(Phys.org) —The optical fiber network that spans the globe consists of millions of miles of fibers that bring us our Internet, cable TV, and telephone services. Now researchers have shown that this global network offers ...
Facebook accounts and telephone records can be used to pinpoint the best individuals to vaccinate to stop a disease outbreak in its tracks, researchers said Wednesday.
Mathematics
Jan 3, 2018
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(Phys.org) —G.fast, the 500Mbps successor to DSL and alternative to fiber has passed first stage approval from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The move paves the way for hardware companies to finalize equipment ...
America's plain old telephone network is rapidly being overtaken by new technology, putting US regulators in a quandary over how to manage the final stages of transformation.
Telecom
Nov 29, 2013
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Microsoft on Tuesday announced that recently-acquired Skype will replace its Messenger online chat service.
Internet
Nov 6, 2012
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The Internet is set for a major upgrade in the coming week, but if all goes well, users won't even know it's happening.
Internet
Jun 3, 2012
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Texting and driving don't go well together - though not in the way you might think.
Other
Aug 19, 2011
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Skype on Thursday was scrambling to fix a problem that caused the globally popular Internet telephone service to be inaccessible for a "small number" of users.
Internet
May 26, 2011
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Japan's top telecoms company is developing a simple wristwatch-like device to monitor the well-being of the elderly, part of a growing effort to improve care of the old in a nation whose population is aging faster than anywhere ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 23, 2011
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Skype was recovering on Thursday from a major outage that left millions of people unable to use the popular Internet communication service.
Internet
Dec 23, 2010
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