CDMA vs. GSM: Communication standards explained
What are CDMA and GSM? Our guide walks you through the two wireless standards and what they mean for you......»»
How to use built-in network security features for Apple devices
Apple devices use many common internet security standards. Here's what each of them does, and how to use them on your Apple hardware.Using Apple's network security features.In the networked world we live in, internet connectivity is ubiquitous.Keepin.....»»
How media impacts digital technology adoption in US and Brazilian agriculture
Digital technologies on the farm improve efficiency, productivity, and profits, but few farmers are taking full advantage of available tools. According to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers, communication channels play an important r.....»»
Court blocks net neutrality, says ISPs are likely to win case against FCC
It's not over, but three judges said ISPs "are likely to succeed on the merits." Enlarge / Federal Communication Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, then a commissioner, rallies against repeal of net neutrality rules in De.....»»
Apple files motion to dismiss DOJ antitrust lawsuit, citing harm to innovation and user experience
Apple has officially filed a motion to dismiss the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit filed in May. Apple argues the case should be dismissed because the DOJ’s lawsuit does not meet the legal standards required to prove a violation of Sect.....»»
Google pulls its terrible pro-AI “Dear Sydney” ad after backlash
Taking the "human" out of "human communication." Enlarge / The Gemini prompt box in the "Dear Sydney" ad. (credit: Google) Have you seen Google's "Dear Sydney" ad? The one where a young girl wants to write a fan letter t.....»»
Q&A: How do presidential candidates embody ideas about race and national identity, including views of Latinos?
J. David Cisneros, a professor of communication and an affiliate of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researches social movements and public rhetoric about race, culture and citizenship......»»
The right to disconnect is coming to Australia—what does this mean for you?
Next month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the formal right to disconnect from all work communication outside their usual work hours......»»
How do cells coordinate their behavior with other cells to create tissue-scale behaviors?
Cells communicate with one another during development, but what are the steps that enable them to transition from local cell-cell communication to a globally synchronized tissue-scale behavior?.....»»
Deadpool & Wolverine’s ending, explained
Now that Deadpool & Wolverine has landed in theaters, let's break down the film and what its ending means for the Marvel Cinematic Universe......»»
What is Microsoft 365? Here’s the cloud software suite, explained
Here are the main things you need to know about the Microsoft 365 productivity suite......»»
Tunable metasurface can control optical light in space and time, offering path to wireless communication channels
It is a scene many of us are familiar with: You're working on your laptop at the local coffee shop with maybe a half dozen other laptop users—each of you is trying to load websites or stream high-definition videos, and all are craving more bandwidt.....»»
What are Bluetooth codecs, and do they really matter? The wireless audio tech fully explained
Bluetooth codecs can affect the sound of your wireless headphones and your ability to react quickly while gaming. Want to know more? We've got all the details......»»
Streaming with more diversity? Study compares representation of minorities in broadcasting vs. streaming services
The representation of women, ethnic minorities, seniors and sexual minorities on streaming services and mainstream broadcasters falls short. This is shown in research conducted by communication scientist Serena Daalmans of Radboud University. "Progre.....»»
Rivian CEO addresses lack of CarPlay support, relationship with Apple in new interview
While CarPlay is widely available on the majority of cars nowadays, Rivian is one of the primary holdouts (alongside Tesla and now GM). In a new interview this week on the Decoder podcast, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe explained the company’s.....»»
Cross-industry standards for data provenance in AI
In this Help Net Security interview, Saira Jesani, Executive Director of the Data & Trust Alliance, discusses the role of data provenance in AI trustworthiness and its impact on AI models’ performance and reliability. Jesani highlights the collabor.....»»
CrowdStrike explained: How one faulty update killed half the world’s IT systems
The sheer scale of the global IT outage caused by a faulty software update has left many wondering how one update to one company’s security software could have such massive impact. Ironically, the effect of the CrowdStrike flaw has been almost i.....»»
The Boys season 4 ending, explained
The Boys' penultimate season has come to an explosive end, setting the story up for the final season to come, and further tying to the spin-off Gen V......»»
Study finds facially expressive primates make better leaders
Facially expressive monkeys are more socially successful and lead better connected social groups, according to research by Nottingham Trent University which shows the benefits of facial communication in primates, including humans......»»
What is sexual "aftercare" and what does it mean for consent education?
Sexual consent is about good communication between sexual partners before and during sex. Far from being a simple act of saying "yes" or "no" prior to sex, affirmative consent involves checking in with a sexual partner throughout a sexual encounter,.....»»
Strategy enhances breakdown strength and polarization in dielectric nanocomposites
Electrostatic capacitors are a key component in high-power pulse equipment, power transmission and transformation engineering, new energy vehicles, and 5G communication. Their capability for ultrafast charging-discharging and ultrahigh power density.....»»