Samsung announces new flagship S21 series phones
Samsung has revealed a trio of new flagship smartphones, with the company pushing their 5G and connectivity abilities as the world increasingly takes to remote working and living.
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‘Holographic’ Sir David Attenborough to form part of trial showing powers of 5G
Sir David Attenborough is to be holographically beamed before people’s eyes via an augmented reality app, as part of a trial to demonstrate the potential of 5G.
Zoom, 5G and contact tracing apps: The tech review of 2020
In what has been a unique year for the modern world, technology has shown no sign of being any less relevant, with apps, software and gadgets being a vital part of some of the biggest stories of the last 12 months.
Government risks missing 5G and faster broadband targets, MPs warn
The Government risks repeating the legacy of mobile signal “not-spots” through its handling of the introduction of 5G, MPs have warned.
Ericsson 5G investment could create 800 new jobs in the UK
Up to 800 jobs could be generated by 2022 as part of Swedish telecoms firm Ericsson’s involvement in rolling out 5G in the UK, the company has said.
Should you buy… the Google Pixel 5?
It’s 5G all the way for Google this year as the firm adds the latest connection technology to its line of smartphones.
Ban on Huawei in UK’s 5G network moves closer after passing first Commons hurdle
A bid to block the installation of new Huawei technology in the UK’s 5G network has passed its first Commons hurdle.
Three launches first 5G sites using Ericsson kit instead of Huawei
Mobile network Three has switched on its first 5G sites using Ericsson equipment instead of Huawei in the latest fallout of a ban on the Chinese giant’s 5G technology.
Stop installing Huawei in 5G networks from next autumn, telecoms providers told
Telecoms providers must stop installing Huawei equipment in the UK’s 5G networks from next September, the Government has said.
Hybrid 5G satellite engineering hub set to open in Oxfordshire
An engineering hub to harness the power of 5G and satellite technologies is set to be completed in Oxfordshire next year.
Huawei ban from UK networks to be cemented with new Bill
A Bill that would give the Government greater powers to shut out high-risk vendors from the UK’s telecoms infrastructure will be laid before Parliament on Tuesday.
UK looks ahead to 6G with launch of university innovation centre
The UK is pressing ahead with research into 6G mobile technology despite 5G still being in its infancy.
BT signs deal with Ericsson to replace Huawei in 5G network
Ericsson has signed a deal with BT to supply equipment for its 5G network in major cities across the UK, as the telecommunications giant continues to shift away from Huawei.
O2’s 5G network available in over 100 UK towns and cities a year after launching
Mobile network operator O2 has managed to launch its 5G service in more than 100 towns and cities across the UK.
Minister unable to say whether 2025 gigabit broadband target will be met
Doubts over the Government’s ambitious pledge on gigabit-capable broadband deepened on Tuesday after the minister responsible for its roll-out failed to say how confident he felt about making the 2025 target.
Xiaomi unveils UK’s ‘most affordable’ 5G smartphone
Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has announced what it says is the “most affordable 5G smartphone” in the UK, ahead of the first 5G iPhone going on sale this week.
EE launches Match Day Experience for sports fans unable to attend games
EE has unveiled a new set of viewing features for sports fans currently unable to attend matches, including new augmented reality graphics and 360-degree pitch-side viewing.
EE switches on 5G network in Aberdeen
Mobile network EE has switched on its 5G services in Aberdeen today.
Google to unveil first 5G Pixel smartphones later this year
Google is preparing to reveal its first 5G-enabled smartphones later this year.
Space agencies seek ideas on how 5G and technology could boost logistics
Companies are being asked to share ideas on how 5G terrestrial and space technology could be used to support the UK’s logistics businesses.
Cars could ‘talk’ to each other to warn of dangers using 5G, experts predict
Cars could be able to “talk” to each other to warn about dangers on the roads using 5G technology in future, according to researchers.
Twitter to guide users to 5G facts in search results
Twitter is to begin directing people who search for 5G-related information to official Government guidance which debunks conspiracy theories linking the technology to coronavirus.
New 5G mast would boost coverage in Aberdeen says planning documents
Plans for a new telecommunications mast in preparation for the rollout of 5G have been lodged with Aberdeen City Council.
David Icke page removed from Facebook over coronavirus theories
A page belonging to David Icke has been removed from Facebook amid concerns about the peddling of dangerous conspiracy theories around coronavirus.
Tech giants to face MPs’ questions over coronavirus disinformation
Tech giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are to face questions from MPs over the spread of coronavirus disinformation.
Twitter acts against ‘unverified claims’ inciting 5G mast attacks
Posts encouraging people to take action against 5G masts will be removed as part of wider efforts to double down on dangerous “unverified claims” across Twitter.
Theories linking Covid-19 to 5G most common fake news Britons see – Ofcom survey
Conspiracy theories linking the origins or causes of coronavirus to 5G was the most common piece of misinformation that people came across, Ofcom’s most recent survey suggests.
Police working to ‘target-harden’ 5G phone masts after spate of attacks
Active patrols are being conducted by West Midlands Police to deter further attacks on 5G phone masts, the force’s Chief Constable has said.
Ofcom issues ‘guidance’ to ITV over Eamonn Holmes’ coronavirus 5G comments
Ofcom said it has issued “guidance” to ITV over “ill-judged” comments made by Eamonn Holmes about the discredited theory linking coronavirus with 5G technology.
Phone mast serving Nightingale hospital in Birmingham among latest attacks
A mast providing mobile connectivity to the Nightingale hospital in Birmingham was among 20 suspected arson attacks against phone masts over the Easter weekend.