Communications: News, features and articles
-
'Remarkable' new algorithm could dramatically speed up web browsingSIEVE is a new approach to web caching that's simpler and more effective than today's state-of-the-art algorithms, its creators claim — and big tech companies are taking notice.
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
communications -
Scientists use TV tech to test light-powered internet connections that can be 100 times faster than Wi-FiCombining three OLED light sources to mimic white light has reduced interference and bit error rates.
By Peter Ray Allison Published
communications -
Project Kuiper: Amazon's answer to SpaceX's Starlink passes 'crucial' testAmazon's Project Kuiper, which uses optical inter-satellite link (OISL) technology to connect more than 3,000 satellites in a mesh network that blankets Earth, just cleared a final hurdle needed to launch next year.
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
communications -
Wireless tech could replace Bluetooth at short distances and boost battery life 5-foldThis groundbreaking wireless technology can make your smartphone or wearable devices last up to five times longer on a single charge.
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
communications -
Cosmic-ray 'GPS' system that tracks underground movement could change the way we respond to disastersA new system that uses subatomic particles produced high in Earth's atmosphere could provide a view inside volcanoes and help locate people trapped beneath rubble.
By Ben Turner Published
communications -
Wireless Devices Overwhelm Nature's SignalsThe "electronic fog" of manmade signals could dampen scientific discoveries.
By Jeremy Hsu Last updated
communications -
Internet history timeline: ARPANET to the World Wide WebReference Al Gore didn't invent the Internet. Vinton Cerf & Bob Kahn are often called Fathers of the Internet.
By Kim Ann Zimmermann Published
Reference -
TCP/IP: What are the rules of the internet?Reference How do computers talk to each other?
By Laura Mears Published
Reference -
Latency: Definition, measurement and testingReference The internet makes it easy for users to send and receive data almost instantly. But how can latency be reduced for faster communication?
By Laura Mears Published
Reference
