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10 Facts about Britain’s P.T. Barnum Including His Disturbing Death

“Lord” George Sanger was about as close to an A-list celebrity as one could be in Victorian Britain. He traveled the country bringing his beloved circus from town to town, astounding everyone from lowly laborers to royalty. Clever, cheeky, and possessing a natural talent for showmanship, Sanger has often drawn comparisons to P.T. Barnum. However, […]

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10 Ingenious Tech Experiments That Think Outside the Box

Innovation in technology often means thinking outside the box. This list highlights some of the most ingenious tech experiments that push boundaries and showcase human creativity. These projects aren’t just theoretical; they have real-world applications, making a big impact across various industries. From energy efficiency to data storage, these innovations show how inventive thinking can […]

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10 Restaurants Busted for Selling Drugs

A pizzeria in Germany was recently busted for selling more than just pizza. A major undercover operation revealed that customers who asked for secret item number 40 received a side of cocaine with their pizza. The investigation led to a major drug ring bust where several homes and properties were raided, which led to several […]

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10 Bizarre & Heartbreaking Stories Straight from the Restroom

No matter what you call the bathroom—the latrine, loo, john, lavatory, or powder room—one thing is for certain. The bathroom is one of the most crucial places in our homes. It’s where we get ready before work, school, or a date, the place where we can take a hot shower or bath and unwind after […]

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10 Mind-Blowing Facts from History That Don’t Seem Real

There are a million facts from history, and every year, we seem to learn more of them. With as long as civilization has existed on this planet, there is simply no way that any one human could know everything about the world. That makes it kind of fun, though, doesn’t it? If you’re a history […]

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Gaming platforms FlickPlay, The Sandbox take steps toward metaverse

FlickPlay and The Sandbox is partnering to allow players the opportunity to use blockchain assets on both platforms.




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EA to begin rolling out a new PC app to replace Origin

EA is releasing an Origin app for Window PC users, transferring all user data to the app with additional new features




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Netflix app is hiding some great games

Access Netflix game titles on your phone for free games, up to 30 games available




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Ubisoft cancelled, delayed games as it was working on too many titles

Ubisoft had cancelled another three projects last month to combat revenue losses and work on its long-term growth




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Naver adds homegrown AI to search, map and shopping

(Telecompaper) South Korean internet giant Naver announced plans to enhance its search, map and other key services with its own AI technologies. The company is calling the new tools and services 'on-service AI'...




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Comit to bring Radian Arc's GPU-powered services to Vietnam, SEA

(Telecompaper) Radian Arc has signed a partnership agreement with Vietnamese technology services provider Comit...




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ZTE G6 servers make overseas landing

(Telecompaper) ZTE has announced the international launch of its G6 server offering. G6 servers come in six varieties, including the R5300 G6 dual-channel...




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Samsung, Amazon, Microsoft, Sky measure device emissions with Carbon Trust

(Telecompaper) Samsung Electronics has announced new methodology for measuring the emissions and reductions linked to the use-phase of internet-connected electronic devices...




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Singapore's Cyber Agency awards Veracity SGD 1 mln for bot detection

(Telecompaper) Veracity Trust Network has been awarded the Cybersecurity Co-Innovation and Development Fund (CCDF) CyberCall grant of SGD 1 million by the Cyber Security Agency Singapore (CSA)...




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Odido komt (zoals verwacht) met FWA, succes zal sterk afhangen van de prijs

Odido laat weten in de herfst een FWA-aanbod landelijk te lanceren onder de naam Klik&Klaar Internet. Het maakt gebruik van het 5G-netwerk en de recent geveilde 3,5 GHz-band voor de beste dekking. De maximumsnelheid zal naar verwachting (minimaal) 300 Mbps zijn...




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Waarom de komst van de UEFA-toernooien voor VodafoneZiggo zo belangrijk is

Het belang van het UEFA-voetbal voor VodafoneZiggo kan nauwelijks onderschat worden. Het verlies van Formula 1 en HBO, cord cutting, de gestegen rente en de concurrentie van glasvezel hebben de vrije kasstroom al sterk gereduceerd. Nu komen de programmakosten van UEFA er nog bij...




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Is Delta overnamekandidaat voor VodafoneZiggo, dat UEFA countert met kostenbesparingen?

Onlangs schreven wij over de impact van de UEFA-uitzendingen op VodafoneZiggo. Extra omzet uit Ziggo Sport Totaal en het vasthouden van bestaande en het winnen van nieuwe klanten zijn de positieve kanten. Daar staan hogere programmakosten tegenover, die wij op jaarbasis met grofweg EUR 200 miljoen zien toenemen...




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Traditionele televisie staat onder druk maar de lineaire kijkervaring blijft

Wat is de toekomst van lineaire televisie? De vraag dringt zich op want het lijkt dat er steeds minder gekeken wordt, vooral door de jongste generaties. De dagen van lineaire televisie als unieke service van broadcasters en operators zijn geteld. Dat neemt niet weg dat lineaire televisie als dienst en als kijkervaring zijn bestaansrecht behoudt...




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Odido lanceert FWA-over-5G met een agressief tarief, acceptatie hangt vooral af van kwaliteitsperceptie

Odido lanceert Klik&Klaar Internet landelijk en tegen een concurrerend tarief. Het maakt van 5G een serieuze concurrent op de internetmarkt. De risico's zijn kannibalisatie en technologie - kan het netwerk het aan? Dat zal de consument zich ook afvragen. Daardoor is de kwaliteitsperceptie een cruciale succesfactor...




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Regulator consults on changing Australian Numbering Plan

(Telecompaper) The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened a consultation on a Draft Numbering Plan that proposes a number of changes...




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WATCH: Young fan disconsolate over Lahore Qalandar's losing streak in PSL5

Teary-eyed boy refuses elders advice not to watch Lahore’s matches or to support another team




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YouTube testing new feature that allows to zoom in on videos

YouTube is experimenting with a feature that allows to zoom in on videos for premium users




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Bol.com starts selling refurbished smartphones, tablets, smartwatches

(Telecompaper) Dutch online marketplace Bol.com has started selling refurbished smartphones, tablets, laptops and smartwatches, with the Refurbished quality certification...




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Beyon Money enables gift cards for City Centre Bahrain shopping mall

(Telecompaper) Beyon Money, part of the Beyon Group and City Centre Bahrain, a popular lifestyle and shopping destination in Bahrain have announced a strategic...




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Ericsson sees AI apps creating demand for dedicated 5G price plans

(Telecompaper) People adopting the new genAI applications may be willing to pay more for 5G connectivity, a new report from Ericsson's ConsumerLab suggests...




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Tele2 Latvia introduces new call blocking system to fight fraud

(Telecompaper) Tele2 Latvia has implemented a protective system that automatically blocks calls from alternate mobile numbers from foreign networks, providing customers with safer voice communication...




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TNM brings in online ticketing only for Super League matches

(Telecompaper) Malawian operator TNM and League of Malawi (SULOM) have jointly announced 100 percent electronic ticketing for all matches beginning 01 December...




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Talkio Mobile runs draw for customers ordering SIMs online, prizes include iPhone 16 Pro Max

(Telecompaper) New Ugandan operator Talkio Mobile has launched a festive campaign giving over 10,000 customers who book a Talkio SIM online automatic entry to a...




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Nubia unveils gaming-focused RedMagic 10 Pro smartphone series

(Telecompaper) ZTE brand Nubia has launched its latest flagship gaming smartphone series in China, touting the performance standards, thermal system, display technology and battery size of the two new devices...




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Amazon stopt met FreeVee streaming site

Amazon.com stopt met zijn Freevee platform voor gratis video streaming content. Het bedrijf verplaatst de content naar zijn Prime Video site, als onderdeel van een bredere strategie om het platform te veranderen in een aggregator van gratis en betaalde video-opties.




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RTL verlaagt omzetverwachting voor boekjaar door zwakke Duitse reclamemarkt

De Europese zender RTL heeft zijn vooruitzichten voor de resultaten over het hele jaar bijgesteld vanwege de zwakke Duitse reclamemarkt...




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Nieuw-Zeelandse toezichthouder wil mogelijke deregulering van mobiele gespreksafgifte

De Nieuw-Zeelandse handelscommissie is op zoek naar feedback over haar ontwerpbesluit om deregulering te overwegen van de Mobile Termination Access Services (MTAS) - waarmee klanten van het ene mobiele netwerk tegen gereguleerde tarieven kunnen communiceren met klanten van een ander mobiel netwerk via spraakoproepen en tekstberichten (SMS)...




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Zweedse streamingmarkt groeit met 600.000 abonnementen in Q3 door opkomst reclame-opties

De Zweedse streamingmarkt ondergaat een opleving na een periode van tragere groei, met 600.000 nieuwe streamingabonnementen in het derde kwartaal vergeleken met dezelfde periode in 2023. De belangrijkste reden is de opkomst van meer betaalbare, advertentie-ondersteunde abonnementsopties. Dit meldt...




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Apple introduces AirTag location sharing feature

(Telecompaper) Apple has rolled out a new feature that allows users to share the location of an AirTag or Find My network accessory in real time with third parties such as airlines...




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Singtel improves H1 underlying profit on stable revenues

(Telecompaper) Singtel saw strong EBIT growth of 27 percent year-on-year to SGD 738 million in fiscal first half to September...




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Avatel, MasOrange and Adamo awarded bulk of Spain rural fibre funding

(Telecompaper) Spanish rural broadband providers Adamo and Avatel as well as MasOrange have secured the majority of the funds made available under the government's Unico Broadband 2024 call...




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HKBNES to distribute Information2 Software disaster recovery services in Hong Kong

(Telecompaper) HKBN Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES) has signed a partnership agreement with disaster recovery vendor Information2 Software. HKBNES becomes Information2 Software's general distributor in Hong Kong...




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Telus brings speeds of 1.5 Gbps to Ontario, Quebec, backed by PureFibre

(Telecompaper) Canadian operator Telus has introduced download and upload speeds of 1.5 Gbps and 1.0 Gbps, respectively, in Ontario and Quebec, backed by its PureFibre Internet service...




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LTIMindtree to implement Cisco Secure Access for hybrid working, zero-trust and SD-WAN use cases

(Telecompaper) Cisco is publicising a deal with consulting firm LTIMindtree to deploy secure edge technology for its hybrid workforce and global consulting client base...




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Tempur-Pedic Luxe Breeze Review 2024: Maximum Cooling at a Premium Price

Tempur-Pedic Luxe Breeze is one of the most premium options out there, but is it the right one for you? Here's everything you should know before hitting the buy button.




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4 Expert Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy as You Age

It's normal for your eyes to change as you age, but these four expert-approved tips can help improve your eye health.




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Frontier Fiber Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability

This fiber provider faces coming changes, so enjoy Frontier's fast speeds, low pricing and simple service terms while you can.




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iOS 18.1 Brings This Helpful Tool to Your iPhone Calls

Phone call recordings and transcripts are a few taps away.




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7 Tips for Saving Money on Concert Tickets

It's not just you. Concert tickets have gone up -- a lot -- the last few years. Here are seven tips for saving money on them.




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How to Deal With Flu Season's Surprising Companion: Pink Eye

Did you know that the flu, and even COVID, can cause pink eye? Here's how to treat it (and avoid spreading it to others).




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WOW Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability

While this cable provider isn’t as well known as others, it still deserves some hype for its solid home broadband offerings. CNET has all the details.




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The Best Gaming Console Could Be Already in Your Pocket

Your phone may well be all the game machinery you'll ever want or need.




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A Catering Chef Shares 6 Tips for Feeding a Crowd on Thanksgiving

If you don't cook for crowds often, heed the advice of a seasoned chef de soirée. Here are six ways to make that holiday feast manageable.




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Vorige week in telecom: Dish, DirecTV sluiten fusieovereenkomst, BouyguesTel signaleert vertraging in mobiele datamarkt

De toekomst van satelliettelevisie staat opnieuw ter discussie nadat de twee grootste aanbieders in de VS, Dish en DirecTV, het eindelijk eens zijn geworden over een fusie...




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Vorige week in telecom: Samsung zegt sorry, telco's plannen AI-besparingen en Starlink schiet te hulp na orkanen

Samsung trapte het Q3 rapportageseizoen af met een verrassende verontschuldiging, nu de druk toeneemt om de beloften van AI waar te maken. Deutsche Telekom en Korea Telecom wedden er ondertussen op dat AI hen veel efficiënter kan maken, wat lagere kosten en minder personeel betekent...