As the internet turns 50, experts weigh future advances and emerging issues
The next 50 years may bring pervasive connectivity, brain-computer interfaces and walled-off areas of the internet.
The next 50 years may bring pervasive connectivity, brain-computer interfaces and walled-off areas of the internet.
While the extra accuracy will be a boon to scientists, for the average consumer buying flour or bananas, 'there will be absolutely no change whatsoever'
Back in the ’70s, researchers in the US Defence Department’s internetworking program needed to decide how much address space computers on “this Internet thing” were going to need.
President Donald Trump has named Commissioner Ajit Pai, an outspoken opponent of the FCC’s net neutrality rules, as the next head of the agency.
Alphabet has shut down its Titan unit that was exploring the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for the delivery of internet services. The Google parent is instead focusing on its balloons-based Project Loon to provide access to remote areas.
A bug in the Chrome browser caused security errors to be shown to users when trying to access HTTPS-enabled websites using Symantec SSL certificates.
The long fight over LTE networks sharing frequencies with Wi-Fi may be just the first of many battles as device makers and service providers try to make the most of the limited available spectrum.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, the long-time coordinator of the internet's Domain Name System, is now independent of U.S. government oversight, at least for now.
“UFB has the potential to transform New Zealand’s economy."
Chorus has completed its work under the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI).
Govt reveals the completion of the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) Phase 1 new tower programme.
For the first time in New Zealand, 2degrees has brought fibre to the desk as part of a GPON installation for Environment Canterbury’s brand new Christchurch offices.
The U.S. has warned of fragmentation of the Internet if China goes ahead with proposed rules that would require compulsory registration of Internet domain names in China with government-licensed providers.
“Access to better broadband means more New Zealand businesses and students can make the most of the digital economy."
A further 350 schools will be able to access wireless technology, following a funding increase of $8.5 million.