As all four major U.S. cellular carriers begin their transition from 4G to 5G technologies, there’s good and bad news for users of mobile devices: Download speeds are beginning to climb sharply, but upload speeds remain terrible, leaving the country even further behind global rivals. That’s the marquee finding of a new Speedtest report today from Ookla, which used the first … [Read more...] about Ookla: As 5G dawns, U.S. mobile download speeds jump, uploads stay slow
Basics of blockchain for the IoT
With the rise of Bitcoin, corporate interest in the underlying blockchain technology has risen dramatically. Confusion arises, however, because much of the discussion centers on cryptocurrency, which is only one approach to using blockchain. To determine an approach that makes sense for the IoT, developers must first strip blockchain to its basics and build from … [Read more...] about Basics of blockchain for the IoT
Microsoft Teams overtakes Slack with 13 million daily users
Microsoft is finally revealing exactly how many people are using its Slack competitor Microsoft Teams. The software maker says that more than 13 million people are using Microsoft Teams daily, along with more than 19 million weekly active users. This is the first time Microsoft has revealed an active user count, and the company’s previous update was that 500,000 organizations … [Read more...] about Microsoft Teams overtakes Slack with 13 million daily users
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus chip is built for gaming and VR
Qualcomm is shaking up its once-a-year approach to updating its flagship mobile processor, and it could be good news for Android phone fans who crave raw performance. The chip maker has introduced an upgraded Snapdragon 855 Plus that wrings extra performance out of the familiar 855 design. The eight-core Kryo 485 CPU now runs at up to 2.96GHz instead of the earlier 2.84GHz, and … [Read more...] about Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus chip is built for gaming and VR
Why IoT Needs Machine Learning to Thrive
Read why Marta Robertson says that the Internet of Things needs machine learning to thrive on IoT for All : There’s an unceasing buzz around big data and AI, the opportunities and threats of these technologies and concerns about their future. Meanwhile, companies are installing more and more sensors hoping to improve efficiency and cut costs. However, machine learning … [Read more...] about Why IoT Needs Machine Learning to Thrive