Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable
Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable

Meta has announced plans to build a 50,000km (31,000 mile) subsea cable across the world. The tech giant said Project Waterworth - connecting the US, India, South Africa, Brazil and other regions - will be the worlds longest underwater cable project when completed. Meta, which owns Facebook,...

Pakistan warns internet users against malicious VPN, AI extensions
Pakistan warns internet users against malicious VPN, AI extensions

The National Telecom and Information Technology Security Board (NTISB) in Pakistan has issued a critical warning to internet users, advising them to avoid 16 browser extensions due to potential hacking and data breach risks. These extensions include a mix of AI tools and VPN services, both of which...

BMCA hails internet access as fundamental right in Bangladesh
BMCA hails internet access as fundamental right in Bangladesh

The recognition of continuous internet access as a fundamental right in Section 2(5) of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2024 is considered a major achievement for consumers in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers Association (BMCA), a leading organisation advocating for consumer...

China launches 10 internet satellites in first step toward Guowang constellation
China launches 10 internet satellites in first step toward Guowang constellation

China has initiated the development of the Guowang satellite constellation by launching 10 internet satellites into orbit on Monday, aiming to rival SpaceXs Starlink in offering global high-speed internet. The first group of Guowang internet satellites was launched on Monday aboard a Long March...