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Key initiatives include enhancing network coverage around camps, deploying solar-powered systems, expanding access to basic telecom services and establishing digital learning spaces. Chad has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital access for refugees and vulnerable populations during a virtual meeting held on 3 December with the ITU Secretariat, UNHCR and representatives from the United Nations system. The session was led by Dr. Boukar Michel, Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Economy, who outlined the country’s plans to strengthen connectivity in remote and humanitarian areas, including UN-managed refugee camps. Chad currently hosts more than 1.5 million refugees and internally displaced people, the…

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series, launching next year, is rumored to have faster wireless charging, and to match those speeds, Samsung is said to be working on a new wireless charger. Samsung’s current Qi2 wireless charger supports 15W wireless charging, but the new wireless charger, having model number EP-P2900, will support 25W wireless charging. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s leaked render (Source: OnLeaks and AndroidHeadlines) According to retailer data, this charger has a dark gray color and will support Samsung’s Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series smartphones, as well as the Galaxy Buds wireless earphones. Previous rumors claimed that the Samsung…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 4, 2025 — Vultr has announced a major milestone in its long-standing strategic collaboration with AMD to advance and scale AI workloads worldwide. Vultr will launch an AI supercluster, powered by AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs deployed in its new Springfield, Ohio cloud data center location. This 50 MW expansion delivers unprecedented performance per dollar for AI training and inference. Vultr was among the first cloud providers to deploy AMD Instinct MI325X and AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs, and is now expanding its AI infrastructure with an additional 24,000 AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs in its new Springfield, Ohio…

The collaboration brings together industry partners including Expedia Group, Intuit, lastminute.com, Eurostars Hotel Company, and others to review blueprint designs spanning travel, retail, and B2B payments. Visa  and AWS  have teamed up to enable AI agents to transact securely and autonomously on behalf of users. By combining Visa’s global payment infrastructure with AWS’s AI and cloud capabilities, the companies aim to simplify commerce and unlock faster innovation for developers while delivering seamless experiences for consumers and businesses worldwide. The companies will also publish open blueprints on the Amazon Bedrock AgentCore public repository, to help developers create intelligent agentic workflows for…

Apple’s FaceTime video calling service and Snap’s Snapchat have been banned in Russia, Bloomberg reports. The move comes as the country continues to block several major social platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X. In the report, Russian authorities alleged that FaceTime and Snapchat were being used to “organize and carry out terrorist acts” and to recruit individuals involved in such activities. The platforms were also reportedly linked to other criminal activities, including fraud. Russia recently warned WhatsApp that it could face a complete ban for allegedly violating local laws. The country has steadily tightened access to social media platforms since…

If there’s anyone who understands the importance of viral marketing, it’s Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu.At WIRED’s Big Interview event in San Francisco, the onetime YouTuber and Crazy Rich Asians director said that working with acts like Justin Bieber taught him the value of connecting with fans online during the creation process. While directing Bieber’s concert film, Never Say Never, in the late aughts, Chu said the then-14-year-old star used Twitter to introduce Chu to fans. After Bieber posted a clip joking that the director was following him around on set, Chu told WIRED’s senior culture editor, Manisha…

The platform integrates zero-trust security with software-defined networking, automated network provisioning via HPE Juniper Networking, and stretched cluster technology with synchronous replication to ensure uninterrupted operations. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)  has expanded its GreenLake cloud portfolio to help enterprises modernize IT infrastructure and meet rising AI and hybrid cloud demands. With over 80% of companies re-evaluating workload deployment strategies due to cost pressures, licensing changes, and hybrid cloud adoption, HPE aims to provide tools that reduce operational complexity while enabling secure, agile, and high-performance IT environments. The company introduced enhancements to HPE Morpheus Software, including HPE Morpheus VM Essentials, which…

I didn’t expect a mobile controller to change how I play—but the Backbone Pro did. Every session just feels sharper, smoother, and more in control. Image Credit: Gadget FlowThere are a few gadgets that feel premium right out of the box. The iPhone, MacBook, and now, in my Backbone Pro hands-on review, I want to show that there’s a mobile gaming controller that gives off the same high-end vibe.he Backbone Pro may be compact, but it’s still comfortable enough for long gaming sessions, with buttons that feel satisfying and responsive. However, when you’re dropping $169.99 on a gaming accessory, you…

The upcoming OnePlus 15R has appeared on Geekbench, revealing key specifications. The phone is set to launch on December 17 and will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. A OnePlus device bearing the model number CPH2767 has appeared on Geekbench and is believed to be the 15R. The listing shows it running Android 16 with 12GB of RAM. The phone scored 2,846 points in the single-core test and 9,775 points in the multi-core test. The OnePlus 15R is expected to be a rebranded Ace 6T, which was recently launched in China. So far, OnePlus has confirmed that…

Dec. 4, 2025 — As cloud workloads continue to grow in complexity and scale, organizations face a persistent challenge: how to simultaneously deliver faster performance, lower costs, and meet sustainability commitments. Traditional approaches often force trade-offs, leaving you to choose between speed and efficiency. Credit: Shutterstock To address this need, today AWS is introducing Graviton5 processors—AWS’s most advanced custom chip to date for a broad set of cloud workloads. Graviton5 delivers up to 25% better compute performance than the previous generation while maintaining leading energy efficiency, enabling you to run applications faster, reduce costs, and meet sustainability goals. Graviton5 Delivers Measurable…