You can complain about the government all you want, but sometimes it does useful things. In this case, the Federal Communications Commission, has begun stirring up competition between internet service providers that offer their wares to apartment complexes. Currently, most Americans who live in apartments only have one choice of internet providers. Oftentimes it is […]
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Although Wi-Fi 6 has begun to make some headway, the currently evolving Wi-Fi 6E standard seems likely to offer even faster speeds down the road. The differences between the Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E protocols are as follows: Wi-Fi 6e is a revolution for wireless networking. The best way I know how to explain it is to […]
Per a new rumor from Max Weinbach, Apple is apparently planning to including a “slightly bigger” wireless charging coil in the 2021 model iPhone, which will not only yield improved heat management and higher wattage, but could be paving the way towards reverse wireless charging. The larger coil would allow for a greater surface area […]
The Federal Communications Commission is refreshing its text alert system, combining two types of alerts into a single “National Alerts” category for iPhones and other Wireless Emergency Alert-supporting devices. The new system will also introduce checks to prevent false alerts from being made. As part of the change, the existing “Presidential Alerts” category that was […]
This is sort of nifty. The Federal Communications Commission on Monday called on users to test their internet speeds using the FCC Speed Test app to help further its research into broadband availability through the Measuring Broadband America Program. The FCC offered the following comments as to how this will help its efforts to provide […]