Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 03/22 - AT&T's "5G E" is.... zzzzzzzzz.....?
Mar 22, 2019
Could Apple's upcoming event be more hype than substance? AT&T's so-called '5G E' is reportedly slower than 4G from its rivals. YouTube dominates with nearly 40% of mobile internet traffic, reshaping how we consume media. Meanwhile, the vulnerability of medical devices raises serious security concerns. Programming languages are evolving too, with TypeScript and Kotlin emerging as favorites. Plus, fascinating weekend reads cover everything from Silicon Valley's secrets to the latest in CRISPR technology!
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Facebook's Knowledge of Cambridge Analytica
- Facebook knew about Cambridge Analytica's data misuse earlier than reported.
- A court filing reveals they heard rumors of data scraping in September 2015.
AT&T's 5G E Speed
- AT&T's 5G E is slower than Verizon and T-Mobile's 4G, averaging 28.8 Mbps.
- A study by OpenSignal highlights this performance difference.
Mobile Internet Traffic
- YouTube accounts for 37% of mobile internet traffic, exceeding Facebook's 8.4%.
- This highlights mobile's increasing dominance in media consumption.