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Your Channels, Netherlands-based FAST channel operator, has teamed with PA Media, national news agency in the UK and Ireland, to launch a new 24/7 sports news FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus in the UK. The new 'Your Sports News' channel will provide rolling coverage of UK and global sport, powered by PA Media's live reporting, archive and video footage. Content will include live press conferences, breaking news, athlete interviews and highlights of major sporting events.

Radcom has reported a 33.4 percent decline in second quarter sales to USD 11.8 million. The firm scaled back its FY revenue target in July to account for anticipated weakness in Q2 attributed to customer postponements. In its Q2 statements, Radcom confirmed that prolonged purchasing and deployment timeframes had impacted its revenue base. Some customers are holding off on infrastructure builds required to implement its service assurance products due to elevated pricing for certain components, Radcom added.

Italy's main domestic inflation rate (NIC) dipped to 2.9 percent on an annual basis in July, compared with 3.0 percent in June, according to data from statistics agency Istat. The preliminary estimate had been for annual inflation of 2.8 percent.

The Smart Zambia Institute, in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, is offering free technology training to young Zambians through its 2026 Skills Programme. Targeting Grade Ten to Twelve learners and recent school leavers, the initiative provides beginner-friendly courses in cybersecurity and computer networking. Participants can study online at their own pace and earn industry-recognized digital badges to boost their CVs and LinkedIn profiles. No prior experience is required.

Spotify has increased the monthly subscription cost for its ad-free Premium service to EUR 13.99 per month in the Benelux countries. The Duo plan now costs EUR 19.99 monthly, and the Family plan rises to EUR 23.99. The prices are valid already for new subscribers, while existing customers will see the change at their next invoice in September.

1&1 Versatel is expanding its portfolio of security services for business customers. The company is introducing 1&1 Security Services, a solution combining secure connectivity, cybersecurity consulting, and managed security services. 1&1 Security Services bundles Penetration Testing & Security Consulting, Managed Firewall, and round the clock monitoring of security-relevant events. The solution enables companies to secure their IT and network infrastructures and meet regulatory requirements such as NIS2 an

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is automating its licensing and renewal process to cut processing times, lower costs, and eliminate unnecessary paperwork for applicants nationwide. LTA said in a statement that citizens and business owners across Liberia will no longer need to travel to the capital to apply for or renew telecommunications licenses, as it prepares to roll out a nationwide digital licensing platform. The automated system is designed to modernize operations, allowing individuals,

​Revenues at Russian national operator Rostelecom reached RUB 226.8 billion in the second quarter of this year, up by 11 percent year-on-year. The company said the main growth drivers were the expansion of digital services and growing demand for broadband, infrastructure, and mobile services. The share of digital services in revenue increased to 23 percent.

Russian operator Beeline has raised the capacity of its mobile network in residential areas in the city of Moscow and its surroundings. New base stations were deployed at 13 residential complexes there, and the operator also connected the buildings to its fixed broadband services.

Google has unveiled its updated range of Pixel smartphones as well as introduced a new Pixel smartwatch with predictive health functions and its own Pixel Tag tracker. Powered by the new Google Tensor G6 processor, the Pixel 11 smartphone range costs USD 100 more than last year's models, starting at USD 899 for the Pixel 11 and going up to USD 1,899 for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. During the pre-order period in August Google is offering up to USD 1,000 off with trade-ins and its new Pixel Watch 5 discounted or f