5G

5G | News, how-tos, features, reviews, and videos

arrows showing upward trend growth chart graph
tin can phone thinkstockphotos 76756624

mdm byod binary mobile phone mobile device compliance

Smartphone shipments are on the rise, buoyed by 5G, iOS devices: IDC

Fourth quarter smartphone shipments did better than expected, with the recovery forecast to continue in 2024, IDC says.

Windows 11 October 23 update: Microsoft event

10 new Windows 11 features in the October 2023 update to try now

Windows 11’s big update for the year isn’t only about artificial intelligence.

person at laptop using generative ai chatbot by amperespy44 via shutterstock

Q&A: How one CSO secured his environment from generative AI risks

Having a plan in place before deploying genAI for software product development and employee assistance tools is critical, says Navan CSO Prabhath Karanth. Otherwise, the threat potential is high.

Apple extends Qualcomm iPhone 5G modem supply deal into 2026

It looks like Apple may not be rolling out its own 5G chips for mobile devices anytime soon.

HomeKit is going to be everywhere as ABB buys Eve Systems

We are about to see a huge increase in consumer exposure to smart home technologies, which should increase recognition and adoption of these systems.

ericsson 5g antenna photo

EU countries reject plan for big tech companies to fund 5G rollout

A proposal to have big tech companies that account for heavy internet traffic finance 5G and broadband expansion in Europe is facing criticism from ministers.

cleanroom ny gf

As US moves to regain microchip leadership, some say it never left

As the US government begins to dispense tens of billions of dollars to get microchip makers to relocate manufacturing to the US, hurdles remain, including an increasingly diversified global supply chain that no one country can...

Aspects of employment / communication / networking / partnership / collaboration / teams / hiring

How AI can help find new employees

Artificial intelligence can help hiring managers and recruiters discover talent, reducing the time it takes to get them onboard a company. But there are risks associated with a process often automated by a chatbot.

iphone 5g big

Qualcomm again hints at Apple’s future iPhone plans

Qualcomm CEO and President Cristiano Amon hints that Apple will put its own 5G modems inside iPhones as soon as 2024.

Emergency SOS via satellite notifications

MWC: iPhone Emergency SOS triggers new space race

As Mobile World Congress approaches, we’ve seen a spate of announcements explaining new products and solutions that offer emergency calls and messaging with smartphones and satellite.

paper airplanes are guided to a goal by a leader

As the EU embraces cell phone calls on planes, could the US be next?

With the Eurpoean Commission voting to allow 5G transmissions on commercial flights, enabling voice calling, the US might be next — depending on what airlines want.

lte cellular service cell tower mobile phone binary

Upgrading cell towers could save enough energy to power entire cities

Artificial intelligence can create massive efficiencies in the management of telecom cell sites, and with hardware and software upgrades, the power consumed by the sites could be cut by 40%.

iPhone 13 Apple Store Beijing

Apple leads the 5G transition, reports claim

Driven by interest in the iPhone, sales of 5G-capable smartphones exceeded those of 4G devices for the first time in January.

Computerworld Cheat Sheet - Microsoft Excel 2016

Excel 2016 and 2019 cheat sheet: Ribbon quick reference

Our visual guide helps you find the most popular commands on the Ribbon in Excel 2016 and 2019 for Windows, along with keyboard shortcuts for performing each action.

Computerworld Cheat Sheet - Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

PowerPoint 2016 cheat sheet: Ribbon quick reference

Our visual guide helps you find the most useful commands on the Ribbon in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows, along with keyboard shortcuts for performing each action.

search data analysis laptop

Best Places to Work in IT archives, 1994 to 2018

See 25 years of Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT lists in an easy-to-sort spreadsheet.

Best Places to Work in IT 2018 cover

Download the 2018 Best Places to Work in IT special report

Our 25th annual report highlights 100 top organizations across the country that attract skilled tech professionals by offering robust salaries, stellar benefits, and flexible, fast-paced work environments.

Windows 10 Start menu on desktop

Windows 10 cheat sheet: Handy gestures and shortcuts

Learn these useful touchpad gestures, keyboard shortcuts and touchscreen gestures for getting around Windows 10.