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Top tech news today: 8 July, 2025

Stay updated with the latest global tech news, including AI innovations, and major platform developments from TikTok, Nvidia, and more.

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Headline

Stay updated with the latest global tech news, including AI innovations, and major platform developments from TikTok, Nvidia, and more.

Context

Telecom Italia has secured a €750 million government-backed loan to support its ongoing turnaround efforts and stabilise its financial position. Source Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison is working with Nokia to apply AI in reducing its network’s energy use and cutting operational costs. Source

Evidence

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Analysis

TPG Telecom has received final regulatory approval to sell its fibre assets to Vocus, completing the AU$6.3 billion deal. Source Nvidia has opened a new AI research and development hub in Israel, strengthening its regional presence and innovation capabilities. Source Security researchers have uncovered RCS protocol vulnerabilities that scammers use to exploit verified sender systems and launch global smishing attacks. Source Trump Media has launched a new global streaming service featuring Newsmax, aiming to expand its digital media presence. Source

Key Points

  • 1. Telecom Italia gets $880M state-backed loan
  • 2. Indosat, Nokia use AI to cut energy
  • 3. TPG-Vocus fibre deal wins final approval
  • 4. Nvidia launches new AI centre in Israel
  • 5. RCS protocol flaws raise smishing concerns

Actions

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Author

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