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Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Viasat's (VSAT) Inmarsat NexusWave Tops 1,000 Vessel Orders
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) is one of the 10 Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy According to Billionaires. On July 1, Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) announced that Inmarsat Maritime has received orders for more than 1,000 vessels for NexusWave. This strong performance came after months of rigorous development and testing. In just six months since the service launched, global customers are already adopting NexusWave for their fleets. This shows that the global shipping industry has a strong appetite for a fully managed, high-speed, bonded connectivity service. A telecommunications tower reaching high into the sky, connected to a satellite system. In May 2023, Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) completed its acquisition of Inmarsat to bring together the teams, technologies, and resources of both companies to form a new global communications partner. Inmarsat's NexusWave combines Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band, low-Earth orbit (LEO), coastal LTE, and resilient L-band services into one fully managed solution. Recent tests have shown that NexusWave can reach download speeds up to 340 Mbps and upload speeds up to 80 Mbps. The network is very reliable as availability on vessels has consistently surpassed 99.9%. Additionally, the quality of video calls is not affected by the availability or performance of any single network. Users also enjoy unlimited data, global coverage, and secure-by-design infrastructure to protect the connections at sea. Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) is a global communications technology company that provides internet and other communication services to consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world. The company offers important communications solutions that are available on the ground, in the air, at sea, and in space. While we acknowledge the potential of VSAT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best American Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now and 11 Best Fintech Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Otago Daily Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
Camry takes it up another notch
NEW CAR What's new? Not so many years ago, the launch of a new generation Toyota Camry would have been one of the major motoring events of the year. But in these SUV-dominated days the model that was once a sales leader in a crowded mainstream large saloon segment is now our sole survivor, and its arrival here late last year in what is generally reckoned to be 10th-generation form went largely unnoticed. More than six months on, it's time for this latest Camry to finally grace these pages, tested in top-flight ZR specification. This latest Camry is based quite heavily on the model it replaces, utilising the same underlying platform, the same front doors and the same roof structure. There's a 35mm gain in overall length thanks to an increased front overhang, but its wheelbase, width and height are unchanged. Despite much that's the same, there have been enhancements under the skin including revisions to the suspension and steering. It's a similar story mechanically, where the established recipe of a petrol-electric hybrid system centred on a 2.5-litre Atkinson-cycle engine and driving the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission is maintained, now as the sole powertrain option. Yet here there have been major enhancements too, including a new and more powerful electric motor and smaller, lighter and more efficient transaxle. Unlike the mildly refreshed exterior, the interior does get a substantive makeover, and this latest Camry also moves ahead with an enhanced array of safety systems and Toyota's latest suite of digital interfaces and technologies. Three mechanically identical variants of the new Camry are available, opening with the $49,990 GX. There's a mid-spec SX listing at $52,990, while the ZR, as tested, tags at $57,990. What comes as standard? Toyota doesn't play favourites within the Camry range for safety equipment, and is rightly proud of a freshly-earned 5-star Ancap test results that includes the highest rating (95%) for adult occupant protection of any car tested under the Ancap system last year. Provided under Toyota's Safety Sense banner, key active safety features include a 360-degree camera system, autonomous emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-trace assist and lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and curve speed reduction, traffic sign recognition, auto-dipping headlights, blind-spot monitoring with safe exit alert, and a driver monitoring camera. A key safety development with this new Camry is new a forward-facing camera with a far wider field of view than the previous model. This enables the autonomous emergency braking to detect and respond to a wide range of hazards earlier. Turning to creature comforts and convenience features, the entry-level GX is fitted with dual-zone climate control, a six-speaker sound system, and front and rear parking sensors. Sitting on 17-inch alloys and equipped with bi-beam LED headlights, this variant has an eight-inch centre touchscreen, offers smartphone mirroring and voice recognition, and musters four USB-C plugs as well as a single older-style USB-A socket. The SX takes more sophisticated multi-eye LED headlights and adds LED fog lamps. Within the cabin it boasts the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen, satellite navigation, a wireless charge pad, a 10-way power adjusting drivers seat, and a leather-rimmed steering wheel. Siting on 18-inch alloys shod with 235/45 Bridgestone tyres, the flagship ZR adds a lot more equipment including a panorama sunroof, nine-speaker JBL sound system, head up display, artificial leather trim, a power-adjusting front passengers seat, heating and ventilation for both front seats, a heated and power-adjusting steering wheel and heated exterior mirrors. What's it look like? Given that there's been no change in wheelbase, and the door and roof structure also carry over, it's a case of (mild) evolution rather than revolution when it comes to the exterior styling of his latest Camry. The nose has been significantly updated, echoing the look of the latest Prius with narrow crescent-shaped headlights, a slit-like upper grille. Unlike the pure EV Prius, the Camry does need to provide for a decent flow of cooling air to its motor, and this is provided by a large lower grille adorned with diamond patterning on its edges. The crescent theme is repeated with the tail lights, and compared to its predecessor this latest Camry also has quite different rear bumper mouldings. A small detail change at the rear is the replacement of the previous model's "hybrid" badging on the right of the bootlid with the letters "HEV", this being reasonably obvious Toyota shorthand for hybrid electric vehicle. Somehow, the overall look manages to be simultaneously inoffensive and quite sleek, and from some side angles surprisingly delicate. What's it like inside? Working from the rear to the front, boot space remains unchanged from the previous Camry at 524-litres. Even on the flagship ZR, the boot lid is not power operated, but that hardly matters since the assist spring is sufficiently powerful to raise the boot itself when opened. One minus point is that ease of access to the back of the cabin has diminished, as the rear door aperture has been modified, seemingly for aesthetic reasons. The new door line, which now bisects the rear side glass insert rather than fully encompassing it make entry and egress tighter. Once aboard, however, the back seats score very well for spaciousness, with ample legroom and plenty of width. The rear row is also quite bright and airy thanks to the panoramic sunroof. Accommodating three adults across the back is easy, albeit with the middle occupant perched slightly higher than those either side. With just two in the back, the rear centre armrest can be deployed. The armrest its fitted with two cupholders, while the back of the centre console houses adjustable rear air vents and dual USB-C charge points. Interior colour and trim choices are fairly conservative, with various shades of grey, gloss black and burnished metallic highlighting, and a disappointing lack of contrast even on the top-spec upholstery of the test car. Yet while the overall effect is not especially adventurous, it's all very neatly done, with soft touch surfaces where you'd expect them, and the normal high Toyota standard of fit and finish. The most obvious visual talking point up front is the horizontal bar insert on the passengers' side of the dash, which is cleverly integrated with the centre touchscreen surround. The touchscreen has quick-access buttons and a rotary volume knob to its right, and is positioned above a separate display screen and button array for the climate control, seat heating and cooling, and steering wheel heating. A wireless charge pad, an oddment cup and a bevy of USB plug points are positioned at the front of the centre console, ahead of the gear selectors and drive mode buttons on the drivers' side, and dual cupholders to the left. Topped by a padded centre armrest, the centre bin is large and deep. Smartphone mirroring was easily accomplished on test, and the centre screen and its menu system impressed for it clarity and generally easy operability. What's it like to drive? With a power adjusting seat and power adjusting steering column, finding a suitable driving position on the ZR Camry is easy. Even with the seat in its lowest position, the driver comparatively high, with good all-round visibility, at least by saloon (as opposed to SUV) standards. Key controls are sensibly positioned, and the fully digital main instrument panel — which changes its display according to the drive mode selected — is clear, though not always instinctive to navigate via the control buttons on the steering wheel. Essential information including both vehicle speed and the speed limit show clearly on the head up display. The powertrain is impressive, as one might expect given Toyota's long experience with hybrid systems. Dubbed a "generation five" system, this hybrid evolution seems able to do more of its lower-speed motoring in purely electric or heavily electric-assisted modes than that of the previous Camry hybrid. That, or course, is all to the good in respect of thrift and round-town and aural refinement. Toyota is famously shy about giving peak torque figures for its hybrids. Indeed, one even has to dig quite hard to ascertain that the petrol engine's 138kW/221Nm outputs are supplemented by an electric motor capability of up to 108kW and 208Nm. Because the petrol and electric motors never produce to their fullest ability at the same time, the system's peak ouput is never the sum of the two. Toyota is quite open than the maximum combined power output is 170Nm, and I'd suggest that when maximum effort is called for, that's backed by around 350Nm of torque. That's ample to deliver snappy overtaking when required, and another standout feature is that the petrol engine never feels or sounds thrashy, even when using the paddle shifts and accelerating hard. Impressive levels of mechanical refinement are backed by well contained wind and road noise and a compliant ride to establish this latest Camry as an effortless and very comfortable highway cruiser. The steering, which firms markedly in sport mode, is precise though a a little short on feel. Handling-wise, the test car was surefooted though medium to quick corners, with a composure (as you would hope) far superior to that of a similar-sized SUV. Tighter bends are less Camry's thing, for while it's a nicely balanced car dynamically, it's also quite large and not especially nimble. Active safety aids are very much the thing these days, and frequently irritatingly intrusive. Hat's off to Toyota, then, for keeping this in check with the latest Camry; even in their default settings, nothing in the active safety suite is too invasive during normal driving, and many of the systems can be partially or fully deactivated anyhow. One attribute especially welcomed on test was the ability to select either adaptive or regular cruise control via the multi-function steering wheel. Economy is worthy of note, too. This latest Camry is rated at 4.5l/100km, and while Drivesouth didn't quite match this on test, the car was returned with a 5.2l/100km return showing on the trip computer. Even allowing for recommended diet of 95 octane gasoline, that's impressive thrift for a large saloon, and underscores just how far Toyota's ongoing refinement of its hybrid systems has progressed. Verdict Incremental improvement is the name of the game with this new-generation Camry. The end result may not stir the soul, but it's deeply impressive nonetheless. AT A GLANCE TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID ZR Overall rating: ★★★★ Design and styling: ★★★+ Interior: ★★★★ Performance: ★★★+ Ride/handling: ★★★★ Safety: ★★★★★ Environmental: ★★★ SPECIFICATION Price: $57,990 Engine: 2.5-litre four-cylinder 138kW/221Nm petrol engine and 100kW/208Nm electric motor. Maximum combined power 170kW. Transmission: Continuously variable, front-wheel-drive. Safety rating: 5-star Ancap. Wheels and tyres: alloy wheels, 235/45 R18 tyres. Fuel and economy: 95 octane unleaded petrol, 4.5 litres per 100km on standard cycle, fuel tank capacity 50 litres. Carbon emissions: 103 grams CO2/km. Dimensions: Length 4920mm, width 1840mm, height 1445mm. By David Thomson
The Hill
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Hill
The 5 best vehicles for campers, according to Edmunds
Summer days beckon and with them the prospect of campfires, fishing holes and scenic hikes. When it's time to commune with nature, you need a car that can get you there and offer convenience and utility once you've arrived. Whether you're looking to get far off the beaten path or simply enjoy the outdoors with some comforts of home, we've rounded up five of the best vehicles for the occasion. Before SUVs, pickup trucks were the ultimate camp car. Put a shell over the cargo bed, lay out a foam roll and sleeping bag and voila — instant shelter. The Ford F-150 is not only America's best-selling truck, but it also makes an ideal camper. Optional four-wheel drive helps get to remote sites, but the camp-friendly Pro Power Onboard is the star feature. It's an integrated system that delivers power ranging from 2,000 to 7,200 watts to household-style outlets in the cab and bed. That's enough to run portable speakers, electric grills and movie projectors, or even recharge electric dirt bikes. The all-electric F-150 Lightning generates even more power — up to 9,600 watts — and features 11 outlets. You'll need the F-150's optional hybrid V6 engine in XLT trim or higher to get Pro Power Onboard. We've found the fuel economy slightly disappointing in our own F-150 equipped with Pro Power Onboard, but have used the innovative system while camping to run the heat overnight and even power hedge trimmers for yard work. 2025 F-150 XLT with Pro Power Onboard starting price (including destination): around $59,320 If you prefer more luxury from your campmobile, the Lexus GX fits the bill with its rugged styling and a classy, leather-soaked interior. Based on a truck platform, the GX comes with standard four-wheel drive and low-range gearing, giving it excellent capability on dirt roads and trails. Hardcore off-roaders can opt for the Overtrail and Overtrail+ trims that add beefy tires and hardware for even better traction. An available third-row seat and ample cargo space mean more people or gear can join the ride. And despite its impressive backwoods ability, the GX is still a Lexus. It offers plenty of luxury features, including massaging front seats, perfect for relaxing after long hikes. 2025 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail: $73,830 More functional than an SUV but nimbler than an RV, the Sprinter is an infinitely customizable van with a high roof that lets you stand up inside. Campsite cooks will appreciate that utility when prepping meals, but the rest of the Sprinter's big, boxy cargo space is just as useful. Hundreds of accessories from the factory or aftermarket companies transform the Sprinter's big, boxy cargo space into the ultimate in-car camper with all manner of racks, beds, cabinets and storage. Two different lengths and 8-foot or 9-foot roof heights give the Sprinter exceptional versatility, along with a range of tire and suspension options. The Sprinter's blank-canvas price doesn't come cheap, starting slightly above $50K before any accessories. But its possibilities are endless. 2025 Sprinter Cargo Van: $53,125 Experienced campers can be forgiven for a skeptical eye to EVs. Most don't have enough range for travel to and from distant campsites. With up to 420 miles of range, the R1T doesn't have that problem. It's capable of pulling an 11,000-pound trailer on your camp adventures, while standard all-wheel drive and advanced drive modes that expertly manage traction make easy work of tough trails. Like the Ford F-150, the R1T also offers integrated power distribution with four 120-volt outlets and six USB charging ports, meaning your rechargeable flashlights, headlamps and camp lanterns can always stay topped up. (The R1T even comes with its own flashlight.) Clever storage spaces such as a lockable front trunk and storage bin under the bed are perfect for securing things before leaving camp unattended. 2025 Rivian R1T: $71,700 The Outback's long, low-ish body harkens back to an old camp favorite: the station wagon. The Subaru splits the difference between wagon and SUV, though, with plenty of trail capability and more than 70 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity. Camping pros will like the Wilderness trim for its rugged all-terrain tires, protective lower-body armor, water-repellent upholstery, and 9.5 inches of ground clearance that rivals most Jeeps. Standard roof rails, a low roof height and a 700-pound weight limit make it easy to pile gear on top of the Wilderness, and a hands-free liftgate allows easy access once at camp. A front-view camera is also useful for careful approaches to unfamiliar trails and campsites. 2025 Outback Wilderness: $43,130 Today's best cars for camping offer a range of capability, utility and even luxury. Whether you prefer trucks, SUVs or vans, there's something for every camper. ____________ This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds. Dan Frio is a contributor at Edmunds.
Business Upturn
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Inmarsat NexusWave Exceeds 1,000 Vessel Orders Amid Growing Demand for High-Speed Connectivity
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced that orders for NexusWave have exceeded 1,000-vessels. Following months of rigorous development and testing, the service has gained incredible momentum in its first six months on the market with global customers adopting NexusWave for their fleets. This milestone underscores the global shipping industry's strong appetite for a fully managed, high-speed, bonded connectivity service that combines the power of multiple networks with the convenience of a single provider. Early adopters such as 'K' Line, Anthony Veder, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Solvang, Sallaum Lines, Parlevliet & van der Plas Group and others are already reaping the benefits of transforming their vessels into floating offices and homes. Inmarsat's NexusWave brings together Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band, low-Earth orbit (LEO), coastal LTE, and resilient L-band services into a seamless, fully managed solution. Inmarsat's unique 'network-bonding' technology is designed to allow connected applications to harness the aggregate speed and capacity of all available networks simultaneously rather than relying on one at a time. Recent real-world tests have demonstrated NexusWave's exceptional performance, achieving download speeds of up to 340 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of up to 80 Mbps. Network availability on vessels has consistently exceeded 99.9%, and video call quality has remained virtually unaffected by the availability or performance of any single network. Inmarsat's solution dynamically adjusts traffic routing to maintain a seamless user experience, even in connectivity hotspots. Users also benefit from unlimited data, global coverage, and secure-by-design infrastructure, providing complete 'connected confidence'. For seafarers onboard it means they can enjoy a wide range of applications, including web browsing, streaming, gaming, video and voice calling, messaging, and social media access, providing a 'home-like' connectivity experience while at sea. Ben Palmer, President, Inmarsat Maritime, said: 'We are incredibly proud to have surpassed the 1,000-vessel mark for NexusWave orders. This achievement is testament to the vision and commitment of everyone involved in the development process. It also reveals a strong appetite among forward-thinking operators for connectivity that provides more than just high speeds and reliability. 'NexusWave offers everything shipowners need to transform their vessels into floating offices and homes – and thereby drive their digitalisation strategies and crew welfare initiatives. It is designed to provide full connected confidence underpinned by global coverage, unlimited data, and enterprise-grade cybersecurity. Crucially, it combines all of the above with the convenience of working with a single, trusted maritime connectivity partner.' About Inmarsat Maritime Inmarsat is a Viasat company and continues to power the digitalisation of the maritime industry. With over 40 years of experience, Inmarsat Maritime offers reliable and innovative solutions that enable ship owners and operators to stay connected, navigate safely, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure crew welfare. Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are – on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at the Viasat News Room or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads and YouTube. Inmarsat Maritime is based in Viasat's global international business headquarters in London, United Kingdom. For further information about Inmarsat Maritime, visit and follow us on LinkedIn. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to the features and benefits of the NexusWave solution. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: our ability to access third-party capacity and services; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the ViaSat-3 class satellites and any future satellite we may construct or acquire; unexpected expenses related to our satellite projects; our ability to successfully implement our business plan for our broadband services on our anticipated timeline or at all; capacity constraints in our business in the lead-up to the launch of services on our satellites; our ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; and other factors affecting the maritime sector. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in our SEC filings available at including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason. While the information in this document has been prepared in good faith, no representation, warranty, assurance or undertaking (express or implied) is or will be made, and no responsibility or liability (howsoever arising) is or will be accepted by the Inmarsat group or any of its officers, employees or agents in relation to the adequacy, accuracy, completeness, reasonableness or fitness for purpose of the information in this document. All and any such responsibility and liability is expressly disclaimed and excluded to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Coverage as shown on maps is subject to change at any time. Inmarsat is a trademark owned by the International Mobile Satellite Organization, licensed to Inmarsat Global Limited. The Inmarsat logo and all other Inmarsat trademarks in this document are owned by Inmarsat/Viasat group. © Inmarsat Global Limited. All rights reserved. Contact: For media inquiries: [email protected] Lisa Curran/Peter Lopez, Investor Relations, +1 (760) 476-2633, [email protected] Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Broadcast Pro
01-07-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave tops 1,000 vessel orders in six months
NexusWave integrates Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band, low-Earth orbit (LEO), coastal LTE, and L-band services in a single, seamless package. Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced that orders for NexusWave have exceeded 1,000 vessels. Following months of development and testing, the service has gained incredible momentum in its first six months on the market with global customers adopting NexusWave for their fleets. This milestone underscores the global shipping industrys strong appetite for a fully managed, high-speed, bonded connectivity service that combines the power of multiple networks with the convenience of a single provider. Early adopters such as K Line, Anthony Veder, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Solvang, Sallaum Lines, Parlevliet & van der Plas Group and others are already reaping the benefits of transforming their vessels into floating offices and homes. Inmarsats NexusWave brings together Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band, low-Earth orbit (LEO), coastal LTE, and resilient L-band services into a seamless, fully managed solution. Inmarsats network-bonding technology is designed to allow connected applications to harness the aggregate speed and capacity of all available networks simultaneously rather than relying on one at a time. Recent real-world tests have demonstrated NexusWave's performance, achieving download speeds of up to 340 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of up to 80 Mbps. Network availability on vessels has consistently exceeded 99.9%, and video call quality has remained virtually unaffected by the availability or performance of any single network. Inmarsat's solution dynamically adjusts traffic routing to maintain a seamless user experience, even in connectivity hotspots. Users also benefit from unlimited data, global coverage, and secure-by-design infrastructure, providing complete connected confidence. For seafarers onboard it means they can enjoy a wide range of applications, including web browsing, streaming, gaming, video and voice calling, messaging, and social media access, providing a home-like connectivity experience while at sea. Ben Palmer, President, Inmarsat Maritime, said: 'We are incredibly proud to have surpassed the 1,000-vessel mark for NexusWave orders. This achievement is testament to the vision and commitment of everyone involved in the development process. It also reveals a strong appetite among forward-thinking operators for connectivity that provides more than just high speeds and reliability. 'NexusWave offers everything shipowners need to transform their vessels into floating offices and homes and thereby drive their digitalisation strategies and crew welfare initiatives. It is designed to provide full connected confidence underpinned by global coverage, unlimited data, and enterprise-grade cybersecurity. Crucially, it combines all of the above with the convenience of working with a single, trusted maritime connectivity partner.'
