little insight into how efficien […]
    Bradford Randall
  • Shared Rural Network rollout extends to UK national parks with over 150 4G masts live August 14, 2026
    Over 150 4G mast upgrades are now live across the UK’s national parks, including the Yorkshire Dales and Eryri, Snowdonia, as part of the continued rollout of the Shared Rural Network. The post Shared Rural Network rollout extends to UK national parks with over 150 4G masts live appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • Vodafone touts latest attempt to bridge the UK’s digital divide August 12, 2026
    News Vodafone says it’s using its £11bn UK network expansion to help people unlock career and personal goals Telecom operator Vodafone is leveraging its £11 billion UK network investment to bridge the country’s digital opportunity gap, according to an announcement last Thursday by the firm. The company says more than half (55%) of Britons say […] The post Vo […]
    Bradford Randall
  • Virgin Media O2 cuts 5,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions August 11, 2026
    News How Virgin Media O2 is cutting network emissions with hardware circularity and reuse Virgin Media O2 has avoided 5,262 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over a decade through a network equipment circularity programme with TXO, equivalent to taking 1,100 cars off the road for a year, the company says. The initiative avoided 4,575 tonnes […] The post Vir […]
    Bradford Randall

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  • Planning for next: Black swans during an AI frenzy August 21, 2026
    The AI supercycle is turbocharging investment as companies in virtually every sector accelerate their plans. Moving fast is an imperative when the entire market is enthusiastically pursuing its AI futures.…
    Mike Bushong, vice president of data center networks at Nokia
  • AI infrastructure drives Keysight test demand August 21, 2026
    Keysight reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $1.846 billion, up 36% year over year, while orders rose 56% to $2.91 billion In sum – what to know: AI drives test intensity…
    Juan Pedro Tomás
  • KT unveils NPU LLM Station, a fully on-premise sovereign AI server August 20, 2026
    Korean chip, model, and platform in one box, with no cloud access needed In sum – what we know: KT has officially unveiled the “KT NPU LLM Station” — a…
    Christian de Looper
  • Report: Building AI-Era Network Fabrics August 20, 2026
    AI workloads are reshaping data centers and cloud networks, driving unprecedented demands on scale, performance, and resiliency. Scale-up, scale-out, and scale-across connectivity models are redefining how GPUs, racks, and data…
    RCR Wireless News
  • Quantum Safe Networks Market Pulse Report August 20, 2026
    In 2026, the quantum risk horizon moved — not because of a scientific breakthrough, but because of vendor behavior. Google pulled its post-quantum cryptography migration forward from the early 2030s…
    RCR Wireless News
  • Telecom AI ambition far outpaces execution, HCLTech pulse survey finds August 19, 2026
    Only a quarter of operators are ready to scale telecom AI In sum – what we know: HCLTech and Mobile World Live have released their “Telecom Pulse Survey Report” for 2026,…
    Christian de Looper
  • Industry perspective: From automation to autonomy August 19, 2026
    Intent and knowledge as the foundation for decision-safe network operations This paper aims to advance industry discourse on Level-4+ autonomous networks by challenging a persistent assumption: that autonomy can be…
    RCR Wireless News
  • Omdia sees RAN growth outside China despite weak global market August 19, 2026
    Speaking to RCR Wireless News, Rémy Pascal, practice leader, mobile infrastructure and RAN lead analyst at Omdia, said the main regional contributors to growth in the first half of the…
    Juan Pedro Tomás
  • Unlock greater intelligence and innovation in OSS/BSS with a unified cloud, data and AI platform August 19, 2026
    Discover how a unified cloud, data, and AI platform can unlock greater intelligence, operational agility, and innovative 5G services for your business. Accelerate your OSS/BSS transformation today. Download the report…
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  • Omdia: Mission critical networks demand more: Rethink your OSS and BSS August 18, 2026
    “The next billion dollar growth engine for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) is the digitalization of mission critical verticals, and a modern OSS and BSS solution is the key to unlock…
    RCR Wireless News

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