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Google says it plans to invest more than $400 million in Nevada this year to support its cloud and data center infrastructure in the state. The tech giant said the new spending won’t be for new construction, but rather will be used to “drive and meet growing demand” for Google Cloud, artificial intelligence innovations and other digital products and services, including Google Search, Google Maps and Google Workspace. “Our long-term presence in Nevada reflects our dedication to innovation and economic growth,” Joe Cava, Google’s vice president of global data centers, said in a statement. “By investing in our technology infrastructure…

TP-Link’s Deco AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System is currently on sale on Amazon for $170 instead of $280, so if you’ve been thinking about upgrading, now’s your chance. There’s nothing more frustrating than having spotty internet at home. Almost everyone has had the experience of their router having “one of those days” and switching back and forth between LTE or 5G and your home WiFi. Say it again! TP-Link Deco uses a mesh system to ensure a strong internet connection in every corner of your home. View on Amazon The 3-pack covers up to 6,500 square feet with high-performance WiFi…

New research finds that the APAC region is poised to lead the next wave of mobile technology. The Global Mobile Suppliers Association predicts that Asia Pacific will lead the rollout of global 6G mobile networks over the next decade, as operators in the region innovate to outperform more conservative peers in other parts of the world. But 5G remains popular: The GSA, which tracks more than 2,500 carriers around the world, suggested in a recent webinar that it expects a number of 5G launches in the short to medium term, with even more companies in the Asia-Pacific region planning commercial…

Amazon’s internal sales guidelines provide talking points to dispel hype about OpenAI and answer customer questions about competing AI products from Microsoft and Google.The guidelines, obtained by Business Insider, also list nine key factors that customers should consider before purchasing generative AI models or services.The playbook, used primarily by AWS salespeople, gives a hint at the company’s AI priorities: The nine criteria include security, cost and the ability to personalize models using a technique called search augmentation generation (RAG). Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Gurman. Amazon; Insider The nine factors are:Customization: The ability to customize AI models to meet specific…

Podcast: Power outages (again), low-income residents cut off from internet, new candidate for Detroit mayor? Welcome to our Wednesday Local podcast, where we share what you need to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. Power Outage: Gell and Norris Howard take a closer look at the ongoing outages affecting more than 190,000 DTE customers, including Gell himself, as Gell continues to record outages lasting more than a day each summer. Internet Incentive Expiration Date: With thousands of Detroiters at risk of losing their internet service after Congress failed to renew funding for a program that subsidizes internet for…

TAIPEI, Aug. 28, 2024 — Beijing authorities cut off independent journalist Gao Yu’s internet, landline and mobile phone connections on Monday, Aug. 26, after publishing an article on Sunday analyzing an Al Jazeera interview with Victor Gao, deputy director of the Chinese think tank Center on China and Globalization. “Chinese authorities must restore journalist Gao Yu’s internet connection and phone service and stop harassing her through physical and digital surveillance,” said Iris Xu, a member of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee. “Beijing’s excessive attempts to control dissent demonstrate its cowardice and fear of critical reporting.” Authorities have been…

When he’s not performing his official duties as Fredericksburg’s vice mayor, Chuck Fry delivers packages for UPS. But Frye took the time during Tuesday’s City Council meeting to offer his services as a real estate agent. “I wish the CEO of your company would buy one of the houses on Railroad Avenue and move his family there,” Rep. Frye (4th District) told Randy Marcus, director of state relations for CSX Transportation, who was at the meeting Tuesday to provide an update on the railroad company’s efforts to investigate and resolve the issues that led to the July derailment of a…

Markets eagerly await US PCE data on FridayThe dollar rose 0.6% against rival currenciesGold ETFs saw modest net inflows last week – WGCAug 28 (Reuters) – Gold prices fell on Wednesday on a stronger U.S. dollar as investors focused on key inflation data from China, the world’s largest economy, for clues as to how much the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September.Spot gold was down 0.8% to $2,505.03 an ounce as of 1:41 p.m. ET (17:41 p.m. GMT), after being down 1.1% early in trading. U.S. gold futures closed 0.6% lower at $2,537.80.Reuters GraphicsThe dollar rose 0.6%, helping…

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2024 – Rural wireless carriers want the Federal Communications Commission to conduct its own testing of mobile coverage in rural parts of the country before approving a $9 billion program aimed at expanding mobile wireless access.The 5G Fund for Rural America has been in limbo since 2020, but the FCC heard comments on some procedural updates last year, and commissioners have been considering proposed implementing orders since March. The FCC’s plan is to hold a reverse auction in which providers bid to offer 5G service with the lowest subsidy support.Rural Radio Association Wrote a letter to the…

In this month’s tutorial, we explore the rapidly changing and disruptive world of OTT and streaming. Few would argue that these technologies represent the future of media consumption, but many aspects still need to be better understood and refined. In this series, industry experts will delve into three key considerations for professionals working in this field, including how to launch new virtual channels, the importance of leveraging high-quality metadata, and recent advancements in the use of 5G in broadcast. Streaming – Tutorials, Episode 3: Malcolm Brew, Senior Research Fellow in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde / Neutral Wireless…