Europe Network Tech Vodafone April 19, 2024 Vodafone, VMO2 trumpet UK rural network progress Vodafone UK flicked the switch on its 200th mast in the country’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) project, a move announced days after rival VMO2 inked a deal with Starlink to bolster its own efforts for the scheme. By Chris Donkin
AI & Cloud Meta Qualcomm April 19, 2024 Qualcomm, Meta look to boost on-device AI Qualcomm signed a deal with Meta Platforms to run its Llama 3 Large Language Model (LLM) on devices including VR headsets, smartphones and vehicles powered by the next Snapdragon chipsets, By Hana Anandira
AI & Cloud April 19, 2024 Stability AI readies layoffs after leadership shake-up An AI start-up linked to work on generative AI by AWS faced troubled times, with reports it was cutting staff a matter of weeks after its CEO departed. By Michael Carroll
Lynk Global Network Tech April 19, 2024 Lynk Global CEO embraces big-name competitive market Lynk Global CEO Charles Miller radiated optimism about his company’s satellite-to-phone service, despite a crowded field of competitors. By Mike Robuck
5G+ April 19, 2024 T-Mobile US soars to 5G deal with airline T-Mobile US locked down a deal to provide Delta Air Lines with 5G services to improve operations across its headquarters. By Mike Robuck
Asia Pacific April 19, 2024 SK Hynix, TSMC team on next-gen memory SK Hynix unveiled a partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to jointly produce the latest generation of high-bandwidth memory (HBM), with mass production of sixth-generation HBM4 technology scheduled to begin in 2026. By Joseph Waring
Greater China April 19, 2024 TSMC hikes revenue target on AI server demand Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company issued an optimistic revenue target for the current quarter after reporting a near double-digit rise in net profit in the opening quarter of 2024, fuelled by brisk demand for chips supporting AI applications. By Joseph Waring