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Net neutrality, and why it’s vital to the future of the internet
It was on, then off, and now “net neutrality” is back on again.This article was originally published on this website.
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Between one and all: Researchers propose system to control selected devices on network
One or all—that’s the current choice many networks give users when it comes to controlling smart devices. With the evolving Internet of Things (IoT), referring to the technology that connects devices to one another and […]
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US reinstates open internet rules rescinded under Trump
The US Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to reinstate tougher rules to guarantee open access to the internet, reversing a decision made during the Trump administration.This article was originally published on this website.
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US conspiracy website Gateway Pundit declares bankruptcy
US far-right conspiracy website Gateway Pundit is filing for bankruptcy, its founder said Wednesday, as it battles a string of lawsuits alleging it promoted misinformation related to the 2020 election.This article was originally published on […]
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Q&A: How TikTok’s ‘black box’ algorithm and design shape user behavior
TikTok’s swift ascension to the upper echelons of social media is often attributed to its recommendation algorithm, which predicts viewer preferences so acutely it’s spawned a maxim: “The TikTok algorithm knows me better than I […]
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Neural networks can mediate between download size and quality, according to researcher
Application data requirements vs. available network bandwidth have been the ongoing Battle of the Information Age, but now it appears that a truce is within reach, based on new research from NJIT Associate Professor Jacob […]
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A win-win approach: Maximizing Wi-Fi performance using game theory
Connectivity has become paramount in modern societies over the past two decades. With the immense rise in the number of laptops, tablets, and smartphones, most people nowadays expect to have access to free Wi-Fi in […]
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Japan’s anti-monopoly body orders Google to fix ad search limits affecting Yahoo
Japan’s antitrust watchdog said Monday that U.S. search giant Google must fix its advertising search restrictions affecting Yahoo in Japan.This article was originally published on this website.
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For more open and equitable public discussions on social media, try ‘meronymity’
Have you ever felt reluctant to share ideas during a meeting because you feared judgment from senior colleagues? You’re not alone. Research has shown this pervasive issue can lead to a lack of diversity in […]
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Meta shouldn’t force users to pay for data protection: EU watchdog
Facebook owner Meta and other online platforms must not force users to pay for the right to data protection enshrined in EU law when offering ad-free subscriptions, the European data regulator said Wednesday.This article was […]