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New research suggests Gen Z see internet access as human right

New research suggests Gen Z see internet access as human right

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed that most individuals aged between 18 and 28 consider internet access as a ‘human right.’ The study was conducted in the UK.  New research indicates that Gen Z regard internet access as a basic human right on a similar level to other necessities such as food and water. Conducted in the UK, 2,000 adults between the ages of 18 and 28 were surveyed. Over 50%...

By Bristol, UK
Could Spotify’s HiFi streaming tier drop in 2025?

Could Spotify’s HiFi streaming tier drop in 2025?

Spotify first announced a HiFi tier of music streaming almost four years ago. It looks like its original plans could finally be put into effect this year.  The world’s most popular streaming service Spotify looks set to launch its new HiFi subscription tier this year. First announced in 2021, Bloomberg has reported that the company hopes to roll out this new feature soon. Speaking anonymously, the source said that Spotify aims...

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Meta planning to build new sub-sea internet cable across globe

Meta planning to build new sub-sea internet cable across globe

As part of Project Waterworth, the cable will connect many key regions. Meta plans to create boosted connectivity across major continents to support future projects like AI. Meta, the parent company that owns many social media platforms including WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, is planning on building a 50,000km sub-sea cable across the entire globe. The development will be part of Project Waterworth, the longest underwater cable project ever. If successful, a...

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US rejects most of Nintendo’s anti-Palworld patent claims

US rejects most of Nintendo’s anti-Palworld patent claims

Nintendo could move its legal battle over Palworld to the US, though 22 out of 23 of its recent patent claims were rejected. It is part of a complicated and ongoing legal tangle with Pocketpair. Remember the game Palworld? It was billed as ‘Pokémon with guns’ by most gaming journalists and set the Steam charts ablaze when it first launched in January 2024. The title offers a mix of open-world...

By Bristol, UK