• Luigi Mangione has been in court in NY fighting the admissibility of evidence tied to his arrest.
• See the to-do lists and other items collected from his backpack when he was arrested last year.
• Mangioni is accused of the ambush shooting murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

A second week of evidence-suppression hearings has begun for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the year-old ambush shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Assistant District Attorney Joel Seidemann set the stage on the hearing’s first day, last Monday, by playing an audio recording of the surprisingly calm 911 call that led to Mangioni’s arrest.

Since then, more evidence has been revealed for the first time in a lower Manhattan courtroom — all seized from Mangione upon his arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s following a five-day manhunt. It ranges from the probative (a journal and firearm) to the personal (a grab-bag of toiletries).

Mangioni’s lead defense attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, has called for the hearing to argue why none of it should be shown to a future jury.

Here are the most significant and interesting images shown in court.

Lawyers are fighting over Mangione’s backpack, which arresting officers searched twice before getting a warrant.

Mangione, 28, hopes to convince a state-level judge in Manhattan to toss key evidence from this bag, most significantly a ghost gun and a handwritten “manifesto.”

The bag was searched twice by arresting officers in Altoona, Pennsylvania — once at the McDonald’s where he was taken into custody, and again during intake at the town’s only police station.

Only afterward did police seek a search warrant. At the hearing, prosecutors are calling more than a half-dozen Altoona officers to testify that both searches were proper under Pennsylvania law.

Mangione’s red notebook, aka “the manifesto”.

Defense lawyers call it a “journal.” To prosecutors, it’s a “manifesto.” Either way, this red, soft-covered notebook is prime evidence.

Prosecutors say an entry from October 22, 2024, describes an intent to “wack” the CEO of an insurance company at its annual “bean-counter conference”. (Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, was shot from behind six weeks later, as he approached a Midtown hotel, where he was to speak at UHC’s annual investor meeting.)

Police bodycam footage screened at the hearing shows two officers pulling the red notebook and other items from Mangione’s backpack after he is placed in handcuffs at the McDonald’s. They were looking for anything dangerous, including a bomb, multiple cops testified.

This hybrid metal and 3D printed 9mm firearm was recovered from the backpack, too.

Prosecutors say this firearm is a ballistic match to the shell casings and discharged bullet recovered from the sidewalk where Thompson was shot just before sunrise on December 4, 2024.

It was found at the bottom of the backpack at the police station during Altoona cops’ second search — an “inventory search,” meant to record the personal property and evidence taken from a suspect.

The top portion of the gun is the metal receiver for a Glock 9mm, prosecutors say. The bottom portion, including the butt and trigger, was 3D printed. A silencer and an extra ammo clip were also recovered from the backpack.

Some of the contents seized offer a glimpse into Mangione’s self-care aspirations while on the lam for five days.

This is a photo of Mangione’s many toiletries and other incidentals collected from his backpack, including spare socks, fresh medical masks, electrical cords, protein bars, and hand sanitizer.

They are not evidence but offer an intimate view of his self-care routine. Included was a stick of sandalwood-and-shea-butter scented “sensitive skin” deodorant, an electric hair-and-beard clipper with multiple black plastic comb attachments — and a pair of white-tipped tweezers.

“Change hat, shoes, pluck eyebrows,” reads a to-do note dated the day after Thompson is shot

Several handwritten notes were also collected from the backpack — some in the form of “to-do” lists.

A checklist under the heading “12/5” — the day after Thompson’s shooting — begins with a starred entry: “Buy black shoes. (White stripe too distinctive)”. Mangione was indeed wearing new-looking black sneakers when he was arrested four days later.

The second entry reads, “change hat, shoes, pluck eyebrows.”

A third entry begins “bus to Penn Station” and appears to include detailed travel directions.

Prosecutors say Mangione tried to throw arresting officers off the scent by claiming he was a “homeless” guy named “Mark.”

The first two officers arriving at the McDonald’s on December 9, 2024 — the fifth day of the nationwide manhunt — testified they had not believed Thompson’s shooter would be in the restaurant.

The store manager had only reluctantly called 911 at her customers’ insistence, so the call had been dispatched as “Priority: Low.”

“What’s your name?” one of the officers asked, approaching Mangione at the back of the restaurant. “Uh, Mark,” Mangione answered, according to bodycam footage shown in court. He told them he was homeless.

He then handed over this New Jersey license — listing his name as “Mark Rosario.”

Everything changed when Mangione’s mask came off.

Mangione was then asked to pull down his blue-and-white paper medical mask, which Altoona patrolman Joseph Detwiler said made Mangioni stand out in the small Pennsylvania town.

“We don’t wear masks,” Detwiler told the jury. “We have antibodies.”

When Mangione’s mask was lowered, everything changed. “I knew it was him immediately,” testified Detwiler. “I stayed calm.”

Mangioni alerted police to this small knife.

Before they left the McDonald’s, Mangione had alerted the police to a small, silver folding knife they’d failed to find in his pocket, along with something that looked like a metal stylus or screwdriver tool.

The knife was small enough to qualify as a legal carry, Detwiler’s partner, Patrolman Tyler Frye, testified Thursday, adding that even so, “It could possibly hurt somebody — seriously.”

“Hot meal” and “water bottles.”

Back at the Altoona Police station, a more thorough search of Mangione’s backpack, pockets, clothing, and other belongings was conducted. Officers found this folded scrap of lined paper.

Part doodled map, part to-do list, it is filled with dates and tasks, only some of which were accomplished. Under “12/8” — the day before the arrest — the words “Best buy” had been crossed off, as were mentions of a USB drive, “digital cam,” and “light source.”

“Hot meal” and “water bottles” were also crossed off.

Other items on the list — including “AAA bats” and “survival kit” — were never crossed off.

$7,800 in large bills.

At the Altoona police station, cops recovered $7,800 in large bills and currency from Thailand, Japan, and India, totaling $1,620, from Mangioni’s backpack.

“There’s a weapon,” Patrolwoman Christy Wasser is heard saying soon after, in footage showing her continuing to search Mangione’s backpack and lifting the gun from the very bottom of the bag.

Given the gun and the at-first-overlooked knife, the decision was made to strip-search Mangione.

This story was originally published on Friday, December 5. It has been updated to include images of new evidence released in the case.

• The best-selling country artists of all time include Elvis Presley, Tim McGraw, and Shania Twain.
• We used RIAA’s data to compile this list based on total album units sold in the US.
• Only three artists on this list debuted in the 2000s: Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, and Luke Bryan.

Did you know two of the top three best-selling musicians of all time are country music artists?

Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks trail only the Beatles in record sales.

Country music is one of the most popular genres in music, with its own set of stars, award shows, and hall of fame.

We used the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) list of best-selling artists, ranked by albums sold, to pick out the top 25 most successful country musicians of all time.

To qualify as a country star, a musician’s output had to primarily appear on country charts, or the artist had to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, nominated in the country genre at the Grammys, or have received nominations at country award shows like the CMAs or the ACM Awards.

Here’s who made the cut, from No. 25 to No. 1.

25. Hank Williams Jr. — 19.5 million units

24. Luke Bryan — 20 million units

23. Brooks & Dunn — 21.5 million units

22. Carrie Underwood — 22.5 million units

21. Jimmy Buffett — 23 million units

19 (tie). Kid Rock — 23.5 million units

19 (tie). Johnny Cash — 23.5 million units

18. Vince Gill — 24 million units

16 (tie). Toby Keith — 25.5 million units

16 (tie). Faith Hill — 25.5 million units

15. Linda Ronstadt — 30 million units

14. Willie Nelson — 31.5 million units

13. The Chicks — 33 million units

12. John Denver — 33.5 million units

11. Kenny Chesney — 37 million units

9 (tie). Tim McGraw — 41 million units

9 (tie). Reba McEntire — 41 million units

8. Alan Jackson — 44.5 million units

7. Kenny Rogers — 47.5 million units

6. Shania Twain — 48 million units

5. Alabama — 49 million units

4. George Strait — 69.5 million units

3. Taylor Swift — 110 million units

2. Elvis Presley — 146.5 million units

1. Garth Brooks — 162 million units

• Paramount Skydance made a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix won a bidding war.
• Both companies cited regulatory approval, Hollywood employment, and consumers in their pitches.
• Here’s how each media giant is making its case to stakeholders.

Hollywood’s latest high-drama battle of the titans: Paramount versus Netflix.

David Ellison’s Paramount made a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after WBD rebuffed its multiple offers and accepted Netflix’s offer to buy its studio and streaming business.

This means Ellison, who is backed by his billionaire father, Larry Ellison of Oracle, is making his case directly to shareholders on why he’d be the best owner for WBD.

“We have faster regulatory certainty to close,” Ellison said. He called the deal “pro-consumer, pro-creative talent,” and “pro-competition.”

Netflix didn’t respond to the hostile bid but has said that by combining its streaming hits with WBD‘s classic library and prestige HBO fare, it can supercharge its offering.

“Together, we can give audiences around the world even more value and choice, and get one step closer to being the most loved and the most valued entertainment company,” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said in announcing the deal Friday.

Here’s how the companies made their cases to various stakeholders, which include investors, employees, Hollywood talent, and regulators.

Paramount Skydance says it is offering a higher price and more certainty

Financials: Paramount offered $30 per WBD share for all of WBD, compared to Netflix’s offer of $27.75 per WBD share for its streaming and studios business, excluding its TV networks, such as CNN and TNT. While Netflix’s offer was a mix of cash and stock, Ellison emphasized that Paramount’s offer is all cash, and $17.6 billion more than the Netflix deal, an $82.7 billion offer that includes $72 billion in equity.

Approval: Ellison repeatedly argued that he’s more likely to win regulatory approval than Netflix is. He said he anticipated approval coming in as little as 12 months. President Donald Trump said he’ll be “involved” in evaluating the deal. Larry Ellison is a longtime ally of Trump, and the firm of Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is part of the Paramount offer.

Hollywood and consumers: Ellison argued that the Paramount deal would be good for jobs and consumers. He said Paramount is committed to growing the film and TV output of both businesses, including a theatrical slate of 30-plus releases a year. It’s a pointed contrast with Netflix, whose preference for getting movies onto its streaming service quickly has created friction with the film industry. (Netflix has said it would continue to release Warner Bros. movies in theaters.) Ellison said adding WBD would make Paramount a robust competitor to Netflix, while Netflix buying WBD would extend its dominance in streaming and give it more power to raise prices to consumers.

Netflix says its offer would be better for consumers and creators

Financials: Netflix said the deal would give it a number of financial benefits. While Netflix is the top subscription streaming service, it has a ways to go in creating culture-defining IP. A big part of Netflix’s pitch is that it’ll be able to build on WBD’s famous franchises like DC Comics and Harry Potter, fueling a flywheel that’ll expand its business. WBD would have to pay a $2.8 billion breakup fee if it accepts a different offer, which Netflix said limited its risk. On the other hand, Netflix would have to pay a $5.8 billion breakup fee if the deal were blocked by regulators.

Approval: Wall Street analysts have generally characterized Netflix as having a tougher approval path. However, the company has been making the pitch to Trump and his administration. Trump said Sunday that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos visited him last week. Trump said Sarandos was a “great person” who has done “one of the greatest jobs in the history of movies.” However, Trump added that Netflix has “a very big market share,” which “could be a problem.” Netflix expressed confidence in the approval process, saying it expects the deal to close in 12 to 18 months, after WBD completes its spinoff of linear channels into a new company, Discovery Global.

Hollywood and consumers: Netflix said the deal would provide better choice and value for consumers by bringing together the Warner Bros. film and TV show libraries with its own offerings, and help the WBD’s creators reach a bigger audience. Netflix said many of its subscribers don’t subscribe to HBO Max.

With Hollywood employment stagnating, Netflix also argued that the addition of Warner Bros. would let it expand its production and increase jobs over the long term. It expects to achieve $2 billion to $3 billion in cost savings from the deal, primarily coming from eliminating overlapping support staff.

• Reid Hoffman said he once spent a night on Epstein’s island in connection with MIT fundraising efforts.
• The LinkedIn cofounder told the Newcomer podcast that he had been told a visit would make Epstein more likely to donate.
• Hoffman has previously apologized publicly for his interactions with Epstein.

LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman said he wishes he’d known a little more before agreeing to spend a night on Jeffrey Epstein‘s island.

On the Dec. 1 episode of Eric Newcomer’s podcast, Hoffman said that he visited the island as part of his fundraising work for the MIT Foundation and was told the visit would make Epstein more likely to donate to MIT.

“Note to self: Google before going,” Hoffman said on the podcast. He said he stayed on the island for one night, and that there was a pool, a “bunch of guest rooms,” and a courtyard.

Hoffman has maintained that he only interacted with Epstein, whose 2019 death while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges was ruled a suicide, through his work fundraising for the MIT Media Lab. On the “Newcomer” podcast, he called Epstein a “masterful networker,” and recalled a 2015 dinner he hosted for an MIT researcher in Palo Alto, California.

Hoffman said that Joi Ito, former director of the MIT Media Lab, asked him if Epstein could attend the dinner, which was also attended by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Similar to his visit to the island, Hoffman said he was later told that the financier had said he was more likely to donate if he attended the dinner.

“He’s kind of going through the network, trying to meet people and so forth,” Hoffman said on the podcast. Hoffman also reiterated previous apologies for his involvement with Epstein.

In 2019, a spokesperson for Zuckerberg confirmed the dinner to Business Insider and said it was the only time the Facebook cofounder met Epstein. A spokesperson for Musk also confirmed the Tesla CEO’s attendance.

In a 2019 email to Axios, Hoffman acknowledged multiple interactions with Epstein, which he said were strictly for fundraising purposes, and said he had been told MIT had vetted and approved the convicted sex offender’s participation. He said in the email he was “deeply regretful” of the involvement.

“I went and kind of made a, you know, very public apology because it was like, okay I realized this and I’d already at that point had ramped down connection with him, right, to like no meetings and all the rest of the stuff, under any context,” Hoffman said on the podcast. “And I think he still would drop me an email every so often and say, ‘Hey, can we get on the phone?’ I say, ‘Oh, maybe sometime,’ which is, you know, code for never, right?”

Hoffman said that justice for the late pedophile’s victims is important, and urged the government to release, unredacted, “every single piece of intel that they have about Epstein.”

In November, President Donald Trump signed a bill that will release the Department of Justice’s files on Epstein after months of pressure from Congress, including some fellow Republicans. The department has until Saturday, December 19, to comply with the order.

Trump has also ordered the DOJ to investigate Hoffman, along with other individuals he views as political enemies, including former President Bill Clinton and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, over their ties to Epstein.

Hoffman, a billionaire and major Democratic donor, has previously said that he had to hire security after Musk fueled conspiracy theories about his relationship with Epstein.

• Dakota Johnson’s style has always been equally chic and bold.
• That’s continued this year, as she’s worn daring looks on and off the red carpet.
• So far, she’s sported see-through ensembles, skin-tight sparkles, and more.

One thing to know about Dakota Johnson is that she’s always going to look chic.

Whether she’s walking around New York City, attending the Cannes Film Festival, or posing on a red carpet, her fashion always stands out.

That’s because it’s also often pretty daring. In 2025, she’s worn everything from see-through ensembles to skin-tight sparkles.

Here’s a look at those outfits and everything else she’s worn this year, ranked.

Dakota Johnson played it safe at a Kering event during the Cannes Film Festival in May.

She wore classic black Gucci trousers with sharp pleats, a semi-sheer white blouse, and shiny black loafers from the Italian fashion house.

Though understated, her outfit was expensive. Her shoes cost $1,050, and her pants cost $2,500.

She took the same approach to her fashion for the Women in Entertainment Gala in December.

She wore a chic $2,980 black midi dress from Khaite on the event’s red carpet, which highlighted her accessories.

The latter included $1,140 haircalf heels from the clothing brand, a $2,350 Métier bag, $695 Sophie Buhai earrings, and two onyx rings from the same designer, which cost $2,050 each.

Inside the gala, she wore a white trench coat with thick buckles on top.

Her New York City street style in early June was simple.

She wore a sheer Balenciaga bodysuit on one occasion, but covered it with a leather duster jacket.

She also sported black Balenciaga jeans, $990 Khaite wedges, The Row’s $2,600 Mira clutch, an assortment of Yvonne Leon diamond jewelry, and $590 sunglasses from Khaite’s collaboration with Oliver Peoples.

The actor looked relaxed and casual at one Cannes Film Festival event.

She wore a $5,200 sleeveless black Gucci dress with a deeply scooped neckline and a crystal hook across the back for the May event.

The outfit was pretty plain, but elevated thanks to her $1,120 Gucci heels, diamond stud earrings, and a $12,750 Boucheron ring.

Her shoes stole the show at the Zurich Film Festival in September.

Johnson wore a Ferragamo fit that day to deliver an acting masterclass. It included a $1,750 scarf-embellished top, a miniskirt, and sheer tights.

Her $2,900 boots, though, were the most daring piece of the ensemble. Designed by Yves Saint Laurent, the leather shoes featured 6.1-inch block heels and platforms across the toes.

Johnson added a bold touch to a simple after-party outfit in May.

She arrived at the event in a custom YSL slip dress with an orange floral print. The garment was understated by Johnson’s standards, though her jewelry was anything but.

She wore $115,000 Boucheron earrings made from diamonds and white gold. The statement pieces were shaped like leaves.

The “Materialists” star wore a glamorous look with a few sharp elements at the 2025 Karlovy Vary Film Festival.

Her dress, a $2,450 piece from Mugler, was strapless with a plunging V-shaped neckline and a long, ankle-length skirt.

To complement the gown’s daring cut, Johnson wore a diamond necklace with an emerald charm from Roberto Coin and a matching emerald ring.

She completed the look for the July event with $795 Gianvito Rossi pumps.

In August, she wore a short, sparkling dress with unique shoes.

Johnson mostly wore gowns throughout 2025, but she made an exception for the “Splitsville” premiere after-party.

That night, she wore a green Gucci minidress covered in sequins, paired with the fashion house’s pointed black pumps.

Her accessories were quietly daring at the beginning of June.

While walking around New York City, Johnson was photographed wearing a $98 semi-sheer Commando bodysuit beneath a yellow velvet jacket from Khaite.

She also wore simple blue jeans, $990 Khaite wedges in black, and dark Gucci sunglasses.

The daring aspect came in the form of her jewelry, which retails for a combined total of over $140,000. Johnson wore a $10,430 Ophelia Eve emerald necklace and a $130,200 Sophie Bille Brahe piece.

Johnson strayed from her typical color palette at the Governors Awards.

Instead, she wore a strapless, seafoam gown from Valentino. The floor-length piece was crafted from textured fabric and featured a gathered waistline.

Though its silhouette was straightforward, its color was a bold choice for the actor, which paid off.

She completed the look with jewels from Jessica McCormack.

You couldn’t miss her in August when she stepped onto the “Splitsville” red carpet.

She wore a strapless, form-fitting gown from Gucci in a striking silver color.

It contrasted her dark hair and was accessorized to perfection with statement earrings and bangles, all from Roberto Coin.

In August, Johnson mixed vintage flair and modern design at Vogue World.

Her Valentino gown had a halter neckline, a black mesh panel beneath its beaded top, and a floor-length skirt.

The dress was eye-catching and intricate in design.

She experimented with bright colors and dramatic jewels on the Cannes red carpet.

For the “Highest 2 Lowest” premiere, Johnson walked the red carpet in a strapless Gucci gown covered with pink fringe. The vibrant color choice was a departure from her usual neutral fashion.

She also wore massive Boucheron earrings crafted from diamonds, which sparkled in the light.

Johnson made a million-dollar statement at the end of May.

She looked stunning in a strapless maxi gown from Ferragamo, which retails for $1,850, and pumps from the same brand.

The star of the show, however, was her $1.2 million Roberto Coin necklace. The eye-catching piece was crafted from diamonds, sapphires, and white gold, and it matched her $25,000 blue ring.

She wore the pieces shortly after being named the Italian jewelry brand’s latest ambassador.

She brought cutouts back at the Red Sea International Film Festival in December.

Alessandra Rich designed her cutout dress with a strapless, plunging V-shaped neckline. It also had two waist cutouts and a daring slit in the middle of its skirt.

Just as bold as the dress was Johnson’s selection of jewelry. She wore sparkling rings, earrings, and layered necklaces that covered part of her collarbones and chest.

The “Materialists” star opted for a skin-hugging gown at the Kering Women in Motion dinner.

Gucci custom-made her sleeveless gown, which was semi-sheer and lined with a strapless leotard.

She paired the dress with an updo hairstyle and $56,000 Boucheron hoop earrings.

Her red-carpet gown for the “Saturday Night Live” anniversary special showed even more skin.

Designed by Gucci, the black gown had one long sleeve, an asymmetrical neckline, and fabric hanging down the front and back of her body.

On the sides, though, it was only held together by the brand’s signature horsebit hooks. The latter detail revealed her legs and hips as she walked.

Johnson took plunging necklines to another level for an appearance on “The Tonight Show.”

Her Ferragamo ensemble included a $1,490 asymmetrical miniskirt and a $2,900 blazer with a curved neckline that dipped beneath her chest.

She completed the look with sheer black tights and the brand’s $980 pumps.

The black gown she wore to the New York “Materialists” premiere had a daring structure.

From the front, her halter-neck Gucci gown almost looked conservative. Its silk fabric wrapped around her neck and extended into a loose-fitting top.

From the side, however, you could see the gown’s daring backless and sideless cut.

She seemingly wore her version of a “revenge dress” for a New York City outing in June.

After a rumored breakup between Johnson and Chris Martin, the actor was photographed wearing a $775 tulle-wrapped bodysuit and a matching $1,366 sheer skirt from Nensi Dojaka.

The outfit was dramatic, fashionable, and undoubtedly one of her most daring looks of the year.

For another appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival, the actor wore layers of white lace.

Chloé designed her billowing gown, which had short tiered sleeves, a deep V-neckline, and a floor-length skirt. The latter and the bodice were both see-through.

The outfit was daring, as is Johnson’s signature, but it was also feminine and timeless.

One of Johnson’s most memorable outfits of the year was worn at the Zurich Film Festival in September.

That outfit, of course, was her blue Gucci ball gown. It featured a lace bodice with long sleeves, a high neckline, and a full tulle skirt.

The dress was as vibrant as it was daring. Johnson wore nothing beneath its see-through top.

Johnson wore one of the most see-through gowns of her career that same month.

She arrived at Kering’s Caring for Women dinner wearing a high-neck, long-sleeved dress crafted from sparkling floral lace. The form-fitting Gucci piece sat atop two pieces of black lingerie.

To complete the look, Johnson added emerald earrings that matched the color of her eyes.

New study identifies 5G RedCap and rising automotive demand as primary drivers for future connectivity

The cellular IoT market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, with connections expected to surge to 5.9 billion by 2035, as revealed by new research from Omdia.

This in-depth study highlights the transformative impact of 5G technologies on the cellular IoT landscape, identifying three pivotal technologies as primary growth drivers:

• 5G RedCap
• 5G Massive IoT
• 4G LTE Cat-1bis modules

5G eRedCap: Launch momentum to build in 2026

The research highlights 5G RedCap as a transformative development, with adoption projected to gain momentum starting in 2025. Positioned as the optimal mid-tier connectivity solution, RedCap caters to 5G devices that do not require the advanced specifications of Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (uRLLC) or Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB). Additionally, RedCap offers critical futureproofing benefits as the industry transitions toward phasing out 4G networks beyond 2030.

The study notes that while initial deployment of RedCap has been slower than expected, 2025 has showed some promise with the launch of the latest Apple Watch range that incorporates RedCap technology. Complementing this growth, eRedCap module launches are expected to begin in 2026, further expanding mid-tier connectivity options and driving adoption across a broader range of use cases.

“The implementation of 5G RedCap in the latest range of Apple Watches has signalled the starting gun for RedCap adoption. Going forward, enterprises will have a wider and wider selection of connectivity technologies to benefit any application. The expected launch of 5G eRedCap modules in 2026 will provide further cellular IoT connection growth over the next decade.”

— Alexander Thompson, Senior Analyst for IoT at Omdia

Automotive will comprise one in five cellular IoT connections in 2035

The automotive segment will rise from 500m connections to around 1.2bn over the next ten years, increasing its market share from 13% to 21%. Most of this connection growth will originate from Asia & Oceania, which will see its automotive segment rise due to increasing consumer demand for intelligent vehicles with 5G connectivity.

“The rapid rise of software-defined vehicles, the fundamental need for over-the-air updates, regulatory mandates and vehicle-to-everything, are all made possible by cellular connected vehicles, which is why we expect to see vehicles represent 1 in 5 cellular connections by 2025.” added Andrew Brown, IoT Practice Lead at Omdia.

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