Internet
- Technology
Global 5G IoT shipments to overtake 4G by 2028
New Delhi: Global cellular internet of things (IoT) module shipments are likely to cross 1.2 billion units by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent, a new…
- Technology
Tesla tests in-car Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity with major internet providers
San Francisco: Electric vehicle company Tesla has started testing in-car wifi hotspot connectivity with several major internet providers in order to provide an alternative internet connection for its fleet. According to the…
- Technology
Jack Dorsey regrets playing a role in centralising Internet
New Delhi: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, a strong proponent of open and decentralised social media, has regretted his involvement in creating a centralised Internet. In a tweet, Dorsey who now focuses on…
- World
Sri Lanka restores social media platforms after 15 hours
Colombo: The Sri Lankan government on Sunday lifted the ban it had imposed on social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram after declaring a nationwide public emergency and effecting…
- World
Zelenskyy says Ukraine to receive new batch of Starlink systems next week
Kyiv: Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he had talked to SpaceX founder Elon Musk and that Ukraine will get more Starlink systems next week. “Talked to @elonmusk. I’m grateful to him for supporting…
- Technology
OPPO introduces new 5G hub built for internet of experience
Barcelona: Global technology brand OPPO has unveiled its latest 5G customer premises equipment (CPE) device, the ‘OPPO 5G CPE T2’ at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 here. CPE refers to any…
- World
Musk activates Starlink satellites to give Ukraine data backup
Kiev: Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has activated Starlink, his commercial internet network, in Ukraine, with “more terminals en route”. “Starlink service is now active in Ukraine. More terminals en route,”…
- World
Ukraine faces total Internet blackout amid war with Russia
New Delhi: After attacking Ukrainian government websites and banks with massive cyber attacks, Russia-sponsored hackers were now hitting Internet infrastructure in the country to silence the locals amid a full-blown war. The…
- Technology
Airtel joins undersea cable consortium to scale high-speed internet
New Delhi: Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday announced that it has joined the SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium to scale up its global network capacity to serve India’s growing digital economy. The…
- Technology
Windows 11 Pro will need a Microsoft Account, internet connection
New Delhi: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro will require an internet connection and a Microsoft Account during the initial setup phase, the company has announced. Similar to Windows 11 Home edition, Windows 11…
- Pakistan
Pakistan: Increased tax on internet, mobile stifles digital growth
Islamabad: Increased internet connection taxes in Pakistan by the Imran Khan government are expected to hurt the poorest, stifle digital growth and limit Pakistanis in an increasingly competitive digital world. The country…
- Technology
Meta charged users for free Internet in developing countries: Report
New Delhi: Meta (formerly Facebook) reportedly charged its Internet users in developing countries like Pakistan, Indonesia and the Philippines, in the name of offering them free access to the Web. Meta’s Internet service,…
