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In today's episode, we delve into Blue Origin's major workforce reduction amid a wave of tech layoffs, explore Taiwan's strategic blacklisting of Huawei and SMIC, and discuss Nokia and Elisa's ambitious 5G network modernization in Northern Europe. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/16/tech-layoffs-2025-list/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/16/tech-layoffs-2025-list/] https://www.wftv.com/news/blue-origin-announces-layoffs-following-new-glenn-launch/74914886-effd-42c3-a3b8-d330f5ec0e28/ [https://www.wftv.com/news/blue-origin-announces-layoffs-following-new-glenn-launch/74914886-effd-42c3-a3b8-d330f5ec0e28/] https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/leading-companies-announcing-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/ [https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/leading-companies-announcing-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/] https://floridamedianow.com/2025/06/nasa-budgety-cuts-target-workforce/ [https://floridamedianow.com/2025/06/nasa-budgety-cuts-target-workforce/] https://westislandblog.com/technology/the-hidden-crisis-tech-layoffs-surge-in-2025-amidst-mysterious-market-shifts-and-ai-advances/ [https://westislandblog.com/technology/the-hidden-crisis-tech-layoffs-surge-in-2025-amidst-mysterious-market-shifts-and-ai-advances/] https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/16/tech-layoffs-2025-list/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/16/tech-layoffs-2025-list/] https://www.illinoisworknet.com/warnlayoffsearch [https://www.illinoisworknet.com/warnlayoffsearch] https://www.newschannel5.com/news/manchester-conference-center-to-lay-off-27-employees-in-july [https://www.newschannel5.com/news/manchester-conference-center-to-lay-off-27-employees-in-july] https://www.aol.com/12-big-layoffs-know-165913611.html [https://www.aol.com/12-big-layoffs-know-165913611.html] https://www.biospace.com/business/recursion-downsizes-by-20-to-boost-cash-position [https://www.biospace.com/business/recursion-downsizes-by-20-to-boost-cash-position] https://techwireasia.com/2025/06/semiconductor-export-controls-taiwan-huawei-smic/ [https://techwireasia.com/2025/06/semiconductor-export-controls-taiwan-huawei-smic/] https://www.asiafinancial.com/taiwan-blacklists-chinese-chipmakers-huawei-smic [https://www.asiafinancial.com/taiwan-blacklists-chinese-chipmakers-huawei-smic] https://evertiq.com/news/2025-06-16-taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-and-smic-to-export-control-list [https://evertiq.com/news/2025-06-16-taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-and-smic-to-export-control-list] https://www.philstar.com/business/2025/06/16/2450974/taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-smic-export-blacklist [https://www.philstar.com/business/2025/06/16/2450974/taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-smic-export-blacklist] https://www.ainvest.com/news/taiwan-blacklists-huawei-smic-national-security-concerns-2506/ [https://www.ainvest.com/news/taiwan-blacklists-huawei-smic-national-security-concerns-2506/] https://www.rcrwireless.com/20250613/5g/nokia-elisa-5g [https://www.rcrwireless.com/20250613/5g/nokia-elisa-5g] https://www.capacitymedia.com/article-nokia-and-elisa-expand-partnership-for-5g-rollout [https://www.capacitymedia.com/article-nokia-and-elisa-expand-partnership-for-5g-rollout] https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2025/06/12/nokia-and-elisa-modernize-network-for-advanced-5g-era/ [https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2025/06/12/nokia-and-elisa-modernize-network-for-advanced-5g-era/] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/06/12/3098403/0/en/Nokia-expands-IP-routing-portfolio-to-utilities-with-new-platforms-to-boost-smart-grid-modernization.html [https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/06/12/3098403/0/en/Nokia-expands-IP-routing-portfolio-to-utilities-with-new-platforms-to-boost-smart-grid-modernization.html] https://www.samenacouncil.org/samena_daily_news?news=106038 [https://www.samenacouncil.org/samena_daily_news?news=106038]

In today's episode, we delve into Taiwan's new export controls targeting Chinese tech giants Huawei and SMIC, a move that could reshape global semiconductor dynamics. We also cover the recent Google Cloud outage that disrupted over 50 services worldwide, highlighting vulnerabilities in our digital infrastructure. Lastly, we explore the ambitious partnership between Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA to launch Europe's first industrial AI cloud platform, aiming to transform the continent's manufacturing sector. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://techwireasia.com/2025/06/semiconductor-export-controls-taiwan-huawei-smic/ [https://techwireasia.com/2025/06/semiconductor-export-controls-taiwan-huawei-smic/] https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202506160011 [https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202506160011] https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/15/taiwan-places-export-controls-on-huawei-and-smic/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/15/taiwan-places-export-controls-on-huawei-and-smic/] https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-smic-export-control-list-122862724 [https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-smic-export-control-list-122862724] https://www.ookla.com/articles/google-cloud-outage-june-2025 [https://www.ookla.com/articles/google-cloud-outage-june-2025] https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/google-cloud-down-jun-12-outage [https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/google-cloud-down-jun-12-outage] https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/12/google_cloudflare_outage/ [https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/12/google_cloudflare_outage/] https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/12/google-cloud-outage-brings-down-a-lot-of-the-internet/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/12/google-cloud-outage-brings-down-a-lot-of-the-internet/] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-cloud-and-cloudflare-hit-by-widespread-service-outages/ [https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-cloud-and-cloudflare-hit-by-widespread-service-outages/] https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-deutsche-telekom-germany-sovereign-ai/ [https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-deutsche-telekom-germany-sovereign-ai/] https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/germany-ai-factories/ [https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/germany-ai-factories/] https://opentools.ai/news/deutsche-telekom-and-nvidia-join-forces-to-revolutionize-ai-cloud-in-germany [https://opentools.ai/news/deutsche-telekom-and-nvidia-join-forces-to-revolutionize-ai-cloud-in-germany] https://economictimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/deutsche-telekom-nvidia-to-build-ai-cloud-for-industry-in-germany/articleshow/121825935.cms [https://economictimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/deutsche-telekom-nvidia-to-build-ai-cloud-for-industry-in-germany/articleshow/121825935.cms] https://www.telecoms.com/ai/nvidia-and-deutsche-telekom-to-build-industrial-ai-cloud-for-europe [https://www.telecoms.com/ai/nvidia-and-deutsche-telekom-to-build-industrial-ai-cloud-for-europe]

Explore Amazon's testing of humanoid delivery robots designed to navigate complex environments, Verizon's launch of a cutting-edge Vehicle-to-Everything communication platform, and Apple's AI-powered updates from WWDC 2025. Discover how these advancements could reshape industries and enhance user experiences. Sources: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazons-building-humanoid-robots-to-speed-deliveries-to-you/ [https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazons-building-humanoid-robots-to-speed-deliveries-to-you/] https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41906-amazon-looks-to-test-humanoid-delivery-robots [https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41906-amazon-looks-to-test-humanoid-delivery-robots] https://electrek.co/2025/06/04/amazon-test-humanoid-robots-package-delivery-rivian-electric-vans/ [https://electrek.co/2025/06/04/amazon-test-humanoid-robots-package-delivery-rivian-electric-vans/] https://www.theinformation.com/articles/amazon-prepares-test-humanoid-robots-delivering-packages [https://www.theinformation.com/articles/amazon-prepares-test-humanoid-robots-delivering-packages] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJNPwsZ8Unk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJNPwsZ8Unk] https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2025/06/06/vw-rutgers-and-multiple-state-agencies-partner-with-verizons-vehicle-to-everything-platform/ [https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2025/06/06/vw-rutgers-and-multiple-state-agencies-partner-with-verizons-vehicle-to-everything-platform/] https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366625378/Verizon-Business-opens-availability-for-V2X-connected-driving-platform [https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366625378/Verizon-Business-opens-availability-for-V2X-connected-driving-platform] https://www.iotworldtoday.com/connectivity/verizon-launches-new-vehicle-to-everything-connected-driving-platform [https://www.iotworldtoday.com/connectivity/verizon-launches-new-vehicle-to-everything-connected-driving-platform] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/verizon/verizon-launches-v2x-service-with-multiple-customers/ [https://www.mobileworldlive.com/verizon/verizon-launches-v2x-service-with-multiple-customers/] https://btw.media/news/verizon-business-debuts-edge-transportation-exchange/ [https://btw.media/news/verizon-business-debuts-edge-transportation-exchange/] https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-announced-at-apple-wwdc-2025-new-ios-ipados-macos-visionos-tvos-watchos-updates/ [https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-announced-at-apple-wwdc-2025-new-ios-ipados-macos-visionos-tvos-watchos-updates/] https://www.zdnet.com/article/shortcuts-is-the-best-apple-app-youre-not-using-and-ios-26-makes-it-even-more-powerful/ [https://www.zdnet.com/article/shortcuts-is-the-best-apple-app-youre-not-using-and-ios-26-makes-it-even-more-powerful/] https://techcrunch.com/snippet/3017023/apple-introduces-an-ai-powered-shortcuts-app/ [https://techcrunch.com/snippet/3017023/apple-introduces-an-ai-powered-shortcuts-app/] https://www.engadget.com/ai/apple-intelligence-at-wwdc-everything-apple-announced-for-ios-macos-and-more-171133202.html [https://www.engadget.com/ai/apple-intelligence-at-wwdc-everything-apple-announced-for-ios-macos-and-more-171133202.html] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-elevates-the-iphone-experience-with-ios-26/ [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-elevates-the-iphone-experience-with-ios-26/] https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/wwdc-2025-live-updates-from-apples-keynote-including-new-ios-ipados-apple-intelligence-and-more-141640595.html [https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/wwdc-2025-live-updates-from-apples-keynote-including-new-ios-ipados-apple-intelligence-and-more-141640595.html] https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-announced-at-apple-wwdc-2025-new-ios-ipados-macos-visionos-tvos-watchos-updates/ [https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-announced-at-apple-wwdc-2025-new-ios-ipados-macos-visionos-tvos-watchos-updates/] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-intelligence-gets-even-more-powerful-with-new-capabilities-across-apple-devices/ [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-intelligence-gets-even-more-powerful-with-new-capabilities-across-apple-devices/] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PQ_pQI6be8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PQ_pQI6be8] https://www.macrumors.com/guide/wwdc-2025-what-to-expect/ [https://www.macrumors.com/guide/wwdc-2025-what-to-expect/]

Explore Verizon's groundbreaking Edge Transportation Exchange platform, set to transform vehicle communication and road safety. Discover Deutsche Telekom's pivotal role in the EU's IRIS2 satellite project, aiming to enhance Europe's digital sovereignty. Plus, delve into Meta's experimental Aria Gen 2 smart glasses, pushing the boundaries of wearable A.I. and augmented reality. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-business-launches-connected-driving-platform [https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-business-launches-connected-driving-platform] https://www.phonearena.com/news/verizon-v2x-connected-driving-platform_id171111 [https://www.phonearena.com/news/verizon-v2x-connected-driving-platform_id171111] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/verizon/verizon-launches-v2x-service-with-multiple-customers/ [https://www.mobileworldlive.com/verizon/verizon-launches-v2x-service-with-multiple-customers/] https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366625378/Verizon-Business-opens-availability-for-V2X-connected-driving-platform [https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366625378/Verizon-Business-opens-availability-for-V2X-connected-driving-platform] https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/verizon-iot-transport [https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/verizon-iot-transport] https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/42358-eu-secure-satellite-network-iris-gets-backing-from-deutsche-telekom [https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/42358-eu-secure-satellite-network-iris-gets-backing-from-deutsche-telekom] https://www.telecoms.com/satellite/deutsche-telekom-jumps-in-on-iris2-satellite-project [https://www.telecoms.com/satellite/deutsche-telekom-jumps-in-on-iris2-satellite-project] https://www.telcotitans.com/deutsche-telekomwatch/deutsche-telekom-to-handle-the-land-infra-for-eus-iris2-satellite-system/9326.article [https://www.telcotitans.com/deutsche-telekomwatch/deutsche-telekom-to-handle-the-land-infra-for-eus-iris2-satellite-system/9326.article] https://www.telecomtv.com/content/access-evolution/what-s-up-with-deutsche-telekom-ses-intelsat-orange-ciena-53164/ [https://www.telecomtv.com/content/access-evolution/what-s-up-with-deutsche-telekom-ses-intelsat-orange-ciena-53164/] https://www.advanced-television.com/page/8030/ [https://www.advanced-television.com/page/8030/] https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/meta-ais-experimental-new-smart-glasses-can-see-everything-you-do-and-even-tell-how-you-feel-about-it [https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/meta-ais-experimental-new-smart-glasses-can-see-everything-you-do-and-even-tell-how-you-feel-about-it] https://www.techtimes.com/articles/310631/20250605/metas-aria-gen-2-smart-glasses-are-next-level-full-eye-tracking-system-can-apple-catch.htm [https://www.techtimes.com/articles/310631/20250605/metas-aria-gen-2-smart-glasses-are-next-level-full-eye-tracking-system-can-apple-catch.htm] https://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/meta-ai-s-experimental-smart-glasses-advanced-sensors-let-them-see-hear-and-even-sense-how-you-feel-about-your-surrou-101749200289611.html [https://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/meta-ai-s-experimental-smart-glasses-advanced-sensors-let-them-see-hear-and-even-sense-how-you-feel-about-your-surrou-101749200289611.html] https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/04/meta-aria-gen-2-apple-glasses/ [https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/04/meta-aria-gen-2-apple-glasses/] https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/metas-smart-glasses-ambitions-just-got-supercharged-by-the-us-government [https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/metas-smart-glasses-ambitions-just-got-supercharged-by-the-us-government]

Explore the latest in global connectivity as Google partners with Chile to launch the Humboldt Cable, a trans-Pacific undersea project set to revolutionize digital links between continents. Discover how Rakuten and MobiFone are pioneering 5G infrastructure in Vietnam with O-RAN technology. Plus, learn about Vodafone's innovative travel eSIM service, offering seamless mobile data connectivity for travelers worldwide. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://caliber.az/en/post/google-chile-partner-on-500-submarine-cable-to-bridge-continents [https://caliber.az/en/post/google-chile-partner-on-500-submarine-cable-to-bridge-continents] https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/google-partners-chile-deploy-trans-pacific-submarine-cable-122515679 [https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/google-partners-chile-deploy-trans-pacific-submarine-cable-122515679] https://www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/google-and-chile-sign-deal-for-sub-cable-linking-south-america-with-oceania-asia-8e80eeda-a1d6-4c7d-a077-30d6466d01a0/ [https://www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/google-and-chile-sign-deal-for-sub-cable-linking-south-america-with-oceania-asia-8e80eeda-a1d6-4c7d-a077-30d6466d01a0/] https://www.riotimesonline.com/chile-and-google-sign-deal-for-direct-fiber-optic-link-to-asia-pacific/ [https://www.riotimesonline.com/chile-and-google-sign-deal-for-direct-fiber-optic-link-to-asia-pacific/] https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/google-partners-with-chile-to-deploy-a-trans-pacific-submarine-cable-125060500083_1.html [https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/google-partners-with-chile-to-deploy-a-trans-pacific-submarine-cable-125060500083_1.html] https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/18592-mobifone-and-rakuten-symphony-aim-to-pioneer-open-ran-in-vietnam.html [https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/18592-mobifone-and-rakuten-symphony-aim-to-pioneer-open-ran-in-vietnam.html] https://www.telecompaper.com/news/mobifone-taps-rakuten-symphony-for-open-ran-deployment-in-vietnam--1538763 [https://www.telecompaper.com/news/mobifone-taps-rakuten-symphony-for-open-ran-deployment-in-vietnam--1538763] https://voip.review/2025/06/06/rakuten-symphony-mobifone-pilot-open-ran-vietnam/ [https://voip.review/2025/06/06/rakuten-symphony-mobifone-pilot-open-ran-vietnam/] https://vir.com.vn/japans-rakuten-symphony-to-trial-4g-and-5g-open-ran-mobile-networks-in-vietnam-129965.html [https://vir.com.vn/japans-rakuten-symphony-to-trial-4g-and-5g-open-ran-mobile-networks-in-vietnam-129965.html] https://www.world-energy.org/article/52422.html [https://www.world-energy.org/article/52422.html] https://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk/news/market/1749116869938435800/vodafone-launches-global-esim-travel-service-in-200-destinations [https://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk/news/market/1749116869938435800/vodafone-launches-global-esim-travel-service-in-200-destinations] https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2025/06/vodafone-uk-launches-new-5g-mobile-data-travel-esim-service.html [https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2025/06/vodafone-uk-launches-new-5g-mobile-data-travel-esim-service.html] https://intenttechpub.com/world-news/vodafone-launches-mobile-data-esim-for-travel-across-700-networks/ [https://intenttechpub.com/world-news/vodafone-launches-mobile-data-esim-for-travel-across-700-networks/] https://www.vodafone.com/news [https://www.vodafone.com/news] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/VODAFONE-GROUP-PLC-15867071/news/Vodafone-launches-global-eSIM-travel-service-in-200-destinations-50165956/ [https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/VODAFONE-GROUP-PLC-15867071/news/Vodafone-launches-global-eSIM-travel-service-in-200-destinations-50165956/]