As QHD-resolution displays become more common, the question becomes when the increased resolution becomes indistinguishable. An LG engineer said it designs its displays to be used at 8-10 inches, which is closer than the 12-inch distance previously commonly used to define a "retina" display.…
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Citrix buys Bytemobile, targets mobile operators
Desktop virtualization and cloud computing vendor Citrix Systems is expanding into the mobile infrastructure market, announcing on Thursday it plans to acquire mobile traffic optimization company Bytemobile. The companies didn’t disclose the terms of the deal, but they expect it to close in the third quarter.…
Read MoreInternet Observatory offers real-time IP traffic trends
Broadband geeks don't have to look to the stars any longer to guess how much of Europe's bandwidth is generated by BitTorrent and how SIP is faring against Skype on the continent. Ipoque's new Internet Observatory offers real-time traffic data for these and other trends.…
Read MoreIs Mediacom Using Deep-Packet Inspection for Ads?
Mediacom, a regional cable provider and ISP that serves about 838,000 broadband subscribers, appears to be using a controversial technology known as deep packet inspection to insert advertisements on top of web sites its customers visit, according to a report from BroadbandReports.…
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Net Neutrality, the Future of Filtering Is Up for Debate
The FCC has yet to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) formally kicking off the process of writing and promulgating net neutrality regulations, but…
Read MoreFTC to Take a Deep Look at DPI?
In the battle over consumer privacy, it looks like information gleaned from deep packet inspection may be under fire, according to a…
Read MoreDPI: It's Going to Be About More Than Ads
The practice of deep packet inspection has raised privacy concerns among several organizations, including The Free Press and Center for Democracy and…
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