Partner content Self-driving GM Cruise stopped by police in San Francisco 13th April 2022 There has been plenty of debate as to who’s responsible when a driverless autonomous car is involved in an accident. But now a new dilemma has surfaced… who takes the rap when one is pulled over by police? The issue came to a head after police in San Francisco stopped a self-driving Cruise car for not […]
Partner content Nokia to ‘exit’ Russia as Huawei reportedly stops work 13th April 2022 Letter-writing and the old-fashioned telegraph could stage a comeback in Russia. Just a day after Ericsson said it would suspend its business there “indefinitely,” Finnish rival Nokia has gone even further, revealing plans this morning to exit the Russia market. Amid reports that China’s Huawei is also suspending Russia activities and furloughing staff, local networks […]
Partner content Sensor technology can detect wildfire early, alert first responders via AI 13th April 2022 Following a climate change-driven trend, this year’s wildfire season is expected to be severe. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection warns that “extended dryness originating from January is expected to continue into the spring with little perception leaving most of the state in moderate to extreme drought conditions prior to summer. These continued dry […]
News Federal judge orders Hytera to make substantial DMR royalty payment in July 13th April 2022 Hytera Communications must make a lump-sum royalty payment in July estimated to be at least $45 million—money Hytera claims it does not have—into escrow that ultimately would be given to Motorola Solutions for Hytera sales associated with stolen trade secrets and copyrighted software, according to a federal court order. U.S. Federal District Court Judge Charles […]
News Newscan: DIA warns China’s space tech seeks to block U.S. radars, jam munitions 12th April 2022 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations DIA warns China’s space tech seeks to block U.S. radars, jam munitions Solar power, AI allow much wider use for new Genetec cameras As remote work becomes permanent, can Manhatten adapt? Michigan city utility to borrow $18 million for fiber-optic network Missouri City police first Texas police agency […]
News Updated: FirstNet supports eMBMS one-to-many capability, set for FirstNet PTT on iOS devices this month 12th April 2022 [Editor’s note: This article was updated on April 15 to include clarification about current and future network-integration plans for FirstNet Rapid Response. It also addresses AT&T’s long-term plans for interoperability between FirstNet PTT and FirstNet Rapid Response—functionality that does not exist today.] FirstNet soon will offer 3GPP-standard mission-critical-push-to-talk (MCPTT) service on Apple iOS devices, and […]
Partner content CommScope downgraded for heavy debt load, ongoing supply-chain concerns 12th April 2022 CommScope is a “good” company with a plan for the future, but the supplier remains under pressure by persistent supply chain constraints coupled by a heavy debt load. That’s a summation from Raymond James, which announced Monday it had downgraded CommScope shares to “underperform” from “market perform” ahead of the company’s Q1 2022 results. That […]
Partner content Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans ‘futuristic’ robotaxis, Optimus bot to start production 11th April 2022 Wearing a black cowboy hat and a cheeky grin, Tesla CEO Elon Musk drove up onstage in an early Tesla and greeted a screaming crowd of thousands as he officially opened the company’s global headquarters in Austin, Texas. A drone show preceded his appearance, forming his face in the sky — and later his favorite […]
Partner content The blurring line, and growing risk, between physical and digital supply chains 11th April 2022 The worlds of IT, operational technology (OT), and industrial control systems (ICS) are converging, increasing attack surfaces and exposing vulnerabilities. At the same time, the lines between digital and physical supply chains are blurring, and measures must be taken by organizations to ensure that security posture remains strong. As the pandemic and remote work have […]
Partner content Baltimore investigators discover hundreds of slipshod small-cell installations 11th April 2022 A new report from the Baltimore City Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that hundreds of small cell sites in the city were not constructed to city specifications. As a result, the city’s Department of Transportation (DoT) fined the company involved $477,000 for the violations. However, the IOG’s report does not name the company or companies […]
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