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In fight to survive, US dairy farmers look for any tech edge

By IVAN MORENO Associated Press PICKETT, Wis. (AP) — At Rosendale Dairy, each of the 9,000 cows has a microchip implanted in an ear that workers can scan with smartphones for up-to-the-minute information on how the animal is doing — everything from their nutrition to their health history to their productivity. Feed is calibrated to […]

The benefits of technology neutral spectrum licenses

What is technology neutral spectrum licensing? The GSMA defines as below: Technology neutral spectrum licensing is widely recognized as best practice when assigning spectrum to mobile operators. It enables mobile operators to refarm spectrum used for GSM (2G) or 3G to 4G and 5G at a pace that’s driven by market demand. This maximizes spectral […]

Twitter, Pinterest crack down on voter misinformation

By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press Twitter and Pinterest are taking new steps to root out voting misinformation designed to suppress participation in the November elections. Twitter unveiled a new tool Wednesday that will make it easier for users in the U.S. to report tweets containing misleading information about registering to vote or casting a ballot. […]

Blockchain technology and what it means for operators in 2020

Blockchain technology has revolutionized the internet, enabling digital information to be distributed but not copied – a digital ledger of economic transactions and a fundamental technology behind cryptocurrencies. However, blockchain provides a mechanism to apply a decentralized consensus for a wide variety of other applications. Based on increasing online traffic, it is becoming essential for […]

Advancing tech trends to empower the Entrepreneur

The world has changed, and the wonderful and ambitious era of tech has arrived. Its progress is increasing rapidly and if you keep up-to-date, you will see that blockchain, deep learning, neural networks, robotics, AR and smart AI-assistants can empower an individual’s professional aspirations. There is a fresher and more innovative tech solution, to replace old-fashioned […]

5G paves the way for better mobile voice services

The growth of global mobile broadband has influenced mobile voice services and has profoundly changed user experience. The developments have given rise to expansive penetration of AI and machine learning in communication services. The rolling out of 5G is enhancing connectivity which enables for increased consumer subscriptions through better quality network and services. To adapt […]

Apple holiday season tops projections as iPhone bounces back

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is still reaping huge profits from the iPhone while mining more moneymaking opportunities from the growing popularity of its smartwatch, digital services and wireless earbuds. That combination produced a banner holiday season for a company whose fortunes appeared to be sliding just a year […]

In snub to US, Britain will allow Huawei in 5G networks

LONDON (AP) — Britain has decided to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to supply new high-speed network equipment, dealing a setback to the U.S. government and its global campaign to press allies into banning the company. The government’s decision on Tuesday is the first by a major U.S. ally on the issue, which has seen […]

Can we really transition from paper money to a cashless society?

In the recent years, money and our perception of it, has evolved significantly. The rapid advancements in technology has influenced and diversified the form and nature of money used for exchange purposes: from coins to paper to bank-accounts to e-wallets and cryptocurrency, money no longer has a single, identifiable image. Based on how fast the […]

Lightning Connection - Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

The European Parliament had a hearing which discussed a measure that would ensure smartphone manufacturers produced a common and standardized charger for all mobile devices that were sold in the European Union. This includes: Smartphones, tablets, eBooks and digital cameras. Three connectors are currently in common use: USB 2.0 Micro B (otherwise known as the […]