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fromTelecompetitor
12 hours ago

Archtop Fiber introduces 5 Gig and 8 Gig plans

"Customers shouldn't have to think about their WiFi: It should just work. By including eero devices with every new plan, we're making it easier for customers to get set up quickly and get strong, fast coverage throughout their homes."
Brooklyn
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

Google: IPv6 carried half of internet traffic for one day

On March 28th, 50.1 percent of the traffic the company detected used IPv6, up from 46.33 percent a year earlier. Google's data records plenty of days over the last year when IPv6 carried over 49.5 percent of traffic, and a slow climb towards greater prevalence of traffic using the protocol.
Digital life
#cybersecurity
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

A cyberattack in Silicon Valley exploited weak passwords to spoof crosswalk button recordings with voices of tech CEOs, raising security concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromYahoo Tech
6 days ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

A cyberattack in Silicon Valley exploited weak passwords to spoof crosswalk button recordings with voices of tech CEOs, raising security concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromYahoo Tech
6 days ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
European startups
fromTheregister
14 hours ago

Iran has something the US can only dream of: cheap broadband

North America has the world's most expensive broadband, while Iran has the cheapest, reflecting the cost of living in each region.
#artificial-intelligence
Agriculture
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Digital ag, the AI-Ready America initiative, and opportunity for broadband providers

AI tools are expanding in rural communities, particularly in digital agriculture, with broadband providers playing a crucial role in this development.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Agriculture
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Digital ag, the AI-Ready America initiative, and opportunity for broadband providers

AI tools are expanding in rural communities, particularly in digital agriculture, with broadband providers playing a crucial role in this development.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Chicago
fromTelecompetitor
15 hours ago

LSC and Ziply announce long-haul fiber networks

AI needs and decentralization are driving growth in long-haul fiber networks, with significant announcements from Ziply Fiber and Light Source Communications.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
16 hours ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
#bluesky
Environment
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

A U.S. state just banned big AI data centers. Here's why it might not be the last

Maine has enacted a temporary ban on large data centers to assess their environmental and energy impacts before allowing construction.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
15 hours ago

Scale sets edge platform's software ever more free from hardware constraints

Scale Computing is reducing hardware requirements for its software, allowing more flexibility for partners and customers in choosing hardware platforms.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

A battle of step counts for votes in Merton

Labour and Liberal Democrats are intensifying efforts to secure votes in Merton ahead of the May local council elections.
#data-centers
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
19 hours ago

Data center executives fret over the industry's increasingly toxic public image

The data center industry faces backlash over environmental and economic concerns, threatening major projects and requiring better public relations efforts.
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
19 hours ago

Data center executives fret over the industry's increasingly toxic public image

The data center industry faces backlash over environmental and economic concerns, threatening major projects and requiring better public relations efforts.
DevOps
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Democratized Software, Democratized Risk: Who's Accountable When Everyone Codes?

AI-driven coding tools enable non-technical teams to create software, but they introduce vulnerabilities and require clear ownership and governance.
Business intelligence
fromTNW | Insider
1 day ago

US utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion by 2030 to power the AI boom

US investor-owned utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion on electricity infrastructure by 2030, driven largely by data centre demand.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
1 day ago

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

2.7 GHz band available for commercial use after clearing technical review

The 2.7 GHz band is now available for full-power commercial licensed use, enhancing coverage and capacity for next-generation applications.
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture can no longer be conceived as an isolated object, detached from the technical networks that sustain contemporary life. This condition calls for new readings and approaches.
Design
fromNature
3 days ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Europe politics
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
3 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
Science
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Astronomers Warn That Satellites May Soon Outnumber Stars in the Night Sky-Here's Why

Light pollution and satellite proliferation threaten stargazing and astronomy, potentially outnumbering visible stars with artificial satellites.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data

Webloc is a global geolocation surveillance system used by various law enforcement agencies, providing access to data from millions of mobile devices.
fromTelecompetitor
13 hours ago

Oregon awards $6.8M in digital connectivity grants

"Access to technology is no longer a luxury - it is essential for education, employment, and healthcare," said Nick Batz, director of the Oregon Broadband Office.
Online Community Development
UK news
fromTheregister
6 days ago

UK seeks fresh perspectives to shape radio-jamming laws

The UK government is preparing legislation to ban radiofrequency jammers due to their use in various criminal activities and threats to public safety.
fromTheregister
1 hour ago

Cisco Wi-Fi boxes writing 5MB of undeletable data daily

More than 230 different models of Cisco Wi-Fi access points may be writing 5MB a day of nonessential data, filling their onboard flash memory to the point at which they lack space for future software updates.
Information security
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

FCC exempts Netgear from ban on foreign routers, doesn't explain why

"If the router Conditional Approval process follows a similar pattern, Chinese-origin manufacturers like TP-Link may face a presumptive denial, while companies with manufacturing in allied nations like Taiwan, Vietnam, or South Korea could find an easier path."
European startups
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 day ago

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 day ago

UK told its Big Tech habit is now a national security risk

Britain's reliance on US Big Tech poses national security risks and economic challenges due to control over critical infrastructure.
Business intelligence
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

AI deployment in networks is stalling as pressure on infrastructure mounts

AI adoption in network environments is slower than expected, with increasing infrastructure demands and significant challenges in deployment and integration.
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

AT&T addresses the problem of copper theft for the broadband industry

"In many major metropolitan areas and small towns, copper theft has escalated to levels that can only be described as systemic," Alcutt writes.
Business
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
DevOps
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

The Role of Dedicated Servers in Scaling Modern Businesses

Infrastructure investment is crucial for SMEs to ensure reliability, performance, and user experience in a competitive digital landscape.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril

US media companies are restricting the Wayback Machine's ability to archive their content, despite benefiting from its preservation of information.
New York City
fromInsideHook
4 days ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
#fcc
Science
fromTelecompetitor
6 days ago

FCC report and order seeks more efficient, powerful space-based broadband

FCC proposes changes to satellite spectrum rules to enhance space-based broadband services and economic benefits.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The FCC just saved Netgear from its router ban for no obvious reason

The FCC granted Netgear conditional approval to import routers despite ongoing foreign router ban concerns and lack of US manufacturing plans.
Science
fromTelecompetitor
6 days ago

FCC report and order seeks more efficient, powerful space-based broadband

FCC proposes changes to satellite spectrum rules to enhance space-based broadband services and economic benefits.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The FCC just saved Netgear from its router ban for no obvious reason

The FCC granted Netgear conditional approval to import routers despite ongoing foreign router ban concerns and lack of US manufacturing plans.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Second half of 2025 good for digital divide and Starlink: Ookla report

Starlink service significantly improved broadband access, reducing the digital divide in many states during the second half of last year.
#ai
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

The internet is evolving to accommodate software agents that act on behalf of users, changing how websites are designed and interacted with.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
#netgear
European startups
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Why Netgear just got the first FCC router ban exemption in the US

Netgear has received FCC approval to sell new routers in the US, exempting them from a ban on foreign-made routers until 2027.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 days ago

FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US

Netgear receives conditional approval from the FCC, allowing it to sell and service consumer routers in the US despite a ban on foreign-made devices.
European startups
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Why Netgear just got the first FCC router ban exemption in the US

Netgear has received FCC approval to sell new routers in the US, exempting them from a ban on foreign-made routers until 2027.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 days ago

FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US

Netgear receives conditional approval from the FCC, allowing it to sell and service consumer routers in the US despite a ban on foreign-made devices.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Amazon buys Apple's satellite connectivity partner

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite connectivity services for future LEO network generations.
Boston
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Massachusetts to distribute 27K devices to bridge digital divide

Massachusetts will distribute nearly 27,000 internet-enabled devices to underserved communities to close the digital divide.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

I've really gotten ahead because it's [allowed] me to get real life experience since very young. I don't think I would have really [been] introduced to this world if it wasn't for my book Instagram.
Digital life
DevOps
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Networks that brought us here won't carry us into AI future

Network infrastructure must evolve to support the demands of agentic AI, making a refresh a strategic necessity for organizations.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

LiveOak Fiber secures new fiber expansion funding

LiveOak Fiber has achieved rapid expansion in a short period of time. What differentiates LiveOak Fiber is our fiercely local operating model. We have full-time local teams on the ground delivering installation, support, and community engagement, and with this new funding, we are positioned to accelerate our build-out and continue gaining momentum across our footprint.
Online Community Development
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
Digital life
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Wireless AI paradox emerges as Wi-Fi evolves into strategic growth engine | Computer Weekly

Strategic investments in wireless and AI are crucial for businesses to achieve operational efficiency and productivity gains.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
3 days ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
fromPopular Science
5 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?

When Guatemalan computer scientist Luis von Ahn first proposed the idea of "games with a purpose" (GWAPs) in 2004, his goal was to harness human brainpower so that computers could learn from it. His idea was simple: Get humans to solve tasks that are trivial to us but difficult for computers back then, like labeling images, transcribing text or classifying data.
Games
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Attackers are targeting developers via Slack and Google Sites

A targeted phishing campaign exploits trust in the open-source community, tricking developers into providing credentials and installing malicious software.
Online Community Development
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Rural America's Connectivity: Interstates, Broadband And Livability

The COVID pandemic reversed rural brain drain as telecommuting allowed skilled workers to return for affordability and livability.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

UK government boosts digital access for more than a million people | Computer Weekly

The Digital Inclusion Action Plan has enabled over a million people in the UK to access online services in its first year.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

How municipal networks compare with provider competitors: Ookla report

Eight of the municipal networks studied beat their local provider competitors in median upload speed. Sherwood Broadband - in the town of the same name in Oregon - was the only one to beat its local competitor in median download speed.
Online Community Development
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Urban digital twins - missing pieces and emerging divides | Computer Weekly

Digital twins enable broad decision-making across domains but struggle to model human behaviour and complex dynamics; AI can help yet introduces its own challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Local AI regulation enters into debate over reducing barriers to wireless infrastructure

Local and state AI regulations risk slowing 5G and broadband expansion, creating bottlenecks as surging generative AI increases data demand.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Closing the global digital divide requires low-band spectrum: GSMA analysis

Spectrum below 1 GHz could significantly boost 4G and 5G coverage in rural areas, according to the report from GSMA Intelligence. Rural areas depend heavily on low-band spectrum because it allows signal to travel further and penetrate better through barriers such as buildings. Rural residents spend twice as much time connected to low bands as their urban and rural counterparts.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

AI and machine learning are the future of Wi-Fi management: WBA report

AI and ML are critical for enabling autonomous, self-optimizing Wi-Fi networks capable of managing dense deployments and real-time performance demands. AI/ML reduces operational costs, improves reliability and security and delivers a more consistent quality of experience. Proprietary approaches, inconsistent data quality, and closed interfaces slow innovation and increase integration costs. Interoperable frameworks - not algorithms - will be key to success. Interoperability must include data models, telemetry, APIs, and model lifecycle management.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

AI and rural broadband: Interview with Shirley Bloomfield

AI can significantly improve efficiency, troubleshooting, cybersecurity, network design, and customer experience for rural broadband providers when applied correctly.
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