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Karolis Kavolelis/Shutterstock In areas where traditional broadband is unreliable or nonexistent, satellite internet like Starlink becomes a lifeline for reliable internet. The service has grown rapidly – Starlink started with half a million users and now has over 6 million subscribers worldwide, meaning more people then ever before have access to reliable satellite internet. While one…

Cyber attacks are no longer confined to the realm of IT – they are a systemic risk to economies, governments, and public trust. Nowhere is this more evident than in the UK’s newly formalised approach to cyber security. With the government now advancing a ban on ransom payments by public sector entities and introducing mandatory…

Over a million dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency assets laundered by or on behalf of the notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang – previously known as Royal – were seized ahead of a multinational takedown operation in July, led by the US authorities with support from the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and cyber cops from Canada, France,…

Kamerafreun.de/Shutterstock Apple AirPods are some of the best in-ear headphones on the market. From one generation to the next, these devices continue to evolve, delivering one of the most robust listening experiences for your favorite playlists, albums, and artists. But when your AirPods stop working the way they should, it can feel like Apple has…

CC Photo Labs/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With so many Chromebooks ending up in landfills, it’s a good idea to try to give your laptop a new life by upgrading its components. More storage means more space for your Steam games, and more RAM, or memory, allows software to…

Broadband provider Openreach has announced it is proceeding with a major infrastructure upgrade to the UK village of Bramley in Surrey. Like many rural locations, Bramley has struggled for years with poor connectivity, a situation made worse for a prolonged period after a fuel leak from a local petrol station plunged many into having no…

The global fight for internet infrastructure control has heated up, driven by more international competition, increasing cyber attacks and instances of economic espionage. Following the Russia-Ukraine war and escalating US-China tensions, countries are now rushing to protect data flows and vulnerable critical infrastructure for the coming years. Rising concerns about dependence on foreign-controlled hosting, internet…

Adrianhancu/Getty Images We live in a world of cutting-edge consumer tech, where internet-connected phones can interact with car infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay is a feature-loaded tool in vehicular automation, giving you access to everything from hands-free calls and messaging to instant playlist action via Apple Music. Oftentimes, though, it’s the simple things that make the…

A survey from Aryaka has revealed that not only are overstretched IT teams currently facing performance issues, growing security threats, and the complexity of too many suppliers and tools, their problems are about to get worse with artificial intelligence (AI). The study, The state of network security in business and professional services, surveyed over 100…

AST SpaceMobile has unveiled aggressive plans to expand its space-based communication portfolio, confirming a fully-funded plan to send 45 to 60 satellites into orbit by 2026 to support continuous service in the US, Europe, Japan and other strategic markets, including the US Government. AST SpaceMobile said it is on a mission to build the first…