Comcast DOCSIS 4.0 Test Puts Fiber Broadband Competitors on Notice
Comcast DOCSIS 4.0 Test Puts Fiber Broadband Competitors on Notice Comcast said today that it completed a lab test of a DOCSIS 4.0 full duplex system on a chip (SOC) that will be a critical component of multi-gigabit services to be deployed in the f.....»»
Watch SpaceX stack Starship rocket ahead of fourth test flight
SpaceX chief Elon Musk shared a video on Thursday showing the mighty Starship rocket being stacked on the launchpad ahead of its fourth test flight......»»
Scientists demonstrate the survival of quantum coherence in a chemical reaction involving ultracold molecules
If you zoom in on a chemical reaction to the quantum level, you'll notice that particles behave like waves that can ripple and collide. Scientists have long sought to understand quantum coherence, the ability of particles to maintain phase relationsh.....»»
Fast track to food safety: New test spots seafood pathogen in 30 minutes
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a Gram-negative, halophilic bacterium prevalent in marine environments and is the primary cause of acute hepatopancreatic necrosis, also known as early death syndrome, in aquaculture......»»
Method milestone for quantum physics: Rapid test for topological 2D materials
Topological quantum materials are hailed as a cornerstone of future technological advancements. Yet, validating their exceptional qualities has always been a lengthy process......»»
AT&T plans satellite voice calls and broadband for 5G iPhones
AT&T appears to be closer to letting every iPhone since the iPhone 12 make voice calls and texts via satellite, using 5G.Render of an AT&T/AST SpaceMobile satellite in orbitAT&T has been working on bringing satellite broadband and specifically voice.....»»
New iPad Pro performs well in extreme bend test, beats previous-gen
The is here and the inevitable YouTube stress tests are already online. JerryRigEverything and AppleTrack posted their bend test videos, and both seemingly came to the same conclusion: the new iPad Pro holds up well to extreme force and seems pretty.....»»
Ford built its own rallycross course to test newest Mustang Mach-E variant
Ford turned a grassy field at its sprawling Michigan Proving Grounds to create a series of winding dirt paths it used to torture test the Mustang Mach-E Rally......»»
Cable TV providers ruined cable—now they’re coming for streaming
Comcast wants to tie its cable/Internet to your streaming subscriptions. Enlarge (credit: Getty) In an ironic twist, cable TV and Internet provider Comcast has announced that it, too, will sell a bundle of video-streami.....»»
Smashing into an asteroid shows researchers how to better protect Earth
Slowing down an asteroid by just one-tenth of a second makes all the difference. Enlarge / Riding atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, spacecraft sets off to collide with an asteroid.....»»
A thousand times smaller than a grain of sand—glass sensors 3D-printed on optical fiber
In a first for communications, researchers in Sweden 3D printed silica glass micro-optics on the tips of optic fibers—surfaces as small as the cross section of a human hair. The advance could enable faster internet and improved connectivity, as wel.....»»
Calix strengthens SmartBiz security with automated alerts and anti-spam compliance tools
Calix unveiled updates to SmartBiz, a purpose-built small business solution for broadband service providers (BSPs), that expand an existing set of robust security capabilities. These enhancements help BSPs ensure the safety, security, and compliance.....»»
NASA tests technology, practices Artemis moonwalks in Arizona desert
To prepare for exploring the moon during NASA's Artemis campaign, the agency is conducting a week-long field test in the lunar-like landscape of San Francisco Volcanic Field near Flagstaff, Arizona to practice moonwalk scenarios......»»
Comcast plans cheap Apple TV+, Netflix, Peacock bundle
Comcast is preparing to offer consumers a bundle of three streaming services, combining Apple TV+ with Peacock and Netflix in a discounted package.Comcast's bundle will combine Peacock with Apple TV+ and NetflixCord-cutting has been growing over the.....»»
Streaming bundle of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock announced, ‘vastly reduced’ price promised
The trio of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock are to be packaged in a new streaming TV bundle option, as teased by Comcast CEO Brian Roberts at a conference today. More details about the bundle offering will be revealed later this month, but Roberts.....»»
Elon Musk reveals when he expects Starship megarocket to fly again
SpaceX boss Elon Musk has shared a timeframe for when he believes its powerful Starship rocket will embark on its fourth test flight......»»
Marvel Rivals is already fun, but it needs to lock down its identity
Marvel Rivals' alpha test showed us a fun hero shooter, though one that still needs to fully embrace its superhero identity......»»
Apple"s new macOS 14.5 update is out but brings only bug fixes
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.5, but it comes with very few visible updates.Following a round of beta test releases, which began in early April 2024, Apple has now publicly released macOS 14.5. AppleInsider always recommends waiting at least a f.....»»
Optical power evolution in fiber-optic networks: New framework for better modeling and control
With the emergence of internet services such as AI-generated content and virtual reality, the demand for global capacity has surged, significantly intensifying pressures on fiber-optic communication systems. To address this surge and reduce operation.....»»
AI’s rapid growth puts pressure on CISOs to adapt to new security risks
The increased use of AI further complicates CISO role as industries begin to realize the full potential of GenAI and its impact on cybersecurity, according to Trellix. GenAI’s impact on CISO responsibility GenAI has rolled out at an immense spe.....»»
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems......»»