Tag: internet
FCC estimates it’ll cost carriers $1.8 billion to replace Huawei, ZTE hardware
Removing and replacing ZTE and Huawei equipment in US networks could cost carriers over $1.8 billion, according to estimates they gave to the Federal Communications Commission. Most of that (over $1.6 billion) could be eligible for reimbursement. How… Source
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Alphabet’s Loon balloons are helping scientists study gravity waves
In between beaming internet to people in developing countries and sometimes passing for UFOs, Alphabet's Loon balloons have been busy helping scientists study how our planet works. A team led by Stanford professor Aditi Sheshadri recently published a… Source
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Pinterest users won’t see ads when they search for election-related content
Ahead of November 3rd, Pinterest is implementing new policies to limit the amount and spread of misleading information related to the upcoming US presidential election. To start, when you search for topics like how to vote in two months times, you'll… Source
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Facebook didn’t actually take down the event page for Wisconsin militia
When Facebook said that it had removed a Wisconsin militia group and an event page associated with the organization following a deadly shooting, the company’s explanation wasn’t entirely accurate.While Facebook did remove the “Kenosha Guard” group fr… Source
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Apple pushes iOS 14’s updated ad anti-tracking feature to 2021
Apple's iOS 14 promises to be one of the company's most significant software updates in years. Between additions like widgets and the App Library, there's a lot coming with iOS 14 that will likely change how you interact with your iPhone. But few of… Source
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Twitter says Chadwick Boseman’s final post is the most liked tweet ever
Twitter has a new record for the most liked tweet, but it’s a bittersweet moment. The social network has confirmed (via Deadline) that the late Chadwick Boseman’s last post, the news of his death by his family, is the “most liked tweet ever.” The Bla… Source
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