Network Switches 101: The Variety and Quick Shopping Tips
When you look to expand your home network, especially for wired clients, you will likely need a couple of network switches. This post will explain in simple terms what they are, when you’d need one, and if so, which one to get. Before continuing, it’s a good idea to understand what a router is, though […]
Instagram rolls out custom icons…but only for teens
Some Instagram users are feeling cheated out of a new feature, as the photo and video sharing app on Wednesday announced the launch of custom icons — but only for its teen users. Teens can now choose from a set of custom icons that turn the traditional Instagram logo into new variations that can be […]
3 Best AutoCAD Alternatives You Should Try in 2025
The industry standard for computer-aided design (CAD) has long been AutoCAD. Autodesk created this robust program, which is utilized by drafters, engineers, architects, and designers all around the world. However, many users—particularly students, freelancers, startups, and small businesses—find it less accessible due to its expensive cost, resource-intensive setup, and difficult learning curve. Here is when […]
AI/ML in 3GPP: Progress, Challenges, and the Road to 6G
The ETSI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference – Status, Implementation and Way Forward of AI Standardization – took place from 5-7 February 2024 at ETSI, Sophia Antipolis, France. This in-person event provided a valuable platform for experts and peers to exchange insights, explore demos and posters, and discuss AI and Machine Learning (ML) within the Information […]
MLB will use robot umpires beginning next season
Major League Baseball will use so-called robot umpires at home plate beginning in 2026, the league announced today. The system has been tested in minor league games (as explained in this video, included below), spring training, and events like the 2025 All-Star Game. The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) is seen as a fairer, more accurate […]
Rivian spinoff Also reveals a high-end modular e-bike for $4,500
Several years ago, as a skunkworks team of engineers inside Rivian set out to develop an electric micromobility vehicle, one question loomed. “What do we build in-house?” Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said in an interview recounting the early days of Also, which spun out of Rivian earlier this year. “We realized the only […]
Tinder will require new users in the US to verify their identity with a selfie
Dating app giant Tinder announced on Wednesday that it’s expanding its facial verification feature to more users in the U.S. The facial verification feature, known as Face Check, requires new users to verify their identity by submitting a short video selfie. This initiative aims to reduce impersonation on the platform and ensure that people are […]
Explore the World Through Architecture: Iconic Styles Across Continents
There are various ways to study culture, like its culture and food, but perhaps nothing tells as much about a culture as the buildings it creates. There is something about architecture that keeps on fascinating, be it the soaring domes in Istanbul to the clean geometric lines characteristic of Tokyo. Whether you are interested in […]
AI and Cloud in 5G/6G Systems
The ACM, IRTF & ISOC Applied Networking Research Workshops (ANRW) offer a vibrant forum for researchers, vendors, network operators, and the Internet standards community to exchange emerging results in applied networking research. To foster collaboration across these diverse groups, ANRW events are co-located with IETF standards meetings, typically held annually in July. These workshops prioritise […]
RAN, AI, AI-RAN and Open RAN
The Japanese MNO Softbank is taking an active role in trying to bring AI to RAN. In a research story published recently, they explain that AI-RAN integrates AI into mobile networks to enhance performance and enable low-latency, high-security services via distributed AI data centres. This innovative infrastructure supports applications like real-time urban safety monitoring and optimized […]