This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover Apple, Smartphones, Microsoft, Quantum Computing, e&, AT&T, Laser Technology, Orange, Mastercard, Broadband, Mobile Expansion, YouTube, Google, Meta, Robots, Nokia and 6G.
Here are our highlights:
monday_____________________________
Apple re-enters top 5 smartphone manufacturer ranking in China
According to preliminary data from the IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone shipments in China grew 3.2% in Q3 YoY to 68.8 million units.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4f0bmOS
Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction
That was despite a request from Mr Nadella to reduce one element of his pay package because of cybersecurity flaws at the tech giant - which resulted in him getting $5m less than he otherwise would have.
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/3AhMMdi
UK opens doors to National Quantum Computing Centre
NQCC – a 4,000 square meter facility based at the Harwell Campus – was opened by Science Minister Lord Vallance last Friday. It will house various quantum computing platforms and offer ‘open access’ to industry, academia, and other sectors across the UK.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4fnzGKs
e& Capital, AT&T Ventures Invest in Derq to Expand Transportation Solutions
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3YH6RTA
Laser technology uncovers ancient Mayan city hidden in Mexico jungle
Instead of hacking through dense vegetation, researchers used existing, very precise laser scans of the land surface to identify a "dense, diverse array of totally unstudied Maya settlements".
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3A8XbrJ
Orange and Mastercard partner on digital payments in Africa
This collaboration will enable millions of Orange Money wallet holders to access digital payments through Mastercard’s global network of merchants by 2025.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/48urXaX
thursday____________________________
UK govt pledges £500m for broadband and mobile expansion across rural areas
The pledge is to improve reliable fast broadband and mobile coverage across the UK, including in rural areas.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4e8ObR5
Russia fines Google more than world's entire GDP for blocking YouTube accounts
The US firm can reportedly only return to the Russian market if it complies with the court. Google has racked up a fine of more than two undecillion rubles after it removed state-run and pro-government accounts from YouTube.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/40rVbFB
friday____________________________
Meta is making a robot hand that can ‘feel’ touch
Meta says it’s partnering with sensor firm GelSight and Wonik Robotics, a South Korean robotics company, to commercialize tactile sensors for AI. The new devices aren’t meant for consumers. Rather, they’re intended for scientists.
Nokia Leads Eu Consortium for 6G Sustainability with SUSTAIN-6G Project
Nokia to be the coordinator of the SUSTAIN-6G lighthouse project.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4e92PrB
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