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AST SpaceMobile to test satellite-based services on AT&T’s spectrum

The FCC will allow AST SpaceMobile to test transmissions from regular smartphones directly to its new satellite, the company announced. It appears AST SpaceMobile’s testing in the US will use spectrum licenses owned by AT&T. “We appreciate the diligent support of the FCC in providing the experimental license for our upcoming satellite launch,” AST SpaceMobile […]

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As ransomware threat increases, a shift in minimum cyber insurance standards is hardening digital defenses

In the last decade, the threat of ransomware and other cyberactivity has increased dramatically—more than ever, targeted organizations are paying the criminal perpetrators to have their information restored. “Over the last year there has been an almost threefold increase in the proportion of victims paying ransoms of $1 million or more: up from 4 percent in 2020 to 11 […]

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Driverless Robosweeper brings AV tech to street cleaning

There’s a new tool in the battle to keep the streets of China clean – Robosweeper. What’s claimed to be the country’s first mass-produced, purpose-built, self-driving street sweeper has been revealed by WeRide, and a fleet of 50 will be put to the test next month. The groundbreaking vehicle is a result of a collaboration between […]

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Intel says chip shortage to last to 2024

A year ago, Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger said the chip shortage wouldn’t be over until 2023. Now make that 2024. “We expect the industry will continue to see challenges until at least 2024 in areas like foundry capacity and tool availability,” he told a conference call yesterday. Adding to the supply crunch is the fact […]

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Former Dem senator launches campaign to squash Gigi Sohn’s FCC confirmation

President Biden’s effort to get a Democratic majority at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is about to be further derailed, this time by members of his party. One Country Project – a Democratic political action committee led by former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp, that lobbies federal lawmakers on rural issues – announced that it is […]

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The road to America’s infrastructure overhaul is paved in technology

When it comes to infrastructure construction and maintenance, the road we took to get here will not lead us where we need to go tomorrow. An influx of government funding including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and various coronavirus recovery programs provides a generational opportunity to invest in roads, bridges, airports and other infrastructure […]

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In pivoting to space, Rivada continues to court controversy

Rivada Networks unveiled plans last month to launch up to 600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The company intends to provide global Internet services at speeds “similar or better” than those provided by fiber networks on the ground. But new reports indicate that Rivada’s plans have been complicated by a group of Chinese investors who claim that Rivada’s LEO plans are […]

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The challenges of making ancient cities smart

In 2009, an earthquake devastated L’Aquila, Italy, killing more than three hundred people in this historic mountain town, and displacing 70,000 more. While rebuilding has been slow, the destruction provided an opportunity to make the urban center a test bed for smart-city innovation. The city administration created a digital transformation strategy, L’Aquila Smart City, and […]

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FirstNet adoption tops 3.3 million connections and 20,500 agencies

FirstNet gained 300,000 subscribers during the first quarter, meaning the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) boasts more than 3.3 million connections provided across more than 20,500 agencies, according to NPSBN contractor AT&T. AT&T CEO John Stankey said during the company’s quarterly conference call that the carrier giant will be able to concentrate fully on its […]

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Most initial infections in cyberattacks come via exploits, supply-chain compromises

The length of time attackers remained undetected on a victim’s network decreased for the fourth year in a row, sinking to 21 days in 2021, down from 24 days in 2020, according to a new report on incident response (IR) investigations conducted by Mandiant. Mandiant in its IR cases found that companies have tuned their […]

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AST SpaceMobile to test satellite-based services on AT&T’s spectrum

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As ransomware threat increases, a shift in minimum cyber insurance standards is hardening digital defenses

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Driverless Robosweeper brings AV tech to street cleaning

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Intel says chip shortage to last to 2024

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Former Dem senator launches campaign to squash Gigi Sohn’s FCC confirmation

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The road to America’s infrastructure overhaul is paved in technology

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In pivoting to space, Rivada continues to court controversy

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The challenges of making ancient cities smart

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FirstNet adoption tops 3.3 million connections and 20,500 agencies

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Most initial infections in cyberattacks come via exploits, supply-chain compromises

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