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China deploys new malware tool for border phone searches
China deploys new malware tool for border phone searches
Travellers risk phone data extraction at Chinese border checkpoints without needing criminal suspicion.
July 17, 2025
Netherlands urges EU to reduce reliance on US cloud providers
Netherlands urges EU to reduce reliance on US cloud providers
The Netherlands is urging the EU to cut dependence on U.S. cloud services, warning that heavy reliance threatens digital sovereignty and national security.
July 17, 2025
US moves to block Chinese tech in undersea Internet cables
US moves to block Chinese tech in undersea Internet cables
The US plans to ban undersea cables using Chinese technology from connecting to its networks, citing rising cybersecurity and espionage risks.
July 17, 2025
EXA to boost European connectivity with new fibre route and subsea cable
EXA to boost European connectivity with new fibre route and subsea cable
EXA Infrastructure has launched a major 1,200 km fibre route connecting key European hubs, featuring the first new North Sea subsea cable in 25 years.
July 16, 2025
LatAm moves to speed up telecom infrastructure deployment
LatAm moves to speed up telecom infrastructure deployment
Latin American countries are streamlining permitting and environmental regulations to accelerate telecom infrastructure deployment.
July 16, 2025
Pakistan to enhance telecom quality and regulate satellite Internet
Pakistan to enhance telecom quality and regulate satellite Internet
Pakistan’s telecom regulator is enhancing network quality monitoring by partnering with Opensignal to access real-time user data and align services with international standards.
July 16, 2025
GPAI Code of Practice creates legal uncertainty for non-signatories
GPAI Code of Practice creates legal uncertainty for non-signatories
The AI code's copyright section imposes stricter rules, but lacks safeguards against misuse of third-party sourced data.
July 16, 2025
Google pushes urgent Chrome update before 23 July
Google pushes urgent Chrome update before 23 July
Restarting your browser is essential to apply the security fix.
July 16, 2025
First single-photon universal quantum system due 2026
First single-photon universal quantum system due 2026
Series A funding aims to advance Europe’s photonic quantum ecosystem and enable applications in chemistry, drug discovery, manufacturing and fraud detection.
July 16, 2025
Meta opens audio lab to improve AI smart glasses
Meta opens audio lab to improve AI smart glasses
Cambridge facility is Meta’s largest engineering investment outside the US, signalling a push for leadership in immersive AI wearables.
July 16, 2025
San Francisco deploys AI assistant to 30,000 staff
San Francisco deploys AI assistant to 30,000 staff
AI helps draft reports, translate in 40+ languages, and analyse data, allowing staff to focus on direct resident support.
July 16, 2025
Scalable quantum light factory chip unveiled
Scalable quantum light factory chip unveiled
Built by an interdisciplinary team, the chip’s on-board feedback ensures stable photon generation, key for communication, sensing, and computing applications.
July 16, 2025