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SpaceX moves to beam Starlink internet into cars, boats, and aircraft

The Verge

SpaceX is asking the FCC for approval to beam Starlink internet into moving vehicles. SpaceX is seeking regulatory approval to connect its rapidly growing network of internet-beaming Starlink satellites to cars, trucks, shipping boats, and aircraft. A train of Starlink satellites in low-Earth orbit passes over Uruguay.

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State of Cybercrime 2020: FBI Report

SecureWorld News

The FBI just released its annual Internet Crime Report, and it is truly a sign of the times. The FBI notes that the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has been key to its mission to track cybercrimes. The IC3 received 791,790 complaints from the American public in 2020, the most ever in one year, with reported losses exceeding $4.1

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Six companies dominate network traffic as speed and access grows

TM Forum

telcos are investing heavily in the fixed and mobile networks, 5G trials and licenses that ensure the quality of experience which internet companies rely on. billion) in 2020, a six-year high. or territories that are investing in 5G, up from 412 operators at the end of 2020. – have still never used the internet.

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Gogo sells commercial in-flight internet business to bankrupt satellite provider

The Verge

Gogo, the in-flight internet provider, has found a buyer for its commercial airline business. The FCC is clearing out the C-band (4-8 GHz) to make space for 5G customers, and Intelsat is participating in the program that could net the company nearly $5 billion by selling airwave licenses it currently owns.

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Google’s Wing warns new drone laws ‘may have unintended consequences’ for privacy

The Verge

Amusingly, no: the Alphabet subsidiary just wishes they’d send it through the internet instead of broadcasting it locally. link] — Ian Sherr (@iansherr) December 31, 2020. link] — Ian Sherr (@iansherr) December 31, 2020. But the thing about license plates is, traditionally, you have to be within eyeshot to see them.

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Online romance scammers stole more hearts (and money) in 2020 than 2019

Vox

In 2020, the amount of money people in the US lost to romance scams, which usually start online, surged 50 percent from the year before, jumping from just over $200 million in 2019 to more than $300 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission. I mean, they copied my picture into their driver’s licenses, into passports.

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8 enterprise web application development trends to watch in 2020

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

While this certainly isn’t an exhaustive list, here are some of the most important trends to watch in 2020: 1. More mobile users: Because mobile networks often deliver slower download speeds than wired internet, application speed becomes even more important. In 2020, we’ll see more use of tactics designed to improve speed.

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