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LG triples distance record for 6G data transmission
September 14, 2022It may feel like 5G only just arrived, but 6G is already on the horizon. Engineers at LG and HHI have now tripled the distance record for data transmission over 6G, reaching a new milestone for practical urban coverage. -
SpaceX teams up with T-Mobile to fill cellular dead spots with Starlink
August 26, 2022SpaceX is looking to expand the reach of its Starlink internet service, through a new partnership with T-Mobile that will see the telecommunications giant's wireless network combine with orbiting satellites to fill holes in its current coverage. -
Record-setting quantum entanglement connects two atoms across 20 miles
July 07, 2022Researchers in Germany have demonstrated quantum entanglement of two atoms separated by 33 km (20.5 miles) of fiber optics. This is a record distance for this kind of communication and marks a breakthrough towards a fast and secure quantum internet. -
Study shows how we could be tracked by our phone's Bluetooth signal
June 09, 2022Your smartphone continuously emits Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signals, even when it isn't paired to a Bluetooth device. Scientists are now reporting that by analyzing those signals, it could be possible for someone else to track your whereabouts. -
Blistering data transmission record clocks over 1 petabit per second
June 01, 2022Researchers in Japan have clocked a new speed record for data transmission – a blistering 1.02 petabits per second (Pb/s). Better yet, the breakthrough was achieved using optical fiber cables that should be compatible with existing infrastructure. -
SpaceX signs its first deal for Starlink inflight Wi-Fi
April 21, 2022SpaceX has found a new home for its satellite-powered internet, inking a deal with independent air carrier JSX to offer onboard Wi-Fi to customers later this year, making the airline the first to carry SpaceX's Starlink internet service. -
First Wi-Fi 7 tech demo shows off next-gen speeds
January 23, 2022It feels like Wi-Fi 6 only just got here, but of course technology marches ever forward. Wi-Fi 7 is on the horizon already, and MediaTek has now announced the first live demos of the next-gen tech, which should be much faster than what we’re used to. -
Lasers beam high-speed internet between cities through open air
September 16, 2021Project Loon may have been deflated, but its legacy lives on in Project Taara. The team has salvaged the technology to deliver internet connectivity with lasers, demonstrating the viability in a test between two cities separated by the Congo River. -
Virtual office platform aims to make remote collaborations fluid and fun
August 24, 2021Thanks to the pandemic, many folks have found themselves working remotely from home. absurd:joy is developing a virtual office platform that's "built around privacy, comfort and creativity," and is now inviting remote teams to join the beta program. -
Splitting and bouncing beams boosts 5G speed and coverage
August 24, 2021There are two main versions of 5G technology, depending on what you prioritize – speed or coverage. But now, engineers at UC San Diego have found a way to get the best of both worlds, using an algorithm to bounce faster signals around obstacles. -
LG sets new distance record for 6G transmission
August 19, 2021As 5G networks become more widespread, scientists are already preparing the next generation of the communication technology. Researchers at LG and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft have now demonstrated 6G transmission across a new distance record. -
Data transmission speed record clocks blistering 319 Terabits per second
July 13, 2021The record for fastest internet speed has been shattered with a data transmission rate of 319 Terabits per second through optical fibers. The record was set over more than 3,000 km of fibers, and is compatible with existing infrastructure. -
Samsung's first 6G prototype demo taps into terahertz frequencies
June 16, 2021It may feel like 5G networks are only just becoming mainstream, but the next iteration, 6G, is already in the works. Samsung has now demonstrated its first prototype 6G system in an over-the-air test, using terahertz (THz) frequencies. -
Google's Project Starline is the 3D video chat portal of the future
May 19, 2021We've already had plenty of announcements from the Google I/O 2021 developer event happening this week, but Google has also been showing off a 3D video conferencing app that it's working on called Project Starline. -
New Stanford “Zoom Fatigue” study finds women affected more than men
April 13, 2021Stanford University scientists have conducted the first large survey into the modern phenomenon of "Zoom Fatigue." They found women suffer from greater exhaustion following videoconferencing compared to men, and the researchers think they know why.
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