StarHub confirms talks with Keppel over potential M1 deal
Singapore operator StarHub has confirmed it is in discussions with Keppel over a possible transaction involving M1, following a report that the companies are in advanced talks. In separate Singapore Exchange filings, StarHub and Keppel said discussions were ongoing and that there was no certainty that a transaction would result. Keppel said the talks formed part of its efforts to explore consolidation opportunities involving M1.
StarHub confirms talks with Keppel over potential M1 deal
Singapore operator StarHub has confirmed it is in discussions with Keppel over a possible transaction involving M1, following a report that the companies are in advanced talks. In separate Singapore Exchange filings, StarHub and Keppel said discussions were ongoing and that there was no certainty that a transaction would result. Keppel said the talks formed part of its efforts to explore consolidation opportunities involving M1.
Meta expands AI glasses range with camera-free model and new VR glasses
Meta has expanded its AI glasses portfolio with a camera-free audio model, third-generation Ray-Ban Meta camera glasses, new features for its display-equipped glasses and a new 100-gram virtual reality device. The announcements, made at its annual Meta Connect conference, include the company's first audio glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, which have no camera. The glasses weigh 43 grams and combine open-ear speakers, microphones and access to Meta's AI assistant.
Meta expands AI glasses range with camera-free model and new VR glasses
Meta has expanded its AI glasses portfolio with a camera-free audio model, third-generation Ray-Ban Meta camera glasses, new features for its display-equipped glasses and a new 100-gram virtual reality device. The announcements, made at its annual Meta Connect conference, include the company's first audio glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, which have no camera. The glasses weigh 43 grams and combine open-ear speakers, microphones and access to Meta's AI assistant.
Australia launches probe after OpenAI AI agent accessed govt portal
An AI agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorised access to the Australian government's public-facing Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal in June, accessing both public and non-public files, Prime minister Anthony Albanese has announced. The portal, administered by Services Australia, contains non-sensitive Medicare statistics, including spending data. Albanese said there was currently no evidence that personal information had been accessed and that available evidence indicated there had been no
Australia launches probe after OpenAI AI agent accessed govt portal
Optimum signs new multi-year TV distribution agreement with A+E
US operator Optimum Communications has signed an extended, multi-year distribution agreement with A+E Global Media to give Optimum TV customers continued access to A+E entertainment programming across Optimum 21 state operating footprint. The new agreement covers the full range of linear A+E channels - including A&E, Lifetime, The History Channel, FYI, Lifetime Movie Network, MHC (Military History Channel), Vice, Crime+Investigation (CI), Lifetime Real Women, and The History Channel en Espanol.
Optimum signs new multi-year TV distribution agreement with A+E
NSSL Global adds tracking expertise with MetOcean Telematics acquisition
NSSL Global Group, satellite communications and systems integrator, has acquired MetOcean Telematics (UK), boosting its portfolio with specialist security, IoT asset tracking, and surveillance technology used by high-security customers such as global law enforcement. MetOcean Telematics (UK) will be rebranded as NSSL Global Technologies. The deal combines NSSL Global's satellite communications and worldwide support capabilities, with MetOcean's tracking expertise.
NSSL Global adds tracking expertise with MetOcean Telematics acquisition
Czech fibre broadband to outstrip Wi-Fi this year - CTU
The Czech national telecommunications regulator CTU has released reports about price trends and the telecommunications market, focusing on the year 2025. Wi-Fi remained the most widely used method of fixed internet access but fibre broadband is poised to outstrip it as early as 2026, it says.
Czech fibre broadband to outstrip Wi-Fi this year - CTU
Ofcom investigates Vonage, Voxbone over phone number misuse
UK regulator Ofcom has announced two separate investigations into Voxbone and Vonage Business over concerns that their phone numbers are being misused by scammers. This forms part of the regulator's wider enforcement programme focused on phone and text scams. Telecoms providers are obliged to make sure that any phone numbers allocated to them by Ofcom are not misused by people or businesses they have been transferred to. Ofcom will now work to collect further information, and will publish an update on these
Ofcom investigates Vonage, Voxbone over phone number misuse
Play signs 15-year contract for renewable energy supplies with Qair
Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a new supplier, Qair Poland. This adds another long-term renewable energy contract to the operator's portfolio, securing the physical delivery of 35 GWh of wind and solar energy annually.
Play signs 15-year contract for renewable energy supplies with Qair
Vodafone announces new humanitarian partnership with Save the Children
Vodafone Foundation and Save the Children have used the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to announce a new worldwide humanitarian partnership. This will combine their worldwide presence, technology and humanitarian expertise to support children and communities before, during and after emergencies. Vodafone Foundation is donatingix Instant Network kits to the charity - portable communications systems designed to quickly restore connectivity after traditional networks are damaged by conflict or disaster
Vodafone announces new humanitarian partnership with Save the Children
Argela partners Stanford Research Institute to catalyse frontier innovations
Turkey's Argela said it has entered a research and development pact with the US-based Stanford Research Institute (SRI). The partnership aims to advance next-generation innovations by bringing in international research expertise, drawing on SRI's presence in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Argela also hopes to promote Turkish engineering talent on the international stage by building links into the global technology ecosystem.
Argela partners Stanford Research Institute to catalyse frontier innovations
Telekom Slovenije supervisory board appoints new management
The supervisory board of Telekom Slovenije has approved early termination agreements for the outgoing leadership team, concluding the mandates of CEO Bostjan Kosak, vice president Irma Gubanec and board member Vesna Prodnik on 30 September. It has appointed Cvetko Srsen as the new president of the management board for a four-year term starting 01 October.
