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Kazakhstan government is now intercepting all HTTPS traffic
Kazakh government first wanted to intercept all HTTPS traffic way back in 2016, but they backed off after several lawsuits.
Does net neutrality still matter in our post-web world?
What we think the public Internet is has already been replaced with a vision of the digital marketplace that’s more reflective of our society. So why are we trying to resuscitate a framework from another era?
US chipmaker Qualcomm fined €242 million by Europe
Qualcomm sold products below cost to Huawei and ZTE, with the aim of forcing its competitor Icera out of the market, the EC has ruled.
Ericsson's SEK1.8 billion net profit for Q2 is driven by 5G uptick
The company has supplied equipment to 15 live 5G networks as of the end of the second quarter.
Chorus has over 50% of NZ broadband on fibre
Peak data usage on its network now above 2Tbps, a 77% increase on June 2017 numbers.
Clean Energy Regulator, WA Mines Department, and Vet Surgeons Board trying to access metadata: Comms Alliance
The Communications Alliance has listed 27 other agencies that have tried to access metadata following the introduction of Australia's data retention regime.
New Zealand ComCom lays charges against Vocus subsidiaries
Telecommunications providers face charges for billing customers after contracts were terminated.
AT&T, IBM expand partnership with multi-year deal
As part of the deal, IBM will serve as the primary cloud provider for AT&T Business and will help manage AT&T's hybrid cloud infrastructure.
NBN HFC field test hits 994Mbps download speeds
DOCSIS 3.1 test on suburban line in Victoria approaching 1Gbps mark.
Home Affairs floats making telcos retain MAC addresses and port numbers
Soon it might just be easier for Australia's telcos to keep a copy of every TCP or UDP header for the cops to poke through.
SK Telecom and Swisscom launch 5G roaming service
Koreans visiting Switzerland will be able to stay connected to 5G wireless networks.
Ready or not, here comes the new Twitter
Twitter has looked the same for almost seven years, but now, brace yourself, it's being redesigned from the ground up.
Ban Huawei from core of 5G networks, government told
But there are no technical grounds for a full ban on Huawei equipment in the UK's 5G networks, according to a committee of MPs.
Telstra outage takes down ATMs and Eftpos
Cash is king when Australia is lacking in Eftpos.
SK Telecom applies Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing to railway network
The application of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing technology on networks in railway will boost the data transfer rate on trains from 10Gbps to 100Gbps, the telco said.
Awesome Google Chrome extensions (May 2019 edition)
Get more done in Google Chrome, with this selection of hand-picked extensions from the Chrome Web Store. These free extensions allow you to do a variety of things, from taking screenshots to keeping your passwords safe. (Updated May 2019.)
Awesome Google Chrome extensions (April 2019 edition)
If you are a Google Chrome user, then you really should check out these amazing extensions that takes the browser and transforms it into a command center for getting serious work done. Here, you'll find extensions to boost performance and productivity, harden security, and even let you have a bit of fun!
Cloud computing trends, where developers want to live, AI skills, and 5G: Research round-up
All the data that matters to you from the past month in technology news.
Best Google Chrome extensions (February 2019 edition)
If you are a Google Chrome user then you can give your productivity and performance a boost by equipping their browser with the right extensions. (Updated February 2019)
The best VPN services: Our 10 favorite vendors for protecting your privacy
Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. One of these could be your best bet.
Top Google Chrome extensions (2019 edition)
Google Chrome users can give their productivity and performance a boost by equipping their browser with the right extensions. (Updated January 2019)
Best Google Chrome extensions for productivity, security, and performance (2018 edition)
Here is a selection of Google Chrome extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity, performance, and privacy. (Updated December 2018)
Great gifts: 5 best TV streaming devices of 2018
Yes, you can buy a TV with streaming, but internet TV streaming devices are still a great deal. Here are this year's best to consider for your viewing pleasure.
How AT&T installs Fiber 1000 broadband internet in a home
If AT&T FTTH comes to your neighborhood, don't hesitate. It's so much better than cable broadband. You'll never look back.
This drone can deliver the internet from the edge of space
The Airbus Zephyr S high-altitude drone could deliver internet access, or carry out surveillance projects.
Private browsing: 16 good reasons to use incognito mode
Also known as private browsing or porn mode, your browser privacy setting has all sorts of useful applications that have nothing to do with hiding the consumption of adult content.
Gadgets to go: The ultimate tech travel-kit
The Business Bargain Hunter shows you what to pack for every possible tech scenario.
Unboxing the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
We got our hands on one of the first Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ boards. Here's what it looks like and how it differs from the previous incarnation (there's one design change that could catch you out!).
Best Google Chrome extensions to enhance your productivity, security, and performance
If you are a Google Chrome user and you're not making use of extensions, then you are really missing out. Here is a selection of extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity and privacy.
We rank the technologies most likely to change the world by 2028
From today's rock stars of innovation to tomorrow's hidden gems, these 18 technologies have the greatest potential to transform the world over the next decade.
First of its kind: Malware Godlua abuses new DoH protocol to hide its trace
Godlua, a Linux DDoS bot, is the first-ever malware strain seen abusing new DoH (DNS over HTTPS) protocol.
Oppo shows off notch-killing under-screen camera
Theory is sound, but in practice reportedly iffy.
KT to expand deployment of 5G inside buildings
KT will begin 5G services within large and crowded buildings such as airports and train stations.
Telstra Ditches Unlimited Data in Mobile Plan Shake-up
Unlimited data axed as telco switches to monthly commitments for connectivity.
Telstra deploys private LTE network in PNG volcanic crater gold mine
All production vehicles are hooked up to a private 4G network for Newcrest Mining.
Widespread internet outage blamed on Verizon
A Verizon error resulted in a "cascading catastrophic failure."
SK Telecom to collaborate with Nokia and Ericsson in 6G research
They will also work together to improve SK Telecom's 5G networks.
Ooredoo Myanmar and GSMA team up with Facebook for digital literacy
If the internet in Myanmar is basically Facebook, then there is no other way around it.
Optus and WA to deliver 4G coverage to 11 remote locations
The locations to receive 4G coverage are either Indigenous communities or tourist destinations.
Telstra formally warned after deploying base station without community contact
Telco also failed to respond to complaints after the mobile station had already been deployed.
SpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites
The payload sent on the Falcon 9 rocket weighs around 30,000 pounds.
Telstra releases HTC 5G Hub and Samsung S10 5G to be available May 28
Pricing to start from AU$70 a month for 10GB of base data.
Wi-Fi 6 is here and it's great
No individual device on your wireless network may run that much faster, but your total speed will increase.
ACCC starts breaking out Vodafone NBN customer connections
Vodafone Australia is sitting around the level of Aussie Broadband and MyRepublic in the latest ACCC Wholesale Market Indicators Report.
Western Australia kicks in AU$20m for regional mobile blackspots
A funding increase compared to the AU$14.6 million kicked in last time.
Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e review: Room-based HD video conferencing
The ConferenceCam CC3000e allows you to make full use of your meeting rooms for HD video and audio conferencing, without paying telepresence-style prices.
Dell PowerEdge R520 review
It's not the most powerful or scalable 2U server in Dell's PowerEdge range, but the R520 is still a quick, capable and affordable dual-socket platform that can be configured to handle a variety of both datacentre and distributed office workloads.
Cisco Linksys EA4500 review
With its novel cloud-based configuration and app platform, Cisco's EA4500 is an interesting experiment, but the hardware itself fails to excite.
Logitech BCC950 ConferenceCam review
Although it's not cheap by consumer standards, Logitech's BCC950 ConferenceCam is an excellent solution for businesses wanting to get into video communication without going to the much greater expense of installing traditional room-based systems.
Drobo B800i
It's hard to fault the Drobo B800i, which combines good looks, performance and functionality with ease of use. It's not cheap, but for the money it's one of the best small-business iSCSI appliances you can buy.
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