© BBC Five apps have been banned for breaking local laws Tinder, Grindr and three other dating apps have been banned in Pakistan for disseminating “immoral content”. The government issued notices to Tinder, Grindr, Tagged, Skout and SayHi to remove the dating services. Extra-marital relationships and homosexuality are illegal in […]
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Altice Offers to Buy Cogeco Communications for $7.8B
Altice USA has offered to buy Cogeco Communications for $7.8 billion, while reaching an agreement to sell Cogeco’s Canadian assets to Rogers Communications. Rogers Communications is Cogeco’s largest long-term shareholder. It said the offer represents premiums of more than 30% for other Cogeco share classes. The deal would give Altice […]
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Trenton Systems announces VITA membership, cements support for open technology standards, system interoperability
VITA, founded in the early 1980s and known for the promotion and maintenance of the VMEbus technology standard and others, is a non-profit organization of vendors and users who have a common market interest in real-time, modular embedded computing systems. Accredited as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) developer, VITA […]
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CenturyLink outage took out 3.5% of global internet traffic Sunday
A giant internet outage, due to an issue at major telecommunications company CenturyLink, wiped out 3.5% of global internet traffic on Sunday. The outage affected web giants including Amazon and Hulu as well as individual internet users. The outage began at 6 a.m. Eastern and ended around 11 a.m. Eastern. […]
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New sources for rare metals vital in modern technology
One of the field sites in northern Madagascar. Thick clay deposits have formed above rocks formed in an old volcano by the name of Ambohimirahavavy. The volcano was active around 24 million years ago and has since eroded to expose its interior. The rocks closest to the surface weathered to […]
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Minister says telecom regulator may have erred with wholesale rate decision
David Paddon, The Canadian Press Published Saturday, August 15, 2020 9:45AM EDT Last Updated Saturday, August 15, 2020 2:59PM EDT The federal government says it’s concerned that a controversial regulatory decision last year may undermine investments in Canada’s communications networks, particularly in rural and remote areas. However, a statement issued […]
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As COVID looms over school year, Rep. Joe Kennedy hits Sen. Ed Markey on 1996 Telecommunications Act, broadband access; both press for stimulus deal to help parents, students
Rep. Joe Kennedy on Tuesday night took aim at one of Sen. Ed Markey’s signature bills, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, arguing too many families still cannot afford cable service or access broadband at a time of confusion and concerns for public health as teachers and parents grapple with COVID-19 […]
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New collaboration to create “forever battery” for IoT
Atmosic Technologies is teaming up with SMK Electronics to power connected devices like remote controls and sensors with a battery that do not need to be replaced, the companies say. Image: iStock In the always-connected workplace, keeping devices powered and ready for use is not just important, but critical—a dead […]
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After SC order, CBI to seek all evidence, electronic gadgets from Mumbai cops (Ld)
As the Supreme Court ordered a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the mysterious death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput on Wednesday, the CBI is set to write to the Mumbai Police to get hold of all the evidence and statements it recorded in the last two […]
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Seeking A Career In Science, Engineering Or Technology? Cultivate These 3 Key Skills
The art of accelerating your career in science, engineering and technology. getty The global pandemic has brought a new level of realization to the nation’s scientists, technology workers and engineers. As the US turns to other countries for the production of vital materials (such as masks from China), Americans are […]
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8 must-have gadgets to spice up working from home
© Provided by The Manila Times Having a hard time adapting to your new work setting at home during the pandemic? A few gadgets might be just what you need to spruce up your work area. The good news is you can find every possible gadget you may need at […]
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CRTC announces $72M in broadband internet improvements for northern communities
Five northern community broadband projects in the N.W.T., Yukon and northern Manitoba will share in $72 million of Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Broadband Fund money. According to a press release from the CRTC Wednesday, the projects are designed to improve broadband internet service for about 10,100 households in […]
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S Naren: Internet & Telecom-related Stocks Will Do Well In Post-COVID World
Duration: 14:01 07-08-2020 Looking at buying sustainable dividend yield stocks in India. Pharma & Telecom themes have performed, power sector is yet to catch up. Internet & Telecom-related stocks will do well in post-COVID world, says S Naren of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.#CNBCTV18 #Exclusive #ShareMarketToday #Nifty #SensexCNBC-TV18 is India’s No.1 […]
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Schools face shortages on critical supplies needed for online learning
SAN FRANCISCO — Schools across the United States are facing shortages and long delays, of up to several months, in getting this year’s most crucial back-to-school supplies: the laptops and other equipment needed for online learning, an Associated Press investigation has found. The world’s three biggest computer companies, Lenovo, HP […]
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The F-35 Is Getting Some Major Computer and Software Upgrades
Introduced in the 1950s, the B-52 Stratofortress has remained in service thanks in part to the numerous upgrades it has received over the years. In fact, because it was introduced before the days of advanced computers, the B-52 has actually been at times much easier to update than more modern […]
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Hardware to consider adding to your 2021 IT budget
Many companies now have a remote workforce due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This remote work trend might not change in 2021 (particularly IT teams), so it’s helpful to ensure that your company has the best hardware in place to support employees as well as your on-premises needs. In order to […]
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Get unlimited calling, internet, free coupons with these recharge plans
© Provided by Zee Business Telecom operators tend to upgrade their recharge plans every now and then. They remove older plans, make changes to them or introduce new plans altogether. Woocommerce affiliate program Bharti Airtel recently did the last by introducing new prepaid plans for its customers. The company […]
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Unlimited internet to come to 7 communities by Nov. 1: Northwestel
© Chantal Dubuc/CBC A Northwestel dish in Yellowknife. The company said it’s written to the CRTC confirming that it intends to launch the unlimited internet packages for its residential and business clients in seven communities by Nov. 1. The North’s largest telecommunications provider says unlimited internet is coming to seven […]
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Which Of Cisco’s Gadgets Come From The Comics (& Which Were Created For TV)
Cisco Ramon is one of the most popular characters in TV’s The Flash series, providing comic relief, pathos, and also some of the coolest gadgets in the Arrowverse. Fans were relieved to hear about Cisco’s continued importance in the series after all the major changes instigated by the “Crisis on Infinite Earths” […]
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New report details Apple’s plan for iPhones (and other gadgets) this year
The iPhone 11 Pro Max, 2019’s highest-cost iPhone. Samuel Axon Here’s the front. Samuel Axon And the back, with that new, matte finish and prominent camera setup. Samuel Axon Still Lightning. Samuel Axon The volume controls side. Samuel Axon The SIM tray side. Samuel Axon The featureless top. Samuel Axon […]
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Floods, Locusts, and Covid-19: Somali Students and Universities Struggle
“Until now, we cannot say that the quality of educational services provided to students has been affected by the financial crisis,” said Hussein. “However, finding solutions is very necessary today.” The sudden shift to online education has increased the burden on university administrations and professors. Universities were unprepared for this […]
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New technology keeps Baltimore, seniors in touch
In recent weeks, city health officials were able to ditch the phone tree, thanks to a new computer system created by a corps of programmers from the volunteer group Code for Baltimore. The system can automatically email — and will soon be able to text — the facilities to assess […]
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Intelligent Trailer Technology Advances | Transport Topics
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Imagine that a half-loaded trailer sitting in a yard for five days could tell you that its right front outside tire had low air pressure, its rear upper roadside marker light is out and the consignee’s free storage term […]
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Russian Army equipped with state of the art satellite communication technology
MOSCOW (TASS): The Russian Army will shortly start receiving the latest satellite communications stations that can easily fit into a backpack and are the most compact to date, the press office of Ruselecro-nics Group (part of the state hi-tech corporation Rostec) announced on Monday. “The R-444-NM portable satellite communications station […]
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Texas Police Investigating Death Threat Targeting Indian, Chinese Information Technology Workers | Global Indian
Police in Irving, Texas, are investigating death threats targeting Indian and Chinese IT workers. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that a letter was sent to an Irving resident in which the writer threatens to “shoot mercilessly” immigrants of Indian and Chinese descent who work in the information technology field has […]