Comms & Lighting

Microsoft has released Comic Chat as open source, allowing developers to access and modify the chat application’s codebase.

• StormWatt Team
• July 30, 2026

Optus has increased its global coverage, with 19 mentions in recent data, indicating a major expansion in its international telecommunications reach.

• StormWatt Team
• July 30, 2026

Huawei Pura experiences a surge in international coverage, with 20 media mentions in a recent reporting window, marking increased global interest.

• StormWatt Team
• July 29, 2026

An interview reveals the government’s intention to establish a legal precedent in a case involving a man charged with wiping his GrapheneOS phone, raising privacy and legal questions.

• StormWatt Team
• July 29, 2026

China Unicom’s 2026 partner conference features董昕 advocating for open coexistence and new paradigms in the digital era, signaling strategic shifts.

• StormWatt Team
• July 28, 2026

Authorities have instructed GitHub to remove the Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat, citing security concerns. Jack Dorsey is among those commenting on the development.

• StormWatt Team
• July 25, 2026

Tech developers announce new tools and features to enhance ATProto, aiming to improve decentralized social networking infrastructure.

• StormWatt Team
• July 24, 2026

FCC changes regulations allowing ISPs to withhold detailed fee disclosures, raising concerns over transparency and consumer rights.

• StormWatt Team
• July 23, 2026

Samsung revealed the Galaxy Z Fold 8 during its Unpacked event, focusing on new foldable design and enhanced features. Details are confirmed, others remain unconfirmed.

• StormWatt Team
• July 23, 2026

LG announces plans to block residential proxies from accessing its smart TV applications, citing security and content protection concerns.

• StormWatt Team
• July 23, 2026