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Singapore readies 5G rollout with potential for two additional licences
Government expects to have two full-fledged standalone 5G networks covering more than half of Singapore by end-2022 and, if there is interest from the industry, it will release another two lots of 800MHz of mmWave spectrum to be used for smaller non-standalone networks.
How to find the best VPN service: Your guide to staying safe on the internet
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.
Cisco: These Wi-Fi access points are easily owned by remote hackers, so patch now
Cisco is urging customers with Aironet Wi-Fi access points to address four separate security flaws.
Restructuring and probe resolution costs send Ericsson into hole for third quarter
Revenue is up 6% for the Swedish telco equipment manufacturer but 10 billion Swedish krona in costs sends the company's operating income into the red.
CommBank issues apology to customers for network issues
Services including PayID and cardless cash are unavailable, the bank said.
NBN rejects speed test reality for one of its own
If everyone in the world held still for a handful of years, and someone measured the potential of technology, Australia could rank third in the world, an NBN report reckons. Please clap.
Internet inside out: Kubernetes becomes the service delivery engine of the data center
The Internet has always relied upon DNS as its “phone book” to locate Web sites, corporate domains, and Web services. In a world dominated by microservices, all that might actually have to change.
Huawei can work on German 5G networks: Here's why critics say that's a very bad idea
New draft German network security rules have just opened the door to Huawei, sparking an outcry.
Samsung Networks and Jio team up for Indian first responder network demo
Broadcast LTE network would allow for streaming of images and video during emergencies.
Huawei and Sunrise co-build 5G research centre in Switzerland
It is Huawei's first 5G research centre in Europe.
Telstra chair likens 5G health truthers to anti-vaccination and Flat Earth movements
There is no science that proves ill health impacts from 4G or 5G, Telstra chair John Mullen has said.
Telstra must take part of the blame for NBN creation: Chair
Telstra chair John Mullen says Australia would have provided 100Mbps broadband for a majority of the population without NBN.
WiFi 6 will face 5G competition
The emergence of two new wireless standards will cause IT decision-makers to think carefully.
ACCC to look into affordability of 12/1Mbps NBN plans
Regulator worried people cannot get a basic NBN service at the same pricing level as ADSL.
Vocus wants NBN to stick to its original wholesale remit
The telco is unimpressed with the government-owned, so-called wholesale directly signing up customers.
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.
NBN formally warned after giving MacTel a helping hand
NBN hit with court-enforceable undertaking after providing special terms to Macquarie Telecom.
StarHub completes 10 month shift from cable to fibre
Hundreds of thousands of customers move to better technology in island state.
Gigabit-capable broadband for the entire UK by 2025? Easier said than done, claim experts
The government pledged to spend £5 billion on supporting gigabit-capable broadband. But money isn't the only problem that needs to be tackled.
KT and Hyundai to deploy 5G networks into construction sites
KT and Hyundai Engineering & Construction will collaborate to use 5G networks for automation in construction.
State-backed hacking group steps up campaign against VPN services
If you're on Fortinet, Palo Alto, Pulse Secure, patch now, warns UK spy agency
Department of Finance hunts for fibre optic communications service panel
A request for tender has been launched to find a maximum of 12 contractors that can maintain, service, expand, and protect the agency's network and associated infrastructure.
Huawei and Airtel use 1Gbps microwave MIMO backhaul for 5G
Adding carrier aggregation will see links hit 2Gbps across two lots of 28MHz spectrum.
Nokia opens its first European 5G lab
An extension of the 5G Future X Lab that was built at its Nokia Bell Labs headquarters in New Jersey last year.
Google expands Wi-Fi and adds toll-free Google Assistant line in India
Announcements from Google event in India include giving villages in India access to Wi-Fi connectivity for the first time and a chance to call Google Assistant on a toll-free number.
5G flashpoints: Poland and Vietnam in the hot seat
As countries decide whether to trust Huawei and China or even to roll out their own 5G Wireless infrastructure, two countries typically outside of the technological spotlight are making choices that could shift the geopolitical balance of power in the wireless technology battle. Read more: https://zd.net/2luWzGy
Telstra bringing eSIM support to iPhones
All consumer and small business customers can now replace their physical SIM, if they have a compatible Apple device.
SK Telecom and Ericsson complete end-to-end 5G standalone core test
SK Telecom and Ericsson have completed testing of telecommunications using purely 5G handsets, radio stations, and cores.
NBN pricing paper proposes new 100/20, 250/25, and 1000/50Mbps tiers
The 250Mbps and 1Gbps plans would only be available on fibre-to-the-premises and HFC networks.
Microsoft: Large swaths of rural America will soon get high-speed broadband
Microsoft contributes its 'TV white space' tech to the FCC's Connect America Fund (CAF) II broadband program.
Victoria to deploy lidar to detect and alert of crashes and near-misses
Lidar system to be used to monitor intersection to provide warnings to connected vehicles.
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.
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