Wi-Fi

RDK Adopted by Vodafone as Centralized Software Platform for Home Broadband Devices Across Europe

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Monday, September 16, 2024

As one of Europe's largest fixed broadband providers, serving many millions of broadband customers , Vodafone will extend its use of RDK-B open-source software throughout Europe in a phased rollout, starting in spring 2025.

Key Points: 
  • As one of Europe's largest fixed broadband providers, serving many millions of broadband customers , Vodafone will extend its use of RDK-B open-source software throughout Europe in a phased rollout, starting in spring 2025.
  • RDK is an open-source software solution deployed on more than 100 million devices that standardizes core functions used in broadband and video devices.
  • "We're very proud that Vodafone has chosen to standardize on RDK-B as its central broadband software stack," said Jason Briggs, President and General Manager of RDK.
  • Vodafone has been an instrumental member of the RDK community for many years, and we look forward to its continued participation and contributions."

RDK Adopted by Vodafone as Centralized Software Platform for Home Broadband Devices Across Europe

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 16, 2024

As one of Europe's largest fixed broadband providers, serving many millions of broadband customers , Vodafone will extend its use of RDK-B open-source software throughout Europe in a phased rollout, starting in spring 2025.

Key Points: 
  • As one of Europe's largest fixed broadband providers, serving many millions of broadband customers , Vodafone will extend its use of RDK-B open-source software throughout Europe in a phased rollout, starting in spring 2025.
  • RDK is an open-source software solution deployed on more than 100 million devices that standardizes core functions used in broadband and video devices.
  • "We're very proud that Vodafone has chosen to standardize on RDK-B as its central broadband software stack," said Jason Briggs, President and General Manager of RDK.
  • Vodafone has been an instrumental member of the RDK community for many years, and we look forward to its continued participation and contributions."

Haivivi's New Launch : How BubblePal is Redefining What a Toy Can Be for Kids

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Friday, September 13, 2024

Introducing "BubblePal"—an AI companion toy that has rapidly gained traction in China's toy market, with over 10,000 units sold just last month.

Key Points: 
  • Introducing "BubblePal"—an AI companion toy that has rapidly gained traction in China's toy market, with over 10,000 units sold just last month.
  • It's a "friend" for children, crafted from a child's point of view, giving their beloved plush toy a voice and personality.
  • Children can switch between characters or even create their own unique one through the app, deepening their bond with the toy.
  • Whether it's playtime companionship or nighttime comfort, BubblePal is the steadfast friend children need to thrive in an imaginative and challenging world.

The Inflight Wi-Fi Revolution Now Arriving: United Signs Starlink Deal to Provide Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky - For Free

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Friday, September 13, 2024

CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United today set a new standard of inflight connectivity by signing the industry's largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink's fast, reliable Wi-Fi service to the airline's mainline and regional aircraft fleet, for free.

Key Points: 
  • United customers will soon enjoy the same high-speed, low-latency internet service in the air that they enjoy on the ground.
  • United expects to have Starlink on all United aircraft – more than 1,000 planes – over the next several years.
  • "This connectivity opens the door for an even better inflight entertainment experience, in every seatback – more content, that's more personalized.
  • In addition to using Starlink connectivity on personal devices, United customers also will have access on their seatback screens.

Rogers to Offer All-New iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Black Titanium, and AirPods 4

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Friday, September 13, 2024

TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers will offer iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, which are built for Apple Intelligence1 with the all-new A18 chip, Camera Control, powerful upgrades to the advanced camera system, the Action button to quickly access useful features, and a big boost in battery life; iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are powered by the A18 Pro chip and built for Apple Intelligence, featuring larger display sizes, Camera Control, innovative pro camera features, and a huge leap in battery life; Apple Watch Series 10, the thinnest Apple Watch yet, featuring the biggest, most advanced display of any Apple Watch, faster charging, water depth and temperature sensing, and the breakthrough health and fitness insights of watchOS 11; Apple Watch Ultra 2 in a stunning new black finish alongside a new Titanium Milanese Loop band; and a groundbreaking new lineup of AirPods models and features, including a brand-new design for AirPods 4.

Key Points: 
  • Customers will be able to pre-order the iPhone 16 lineup beginning Friday, September 13, with availability on Friday, September 20.
  • The new Apple Watch and AirPods lineups are available for customers to pre-order starting today, with availability beginning Friday, September 20.
  • iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five bold colors: black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine.
  • iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available in four stunning finishes: black titanium, white titanium, natural titanium, and desert titanium.

Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, Releases White Paper on 5G Wireless Testing

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

JERICHO, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, announces the release of a new white paper, 5G Wireless Network Testing, co-authored by Ocean Tomo technical expert Scott Demarest. The white paper explores the role of live network testing to gain insights into network capabilities and the deployment status of 5G features on US networks. It provides useful insights into worldwide network deployments. Whether it is to confirm the use of an essential feature of a standard, an optional feature of the standard, an implementation-specific feature related to the standard, or another non-standardized feature, technical experts have a wide range of capabilities for testing those features in a lab environment and in live commercial networks. The paper is available here: https://oceantomo.com/download-5g-wireless-network-testing-white-paper/.

Key Points: 
  • The new 5G Wireless Testing white paper explores the role of live network testing to gain insights into network capabilities and the deployment status of 5G features on US networks, providing useful insights into worldwide network deployments.
  • Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, announces the release of a new white paper, 5G Wireless Network Testing , co-authored by Ocean Tomo technical expert Scott Demarest.
  • The white paper explores the role of live network testing to gain insights into network capabilities and the deployment status of 5G features on US networks.
  • The 5G Wireless Testing white paper explores the role of live network testing to gain insights into network capabilities and the deployment status of 5G features on US networks, providing useful insights into worldwide network deployments.

Verizon Frontline, Milwaukee PD partner to help ensure public safety during major political event

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

The Milwaukee Police Department used a network of 725 of these solutions to help develop a Common Operational Picture (COP) during the convention.

Key Points: 
  • The Milwaukee Police Department used a network of 725 of these solutions to help develop a Common Operational Picture (COP) during the convention.
  • The Milwaukee Police were able to do this using Verizon Frontline-provided 5G smartphones, the Verizon network and a Team Awareness Kit (TAK) application.
  • The partnership during the convention represents a continuation of the strong relationship between Verizon Frontline and the Milwaukee Police Department.
  • The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team also provided support to the public safety agencies tasked with ensuring public safety during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Verizon Frontline supports public safety agencies during national political convention

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team recently completed a deployment in support of federal, state and local public safety agencies during the Democratic National Convention.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team recently completed a deployment in support of federal, state and local public safety agencies during the Democratic National Convention.
  • The team also provided unmanned aerial system (UAS) support to public safety agencies during the convention, helping provide broader situational awareness at multiple locations, as well as boosting network coverage for specialized missions.
  • The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team also supported public safety agencies during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team members set up portable cell sites, Wi-Fi hotspots, charging stations and other Verizon Frontline devices and solutions that enable communications and/or boost network performance.

Get iPhone 16 Pro on Us, Yearly iPhone Upgrades and America’s Leading 5G Network, Only at T-Mobile

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five bold colors: black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine.

Key Points: 
  • iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five bold colors: black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine.
  • iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, new creative capabilities with innovative pro camera features, stunning graphics for immersive gaming, and more — all powered by the A18 Pro chip.
  • iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available in four stunning finishes: black titanium, white titanium, natural titanium, and desert titanium.
  • It will be available on iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad and Mac with M1 and later, with device and Siri language set to U.S. English.

Boost Mobile to Offer All-New iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

LITTLETON, Colo., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boost Mobile, the newest nationwide carrier, will offer iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, which are built for Apple Intelligence1 with the all-new A18 chip, Camera Control, powerful upgrades to the advanced camera system, the Action button to quickly access useful features, and a big boost in battery life; iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are powered by the A18 Pro chip and built for Apple Intelligence, featuring larger display sizes, Camera Control, innovative pro camera features, and a huge leap in battery life.

Key Points: 
  • Boost Mobile is the only carrier to offer $1,000 off the iPhone 16 lineup with no trade-in required.
  • Boost Mobile is also the first and only nationwide carrier to offer $1,000 off the iPhone 16 lineup with no trade-in required.
  • iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available in four stunning finishes: black titanium, white titanium, natural titanium, and desert titanium.
  • Get the iPhone 16 lineup with the Boost Mobile Network to ensure enjoyment of the very best of what the latest iPhone has to offer.