Top tech news today: May 15, 2025

           Tech News Roundup

1. Openreach connects remote pub with fibre

   

Openreach has utilized its Project Gigabit initiative to bring high-speed fibre connectivity to a remote pub, enhancing local digital access. Source

2. Rakuten Mobile reaches EBITDA positivity

   

Rakuten Mobile has achieved positive EBITDA for the first time, marking a significant milestone in its financial turnaround strategy. Source

3. Intelsat and Cubic³ test vehicle connectivity

   

Intelsat and Cubic³ successfully completed a vehicle satellite connectivity test, paving the way for seamless connectivity in automotive and heavy machinery applications. Source

4. Google announces major updates across platforms

   

Google unveiled significant updates for Android, Wear OS, and Gemini, featuring a new design language and enhanced safety features, set to roll out later this year. Source

5. Telefonica reports loss in Latin America

   

Telefonica posted a €1.3 billion loss in Q1 2025 due to asset writedowns in Latin America, although it anticipates improvements as it undergoes a strategic review. Source

6. US warns against Huawei AI chip use

   

The US government cautioned against using Huawei’s AI chips globally, citing violations of export controls affecting national security and technological integrity. Source

7. NTT expands global data centre footprint

   

NTT has announced significant expansions in its data centre operations, acquiring land across North America, Europe, and Asia to enhance capacity and infrastructure. Source

8. CoreSite selects Nokia for IP upgrades

   

CoreSite has partnered with Nokia to upgrade its IP routing infrastructure across 30 US data centres, enhancing capacity for AI and HPC workloads. Source

9. Samsung acquires FläktGroup for HVAC growth

   

Samsung Electronics has finalized a €1.5 billion acquisition of FläktGroup to strengthen its data centre HVAC capabilities and expand its presence in critical infrastructure markets. Source

Fiona-Xu

Fiona Xu

Fiona Xu is an intern reporter at BTW Media, having studied Media Management at Hong Kong Baptist University. She specialises in tech reporting and investigative journalism. Contact her at f.xu@btw.media.

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