| Today's Top 3 Stories | | #1 | Android L Will Mean More Fragmentation Hell For Both Users And Developers
| | | Google unveiled its next-generation mobile platform called Android L at its I/O developer conference last month, and if things play out, as I would expect them to, we could see devices powered by this platform being available before the year is out. Along with a new look, Android L brings with it better performance, better battery life, better security, and over 5,000 new APIs for developers to leverage. (ZDNet)
Why This Is Important: A problem with Android L is the slow migration rate, forcing existing Android users to buy new devices in order to benefit as they are left vulnerable to malware and data theft. This fragmentation affects developers as they are forced to continue to support old versions of Android and are halted in the progression of their own apps.
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| | #2 | What's Next For Wi-Fi? A Second Wave Of 802.11ac Devices, And Then: 802.11ax
| | | Now that blazing-fast routers based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard are finally entering the mainstream, intrepid engineers are busily cooking up all-new hardware that will make that gear's performance seem quaint by comparison. (PC World)
Why This Is Important: Although products featuring the anticipated 802.11ax standard aren't expected to reach retail until 2016, the new technology aims to drastically improve performance in high-usage areas, such as in public hot spots.
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| | #3 | Samsung Foresees A Decline In Profit
| | | The next big thing is here, as Samsung Electronics likes to say in its ads. But fewer people appear to be buying it. (The New York Times)
Why This Is Important: Samsung blamed its down financial preview on sluggish smartphone and tablet sales. It faces increased competition from Apple, which recently partnered with China Mobile in the largest smartphone market.
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| | | Blog Post of The Day | Students Who Push Tech Boundaries Should Be Encouraged, Not Punished
By April Glaser
Universities are not always the most welcome places for student innovation, yet so many of the biggest tech success stories got their start on college campuses. As institutions that are home to cutting-edge developers of technology, universities have a responsibility to be more responsive to the needs of student innovators and researchers. It is time to get reform underway, fast. More » |
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