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The FCC just quadrupled the download speed required to market internet as ‘broadband’

The FCC has raised the speeds required to describe internet service as “broadband” for the first time since 2015. The agency’s annual high-speed internet assessment concluded that 100 Mbps downloads and 20 Mbps uploads will be the new standard. The news will likely irk ISPs who would love to keep pointing to 25 Mbps / 3 Mbps speeds (the previous standards) and convincing people they’re getting high-speed broadband.The FCC’s report broke down several areas where the country’s online infrastructure falls short. The agency…

Tecno Camon 30 Premier announced with PolarAce imaging system, Sony ISP

Tecno announced the Camon 30 Premier 5G ahead of its release in Q2 of this year (April-June). The announcement focused on several features including the new Tecno PolarAce Imaging System. The system is built around a Sony chip dubbed CXD5622GG. This isn’t a sensor but an ISP instead. It is rated at 4.6 TFLOPS at FP16 (16-bit floating point), which is more than the phone’s chipset (Dimensity 8200 Ultra) can muster on its own and this claims to be more power efficient to boot. The Tecno Camon 30 Premier debuts the…

Appeals court overturns $1 billion copyright lawsuit against Cox

An appeals court has blocked a $1 billion copyright verdict from 2019 against US internet service provider Cox Communications and ordered a retrial, Arts Technica has reported. A three-judge panel ruled unanimously that Cox didn't profit directly from its users' piracy, rebutting claims from Sony, Universal and Warner.The judges did affirm the original jury's finding of willful contributory infringement from the trial, first announced back in 2018. To that effect, they ordered a new damages trial that may reduce the size…

The 6 best internet speed tests in 2024

Whether you’re struggling with lagging internet speeds or curious to know how your internet provider stacks up, it’s impossible to know just how fast your internet speed is without using a precise test. Top-quality internet speed tests can clear up any confusion quickly and easily. But you’ll need to know what the best internet speed test website are. Check out the following internet speed tests to learn more about your upload and download speeds, as well as other exciting information about your internet connection.…

Samsung’s 5K ISP ViewFinity S9 monitor is 25% off

Last updated: January 4th, 2024 at 10:35 UTC+01:00 Samsung's 5K ISP monitor, which happens to be the best non-Apple alternative for macOS users, is again available at a discount. The 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K monitor now costs $1,199. The 5K ISP monitor usually costs $1,599, but buyers can now save $400. The ViewFinity S9 has a matte panel finish, an Ergonomic Stand that can tilt and rotate to 90 degrees, and a detachable SlimFit camera. The 27-inch panel boasts 218ppi, 99% DCI-P3 color accuracy, and is Pantone…

Google’s superfast 20Gbps Wi-Fi 7 Fiber plan costs $250 a month

If you've been thinking about hosting your own mini data center or need to stream 1,333 Netflix 4K programs at once, Google Fiber has the answer. The Alphabet-owned ISP will launch it's 20Gbps service with Wi-Fi 7 in select cities early next year for $250 a month (plus taxes and applicable fees) — not that ridiculous of a price for such ridiculous speed."We’re starting in Kansas City, North Carolina’s Triangle Region, Arizona, and Iowa," the company wrote. "As we continue to roll out Nokia’s 25G PON across our network,…

Twitch to cease operations in South Korea over ‘prohibitively expensive’ network fees

Twitch is leaving South Korea, with on February 27. This is due to ‘prohibitively expensive’ networking fees, according to CEO Dan Clancy. The news is a major bummer, as the country is one of the in the world, with some of the most competitive League of Legends and Starcraft players around.Clancy calls this a “unique situation," noting that operating in South Korea ends up being ten times more expensive than other countries. He went on to write that Twitch undertook a “significant effort” to continue operations, but the…

iQoo 11 Series First Look Revealed Ahead of Launch, Confirms Presence of Vivo V2 ISP

iQoo 11 series is set to launch in China and Malaysia on December 2. The smartphone brand has now revealed the design of this upcoming lineup, which is expected to include the vanilla iQoo 11, iQoo 11 Pro, and iQoo 11 Legend. The showcased iQoo 11 series model appears to include a triple rear camera setup. It also seems to confirm that the iQoo 11 series will be equipped with a Vivo V2 image signal processor (ISP). It also sports the BMW Motorsport-inspired three stripes on the back.iQoo recently shared a post on Weibo…

vivo V2 ISP officially announced with faster processing, better low lighting optimization

vivo held a conference called “Dual-Core X Imaging Technology” in China where it announced its new ISP - vivo V2. The company also revealed it worked closely with Mediatek and future vivo phones with Dimensity 9200 will have AI and NPU improvements and new features. The new ISP (Image Signal Processor) by vivo is third-gen, following in the footsteps of vivo V1 and vivo V1+. This chip comes with unparalleled computing power capacity, power density, and data density, vivo claims. During the event, one vivo executive…

Xiaomi 13 Pro specifications may have surfaced online

CloseXiaomi is reportedly going to expand its smartphone series lineup with the launch of Xiaomi 13 series. The lineup is said to include the base model ‘Xiaomi 13’ and the top end variant ‘Xiaomi 13 Pro’ which are rumoured to launch in China. Out of the two smartphones, details of the Xiaomi 13 Pro may have surfaced online. Here’s what the Pro variant may likely offer. Xiaomi 13 Pro: Expected specifications According to tipster Yogesh Brar, Xiaomi 13 Pro is expected to sport a 6.7-inch E6 LTPO display with 2K resolution.…