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Top tech news today: December 11, 2024

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Top tech news today: December 11, 2024

Tech News Summaries 1. Tyro streamlines payments with embedded solutions Australian fintech Tyro introduces an embedded payment solution, reducing costs and increasing accessibility for businesses and consumers. Fyntra and Spectral Capital join forces to la…

Dec 11, 2024
ITU WRS-24 seminar highlights updated radio spectrum regulations

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ITU WRS-24 seminar highlights updated radio spectrum regulations

ITU’s WRS-24 seminar updates radio spectrum regulations.

Dec 11, 2024
Ciena and Aqua Comms achieve data speed breakthrough

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Ciena and Aqua Comms achieve data speed breakthrough

What happened: Ciena and Aqua Comms shatter limits with 1.3 Tb/s Aqua Comms and Ciena announced the first 1.3 Tb/s wavelength transmission across 5,500 km of the Atlantic Ocean on December 9. This technical milestone was achieved using Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e), the…

Dec 11, 2024
How changing IP addresses impacts web performance and security

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How changing IP addresses impacts web performance and security

Millions of websites and services are accessed every day, making web performance and security crucial. A key factor influencing both is the IP address—the unique identifier assigned to each device or server on the internet. Changes to these addresses can significantly affect…

Dec 11, 2024
IBM unveils optical module to speed up AI training in data centres

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IBM unveils optical module to speed up AI training in data centres

What happened: IBM researchers introduce new optical module IBM researchers have unveiled a new co-packaged optical (CPO) module that could revolutionise AI training by enabling fibre optic-level speeds in data centres. The module uses polymer optical waveguide (PWG) technology…

Dec 11, 2024
What is network architecture?

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What is network architecture?

Definition and different type of network architecture Network architecture serves as the blueprint for how devices, services, and protocols interact to create efficient and secure communication systems. This structural and logical design ensures resource sharing and data flow…

Dec 11, 2024
Bitcoin Price

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Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin gets approval XRP rallies 10%

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin gains NYDFS approval, boosting XRP by 10%.

Dec 11, 2024
DeFi TVL surges near 2021 highs

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DeFi TVL surges near 2021 highs

What happened: Liquid restaking and Bitcoin L2s drive DeFi’s 150% growth DeFi’s total value locked (TVL) has soared to $134 billion as of Dec. 9, a 150% rise year-to-date, approaching its $170 billion peak from 2021. This growth is attributed to the adoption of liquid restaking…

Dec 10, 2024
Needham raises Coinbase price target to $420 on altcoin surge

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Needham raises Coinbase price target to $420 on altcoin surge

Needham raises Coinbase’s price target to $420 amid record altcoin trading volumes.

Dec 10, 2024
Crooks exploit AWS misconfigurations to steal data

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Crooks exploit AWS misconfigurations to steal data

What happened: ShinyHunters-linked crooks store stolen AWS credentials and secrets in open S3 buckets A large-scale cyber attack targeted AWS customers, where cybercriminals exploited misconfigurations in public websites to steal AWS credentials and other sensitive data. The…

Dec 10, 2024
What are network sockets?

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What are network sockets?

In the world of networking, understanding the concept of network sockets is essential for anyone involved in setting up or managing network communications. Whether you’re a network administrator, a developer, or simply interested in how data travels across the internet, network…

Dec 10, 2024
Orange and La Poste repurpose Olympic gear for rural connectivity

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Orange and La Poste repurpose Olympic gear for rural connectivity

What happened: Orange and La Poste extend Olympic infrastructure Orange and La Poste have repurposed the network equipment originally deployed for the Paris 2024 Olympics, ensuring that it continues to provide value beyond the event. The two companies had set up additional…

Dec 10, 2024
Ibanera unveils prepaid card programme with FIS partnership

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Ibanera unveils prepaid card programme with FIS partnership

What happened: Ibanera’s new prepaid card programme Ibanera, a leading digital banking platform, has announced a strategic partnership with global financial services provider FIS to launch a comprehensive prepaid card program. This collaboration is designed to deliver advanced…

Dec 10, 2024
Bectran partners with Mastercard to fortify fraud prevention

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Bectran partners with Mastercard to fortify fraud prevention

What happened: Bectran-Mastercard fraud prevention alliance Bectran, Inc., a leading credit, collections, and accounts receivable platform, has joined forces with Mastercard to combat business identity theft and fraud in B2B credit operations. The partnership focuses on…

Dec 10, 2024
Meme coin mania: Bitcoin’s DOG hits new heights

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Meme coin mania: Bitcoin’s DOG hits new heights

What happened: DOG soars to record high, meme coins explode DOG• GO• TO• THE• MOON (DOG), a Bitcoin-based meme coin, reached a new all-time high price of $0.0096 late on Sunday( December 8), with its market cap soaring to $966 million. The token, launched in April as part of the…

Dec 10, 2024
What is internet security?

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What is internet security?

With nearly every aspect of our lives now online, internet security has become a top priority for both individuals and businesses. But what exactly is internet security? At its core, it refers to the protection of internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and…

Dec 10, 2024
OpenWrt urges users to upgrade after security flaws found

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OpenWrt urges users to upgrade after security flaws found

What happened: OpenWrt security flaws OpenWrt users are advised to upgrade their firmware images to the same version after a security issue was reported last week. The vulnerability, discovered in the project’s attended sysupgrade server (ASU), could potentially allow attackers…

Dec 10, 2024
Core DAO highlights bitcoin DeFi at Bitcoin MENA

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Core DAO highlights bitcoin DeFi at Bitcoin MENA

What happened: Bitcoin MENA 2024: Core DAO promotes security-first DeFi innovation. At Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi, Core DAO’s Adam Bendjemil shared insights into Bitcoin-based DeFi (BTCFi) and its role in advancing blockchain security. Core DAO, a layer-1 blockchain, blends…

Dec 10, 2024
Microsoft expands Recall for AMD-based Copilot PCs

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Microsoft expands Recall for AMD-based Copilot PCs

What happened: New AI-powered tools enhance functionality for Copilot+ devices Microsoft has broadened its Recall Preview rollout to include Windows Insiders using AMD and Intel-based Copilot+ PCs. Previously limited to Snapdragon-based devices, the Recall Preview is part of…

Dec 10, 2024
Vodafone partners with SpaceMobile for space-based connectivity

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Vodafone partners with SpaceMobile for space-based connectivity

What happened: Vodafone signs deal with SpaceMobile for global coverage Vodafone has finalized a commercial agreement with SpaceMobile to provide cellular broadband connectivity directly to devices via low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. This partnership builds on their…

Dec 10, 2024