WhatsApp hit by spyware attack
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp raised alarm after nearly 100 users were reportedly targeted by spyware owned by Israeli hacking software-maker Paragon Solutions.
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The Friday File: China challenger causes chaos, AI to sweep MWC
Mobile World Live brings you our top three picks of the week as breakthrough Chinese AI player DeepSeek made its mark, the GSMA tipped AI to take centre stage at the upcoming MWC, and Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile claimed a satellite video call first.
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Analysis: Nokia Moon landing aims to shake-up space tech
As Nokia gears up to put a 4G network on the Moon potentially in late February, the feat will mark a milestone for both telecoms and space exploration while representing a high-tech leap towards shaping future lunar connectivity.
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SoftBank eyes up to $25B investment in OpenAI
SoftBank is reportedly in discussions to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI, a portion of which may be used to finance the ChatGPT-owner’s commitment to AI joint venture (JV) Stargate.
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Telefonica explores Argentina unit sale
Telefonica reportedly hired investment bank JPMorgan to explore the sale of its Argentine subsidiary, which has attracted interest from several parties.
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Trump declares Microsoft interest in TikTok buy
US President Donald Trump reportedly revealed that Microsoft has entered negotiations to acquire TikTok, as competition intensifies to gain control of the ByteDance-owned social media platform.
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Ooredoo claims MENA first with GSMA APIs
Ooredoo claimed to be the first operator in the MENA region to adopt the GSMA Camara open-network APIs, tapping into 5G and IoT technologies to boost personalisation for customers and developers.
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The Friday File: Trump returns; Telefonica CEO leaves
Mobile World Live brings you our top three picks of the week as President Trump returned with bold moves in tech policy, Samsung pushed AI in its Galaxy S25 lineup and Telefonica chief Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete moved on
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Musk, Altman feud over Trump-backed Stargate JV
Elon Musk's war of words with Sam Altman intensified this week as the owner of X raised questions about the financial viability of Stargate, the AI joint venture involving OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank Group.
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Nokia names new president for technology unit
Nokia named Patrik Hammaren as its new president of the vendor's Technologies division, after he served in the role on an acting basis since October 2024 following the departure of Jenni Lukander.
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