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In Bayern verhandelt die ARD bereits die Umstellung auf rein digitale Verbreitung und das Ende von UKW. (ARD, Telekommunikation)
In Bayern verhandelt die ARD bereits die Umstellung auf rein digitale Verbreitung und das Ende von UKW. (ARD, Telekommunikation) 
It’s the beginning of the end for 3G cellular networks in the United States. The wireless standard was the first to deliver high-speed data over the airwaves when it first rolled out two decades ago, but since then it’s been largely supplanted by faster 4G networks and, more recently, 5G which can theoretically deliver higher […]
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It’s the beginning of the end for 3G cellular networks in the United States. The wireless standard was the first to deliver high-speed data over the airwaves when it first rolled out two decades ago, but since then it’s been largely supplanted by faster 4G networks and, more recently, 5G which can theoretically deliver higher speeds and reduce congestion.
Now US wireless networks are beginning to take their 3G equipment offline. AT&T is kicking things off by shutting down its nation-wide 3G network this week, but T-Mobile and Verizon will also shut off their 3G networks by the end of the year.
Here’s when each major US network is expected to shut off their 3G service:
MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) such as Straight Talk, Tracfone, Cricket, Boost, and Google Fi make use of the networks listed above, so their schedules will likely track with the major carriers.
For the most part, if you’ve purchased a new smartphone in the past decade, you probably don’t need to do anything, as it will likely support 4G or newer networks. And given that phones aren’t really designed to last, odds are that there aren’t a lot of folks still using old 3G-only models on a regular basis anymore.
But the shutdown could have more serious implications for 3G-enabled gear that typically has a longer lifespan. For example, the Associated Press reports that makers of home security alarm systems has asked the FCC to delay AT&T’s shutdown, as some security systems still rely on 3G networks to communicate with remote networks even if someone has cut the power and/or phone line to your home.
That said, the impending shutdown has been a long time coming… and a long time delayed. Verizon had originally planned to decommission its 3G network in 2020, but chose to push that date back by more than two years.
You can find more details about the US wireless carriers 3G network shutdown timeline and the potential impact it will have on various devices at the FCC website.
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Fast alle Besitzer von Elektroautos laden zu Hause mit Ökostrom. Und das häufig aus eigener Produktion. (Elektroauto, Studie)
Fast alle Besitzer von Elektroautos laden zu Hause mit Ökostrom. Und das häufig aus eigener Produktion. (Elektroauto, Studie) Arm-based Chromebook support still unclear.
HP's Pro c640 G2 enterprise Chromebook is expected to get Steam support. (credit: HP)
HP, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus are expected to be among the first companies to release gaming Chromebooks. A code change in the Chromium Gerrit suggests the vendors are working on Chrome OS devices that will support Steam.
In January 2020, Google said it would bring Steam to Chromebooks, and the plan may be starting to take shape. 9to5Google spotted a code change on Saturday showing a list of what appears to be Chromebook models that will support Steam:
None of the laptop makers contacted got back to us in time for publication. Google has told Ars Technica in the past that a lot of experimentation happens in the Chromium Gerrit, so things can look different by the time changes hit consumers.
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It’s 2022 and most mid-range laptops finally come with at least 8GB of RAM (although you can still find some entry-level models that ship with as little as 4GB). But if you want a notebook with 16GB of memory or more, you usually have to pay extra. So it’s refreshing to see that Adorama is […]
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It’s 2022 and most mid-range laptops finally come with at least 8GB of RAM (although you can still find some entry-level models that ship with as little as 4GB). But if you want a notebook with 16GB of memory or more, you usually have to pay extra.
So it’s refreshing to see that Adorama is selling an MSI Prestige 14 Evo thin and light laptop with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and an Intel Core i5-1155G7 processor for just $649 today.
The notebook is similar to a model I reviewed last year, but the version I tested had an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor and a list price of $1149. It’s a lot easier to overlook the notebook’s shortcomings if you can pick it up for 43% less.
Here are some of the day’s best deals.
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Vom 5G-Smartphone sollen sich Inhalte senden lassen, die so gut sind, dass ein Fernsehstudio sofort damit arbeiten kann. Network Slicing könnten auch andere nutzen. (5G, Telekom)
It is unclear how employee protections apply in the universal digital realm.
Enlarge (credit: Meta)
In December, 43-year-old doctoral researcher Nina Jane Patel put on a headset and entered Meta’s virtual world to see what was happening that day. “Within seconds of being there, there were three avatars near me,” she says. “Suddenly they were taking selfies... I couldn’t see at first that they were groping the avatar’s upper body... They were yelling at me, ‘Don’t pretend you don’t like it, this is what you came for.’”
The incident took place in the metaverse, an immersive virtual world accessed via wearable technology in which tech groups expect us to spend a far greater proportion of time in the future, both playing and, crucially, working.
When it comes to employment laws, however, it is unclear what rules of engagement apply in a universal digital realm. What counts as harassment in the metaverse? Can an avatar be discriminated against, or worse? Will national legislation protect employees or does working in the metaverse require a new rule book altogether?
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Eine Anordnung wie Schmetterlingsflügel: Intel hat den internen Aufbau von Sapphire Rapids erläutert, der ersten Chiplet-basierten Xeon-CPU. (Xeon, Prozessor)
Tesla hat eine Versicherungsgesellschaft für Deutschland gegründet. 2021 hatte Elon Musk angekündigt, vorsichtigen Fahrern günstige Angebote zu machen. (Tesla, Elektroauto)
Tesla hat eine Versicherungsgesellschaft für Deutschland gegründet. 2021 hatte Elon Musk angekündigt, vorsichtigen Fahrern günstige Angebote zu machen. (Tesla, Elektroauto) “This would save European taxpayers billions of euros.”
Enlarge / Russia President Vladimir Putin and Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin shake hands during a meeting at the Konstantin Palace. (credit: Mikhail MetzelTASS via Getty Images)
Last week, European astronauts issued a call for the continent to develop its own independent means of launching humans into space. As part of their reasoning, the astronauts said that Europe should not depend on other countries or private companies for human access to space because there are "no guarantees that our needs and values will be a priority" for the transportation provider.
Essentially, the astronauts feel that Europe's human spaceflight program should not be subject to the whims of others. "Power is the capability and the capacity to act: only then, as fully fledged global partners, we will have a seat at the decision-making table," they wrote.
The leader of Russia's space program, Dmitry Rogozin, decided to offer a solution. In a series of three tweets, Rogozin suggested that Europe should use the venerable Soyuz rocket and spacecraft to get its astronauts into space. The vehicle, he said, might launch from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, much as another variant of the Soyuz rocket already does for cargo missions.
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Vom 5G-Smartphone sollen sich Inhalte senden lassen, die so gut sind, dass ein Fernsehstudio sofort damit arbeiten kann. Network Slicing könnten auch andere nutzen. (
Eine Anordnung wie Schmetterlingsflügel: Intel hat den internen Aufbau von Sapphire Rapids erläutert, der ersten Chiplet-basierten Xeon-CPU. (
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