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The End of Broadband Networks as We Know Them

October 3, 2020

A group of major telecommunications companies Vodafone, BT, Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom recently announced something a bit unexpected. In the Open BNG Operator Position Paper, they call for a fundamental, industry-wide change to the way broadband networks are built. Specifically, they advocate for collaboration throughout the telco world, with a convergence around open broadband network gate

The FCCs Independence and Mission Are at Stake with Trump Nominee

September 29, 2020

When there are only five people in charge of a major federal agency, the personal agenda of even one of them can have a profound impact. That’s why EFF is closely watching the nomination of Nathan Simington to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Simington’s nomination appears to be the culmination of a several-month project to transform the FCC and expand its purview in ways that threaten

A Winning Biden 5G Strategy: Flatten the Curve

September 28, 2020

No, not the COVID curve the curve of U.S. engagement in global industry 5G activities. Let me explain. What is known as 5G actually consists of a broad array of fundamentally revolutionary virtualization platforms that are constantly, collectively developed by industry in several dozen open global bodies. These bodies meet every few weeks, and several score companies around the world process sc

Enterprise hits and misses - AI ethics gets a fresh critique and retailers get a pre-holiday reckoning

September 27, 2020

Enterprise hits and misses - AI ethics gets a fresh critique, and retailers get a pre-holiday reckoning Jon Reed Sun, 11/22/2020 - 21:47 Summary: This week - AI ethics gets a fresh critique - and the gap between lofty AI talk and project needs is exposed. Also: as we push into holiday season, retailers get one more omni-grade. Enterprise buyers share their COVID-19 era agendas, a

Amazon Echo devices get steep discounts ahead of Black Friday

September 26, 2020

The next round of Amazon Black Friday deals has begun, with most of the company’s Echo speakers receiving heavy discounts. And considering these are the latest Echos with the new spherical design that only became available about one month ago, the deals are the best we’ve seen so far. These discounts join the slew of deals that started on Friday, which slashed the prices of most of Amazon’s Fire T

More Evidence FCC Claims That Killing Net Neutrality Would Boost Broadband Investment Were Bullshit

September 24, 2020

Since the very beginning of the net neutrality debate, ISPs have repeatedly proclaimed that net neutrality rules (read: stopgap rules crafted in the absence of competition to stop giant monopolies from abusing their power) utterly demolished broadband sector investment. It was a primary talking point during the battle over the 2010 rules, and was foundational in the Ajit Pai FCC’s arguments justif

Apples iPad Air drops to record-low price one week before Black Friday

September 22, 2020

Update 8:56am ET: The deal appears to have expired as the sky blue iPad Air’s price has gone back up to $599. The latest iPad Air gives the iPad Pro a run for its money thanks to its comprehensive feature set and more affordable price. And now the Air is even cheaper than usual on Amazon — the WiFi, 64GB sky blue model has dropped to $559, which is the best price we’ve seen since its release. A fe

Biggest influencers in IoT in Q3 2020: The top individuals to follow

September 20, 2020

GlobalData research has found the top influencers in IoT based on their performance and engagement online. Using research from GlobalData’s Influencer platform, Verdict has named the most influential people in IoT on Twitter during Q3 2020. Biggest influencers in IoT: The top ten in Q3 2020 1. Kirk Borne (@KirkDBorne) Kirk Borne is a research [] The post Biggest influencers in IoT in Q3 2020: The

To combat COVID-19 infodemic on Twitter with machine learning Novetta taps AWS

September 20, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads globally, misinformation about the virus spreads online through word of mouth on Twitter. Today, Novetta, an advanced analytics and technical solutions company, announced it utilized Amazon Web Services to understand better how to curtail these harmful narratives. Decision-makers and activists combatting misinformation about COVID-19, which Novetta calls the “infod

Converge Is Building A New Datacenter To Prevent Future Outages

September 15, 2020

After users stormed Converge ICTs Facebook, Twitter, and customer service hotlines yesterday because of a major internet outage last Tuesday, the company is taking steps to make sure that never happens again. The outage experienced earlier this week was because of a power-related issue, and resulted in a major outage that affected a fairly large

The Morning After: We reviewed the new M1-powered MacBook Air

September 10, 2020

Apple Silicon and the Macs it powers have finally landed. And they’re making a big impression. We reviewed the new MacBook Air, with its new M1 chip, and it’s fast, quiet and, well, just incredibly impressive. What’s unique for a Mac, however, regardless of the performance gains, is the ability to run iPhone and iPad apps, thanks to the shared chip family. It’s, understandably, early days for this

Podcast Episode: Fixing a Digital Loophole in the Fourth Amendment

September 5, 2020

Episode 003 of EFF’s How to Fix the Internet Jumana Musa joins EFF hosts Cindy Cohn and Danny O’Brien as they discuss how the third-party doctrine is undermining our Fourth Amendment right to privacy when we use digital services, and how recent court victories are a hopeful sign that we may reclaim these privacy rights in the future. In this episode you’ll learn about: How the third-party doctrin

What Does an Administration Change Mean for the FCC?

September 1, 2020

Just as the last change in administration changed the course of the FCC, so will the swing back to a Democratic administration. If you’ve been reading me for a few years, you know I am a big believer in the regulatory pendulum. Inevitably, when a regulatory agency like the FCC swings too far in any direction, it’s inevitable that it will eventually swing back the other way. If I had to character

Realme X7 Series India Launch Confirmed for 2021 by CEO Madhav Sheth

August 22, 2020

Realme X7 series will be launched in India in 2021, however, there is no exact date as of yet. CEO of Realme Mobiles Madhav Sheth confirmed the launch on Twitter and said that the Realme X7 series will “democratise 5G technology in 2021.”

E&T Innovation Awards 2020: who will the winners be?

August 21, 2020

While the black ties and cocktail dresses may remain in the wardrobe for this year’s ET Innovation Awards, the change in circumstances opens up the event to the entire engineering and technology community. This year, everyone is invited. For free. All you need to do is register online - it’s free. It is an event that not only rewards industry’s finest, it also inspires. The shortlisted companies a

Network Outages Go Global

August 21, 2020

On August 30, CenturyLink experienced a major network outage that lasted for over five hours and disrupted CenturyLink customers nationwide as well as many other networks. What was unique about the outage was the scope of the disruptions as the outage affected video streaming services, game platforms, and even webcasts of European soccer. This is an example of how telecom network outages have ex

This weeks best deals: $194 AirPods Pro and more early Black Friday deals

August 19, 2020

Early Black Friday sales are in full swing as we approach Thanksgiving, but the thing about 2020 sales is that many of them aren’t lasting long. Best Buy and Walmart have had a number of one-day or two-day sales since the month began — while those are great opportunities to cross items off your list, you’ll have to wait for (hopefully) the next time those prices come around if you miss them the fi

PlayStation 5: Everything you need to know about Sonys newest consoles

August 12, 2020

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Sony’s behemoth of a console promises an exciting new generation of gaming The next generation of PlayStation is finally here with the arrival of the PS5. This generation, it seems like Sony is sticking with the approach that made the PS4 so successful: sell consoles that can play first-party games from Sony’s storied franchises, and supplement that lineup wit

Podcast Episode: The Secret Court Approving Secret Surveillance

August 12, 2020

Episode 001 of EFF’s How to Fix the Internet Julian Sanchez joins EFF hosts Cindy Cohn and Danny O’Brien as they delve into the problems with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, also known as the FISC or the FISA Court. Sanchez explains how the FISA Court signs off on surveillance of huge swaths of our digital lives, and how the format and structure of the FISA Court is inherently flawed.

Podcast Episode: Why Does My Internet Suck?

August 12, 2020

Episode 002 of EFF’s How to Fix the Internet Gigi Sohn joins EFF hosts Cindy Cohn and Danny O’Brien as they discuss broadband access in the United States – or the lack thereof. Gigi explains the choices American policymakers and tech companies made that have caused millions to lack access to reliable broadband, and what steps we need to take to fix the problem now. In this episode you’ll learn:

Even with the 5G era still nascent 6G wars have already begun

August 9, 2020

While they continue to try to convince wireless customers what’s so great about 5G, mobile network operators and telecoms infrastructure vendors have already turned their focus to 6G. The early indications are that 6G may become as politicized as 5G has become. The Chinese government announced on Twitter in November that it had sent 13 [] The post Even with the 5G era still nascent, 6G wars have a

The best deals we found in Best Buys Treat Yourself sale

August 8, 2020

Best Buy’s latest sale tries to inject some variety into the many early Black Friday deals we’ve been seeing since the end of last month. The company appears to be celebrating Single’s Day with its one-day-only “treat yourself” sale, which discounts a number of video games, smart home devices, wearables and more. Whether you decide to pick something up for yourself or someone on your list, there a