The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8 per cent between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9 per cent and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report. The findings show the mobile industry has successfully started to decouple emissions from data and connectivity growth – […]

AST SpaceMobile (AST), which is planning a global satellite broadband system and already has extensive links with Vodafone, has formally confirmed a partnership with Vodafone Idea (Vi). The collaboration will bring D2D satellite broadband connectivity to India, supporting Digital India’s vision of universal mobile access, said AST. India is one of the world’s largest and […]

Apple has announced Big Man, a new short film shot entirely on iPhone 16 Pro, produced in association with Somesuch and Merky Films, directed by Aneil Karia, and starring UK rap artist Stormzy. Big Man tells the story of Tenzman, a world-weary musician, and two bright, industrious kids who come into his life by chance. […]

A federal court in Seattle has issued a default judgment in favour of Amazon and studio plaintiffs Paramount, Universal, Warner Bros and HBO in a joint action targeting an international counterfeiting operation that sold fake DVDs on Amazon. The ruling grants all requested relief—including more than $7.5 million (€6.5m) in statutory damages and broad injunctive […]

The total mobile services revenue in the Philippines is set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 per cent from $4 billion (€3.48bn) in 2024 to $5.1 billion in 2029, mainly due to the rising adoption of mobile data services, according to GlobalData, the data and analytics company. According to GlobalData’s […]

A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to criminal copyright infringement after stealing and selling pre-release DVDs while employed at a DVD manufacturing facility in Memphis. The 37-year-old defendant signed a plea agreement admitting his illegal conduct and now faces potential prison time, a criminal fine, and an obligation to pay restitution to victims harmed by […]

Vodafone, now more accurately called VodafoneThree following its £15 billion merger with Three, says it will connect its 27 million customers wherever they are in the UK, and “by this time next year” will use a beta-trial of satellite coverage provided by AST SpaceMobile . “A new era of connectivity has begun,” said Max Taylor, […]

A third (33 per cent) of pensioners have felt more isolated or lonely in the past 12 months as the majority (81 per cent) worry about the cost of living, according to research from Virgin Media O2.   For millions of UK pensioners, a phone call is more than just a call, it’s a lifeline. Staying […]

Hearst Networks EMEA has announced that its direct-to-consumer streaming service, Crime+Investigation Play, is now available to Vodafone Pay Monthly mobile customers with an exclusive 3 months free offer. Offering over 1,000 hours of true crime programming — including local originals and global shows —Crime+Investigation Play is an SVoD destination for true crime fans with hit […]

Counterpoint Research has revised down its 2025 global smartphone shipment growth forecast to 1.9 per cent YoY from the previous 4.2 per cent YoY, in light of the renewed uncertainties surrounding US tariffs. However, most regions will still likely see growth, except North America and China, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Outlook Smartphone Shipment Forecast […]