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On Tuesday, networking giant Cisco said it is prepared for sixth-generation Wi-Fi for quicker connectivity compatible with the fifth-generation cellular network. In addition to high data rates, Wi-Fi 6, which is supposed to be launched later this year, also offers enhanced ability, enhanced control over how customers access the network, enhanced performance in settings with many linked devices, and lower …

India will approach the European Union seeking ‘adequacy’ status with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) once the country has finalized and passed its own Personal Data Protection Bill, said two familiar people. It is anticipated that reciprocal recognition of data protection equivalence will decrease the compliance burden and provide a leg-up for the outsourcing and technology sector to attract …

Telstra made a standalone end-to-end 5G call, disclosed the telco. Although both Telstra and Optus started offering services based on 5G this year, these services still depend on 4G/LTE infrastructurefor important functions. Non-Standalone 5G NR (New Radio) released in 2017 by Standards Body 3GPP: a transitional standard effectively involving the use of 5G equipment on 4G network. For functions such …

Facebook said on Wednesday, after receiving a $5 billion settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), it will set up its board’s new privacy committee to supervise its privacy program, in addition to appointing a Chief Privacy Officer for Products. Facebook agreed to pay the historic penalty to settle FTC charges that deceived consumers about their capacity to regulate …

Every sector is monitored by some type of regulatory body, be it manufacturing or healthcare. In reality, various regulators regulate distinct elements of the industry in certain industries such as finance. Each of these regulatory organizations has hundreds of laws that apply to various organizations to ensure balanced growth of the economy. Regulators pass new laws or modify current ones …

At 2:43 p.m. on Monday, ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 mission had a successful lift-off from Sriharikota launchpad. It carries a lander and orbiter, tucking the rover in the lander. By 7 September, the lander Vikram will try a smooth landing on the moon. The Indian Space Agency used the Mk-III GSLV which is India’s heaviest rocket. After Chandrayaan-1 confirmed the presence of …

Is a glimpse into the future worthy of your current privacy? This issue has been brought to the fore this week with the revival of a smartphone app using artificial intelligence to convert your present face into your younger and older self. People raised concerns on social media sites that all your pictures could be viewed and uploaded by FaceApp, …

Oakland City in Northern California has become the second city in the Bay Area to outlaw municipal agencies ‘ use of facial recognition technology after its council unanimously voted to approve the ban. The Oakland City Council unanimously passed an order prohibiting the acquisition or use of facial technology in law enforcement by municipal organizations including city police. A final …

It’s almost like the cosmos understands that we’re about to celebrate the big space anniversary. The Apollo 11 crew of NASA launched the mission on July 16, 1969, to land the first humans on the moon. Some of the planet will see a partial lunar eclipse fifty years later. The eclipse action will be visible in Africa, most of Europe, …

In the early hours of July 15, India’s ambitious second Lunar mission, Chandrayaan 2 experienced a shock after a technical snag forced the Indian Space Research Organization to call off the launch for the time being. ISRO aimed to reach the moon’s South Pole where no country had previously set foot. A technical snag was observed in launch vehicle system …