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• [New] Live Translation with AirPods arrives for EU customers, but at the same time it seems that Wi-Fi network synchronization for iPhone and Apple Watch will be removed as part of Apple's reaction to the European Commission's Digital Markets Act. Forbes
• [New] Through the Smart Municipality Eye, drones will conduct aerial and field mapping across Dubai's extensive green spaces spanning 52 million square metres. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] The integration of AI technologies is going to be a paradigm shift in the telecommunications industry in the year 2025. Insights-Where Knowledge Drives Success " Business Insi
• [New] By the year 2025, AI is expected to transform the telecommunications industry. Insights-Where Knowledge Drives Success " Business Insi
• [New] In 2026, telecom technology is not just about transmitting data from point to point, it's about intelligently building connectivity in a way that enables the new frontiers of innovation, communication and exploration. Forbes
• [New] 2026 is poised to be the year that networks go quantum, as research into quantum communications hits lightspeed and operators deploy quantum-safe communications to future-proof telecoms security. Forbes
• [New] Once we enter 2026, buying momentum for telecom equipment stocks is likely to intensify further. / USA
• [New] ZeroAvia provided the clearest near-term marker with its 600 kW ZA600 fuel-cell powertrain, which is in UK certification processes, with the larger ZA2000 targeted to follow from 2027. IBA Group
• [New] In the near term, we can expect continued rapid iteration in chip design, with Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom releasing even more powerful and specialized AI accelerators. FinancialContent
• [New] AI infrastructure spend will remain targeted, especially for customer care automation, field service augmentation, and network planning - often leveraging NVIDIA accelerators and vector databases. TeckNexus
• [New] We hope that in the near future, EDF will prove to be a cost-effective, chemical-free, and low-energy approach to deicing. AZOM
• [New] AI is currently active in various industries and will be further embedded in operational models in the near future, by 2025. Zoviz
• [New] The National Weather Service has issued warnings of elevated fire danger across large parts of the Midwest due to dry, windy conditions, urging farmers to carry fire extinguishers during harvest to reduce combine and field fire risk. American Ag Network
• [New] UC Berkeley and Rocket Lab successfully developed two orbiters that will spend their lifetimes scanning Mars' magnetic field to gain a deeper understanding of its history, all while operating within a budget that may make future missions to Mars more frequent and affordable. CNet
• [New] In 2025-2026, US frequency auctions will play a decisive role in boosting domestic telecom equipment stock prices.
• [New] With the US FCC announcing new frequency allocations, global system integrators are mentioning the possibility of transitioning to 5G standalone and introducing 5G Advanced in 2026, highlighting the potential for a major cycle in telecom equipment.
• [New] The Federal Communications Commission will vote in November to repeal a ruling that requires telecom providers to secure their networks, acting on a request from the biggest lobby groups representing Internet providers. Techdirt
• [New] Comcast, the US telecoms company that own Sky and NBCUniversal, hopes to snap up ITV's media and entertainment operations, which include its free-to-air TV channels in the UK and ITVX streaming platform. The Guardian
• [New] The proposed naval integration will provide access to EUR20 billion-EUR 30 billion in German and international orders, while the ICEYE venture anchors Rheinmetall's entry into dual-use space systems with near-term revenue potential of EUR 2 billion. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Modernizing the Telecommunications Relay Services: The FCC will consider an NPRM seeking comment on reform proposals that would facilitate TRS's transition from legacy analog services to IP-based alternatives. JD Supra

Last updated: 17 November 2025