Nokia and Bosch develop revolutionary 6G networks that detect objects and people through signal reflections, creating digital twins of entire environments in just 20 milliseconds while researchers simultaneously transform millions of kilometers of existing undersea cables into earthquake sensors.
Scientists achieve breakthrough by successfully transmitting quantum data over standard fiber-optic internet cables for the first time, using a revolutionary Q-Chip that allows routers to navigate quantum signals without destroying them, proving quantum communications can operate on existing networks rather than requiring dedicated infrastructure.
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet business soars, generating $15.5 billion in revenue this year, rivaling NASA's funding through public and private contracts worth $38 billion, while legally minimizing taxes.
Apple extends free satellite connectivity for iPhone 14, 15 and new Watch Ultra 3 users, offering emergency SOS messaging via satellite until November 2026 for eligible devices activated before September 2025 in supported countries.
AI search startup Perplexity partners with telecom giant Bharti Airtel to offer free $200 Pro subscriptions to 360 million users in India, where downloads have surged 600% year-over-year as the company aggressively expands into its largest market by user count.
Satellite internet providers Starlink, OneWeb, and Kuiper launch thousands of satellites into low Earth orbit, fueling a global race backed by billions in investment while navigating challenges like space debris and satellite replenishment.
Themis AI, an MIT spinout co-founded by Professor Daniela Rus, has developed Capsa, a platform that can work with any machine learning model to detect and correct unreliable outputs in seconds by quantifying model uncertainty and addressing knowledge gaps.
As telecom companies plan to shut down 2G networks, they face the challenge of ensuring affordable 4G access for millions who risk being left unconnected, prompting innovative solutions like free 4G feature phones and cloud-based technologies to bridge the digital divide.
Deutsche Telekom unveils 'AI Phone' with Perplexity AI co-pilot and launches 'Magenta AI' platform, integrating AI services from Google Cloud AI, ElevenLabs, and Picsart, bringing AI experiences to customers through the MeinMagenta app.
After over a decade of neglect, Microsoft is finally retiring the once-popular Skype messaging service on May 5, 2025, urging users to migrate to its Teams platform instead, as Skype struggles to keep up with rivals like Telegram, WhatsApp, and Discord.