Microsoft is addressing USB-C "port confusion" with a new hardware certification program
Delivering the same USB features on all certified devices, or so they said
Connectivity articles
Meta partnership promises to bring affordable internet to billions worldwide
Project will help bring new users online
Bolivians turn to Starlink smuggling amid slow internet and limited coverage
Bolivia is exploring options as a key satellite approaches the end of its operational life
USB-C is now effectively mandatory in Europe as the new charging era begins
The end of proprietary chargers?
This mini PC supports up to four 8K monitors, has a built-in display, and more
Additional productivity and a Ryzen Hawk Point processor
Gigabyte add-on card brings Thunderbolt 5 to existing desktop PCs
Forward-looking: Thunderbolt 5 doubles Thunderbolt 4's bandwidth, offering 80Gbps transfer speeds in either direction. However, Thunderbolt 5's alternate mode can transmit at 120Gbps while receiving data at 40Gbps upon detecting certain devices. The extra boost currently only supports cable lengths up to two meters.
FCC allows Starlink to provide emergency phone coverage following hurricane
Keeping North Carolina connected during blackouts
World's first transparent 5G antennas turn windows into base stations
Stealthy antennas hiding in plain sight
In brief: It's been over five years since 5G started its worldwide rollout, bringing low-latency super-speed internet to hundreds of millions. But building out those 5G networks has been a challenge. The higher frequency signals don't travel as far, so more base stations are required compared to 4G. With prime real estate in limited supply, Japanese telecoms had to get creative.
Wireless system WaveCore penetrates concrete walls without drilling
The system achieved a 4 Gbps connection through a 12-inch concrete wall
AST SpaceMobile aims for nationwide satellite phone service via deals with AT&T and Verizon
Low-band spectrum is the secret sauce here
Apple is rolling out AirPlay support for TVs in hotel rooms
Only 60 properties support it in North America so far, but more are coming
Google to spend $1 billion to lay two new cables on the Pacific seabed
Improving connectivity and bringing new business opportunities to the Pacific region
Windows 11 now supports USB4 at 80Gbps, also known as USB4 2.0
Faster USB4 devices could start appearing in 2024
You can now use your Android device as a webcam in Windows 11
It's in the Insider channels for now, but could arrive to stable builds soon
This is how much each minute of internet downtime would cost tech giants and different countries
Illustrating our reliance on the internet
Google announces first undersea cable connecting South America and Asia-Pacific
A $400 million investment to create a more direct internet route from Australia to Chile
Astranis successfully tested its low-cost satellite tech for internet connectivity
Providing "bandwidth-as-a-service" at a fraction of the cost of legacy providers
Microsoft's Phone Link app brings iOS connectivity to Windows 11 but with plenty of caveats
There is only so much you can do to work around Apple's tight iPhone security
How USB Works: From 'Plug and Pray' to Being Everywhere
Connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals, USB is everywhere, but how does it work? Learn about its inner workings and how the USB port has managed to survive for so long.
New EU legislation allows airlines to provide in-flight 5G connectivity
Airplane mode could soon be a thing of the past for European travelers
USB4 2.0 specification and new logos released, offering 80GBps bandwidth
USB4 2.0 can tunnel USB 3.2 connections beyond their original 20Gbps bandwidth
DisplayPort vs HDMI: What's Best for High Refresh Rate Gaming?
DisplayPort and HDMI: In this article we'll point out the differences between the two interfaces, how the choice of monitor fits into this, and why GPU vendors seem to prefer DisplayPort over HDMI.
Mount Kilimanjaro now has high-speed internet connectivity
Livestream your ascent of Africa's highest mountain
Synaptics unveils WiFi 6E wireless docking system that can handle dual 4K 60Hz monitors
Seamless wireless docking for hybrid work
Alphabet's Project Taara beamed 700TB of fiber-like Internet with 99.9 percent uptime
The new system is five times cheaper than an equivalent fiber optic backbone