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• [New] Starlink's appeal is self-evident: having faster ... total-coverage service ... could cripple the trillion-dollar telecom industry over time. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The future IRIS secure telecoms constellation will be the new standard bearer for Europe's independent and sovereign space capability. Thales Alenia Space
• [New] In the ITU strategic plan for 2024-2027, target 2.5 is significant improvement of the ICT sector's contribution to climate and environment action, as measured by concrete indicators including the global e-waste recycling rate and the contribution of telecommunications / ICTs to global GHG emissions. ITU
• [New] More than 85% of new data center capacity additions over the next ten years are expected in the United States, China and the European Union - and many are located near existing data center clusters, putting additional strain on congested grids. IEA
• [New] As most current BCI deployments do not consider neural data protection, BCIs toward interconnected devices generate security concerns which will increase in the near future, while the field of security oriented to BCIs is not yet mature, generating opportunities for attackers. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Collectively, analyst commentary underscores a balanced view for MercadoLibre, with firms acknowledging execution strength and regional resilience, especially in Argentina, but also highlighting competitive headwinds and valuation risks that may temper near-term upside. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The Single most significant near-term strategic risk is the Salt Typhoon campaign, a People's Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored operation that has achieved wiretap-grade persistence within the networks of major U.S. broadband providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen. Cyber News Network
• [New] The Federal Communications Commission has rescinded its rule that required telecommunications carriers to safeguard their networks from cyberattacks, saying it will instead partner with carriers to strengthen cybersecurity. PYMNTS.com
• [New] The Federal Communications Commission has rolled back a previous ruling that required U.S. telecom carriers to implement stricter cybersecurity measures following the massive hack from the Chinese threat group known as Salt Typhoon. BleepingComputer
• [New] JetBlue has announced that it will be the first airline to make use of Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2027, so we should expect the satellite network to be at least partially operational by then. HighSpeedInternet.com
• [New] U.S. security officials have previously issued public warnings that drone incursions near military bases, energy facilities and other critical infrastructure pose surveillance risks. DroneXL.co
• [New] An electric field in the Earth's surface can result from solar storms, and produce electrical currents with the potential to damage transformers in the power grid. The Guardian
• [New] Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize every aspect of healthcare in the near future, and 2025 will be the year we begin to notice adoption at a much higher rate, with AI already streamlining tasks like patient communications and on the cusp of even more transformative applications. Sully.Ai
• [New] Field testing for Westport's CNG solution is expected to begin in 2026, with the path to commercialization expected to follow. HydrogenWire
• [New] The People's Liberation Army's intensifying military activities near Taiwan have made it so that the PLA could pivot from a routine exercise to an actual blockade or invasion with almost no advance warning. Futura Doctrina
• [New] Pasinex owns 100% of Sarikaya Group IV lead-zinc operating license in Kayseri Province, Turkey, representing significant potential for near-term profitability and major zinc discoveries. Pasinex Resources Limited
• [New] The PropTech initiative aims to increase the real estate sector's contribution to Dubai's GDP, reduce property operating costs, speed up mortgage approvals, and expand employment opportunities within the PropTech field. Economy Middle East
• [New] Backed by more than $3.2 billion in liquidity, bolstered by global telecom partners like Verizon, Vodafone, and stc Group, AST is orchestrating a constellation campaign that could see 60 satellites in orbit by the end of 2026. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] In a year already packed with aerospace milestones, one upcoming satellite launch could redraw the map of global telecommunications. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] The S&P 500 keeps hovering near record highs, driven by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, resilient corporate earnings, and expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its newly dovish stance. The Milwaukee Company
• [New] New ICE Agents: The first wave of newly trained ICE officers will deploy in the come months, marking the largest expansion of field enforcement personnel in two decades. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• [New] Japanese telecommunications giant NTT announced it will establish NTT Mobility in December to consolidate self-driving technologies from across its corporate group and accelerate commercialization. The AV Market Strategist

Last updated: 01 December 2025