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SpaceX announced a multi‑year partnership with Qualcomm Technologies to provide the radios, baseband units and Layer 1 software for Starlink Mobile’s planned U.S. terrestrial 5G network. The deal, described by Qualcomm as its largest 5G contract, will use the Dragonwing QRU100 and QDU100 platforms to power Massive MIMO units with 64 × 64 transmit‑receive paths, aiming to boost coverage, capacity and spectral efficiency. Deployment across tens of thousands of cell sites is slated to begin in 2027, complementing Starlink’s satellite‑direct‑to‑cell service [...]

Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have rebranded their joint studio as Blumhouse Atomic, following a partnership announced two years ago. The merger has already yielded releases such as M3GAN 2.0, Night Swim, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, The Mummy, and Other Mommy. Jason Blum praised the collaboration, noting the combined catalog includes major franchises like The Conjuring, Insidious, and Saw. James Wan highlighted the studio’s role in nurturing new horror voices, citing successes like Obsession and Backrooms. Upcoming projects include [...]

The University of Chicago and Toyota have signed a multi‑year agreement to investigate quantum technologies for future mobility, sustainable transportation and secure vehicle systems. The partnership will fund up to $1 million per year from Toyota and launch five joint research projects covering quantum communication, sensing, materials discovery, theoretical modeling and electronic properties. Work will draw on faculty from UChicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and embed graduate students in industry‑aligned teams. Researchers aim to translate quantum‑level precision [...]

Czech satellite builder Spacemanic and Belgian optics firm Simera Sense have announced a joint offering that pairs Simera’s xScape200 Dual‑Use camera with Spacemanic’s 16U CubeSat platform. The xScape200, a 12U‑sized, low‑size‑weight‑power (SWaP) imager, delivers high‑resolution, dual‑use (commercial and defence) imagery without requiring a larger, more expensive spacecraft. Spacemanic integrates the camera into its in‑house‑designed platform and the SPACE CANNON deployer, which can accommodate up to 16U and provides an expanded envelope for side‑protruding payloads and a “tuna‑can” bottom section. [...]

Lumen Technologies and Microsoft announced an expanded co‑selling partnership aimed at simplifying enterprise AI adoption by integrating Lumen’s cloud‑native networking with Microsoft Azure. The collaboration addresses the fragmentation of networks that link data, applications, and infrastructure across public clouds, private data centers, and partner environments. Lumen will make its full suite of networking and connectivity services available through Azure and the Microsoft Marketplace, enabling customers to plan network transformation alongside Azure modernization and AI initiatives. Joint account [...]

Last year TechCrunch joined a larger media portfolio that now includes CIO, Computerworld, PCWorld and other outlets, expanding its editorial network. The integration gives TechCrunch access to shared Slack channels and a broader pool of writers and editors, fostering cross‑publication collaboration and content sharing. In a recent note to readers, the site highlighted this “extended family” by recommending articles from its new sister publications while watching a basketball game. The message also reminded audiences of a current [...]

pQCee Pte Ltd has signed a master aggregator agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp., the leading U.S. government IT distributor, to sell its post‑quantum encryption software to federal, state, municipal, education and health‑care customers. Carahsoft will move pQCee’s suites through its reseller network and existing cooperative purchasing contracts, offering a drop‑in layer that implements NIST‑approved post‑quantum algorithms without replacing legacy systems. The partnership responds to Executive Order 14412, which obligates agencies to migrate high‑value assets away from vulnerable [...]

Netpoleon India has teamed with QNu Labs to broaden quantum‑safe cybersecurity offerings for Indian enterprises. The partnership merges QNu Labs’ QShield 2.0 platform—providing cryptographic risk profiling, operations, governance, and AI‑driven security—with Netpoleon India’s extensive channel partner and system integrator network. Together, they aim to help organizations in banking, government, defense, and telecommunications assess cryptographic exposure, enhance crypto‑agility, and prepare for quantum‑era threats. The collaboration underscores India’s push to strengthen indigenous quantum cybersecurity capabilities. [...]