COVID lockdown increases pressure on network operators Mobile network operators are under increasing strain as subscribers demand better connectivity during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. According to information released by mobile technology company Upstream, requests for uninterrupted, free mobile internet access are on the rise. Upstream’s Zero-D online platform allows mobile network operators to offer free, …
Watch Google’s Pixel 5 event with us here at 2PM ET! Engadget Google’s Pixel 5 event is finally here. The “Launch Night In” starts at 2PM ET/11AM PT, and you can watch it with us below. Alongside the company’s stream, we’ll offer our commentary on all the news in real time. We know that Google …
The Morning After: What the app store ‘ban’ means for TikTok and WeChat Florence Lo / reuters Barring some kind of reprieve, listings for TikTok and WeChat will disappear from US app stores tomorrow. What happens after that? It’s tough to say, but Karissa Bell has broken down everything we know so far. Peacock As …
You’ll need more than $299 to truly enjoy next-gen gaming I’m excited to own a console that ships with an SSD. Even the Xbox Series S, which costs just $299, will come with a drive that’s faster than the ones found in the Xbox One X and PS4 Pro. That means shorter load times and, …
LG teases an ‘Explorer Project’ phone with a slide-out display LG LG is reaching a highly experimental phase of being a phone maker, in which it tries to woo new customers over with all sorts of unique designs. The LG Wing, with its flip-around display and second screen, is the first in a series of …
Keysight hosts virtual industry events The virtual 2020 Keysight World events have been designed to deliver the latest in industry, design and test trends. From 22–24 September, live virtual events will be available in the Americas, Europe and Asia in English (in appropriate time zones). Across the three days, Keysight will offer a deep dive …
The Galaxy A42 could be Samsung’s cheapest 5G phone yet Samsung Through most of 2020, Samsung has tried to make 5G-capable phones available at almost every price point. Its IFA keynote saw the company continue that strategy with the announcement of the Galaxy A42 5G. Samsung didn’t say too about the device, but what we …
Switch this: Multi-gigabit for the enterprise generation With more end-users increasingly accessing data-intensive and media-rich applications via diverse mobile devices and the Internet of Things (IoT), businesses have to quickly keep in step with the latest wired and wireless connectivity. Many enterprises have also embarked on multi-cloud IT strategies and adopted a multi-channel approach in …
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Keeping connected during COVID-19 The global COVID-19 pandemic has seen a marked shift in the way individuals and organisations are connecting to one another. While lockdowns and social restrictions have been in place, people have become more reliant than ever on internet and telecommunications networks. As demand for bandwidth continues to rise, many industries are …