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Loon: A balloon to help bridge the digital divide in Kenya

Kenya has progressed with the deployment of 5G networks. However, a number of Kenyans remain unconnected especially those who are living in rural areas. According to the World Bank report issued in October 2019, 44% of Kenyans living in urban areas have access to the Internet. However, less than 20% of the population is connected. […]

Transparent smart mask allows emotional expression

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, face masks have become an essential part of daily life. However, the masks that we use have stolen a profound way of connecting with others. A person’s facial expression is one of the most important aspects of communication. The typical fabric or paper masks end up concealing our identities and […]

Microsoft online courses for the unemployed

Microsoft online courses have been created on LinkedIn in support of those hit hardest by the pandemic. The pandemic has caused widespread devastation to worldwide economies, affecting different parts of the world in varying degrees. One thing is for sure, worldwide unemployment hasn’t been this high since The Great Depression. According to the International Labour […]

Uber buys Postmates, ups delivery game in $2.65 billion deal

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Uber has widened its reach in the fiercely competitive delivery market by acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the company said Monday. The acquisition enables the ride-hailing giant to increase its delivery offerings at a time when the global pandemic has suppressed customers’ desire for rides while boosting […]

Asia Pacific: operators investing heavily in the telecoms sector

The Covid-19 pandemic has shed light on the importance of digital connectivity in the Asia Pacific region. The Telecom industry has been reporting huge growth over the past few years with nearly 500 million new subscribers since 2014.  According to a GSMA report, by the end of 2025, Asia will bring almost 700 million new […]

New feature on Google Maps aids in the fight against Coronavirus

A new feature on Google Maps now allows for users to get around safely during the Coronavirus pandemic. More than 11 million people have contracted the virus worldwide, and almost 500,000 have died according to the Johns Hopkins University. Countries worldwide have adopted different restrictions depending on the severity of the outbreak, which has caused […]

Opponents of 5G networks set fire to Cyprus' mobile antennas

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A small group of people who oppose 5G mobile telephone technology is likely responsible for arson attacks against four mobile telephone antenna installations in Cyprus’ coastal town of Limassol, a Cypriot police official said Friday. Police spokesman Christos Andreou told The Associated Press that law enforcement authorities have agreed with telecommunication […]

Ofcom calls on mobile operators to continue supporting the vulnerable

Internet and mobile phones have made people’s lives easier during the Covid-19 pandemic. The telecom industry has played a major role in limiting the spread of the virus. In fact, telecom and mobile operators worldwide have implemented measures aiming to provide free services for their customers. However, despite the end of the lockdown, people are […]