MIT researchers use algebraic equation that improves WiFi and LTE data streams: boosts speed, reduces network congestion
By Mat Smith posted Oct 24th 2012 7:15AM Dodging the issues of spectrum auctions and more cell towers, researchers at MIT have discovered that they can use an algebraic equation to improve data speeds by reducing dropped packets. It’s these dropped packets that can build up congestion across a wireless network, as devices attempt to recoup these missing data nuggets. But instead of sending typical packets, MIT’s Research...
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Mountain Lion Downloads Top Three Million
CUPERTINO, California—July 30, 2012—Apple® today announced that downloads of OS X® Mountain Lion have exceeded three million in four days, making it the most successful OS X release in Apple’s history. With more than 200 innovative new features, Mountain Lion is the ninth major release of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system and is available through the Mac® App Store™ as an upgrade to Lion or Snow Leopard users for...
AT&T sells 4.7 million iPhones and 1.4 million other smartphones, makes $3.6 billion profit in Q3
By Daniel Cooper posted Oct 24th 2012 7:50AM AT&T’s third quarter figures have shown that the network certainly has a handle on this “selling smartphones” malarkey. In the last three months, it’s managed to ship 6.1 million smartphones, of which 4.1 million were iPhones — which has helped the company to maintain a turnover of $31.5 billion, just $0.1 billion below the previous quarter. Notably, net...
Nuance Dragon Mobile Assistant launches on Android, but only on ICS for now
By Mat Smith posted Oct 24th 2012 8:00AM Dragon Go! has been given the elbow, with the slightly more professional sounding Dragon Mobile Assistant taking its place. Nuance has expanded on its predecessor’s verbal commands, with new functionality for maps (you’ll be able to bark direction requests at the new app and it’ll plan the route), alongside a hands-free wake-up feature activated by saying “Hi...
