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The platform delivers unmatched 14.8 Gbps peak download speeds and up to 13.2 Gbps on sub-6 GHz bands, while addressing the need for more uplink capacity with 4.2 Gbps peak uplink throughput. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.  announced the Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF, the world’s leading 5G Advanced platform featuring the industry’s first 3GPP Release 19-ready modem, laying the foundation for 6G development and testing. Building on Qualcomm Technologies’ decades of leadership in connectivity, the Qualcomm X105 achieves significant improvements in data speeds and power efficiency, while introducing breakthroughs in quad-band GNSS and integrated NR-NTN support. Its integrated 5th generation AI processor…

Image Credit: TaaraIf three major European aerospace players (Airbus, Thales, and Italy’s Leonardo) joining forces on satellites to challenge Starlink didn’t shake Elon Musk enough, here comes another twist. A startup from Alphabet has rolled out a small device that sends fiber-level internet speeds through the air. In my Taara Beam preview, I walk you through a Starlink rival that brings broadband to remote spots without tearing up the ground for cable.DesignThe 17-pound Taara Beam looks like a projector, yet it pushes up to 25 Gbps of data through near-infrared light. Taara pairs mechanical steering with its first wave of…

There’s another question beneath all this: Should it be down to tech companies to prohibit things that are legal but that they find morally objectionable? The government certainly viewed Anthropic’s willingness to play this role as unacceptable. On Friday evening, eight hours before the US launched strikes in Tehran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued harsh remarks on X. “Anthropic delivered a master class in arrogance and betrayal,” he wrote, and echoed President Trump’s order for the government to cease working with the AI company after Anthropic sought to keep its model Claude from being used for autonomous weapons or mass…

Mupita emphasized MTN’s early-stage AI adoption, focusing on improving customer service, optimizing network efficiency, and boosting workforce productivity. He noted that AI will form a core pillar of MTN’s future growth. At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, in an interview on the Mobile World Live,  Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group , outlined the company’s priorities for the coming years. Following the completion of its five-year Ambition 2025 strategy, MTN is now focusing on the next five years, targeting growth in connectivity, fintech, and digital infrastructure. Key strategic priorities include: Home Connectivity: Expanding internet access to homes across Africa using…

RayNeo Air 4 Pro & Batman Edition AR glasses HomeAR GadgetsRayNeo Air 4 Pro & Batman Edition AR Glasses Gadget Flow EditorsRayNeo Air 4 Pro & Batman Edition AR GlassesThe RayNeo Air 4 Pro & Batman Edition blend a portable AR display with cinematic sound. They are perfect for movies, games, and private big-screen viewing on the go.HDR10 display: HDR10 support and up to 1200 nits peak brightness help highlights and shadows look clearer, especially in mixed lighting.Real-time SDR to HDR conversion: The glasses can upgrade standard video to an HDR look in real time when using DP output, so…

Lenovo has introduced two new tablets – one is ready to hit the road, the other will feel more at home at the office. The Lenovo ThinkTab X11 is the company’s first rugged Android tablet. It is IP68-certified and MIL-STD-810H tested. Importantly, it supports Batteryless Mode, so it can stay all day on a dock or be used as a kiosk. When running on battery, the X11 has 10,200mAh in its tank. The tablet supports 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, as well as dual USB-C ports. There is a front-mounted NFC receiver too, which can simplify payments. …

While Samsung Wallet’s Digital Key integration has mostly been designed with cars in mind, the company recently unveiled that it’s been working with Aliro to develop its new Digital Home Key feature. Aliro is a smart lock access protocol which will let Galaxy users lock and unlock their smart door locks. Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung comments: As we continue to evolve Samsung Wallet, delivering trusted mobile experiences remains at the core of our innovation. Through close collaboration with our partners and in alignment with the Aliro standard, Digital Home Key…

Through this collaboration, Odine applies its innovation-driven model, integrating consultancy, system integration, and AI-powered product development to help Cell C build agile and future-ready infrastructure. Odine,  a global technology partner specializing in consultancy, system integration, and AI-powered product innovation, and Cell C,  one of South Africa’s leading mobile network operators, announced the signing of a Proof of Concept (PoC) agreement to pioneer AI-driven network quality enhancement technologies. The joint initiative aims to significantly improve network quality and deliver uninterrupted connectivity across Cell C’s mobile network. The PoC will showcase that, by leveraging an AI-based solution developed by OdineLabs, the wholly…

Razer Laptop Sleeve 16-inch with wireless charger HomeBest Products at MWC 2026 by Gadget FlowRazer Laptop Sleeve 16” with Wireless Charging for Devices Gadget Flow Editors It’s a laptop sleeve that charges your phone and earbuds simultaneously1Editor’s QuoteRazer Laptop Sleeve 16” with Wireless Charging for DevicesCarry and protect a 16-inch laptop while keeping your everyday devices powered. The Razer Laptop Sleeve 16” with wireless charging is slim and travels easily.Dual magnetic charging zones: Two MagSafe-compatible pads on the flap let you charge a phone and earbuds together. Magnetic alignment that helps keep them in place.Up to 15W wireless charging: Fast…

It’s a funny old world, isn’t it? A few years ago, if you wanted to record a podcast that didn’t sound like you were shouting into a tin can from the bottom of a well, you had to sell a kidney, buy a Shure SM7B, and then spend another few hundred quid on a “Cloudlifter” just to make the thing audible. But then things changed. USB mics got decent. Then XLR/USB “hybrids” turned up. And now, Maono—a company that’s been quietly churning out some surprisingly “not-rubbish” gear lately—has gone and cut the cord entirely. Enter the Maono PD200W. It’s a…