Telefónica to deploy Helium hotspots for decentralised 5G network

Telecom innovations

Telefónica has partnered with Nova Labs to deploy Helium-powered 5G hotspots across Mexico City and Oaxaca. The companies announced the rollout on Wednesday as part of an initiative to expand Telefónica’s network coverage in the country through innovative and cost-effective solutions. The Helium network is powered by the Solana blockchain. Hotspot operators earn tokens on…

Rethinking Routers: A Fresh Take

Internet of Things

With our company’s three plus decades of cellular expertise, millions of field-deployed devices, and a relentless drive to innovate, our family of routers have quite the history. From the early days of 2G, deep into the 5G era, two factors have consistently guided us: providing the ultimate in performance while ensuring longevity and reliability. From…

The 15 Best GoPro Accessories in 2024

Drones

Andy Zahn / Digital Trends If you own a GoPro, you are probably already obsessed with capturing thrilling action shots. But what if we told you there were a few different ways you could make those action shots even better? There are a wide variety of GoPro accessories out there that will let you create…

Disney’s VR treadmill, OpenAI fixes ‘lazy’ GPT-4, and Apple rolls out stolen device protection

Internet of Things

Hey, folks, and welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter covering notable happenings in tech over the past few days. On the agenda for this edition is Disney’s innovative VR treadmill, OpenAI fixing its “lazy” AI and MIT’s high-capacity, fast-charging organic battery tech. We also cover Apple’s new stolen device protection feature, AI…