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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

The latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0534 GMT – Apple's anticipated entry into the foldable market is set to drive prices higher by…

The dual approach: why AI is both an enabler and a responsibility in telecoms

“With great power comes great responsibility.” It may be a line borrowed from Spider-Man, but it captures the inflection point facing the telecoms industry today. Telecom networks are the invisible infrastructure of modern life. Every…

Challenges to AI innovation in telecom: Insights from TM Forum DTW Ignite

At this week's TM Forum DTW Ignite conference in Copenhagen, industry leaders gathered to evaluate how agentic AI — the autonomous artificial intelligence systems capable of executing complex workflows within environments such as…

SK Telecom to invest W738b in SK hynix's US AI unit

SK Telecom will invest 738.4 billion won ($477 million) in a US-based investment vehicle set up by SK hynix, becoming the latest SK Group affiliate to back the chipmaker's artificial intelligence push. The mobile carrier said in a regulatory filing…

Nvidia and Samsung to power 6G-ready digital twin for Japan telecom giant

KDDI launched a joint initiative with partners including Nvidia to develop a high-fidelity radio access network (RAN) digital twin aimed at supporting AI-driven optimization and autonomous network operations in the 6G era. The project is designed…

ReelShort Adapts Monica Murphy's Bestselling Dark Academia Novel 'Things I Wanted to Say' as Vertical Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Microdrama platform ReelShort has adapted New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy ‘s dark academia novel “ Things I Wanted to Say ” as an original vertical series. The show marks the first screen outing for the…

SK Telecom Unveils Global Standards-Based Autonomous Network Strategy at DTW Ignite 2026

SK Telecom announced on June 25 that it officially unveiled its strategy for advancing a global standards-based autonomous network at TM Forum DTW Ignite 2026, held in Copenhagen, Denmark. TM Forum is a global telecommunications industry…

Starlink satellites to complement Swiss terrestrial networks

Satellite connections will serve more as a complement to existing mobile and fixed networks, according to Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt executives at a Swiss Telecommunications Association (ASUT) round-table discussion in Bern. “Satellite…

Meet The Man Giving A Magic Touch To The Middle East's Theme Park Industry

The man behind some of the Middle East's top water park attractions is bringing his expertise to the region's new theme park body. Few markets have experienced such rapid growth in the theme park industry as the Middle East. In just the past decade…

The ingredient isn't the problem; market share is

There is a particular kind of corporate announcement that deserves more scrutiny than it usually receives. I'm not talking about an admission of wrongdoing, or a profit warning, or a recall. I'm referring to an announcement that says, 'We have been…

Hong Kong poised to take off with new space opportunity | FHKI Industry Connect | Dr Alfred Ng, FHKI Deputy Chairman

The launch of Shenzhou-20 and the participation of Hong Kong payload specialist Dr Lai Ka-ying mark more than a proud milestone for the city. This did not only demonstrate Hong Kong's contribution to our country's space development but we should…

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Vi Partners With Spotify to Offer Free Premium Subscription to Postpaid Users

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a strategic partnership with Spotify, bringing complimentary Spotify Premium access to eligible postpaid subscribers as the telecom operator looks to strengthen its digital entertainment offerings. Under the…

Mask on, mask off: Karl Stefanovic embarks on his biggest challenge

It was after 2am on Friday morning when Nine Entertainment chairman Peter Tonagh signed off on a deal to part ways with the Nine Network's biggest star, Karl Stefanovic. Both sides signed a non-disclosure agreement. It had been a long day. And a…

Futures Drop, Chips Resume Slide As OpenAI IPO Delay Dents Sentiment

Futures point to a lower start for cash trading on the last day of the week, as tech stocks dragged global indexes lower following renewed selling in chipmakers, while a report that OpenAI could postpone plans to go public also weighed on…