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  • vivo S2 full specs, Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra batteries leak, Week 31 in review August 2, 2026
    July is now over and done, so let's recap its final week. The vivo S2's full specifications leaked ahead of its expected August 6 launch in India. The phone will feature a 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz curved AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 chipset, a 50MP Sony IMX852 main camera, a 2MP secondary sensor, and a 32MP selfie camera. The phone has a m […]
  • Deals: Galaxy Z Fold8 series and iPhone 17 Pro models on sale August 2, 2026
    The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8 are currently available for pre-order alongside the company's latest smartwatches. Notably, select variants of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra are being offered at a discount on Amazon UK. Apple's iPhone 17 Pro series is also on sale, along with select Google smartphones and […]
  • Weekly poll: Are you using smart glasses? August 2, 2026
    Smartphones have been mainstream for so long that it’s hard to imagine them going away any time soon. But the tech world does not stand still, and smart glasses have been labeled as the “next frontier” for some time now. All of the big tech players are trying to carve their own space with different approaches and varying success. So we’re asking you: are you […]
  • Weekly poll results: Galaxy Z Fold8 excites, but its price tag is a deterrent August 2, 2026
    Last week’s poll asked which one of Samsung’s new foldables has caught your attention, and we have a clear winner. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is the foldable most of you would get, but there’s another consensus across your votes. Samsung’s new foldables are too expensive. With a starting price of $1,900 for the 256GB storage trim, the Fold8 is a big investment. The […]
  • iQOO Z11's India launch teased by the company CEO August 1, 2026
    iQOO launched the Z11 Lite last month, and a few days ago, a media report claimed that the brand was planning to launch the Z11 in India. That report has turned out to be correct, as iQOO India's CEO Nipun Marya has teased the launch of the Z11. In a post on X, Marya said, "DO NOT READ THE FIRST LETTER OF EVERY LINE," and wrote seven lines aft […]
  • Deals: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra discounted, Galaxy Z Fold8 series up for pre-order August 1, 2026
    Samsung will begin shipping its recently unveiled Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8 on August 7. The same applies for the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2. And those who pre-order the new devices are eligible to receive Amazon gift cards worth up to $350. Meanwhile, there are also discounts on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and a fe […]
  • Motorola Razr 70 Swarovski Edition's design revealed through leaked renders August 1, 2026
    Last August, Motorola launched a Swarovski Edition of the Razr 60, called the Razr 2025 in North America. We now learn the brand will give the Swarovski treatment to this year's Razr 70/Razr 2026 as well, as renders of the Motorola Razr 70 Swarovski Edition have surfaced online. Last year's Razr 60 Swarovski Edition came in Pantone Ice Melt color, […]
  • CMF Clip Pro Bluetooth earphones are coming next week August 1, 2026
    Nothing's CMF teased new wireless earphones a couple of days ago, which we now know are the CMF Clip Pro OWS earphones. CMF dropped a short video clip on X, announcing the August 4 launch of the Clip Pro and giving us a glimpse of the earphones. Clip Pro. 4 August. pic.twitter.com/ig2yi2xfJi— CMF by Nothing (@cmfbynothing) July 31, 2026 CMF didn't […]
  • iPhone Air 2's upgrades detailed in a new research note August 1, 2026
    Investment analyst Jeff Pu has shared a new research note with GF Securities today, and it's all about the upcoming iPhone Air 2. The device is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2027, so before the end of March. According to Pu, the iPhone Air 2 will be powered by the A20 Pro chip, just like the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The chi […]
  • Motorola Watch Ultra renders leak August 1, 2026
    It seems like Motorola is now getting ready to enter the Ultra smartwatch fray, competing directly with the likes of Apple and Samsung. Today some renders showing what's purported to be the upcoming Motorola Watch Ultra have leaked. As you can see, it has a circular screen, a large rotating crown at 10 o’clock with the Motorola logo on it, and a button […]

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  • Navigating AI Tokenomics: from cost uncertainty to operational scale July 29, 2026
    Scale AI by mastering tokenomics. Align high-velocity innovation with budget oversight to mitigate risk and ensure sustainable production.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
  • From AI experiments to 90% adoption: how Cisco operationalized AI at scale July 27, 2026
    By focusing on trusted data, secure platforms, and AI-native workflows, Cisco increases scale by turning AI potential into everyday business results.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
  • Jeetu Patel, Cisco President: Fortt Knox Innovation Lab July 23, 2026
    At AMD’s Advancing AI event, Cisco product chief Jeetu Patel argues inferencing is shifting from spiky chatbots to always-on agents, driving “deskside” devices that run hundreds of agents beside your laptop.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
  • Cisco Chief CX Officer: Solving AI’s ‘Tourist Problem’ July 22, 2026
    On the ‘Techfluential’ podcast, Cisco EVP Liz Centoni and former Humana CIO and Capital One executive Sam Deshpande discuss how companies can move from AI pilots to enterprise adoption—and why many stall before they can scale.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
  • In the AI era, cyber defense needs a new playbook July 22, 2026
    AI is compressing the time between cyber threats and attacks. Cisco's brief explores why organizations need a continuous defense model to stay secure.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
  • Introducing Antares: Highly efficient open weight AI models for vulnerability localization July 21, 2026
    Cisco releases a family of security SLMs purpose-built for one of the hardest, most time-consuming and expensive problems in security.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
  • Empowering Accessibility with AI July 21, 2026
    For Shek Habeebul Haq, AI and community have enabled independence and innovation for employees with visual impairments.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
  • How agentic AI (and ETs!) can be a force for IT July 21, 2026
    Cisco’s Galaxy Mode for AI Assistant showed how IT can interact with agentic teammates in a fun, natural way. But the real magic is in the innovation behind it.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
  • Talking women in tech leadership and marketing in the AI era with Carrie Palin July 20, 2026
    AB talks with Cisco CMO Carrie Palin about her leadership journey, building high-performing teams, and how AI is transforming marketing and customer outcomes. More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
  • 5 Steps to Move AI From Pilot to Production July 16, 2026
    On the ‘Techfluential’ podcast, Cisco EVP Liz Centoni and former Humana CIO and Capital One executive Sam Deshpande discuss how moving AI into real-world use requires fundamentally rethinking how work gets doneMore RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html

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  • Prysmian to double US fibre production after deal with Molex July 27, 2026
    News Prysmian’s deal with Molex is expected to create hundreds of jobs in the United States as the company expands optical fibre output. Edited by Brad Randall, Broadband Communities Cable manufacturer Prysmian has secured a 10-year deal worth up to 5.5 billion euros ($6.4 billion) with electronics firm Molex to supply high-density optical fibre for artifici […]
    Bradford Randall
  • UK launches £42m grant call to fund LEO satellite innovation July 23, 2026
    News Applicants must provide a compelling element of matched funding to be eligible. This week the UK Space Agency unveiled a £42 million grant call aimed at driving innovation in satellite communications and positioning the UK as a primary supplier for global low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations. Managed through the Department for Science, Innovation and [… […]
    Bradford Randall
  • 5G-A: A mobile foundation for embodied AI July 22, 2026
    Partner Article  If you have attended any Mobile World Congress event in recent years, you will never have been far away from a robot. From mechanical dogs prowling the halls at trade shows to robotic baristas serving coffee, robots have long been a novel way to demonstrate the power of mobile technology.  With the advent of AI, however, the embodied AI is b […]
    Harry Baldock
  • The Second Fiber Migration: Why Germany’s FTTH Pioneers Are Moving to XGS-PON July 21, 2026
    Contributed Article Regional operator htp built fiber–to–the–home (FTTH) networks a decade before they became mainstream. Today, it is showing the market how early builders modernize for the future.  The operators who moved first on fiber are now facing a second strategic decision. Speaking at the BREKO Arbeitstag in a joint session with Udo Abt, senior […] […]
    Rosie Foster
  • Netomnia CEO defends nexfibre merger as CMA begins in-depth investigation July 21, 2026
    The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) in-depth investigation into the proposed £2 billion merger of Netomnia and nexfibre has become one of the most significant competition cases in the UK's telecoms sector in recent years. The post Netomnia CEO defends nexfibre merger as CMA begins in-depth investigation appeared first on Total Telecom. […]
    Harry Baldock
  • Huawei’s purpose-built tourism LLM shines in Xi’an July 16, 2026
    The BoGuan LLM is enabling millions of visitors to enjoy historically accurate experiences from China’s ancient capital The post Huawei’s purpose-built tourism LLM shines in Xi’an appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • Nokia launches AI-RAN platform July 15, 2026
    Press Release Nokia today announced the industry’s first commercial AI-RAN platform, marking one of the most significant shifts in radio network architecture in decades. As AI becomes the dominant workload in mobile networks, telecommunication providers need more capacity, stronger economics and faster innovation without relying on traditional hardware upgra […]
    Harry Baldock
  • Zayo brings in Verizon’s Sampath as CEO July 14, 2026
    Sowmyanarayan Sampath appointed CEO to drive the company’s next phase of AI-related and enterprise growth; Steve Smith to remain on Board following retirement The post Zayo brings in Verizon’s Sampath as CEO appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • Digicel and LoopUp partner to bring Microsoft Teams telephony to the Caribbean region July 9, 2026
    The partnership will offer the first regionwide Operator Connect service, Microsoft’s certified program for Teams-integrated telecoms. The post Digicel and LoopUp partner to bring Microsoft Teams telephony to the Caribbean region appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • Nexfibre appoints Openreach’s Ses Indy as CCO July 9, 2026
    The former BT Openreach executive brings more than 25 years of broadband and wholesale telecoms experience The post Nexfibre appoints Openreach’s Ses Indy as CCO appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock

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  • New GSMA Intelligence Research Examines Saudi Arabia’s Mobile Network Performance and Quality of Service  July 29, 2026
    Study finds investment, spectrum and technology upgrades are the strongest drivers of world-class mobile network performance  29 July 2026, London: GSMA Intelligence published a new report, Mobile quality of service and market status: Saudi Arabia case study, examining Saudi Arabia’s mobile network performance and quality of service (QoS), benchmarking the K […]
  • Connectivity Plays Its Part: Lessons From 2026 World Cup That Spain Should Consider for 2030  July 29, 2026
    New GSMA Intelligence research examines how 5G, eSIM and digital services shaped the fan experience during the 2026 World Cup  45% of mobile contract customers are interested in tariffs that guarantee enhanced network performance  Lessons from the US, Canada and Mexico provide a useful reference for Spain as it prepares to host the 2030 World Cup  Madrid, 29 […]
  • GSMA Convenes National Leaders to Advance Digital Pakistan 2030  July 28, 2026
    28 July 2026, Islamabad: Senior representatives from Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments, Gilgit-Baltistan, industry, regulators and development partners will convene at the GSMA Digital Nation Pakistan Ministerial Roundtable to identify practical actions that build on Pakistan’s growing digital momentum and accelerate the delivery of Digital Pakis […]
  • GSMA Welcomes Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa and Joins Partners to Launch ATLAS Umoja July 24, 2026
    Backed by the governments of Benin, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria and Togo, Africa Umoja AI builds on the momentum of the AI for Good Global Commission to advance trusted, inclusive AI in Africa, by Africa, for Africa. 24 July 2026, Abuja: The GSMA supports the Abuja Ministerial Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africaby Ministers and Heads […] The post G […]
  • Access to renewable energy critical to keep mobile industry on track for net zero, new GSMA report finds  July 14, 2026
    Mobile operators cut operational emissions by 13% since 2019 despite mobile connections rising by 10% and data traffic more than quadrupling, but faster access to clean energy is needed to accelerate progress.  14th July 2026, London: Mobile network operators worldwide are making significant progress in reducing carbon emissions, but greater access to renewa […]
  • GSMA Launches Global Satellite Regulatory Playbook to Help Policymakers Build Future-Ready Connectivity Frameworks  June 24, 2026
    New guide provides practical recommendations for regulators seeking to create harmonised, technology-neutral satellite frameworks that prioritise societal needs, consumer protection and sustainable investment  24 June 2026, London: The GSMA today launched its new Satellite Regulatory Playbook, a practical guide designed to help policymakers develop clear, co […]
  • GSMA welcomes China Tower to advance AI-ready mobile infrastructure   June 24, 2026
    World’s largest tower company builds momentum behind the GSMA Tower Forum  24 June 2026, Shanghai: At MWC Shanghai, the GSMA today announced that China Tower has joined the GSMA as a new member, bringing the world’s largest telecommunications tower company into the GSMA’s global ecosystem. Last year, China Tower completed a national upgrade across China, con […]
  • Scaling Telco AI from Ambition to Reality  June 24, 2026
    GSMA’s Louis Powell and TM Forum’s Andy Tiller highlight a new collaboration to help the industry reduce fragmentation and accelerate practical telco AI adoption.   Artificial intelligence is now a board-level priority across the telecoms industry. Operators are investing, vendors are innovating and the wider ecosystem is moving quickly. Yet, despite this mo […]
  • New GSMA Report: Digital Reforms Could Unlock FCFA 870 Billion and Connect Over 540,000 More People in the Republic of the Congo by 2030  June 22, 2026
    22 June 2026, Brazzaville: Targeted policy and regulatory reforms could unlock FCFA 870 billion in additional economic value, create over 144,000 jobs and connect more than 540,000 additional people to mobile internet services by 2030 in the Republic of Congo, according to a new GSMA report.  The report, Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in the R […]
  • First-ever GLOMOs Africa winners announced alongside GSMA Open Gateway Africa Ignite Hackathon champions  June 18, 2026
    GSMA recognises innovation driving digital transformation across Africa  18 June 2026, London: The GSMA has announced the winners of the inaugural Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards Africa alongside the champions of the Open Gateway Africa Ignite Hackathon, highlighting both established and emerging innovation driving digital transformation across Africa.  Across […]