Karim Husami

Journalist for 8 years in print media, with a bachelor degree in Political Science and International Affairs. Masters in Media communications.

Dialog Axiata brings Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Flip3 5G to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata has started taking pre-orders for the 5G-ready Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Z Flip3 5G devices. Samsung’s latest foldable smartphone range is available for pre-order via the Dialog website until 30 September. Dialog customers will also receive anytime free Data worth 200 GB (valid for 60 days) with Fold3 […]

Start-up develops "world's first" tomographic ultrasound robot

Sydney-based medical device start-up Vexev has developed what it says is the world’s first tomographic ultrasound robot (TUR) to make diagnostics more affordable, accessible and insightful, after spending two years in stealth mode. The primary method of diagnosis for cardiovascular disease is 2D ultrasound operated by a sonographer. Whilst 2D ultrasound is one of the […]

Freedom Fibre selects DZS products for UK fibre network roll-out

UK fibre network operator Freedom Fibre has appointed DZS, global provider of broadband connectivity, mobile, optical transport and SDN solutions, to support the roll-out of its full-fibre broadband network. The purpose is to build an all-new, high-performance fiber network for nationwide telecom innovator TalkTalk, which serves over 4 million customers across the country. Already underway, […]

Vodafone, Celltick deploy cell broadcast-based public warning system in India

Cell broadcast-based products provider Celltick has announced that Vodafone Idea (Vi) is the first operator in the State of Andhra Pradesh to support its CAP-compliant Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) that is being deployed for the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA). The IPAWS will deliver real-time geo-targeted warning alerts in more […]

Samsung to create 30,000 new youth jobs in South Korea in next 3 years

Samsung has announced plans to create 30,000 new youth jobs in South Korea in the next three years by expanding its corporate social responsibility initiatives (CSR), Yonhap news agency reports, citing a government statement. The plan to create 10,000 new youth jobs annually for three consecutive years was announced during a partnership announcement event between […]

Airtel launches $1.62 add-on data plan, offers 15GB data

Indian operator Airtel has introduced a data add-on for its prepay customers by offering 15GB for mobile internet traffic for $1.62, The Economic Times reports. There are no call or SMS included in this tariff plan. The add-on includes a 30-day bonus subscription to one of the three channels on the Airtel Xstream mobile app. […]

Sasktel completes final 10 cell towers under Wireless Saskatchewan initiative

SaskTel has launched the final ten micro cell towers under the Government of Saskatchewan’s Wireless Saskatchewan initiative announced in 2017. The towers bring LTE wireless service to communities of Aberdeen (South), Candle Lake, Carrot River (East), East Fairwell, Kuroki, Makwa, Marean Lake, Mount Pleasant, Prince Albert (East), and Shaunavon (Southeast). The company said it has […]

Amazon unveils its first smart TVs, with Alexa and Zoom

Amazon has unveiled its first Amazon-built smart TVs, the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series and 4-Series smart TVs, plus its new Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Priced from $410, the TVs come with hands-free access to Alexa, 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Digital Plus, HDR10 and hybrid log gamma. All of the TVs will be available […]

M-Pesa Africa active users reach 50 million in 2021

Mobile money transfer platform M-Pesa has shown continued tailwinds under the rise of digital and, specifically, contactless payments after it recently hit the 50 million active users mark in Africa to cement its position as Africa’s largest fintech platform. In 2007, Safaricom and Vodafone launched M-Pesa, Africa’s largest fintech platform, in Kenya as a way […]

Intel to Invest Up to $95 Billion in European Chip-Making Amid U.S. Expansion

Intel has confirmed plans to build at least two new semiconductor factories in Europe. CEO Pat Gelsing outlined the plans in a keynote speech at the Munich auto show, saying the company could invest up to $94 billion in Europe in the next decade. Intel Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger on Tuesday said the company […]