MODEM TECHNOLOGY
Your car knows where you go. Insurers, lenders and automakers want to know too
Connected cars continuously generate data regarding various attributes like location, driving patterns, and vehicle diagnostics. This data collection offers manufacturers and service providers insights to enhance their offerings. Diverse stakeholders can leverage this information, including insurers and fleet managers, to better assess risks and operational efficiencies. However, concerns about data privacy and user consent complicate the monetization landscape.
Meta's Charm gadget carries CEO Mark Zuckerberg's big AI ambitions
The device, called Muse Charm, highlights a broader shift at the social media giant that has long sought to escape Apple and Google's operating systems with a platform of its own. Users can tap the gadget to access Muse directly, bypassing AI apps on smartphones.
Russia's Geran drones become one of the most dangerous. Speed, reinforced bodies and less reaction time; the new drone that is changing warfare
For a long time, the sound of a Shahed-136 gave people in Ukraine something they badly needed, a little warning. The Russian-built Geran-2 used a piston engine and moved at roughly 180 km/h, slow enough for air-defense crews to track and engage it. The newer jet-powered Gerans have changed that calculation. Some can reach around 600 km/h, leaving far less time between detection and impact.
7 biggest iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max features for the first time on Apple devices: Variable-aperture camera to silicon battery
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max introduce several major changes to the iPhone lineup, including a new variable-aperture camera, 2nm A20 Pro chip, C2 modem and updated Dynamic Island. The Pro models also bring more manual camera controls and new technology aimed at improving photo authenticity. Here are seven of the biggest changes Apple has introduced for the first time with the iPhone 18 Pro series, and what they mean for users.
Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with Amazon, offers right to buy about $4 billion in stock
The deal also highlights increasingly intertwined financing in the AI boom, with Qualcomm granting Amazon warrants worth about $4 billion that vest with product purchases and allow the cloud giant to buy shares at a fixed price of $161.26 apiece, according to a regulatory filing.
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iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro and more: From Apple’s first foldable iPhone to Touch ID replacing Face ID, what to expect on September 9
iPhone 18 Launch: Apple’s September event is expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone. New Apple Watch and AirPods models could also be unveiled at the launch. The foldable iPhone is rumoured to feature a book-style design with a large internal display. The conventional iPhone 18 Pro models could receive camera and battery upgrades, while new software updates and potentially a smart-home hub are also expected.
Malaysia built a $100 billion city just 2 km from Singapore for 700,000 people; only 9,000 came, now scammers are moving into the ghost town
Ghost town: Malaysia's grand Forest City venture is struggling, left eerily vacant and dubbed a ghost town due to a lack of residents. In this shadowy backdrop, scammers have seized the opportunity, launching extensive schemes from abandoned apartments. Recently, Malaysian police uncovered two significant fraud rings, preying on international victims through cryptocurrency and romance scams. In response, the government is steering efforts to rejuvenate Forest City into a thriving duty-free financial center.
Wi-Fi signal weak? What happens when you place a coin on your router
Wifi signal hacks: Placing a coin on a Wi-Fi router does not improve internet connectivity. Experts state metal objects can block Wi-Fi waves and restrict ventilation. Proper router placement in a central, elevated location is recommended for better signal distribution. Keeping the router away from obstructions and other equipment also enhances performance. Restarting the router and upgrading older equipment are effective solutions.
Apple iPhone price hike: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max may cost up to Rs 26,000 more; check expected price, new colour, design and features
Apple iPhone price hike: Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to cost significantly more than their predecessors when they launch in September 2026, with analyst estimates pointing to price increases of up to $300. Higher component costs, including a new 2nm chip and increased memory costs, are cited as the primary reasons behind the anticipated hike.
iPhone 18 Pro Max: Launch date, design, camera upgrades, AI features & everything Apple could unveil
iPhone 18 Pro Max: Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026. According to reports, the devices are likely to feature Apple's new A20 chip, offering faster performance and improved power efficiency. Significant camera upgrades are also expected, including enhancements to low-light photography and overall image quality. Battery life could improve further through a combination of larger batteries and the more efficient chipset. Reports also suggest Apple may increase the prices of the Pro models by up to $200, although the company has not officially confirmed any details.
Qualcomm jumps as optimism on smartphones, AI chips outweigh dismal forecast
Qualcomm shares saw a significant jump. CEO Cristiano Amon expressed confidence in a smartphone market rebound post the fiscal third quarter. The company is also expanding into data center processors and autonomous vehicle chips. This diversification aims to reduce reliance on the cyclical handset market. Analysts remain divided on the extent of the memory crunch easing.
It’s over: AOL shuts down dial-up, closing a chapter of ’90s internet relic
AOL is officially shutting down its dial-up internet service, marking the end of an era in early internet history. Once the main way millions accessed the web, dial-up has become obsolete due to faster upcoming broadband technologies. AOL will assist the remaining users in transitioning to modern internet options, pointing out how much internet connectivity has evolved and developed over the past few decades.
Apple reveals first custom modem chip, shifting away from Qualcomm
The chip will be at the heart of Apple's $599 iPhone 16e unveiled on Wednesday. Apple executives told Reuters these chips will roll out across all of its products in the coming years but did not give details on the timing.
Apple plans three-year modem rollout in bid to top Qualcomm
Apple is poised to launch its in-house cellular modem chips next spring, starting with the iPhone SE. This multi-year project aims to replace Qualcomm modems entirely by 2027, despite early development hurdles. The initial modem will lack mmWave support but offer tight integration with Apple processors and power efficiency. Future generations will add advanced features and eventually surpass Qualcomm's technology.
Apple plans three-year modem rollout to compete with Qualcomm, Bloomberg News reports
Apple is poised to launch its own cellular modem chips in 2024, starting with the iPhone SE, aiming to replace Qualcomm by 2027. Qualcomm acknowledges the eventual loss of Apple's business and is focusing on other markets. Apple's move follows a 2019 acquisition of Intel's modem unit and a recent deal with Broadcom for 5G components.
iPhones to have Apple 6G modems? Here's what report claims
Apple iPhone holders may get Apple 6G modem, according to a report. Earlier, there were rumours Apple might have done away with its 5G modem development.
Qualcomm to supply Apple with 5G chips until 2026 under new deal
Under the deal announced Monday, Qualcomm said it will supply Apple with chips for phones that will come out each year until 2026. Qualcomm did not disclose the value of the deal, saying only that the terms are "similar" to its previous agreement.
5 Best Modems and Routers Starting From Rs 1149 For Uninterrupted Internet Connection
Prices of these WiFi modems might surprise you, as they give you a good quality network at a much-discounted price. You will always enjoy surfing the internet through these modems. If you want to have a close look at the best modems and routers starting at Rs. 1149.
Does Apple want to part ways with Samsung? iPhone-maker soon to make its own in-house display screens, starting with iWatch
This decision will push Apple to produce more components in-house.
Home modems, routers hit by US China tariffs as 'smart' tech goods escape
The agency has made no distinction between consumer-use modems and routers and the commercial network equipment used by data centers and broadband internet providers.
MediaTek brings 5G to centerstage to counter Qualcomm
Taiwanese chipset company that has started to work closely with the existing handset vendors worldwide including India, is expecting mobile devices tuned to the 3.5 Ghz frequency band, are on the way to hit market shelves by 2019.
Airtel deploys V-Fiber in Mumbai to provide upto 100 Mbps internet speed
Exisiting Airtel broadband customers can upgrade to V-Fibre by replacing their old modems with new modems for Rs 1000. The payment for the same can be carried out through installments of Rs 200 over five months.
British telecom giant BT says bye-bye to dial-up Internet service
BT has turned off its dial-up Internet access service as the vast majority of its 6.8 million broadband customers had switched to much faster connections.
Nokia to sell wireless modem biz for $200 mn
Nokia will sell its wireless modem business to Japan's Renesas Electronics Corp for about $200 million, as part of the Finnish cell phone maker's strategy to focus on its core businesses.
Nokia in $200 mn modem deal with Renesas
Nokia Corp says it will sell its wireless modem business to Renesas Electronics Corp. for $200 million and will transfer 1,100 workers to the Japanese company.
MRP-based taxation introduced for IT products
The government has introduced Maximum Retail Price based taxation for various information technology related products, including computers, modems and set-top boxes.
BSNL users to get IPTV service soon
The users of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) broadband in the twin cities will soon get Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) over phone lines.
Net via power lines may be a reality
The department of information technology (DIT) is currently considering four proposals for funding pilot projects that will check the feasibility of the new broadband over power lines technology in the country.
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