Technology

SoftBank Corp. has entered Japan's 5G market, providing users with revolutionary mobile technology that enables downloading a two-hour movie in just seconds. The service promises 100 times faster data transmission compared to existing 4G networks, positioning the company competitively alongside rivals NTT Docomo and KDDI Corp.

With schools worldwide closed due to coronavirus, Minecraft is providing free educational content in its Marketplace. 12 interactive lessons covering topics like human anatomy, space exploration, and logic puzzles will be available through June.

Billions worldwide are experiencing internet connectivity challenges as the coronavirus pandemic forces a massive shift to online platforms. With work, education, and shopping moving digital, network infrastructures are struggling to maintain reliable speeds and capacity during global quarantine measures.

As coronavirus containment measures force millions indoors, mobile game downloads have dramatically increased worldwide. China experienced an 80% weekly rise in game downloads, with Tencent reporting significant user growth in popular titles like Mahjong and Game For Peace.

Facebook has filed a federal lawsuit against oneAudience, a New Jersey marketing company, alleging illegal access to user data through malicious app software. The company claims oneAudience improperly exploited the "login with Facebook" feature and paid developers to collect personal information from multiple internet platforms.

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) successfully concluded Thailand's 5G spectrum auction, generating 100.52 billion baht. Advanced Info Service led the auction, winning 23 licenses across 700MHz, 2600MHz, and 26GHz bands. True Move H secured 17 licenses, while state-run operators CAT Telecom and TOT Plc also participated.

Japanese gaming company Nintendo confirms coronavirus impact on product manufacturing, with Foxconn factories closed and potential delays for Switch consoles and Ring Fit Adventure game shipments.

ISRO introduces Vyom Mitra, a bilingual half-humanoid robot designed to travel to space in December. The robot can operate switch panels, conduct life support operations, and provide crucial assistance to astronauts during unmanned missions.

British officials recommend restricting Huawei's involvement in the UK's 5G network, blocking it from core systems and government networks. The decision comes after US pressure over potential security risks, limiting Huawei's participation while not entirely banning the company's equipment.

According to eMarketer, Pinterest surpassed Snapchat in US users by reaching 82.4 million in 2019, representing a 9% growth. The platform's universal appeal across different age groups distinguishes it from Snapchat's younger demographic, making it a more versatile social media platform for sharing visual content.