The researchers achieved speeds that are about 2,500 times faster than the fastest commercial fiber that currently can handle speeds of up to 100Gbps. At 255Tbps, the fiber strand can carry the total sum of all internet traffic at peak time. The researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and University of Central Florida (CREOL) used a multicore cable with seven different channels to achieve these remarkable speeds. They managed to achieve this by squeezing 50 carriers down the seven cores, cranking each up to 5....

Three models of the Galaxy S22 series were unveiled; the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra – all coming with updated specs. The highlight of this series, however, is the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which comes in a Note-like design and features an S-Pen. That said, Is the new Galaxy S22 a worthwhile upgrade? Should you stick to your Galaxy S21 or get on Samsung’s website to pre-order?...

Excited? Wait. What exactly is IP67? Can one truly immerse the device in water and not risk malfunction their device? IP stands for ‘Ingress Protection’. An IP number is used to specify the environmental protection of enclosures around electronic equipment which are determined by specific tests. The IP number (not to be confused with computer IP numbers that identify computers on the network) is composed of two numbers, the first referring to the protection against solid objects and the second against liquids....

The researchers talking to Reuters reported an inherent security flaw in SMS text messages which major apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Facebook Messenger use to verify phone accounts. Earlier this year, hackers breached dozens of accounts on Telegram, Iran’s most popular chat app with 20 million users. Furthermore, hacker group Rocket Kitten, suspected of having ties to the Iran government exposed 15 million Iranian Telegram account numbers. SMS verification code hack The hackers did not directly attempt to breach Telegram’s air-tight encryption nobody has yet broken....

The first step is to register with Kilimall either on their website or via the mobile app. after you register, you can then place an order and have it shipped to you or you can choose to pick it up from Kilimall. In this post we shall guide you on how to register and shop on Kilimall in Uganda. Signing Up for Kilimall on the Web Log onto Kilimall.co.ug and Click on “Register” in the left hand corner to Create a Kilimall Account....

These —and more— are understandable reasons why you’d want to turn off automatic updates on your devices. But despite the downsides attached, you really shouldn’t turn them off. What exactly do updates do? One of the major reasons why updates to software exist is to protect you. Security aside, software companies also roll out updates to products to help you get stuff done, more easily and swiftly. As new technologies emerge, hackers are also developing new techniques and methods to attack and force their ways through the loopholes that exist in such technologies....

One such company is TCL. This OEM has more than made a name for itself in the Smart TV space by giving users options at almost every price point, all while not delivering mediocre products. These TVs run most of the popular Smart TV operating systems like Roku and Android TV. Should you be in the market for a solid smart TV from this OEM today, there are two models that you will be coming across most frequently, the TCL P725 and the C725....

We’ll cover a range of categories, including wearables, TVs, smartphones, tablets, and more. Whether you’re shopping for a tech-savvy friend, a family member, or a significant other, we’ve got you covered with gift ideas for everyone on your list. Wearables Wearables are great gifts because they can track user data such as steps, sleep, heart rate, etc. This data can then help users make better lifestyle choices, such as eating healthier and exercising more....

Disappearing media/Self-destruct media First off, you can now send media to your chat buddies with a countdown timer. Once the set time has passed, the media, be it pictures or video will self-delete. If the other person takes a screenshot in that time, you will promptly get a notification to that effect. This is similar to what happened in Telegram secret chats where messages can self-destruct. Your own Bio Akin to what you might call a status message in apps like WhatsApp, Telegram’s Bio fashions itself as something different....

In this post, we will show you step you should take to fix Telegram Web when it suddenly stops working. How to Fix Telegram Web Not Working 1. Check Your Internet Although Telegram web doesn’t rely on the Telegram mobile app on your phone to work (like the WhatsApp web), it does require a good internet connection on your computer to function at all. Whenever you notice an issue with Telegram web, the first thing you should always do is check your internet connectivity to make sure it’s working properly....

One Core can function without the other and both can function simultaneously as is normally the case. The same cannot be said of the human brain, unfortunately. As you can tell from this analogy, the Core is not the entirety of the CPU but rather simply a slice of the pizza. Something else to talk about is Intel’s Core naming scheme which introduced Core i3, Core i5, Core i7 and as of recently Core i9....

And then came the questions; what is the Metaverse? Is it about wearing glasses and playing games like in the “Free Guy” movie? Is it something I should worry about? And so many more questions which we will attempt to answer in this article. What is the Metaverse? The Metaverse is a computer-generated universe where people socialize and work through 3D avatars. The concept is rooted in science fiction novels and movies where the Metaverse is an escape from reality....

Growing up, I was always fascinated by machines. I spent hours to an end dismantling whatever electronic I could get my hands on to figure out how it worked and often in the process destroyed it. This created some tension at home because my parents were always taking appliances to the electrician for repair. Then in my fifth grade, I bugged my dad to enroll me into the Wiz kid’s computer training summer program....

Thunderbolt interfaces can also be used to charge devices as well. Additionally, Thunderbolt can daisy-chain devices together such as a display to your hard drive and a hard drive to your computer. We are currently in the 4th generation of Thunderbolt technology. We saw the genesis of this technology from Intel in 2011 with speeds of 10 Gbps which has since grown 4 folds to 40Gbps. At the time, USB 3....

We’ve crunched the web for the best options of charging your laptop with a power bank. But first, you must understand your laptop, specifically the wattage—which is a measure of how much power your laptop consumes. Most laptops out there will take in about 30W (e.g. the MacBook Air), 45W (e.g. Dell XPS 13), or 65W (e.g. HP Elite X2 MacBook Pro). Laptops can be powered either via AC power (your wall socket, for example) or via Direct Current....

One way to avoid this is to hire your very own music producer. Unfortunately, this option is very expensive. That’s why a ton of websites are offering free music and soundtrack to help creatives. While some will ask you to attribute the sound, others operate on a subscription-based model. In this article, we’ll be looking at the ten best websites you can get stock audio and royalty-free music online. 1....

In this article, we will explain in detail what each service does and why you would use it for certain tasks. Let’s get started, shall we? First Off, What is A VPN? VPN is a service for encrypting your IP address and allowing you to use the Internet on a secure virtual private network which allows you to access any website of your choosing, even if that site is blocked by your country’s government among other things....

Since Uber’s launch, other rival ride-hailing services have followed suit, such as Fone Taxi and Friendship. These joined Uganda’s traditional special hire services, boda bodas (i.e Safe Boda), buses, coasters and the ever present blue-stripped taxis. Unlike places like South Africa and Kenya which saw angry demonstrations against Uber’s entry, the reception by other Ugandan taxi and bus drivers could be interpreted as indifferent at most. Uber charges UGX 1,300 ($0....

But now Vodafone is riding UTL’s 3G network in areas where its 4G LTE network doesn’t reach. That means that the network can support 3G smartphones as well as some 4G LTE devices. Vodafone seems to be going for mostly low-budget smartphones but also supports high-end tablets such as Apple iPad mini 2, Apple iPad Air, Huawei Media Pad 10. Vodafone getting “Tecno-licious” Vodafone Uganda has partnered with Tecno to carry Tecno devices....

The pictures below (taken using a phone) tell the entire story From the looks of it, Warid could be implementing Warid Pesa ATM cash-out in partnership with Equity Bank. It’s not yet official but a reliable source at Warid tells me that a launch is set for this week. There is also a possibility of limited Mobile banking in the partnership which might make it possible for one to transfer money from one’s Warid Pesa account to their Equity account and vice-versa....