Broadband News & Trends
Facebook Algorithms Categorize Users Based on Personal Data
Data from a recent study conducted by Pew Research Center shows that most users don’t understand how Facebook algorithms work to collect data and create targeted ads. In fact, 74% of Facebook users said they did not know that the “your ad preferences” page on Facebook...
Wi-Fi 6 Features OFDMA for a Superior Connection
Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, is the newest standard in wireless Internet. It offfers new features and designs that make it far superior to its predecessor.Orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) is arguably the most important feature of Wi-Fi 6 as it...
Li-Fi Offers Connectivity Through Light
Lightning fast broadband speeds may not be a metaphor much longer. Telecoms firm O2 believes that through using light waves, the superior 5G connectivity experienced outdoors could be translated inside buildings.Using light sensors, devices would be able to connect to...
Virtual Reality Markets: the Future of VR
Juniper recently published a dataset and analysis that provides insights into the future of VR markets. This forecast includes VR adoption for PC-based, console-based, smartphone-based, and standalone VR content.The report breaks down four key areas: hardware...
Levels of AI Automation for Self-Driving Cars
The US Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recently developed a 5-level scale to better define automation in self-driving cars. The scale ranges from level 0 – no automation to level 5 – full automation.Google and Uber are among those who have their sights set on...
Smart Thermostats Offer Money Saving Opportunities
According to research from Parks Associates, 45% of smart thermostat owners are getting a discount from their energy provider. Other devices that are earning energy discounts include: smart light bulbs, smart plugs, smart lighting control systems, and smart in-wall...
