The FCC’s mid-band spectrum auction has concluded its initial phase, and the bidding reveals carriers are all-in on mid-band. Throughout much of the world, mid-band spectrum has been the cornerstone of 5G rollouts. In the US, however, the Big Three Read More
TikTok Improves Privacy Protections For Children
TikTok has announced a number of changes aimed at improving privacy protections for children on its platform. TikTok has come under widespread criticism for privacy and security violations. Not the least of those has been repeated violations of child privacy. The company’s Read More
Dell Launching Video Conferencing Monitors With Microsoft Teams Support
Dell is launching three new monitors with dedicated Microsoft Teams buttons and support for Windows facial recognition. Microsoft launched a Teams certification program in December for USB audio and video devices. As companies have turned to remote work to stay productive during Read More
5G Deployment Could Be Bad For The Environment
A report by France’s High Council on Climate has warned that 5G deployment could lead to a major spike in CO2 emissions. Carriers around the world are racing to deploy the next generation of wireless networks. 5G is seen as Read More
Apple Working to Replace Qualcomm Internal Modems
Apple is working on the next step toward manufacturing independence, beginning work on a replacement for Qualcomm’s modems. Apple has had a troubled history with Qualcomm for years. Apple accused Qualcomm of charging unfair prices for its modems, and turned Read More
Video Gaming Increasing Across All Age Groups
In further evidence of the impact the pandemic is having on everyday life, video gaming has seen a significant uptick across allage groups. With more people staying home and avoiding in-person contact, alternative forms of entertainment and socialization have been on Read More
Microsoft Teams Taking On Zoom With 24-Hour Free Meetings
Microsoft is ramping up its competition with Zoom by offering 24-hour meetings with its free Teams plan. Zoom quickly emerged at the outset of the pandemic as one of the top choices for virtual work, remote learning, worship and socializing. Read More
Zoom Lifting 40-Minute Free Limitation For Thanksgiving
Zoom has announced it is lifting its normal 40-minute time limit on meetings with free accounts to help folks with Thanksgiving plans. As COVID-19 surges to record levels, experts have been warning about the danger of Thanksgiving celebrations and the Read More
AI May Improve Smart Speakers by Detecting Voice Direction
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have created a machine learning model to detect the direction of an incoming voice. Current smart speakers and voice-activated devices rely on activation keywords to listen and then respond to commands. While largely effective, it Read More
T-Mobile Doubles Mid-Band 5G Coverage, Will Cover 100 Million By Year’s End
T-Mobile has doubled the extent of its mid-band 5G coverage in just a month, with plans to provide coverage to 100 million by year’s end. Mid-band 5G is considered the sweet spot by many experts, providing the range and coverage Read More