(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/FL-photography) If you’ve ever suspected that your internet traffic is being intercepted, modified, or blocked, the Tor Project has released an open-source mobile tool that can help you investigate. The new Android app, ooniprobe, enables users to run a range of network tests that detect website blocking, traffic interception, and other signs of … Read more
The shift toward intelligence-driven automation is reshaping telecom networks. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning will play central roles in making networks smarter, and telecom operators are moving toward a “zero touch” model as part of their 5G transformation. However, automating deployment and operations across widely distributed telecom infrastructures remains a major … Read more
Amazon has introduced its new color tablet, the Kindle Fire, entering an intensely competitive market and positioning itself against several established players. Market observers quickly noted that the Kindle Fire is offered at a significantly lower price than Apple’s iPad — roughly $300 less than the least expensive iPad model — making it an appealing … Read more
(c)iStock.com/slavemotion Over the coming years a wave of new connected devices will come online, creating a mixed landscape of current and next-generation endpoints, some controlled directly by people and others operating autonomously. Industry estimates suggest the number of connected devices per user environment could increase by as much as 100 times compared to today’s connected … Read more
Samsung is reportedly preparing to introduce a new generation of bendable smartphones as early as 2012. These devices are expected to use flexible OLED displays that can be folded without cracking, allowing for slimmer profiles and easier portability in pockets and bags. Unlike traditional LCD panels that require a backlight, the flexible OLED screen emits … Read more
The telecom industry widely agrees on the need to build future-ready, disaggregated networks, yet many organizations struggle to turn that ambition into reality. This failure is less about technology or funding and more about leadership reluctance and resistance to change. RtBrick’s “State of Disaggregation” report highlights a clear paradox: operators understand what is required to … Read more
A new report from ABI Research and InterDigital recommends that carriers adopt fresh strategies to establish a strong position within the Internet of Things (IoT) market and stay competitive. The report emphasizes that deploying open, standards-based platforms and solutions is the fastest and most effective way to unlock value from IoT markets. Such approaches enable … Read more
A recent iPass report highlights growing frustration among mobile workers with slow wireless connections, while also noting their ingenuity in finding workarounds and other important mobility trends. Titled “Understanding Mobility Trends and Mobile Usage Among Business Users,” the study analyzed behavior and expectations among globally mobile professionals and explored how this group shapes the reality … Read more
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on Friday that it will partner with BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, BT Group, Lockheed Martin and Hewlett Packard to strengthen its response to a growing cyber-security threat. Threats range from lone actors and hacktivist collectives such as Anonymous to rival states. Concerns have risen around state-linked activity, including attacks … Read more
Groups representing major technology companies have asked a U.S. appeals court to reconsider an October ruling that largely upheld the 2017 repeal of net neutrality protections. Net neutrality dominated headlines in 2017 and 2018, and while coverage has waned this year, the issue remains consequential for internet governance and competition. In December 2017 the Federal … Read more