Hana Oktavia Anandira

16th August 2023

Who is really responsible for ethical AI?

As regulators and ethics-focused experts continue to put pressure on how Big Tech train their AI models, Hana Anandira asked researchers in the field if there is a way to look at ethical AI beyond the policymaking narrative.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 21st February 2023

Vodafone closes Ghana unit sale

Vodafone Group completed the sale of its 70 per cent stake in its Ghana division to Africa-focused provider Telecel Group, after receiving final regulatory approval.

Mobile World Live • 16th February 2023

Subdued demand hits Indonesia smartphone market

An International Data Corporation (IDC) report showed Indonesia’s smartphone market fell for the first time during 2022, wiping out growth from the preceding three years.

MWC Barcelona 2023 Dailies • 16th February 2023

Start-ups bring a human touch to 4YFN

The GSMA’s annual event for technology start-ups Four Years From Now (4YFN) returns to MWC Barcelona 2023 with over 700 emerging companies on the showfloor exhibiting the latest in cutting-edge innovation, with this year’s central theme humanising technology.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 14th February 2023

Can there be smart cities in developing countries?

With developing markets progressively deploying digital tools, Hana Anandira explores whether or not authorities and private sectors are prioritising the right things to make smart cities happen.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 13th February 2023

Meta operations in limbo as fresh cuts loom

Meta Platforms reportedly put multiple team budgets and projects in key areas such as the metaverse on hold, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans for further job cuts.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 10th February 2023

Google Cloud brings XR experience to mobile

Google Cloud announced availability of a new feature enabling users to engage in extended reality (XR) activities from their smartphones and eliminating the need to use wearable devices.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 1st February 2023

Court clears Meta to buy Within Unlimited

Bloomberg reported a US district court granted Meta Platforms approval to acquire VR app developer Within Unlimited, a decision which could be a major blow to a US Federal Trade Commission's effort to quash the deal.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 23rd January 2023

Apple hits back at UK competition probe

Apple appealed a UK Competition and Markets Authority probe into mobile browser dominance, claiming the regulator had exceeded the deadline to file a notice on the investigation.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 16th January 2023

Ghana tentatively clears Telecel, Vodafone transaction

Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) granted conditional approval to a transfer of Vodafone Group’s 70 per cent stake in its domestic unit operations to Mauritius-based Telecel Group after the latter revised its proposed deal.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 13th January 2023

Google, Porsche discuss Android integration

Luxury carmaker Porsche reportedly entered talks with Google on the deployment of Android OS in its vehicles, after ending a cooperation with parent company Volkswagen (VW) Group’s Cariad software R&D unit in 2022.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 10th January 2023

European Commission outlines digital targets

The European Commission detailed plans and objectives to bolster its digital goals, stating its next steps will shine a spotlight on the related economy and public services, technological skills and network infrastructure across Europe.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 5th January 2023

Orange accelerates green drive with solar farm

Orange furthered its sustainable drive by outlining plans to open its first solar farm in Europe, striking a deal with renewable energy producer Reservoir Sun.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 8th December 2022

UK, Japan forge digital alliance

The UK and Japan struck a partnership to collaborate on regulations around emerging technologies and digital transformation, in line with the former’s bigger commitment to work closely with Indo-Pacific regions.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 28th November 2022

French operators pledge responsible energy use

The French telecoms federation issued a set of provisions covering responsible power consumption for local operators, naming energy saving actions which must be implemented by industry players at all levels.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 24th November 2022

Germany gives green light to Meta VR devices

German cartel office Bundeskartellamt cleared Meta Platforms to move ahead with selling its Quest VR headsets in the country after the company adjusted its user sign in policies, lifting a sales ban following a competition probe.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 18th November 2022

Vodafone, Microsoft partner on Italy cloud push

Vodafone Business teamed with Microsoft’s Italian unit to boost cloud and connectivity services in the country, under a broader initiative to promote the digital economy which the pair stated would cover companies of all sizes.

Mobile World Live • 4th November 2022

Twitter staff brace for mass cull

Elon Musk moved to set more than the Twitter bird free, telling staff many of them would be laid off barely a week after completing a contentious $44 billion acquisition of the social media site.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 4th November 2022

Are biometrics a boon or bust for refugees?

Hana Anandira speaks to industry specialists to explore how aid agencies can better-employ biometrics to benefit refugees.

Mobile World Live - GSMA • 1st November 2022

China aims to unleash VR with five-year plan

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reportedly developed a five-year action plan targeting the shipment of 25 million VR devices, part of a broader ambition to boost the country’s economic and industrial development.