Microsoft Teams Enhances Presence Tracking; EU to Decide on 6 GHz Frequency
Microsoft Teams is set to enhance its workplace presence tracking, while the European Commission prepares to decide on the 6 GHz frequency range allocation, and the German military's radio system faces combat readiness questions. Meanwhile, a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace sparks debate, and U.S. train travel offers a nostalgic journey.
Microsoft Teams is updating to automatically detect physical presence in the office by tracking connections to corporate Wi-Fi. This feature will be disabled by default and require user consent to address privacy concerns. The European Commission is set to decide on the allocation of the 6 GHz frequency range in November, with mobile network operators and industry groups pushing for different spectrum uses. Vodafone and others advocate for the full use of the upper 6 GHz band for mobile networks, while industry associations demand the full upper band for license-free Wi-Fi use. The German military's radio system has been deemed not combat-ready, raising questions about its digital capabilities. In late September, Collins Aerospace suffered a cyberattack, with the company attributing it to ransomware and attackers blaming outdated passwords. The hacker group Everest claimed mass data theft resulted from years of negligence. Meanwhile, traveling the U.S. by train offers a nostalgic experience, with striking yet aging Union Station hubs, checked baggage services, and journey times reminiscent of a bygone age, due to divergent infrastructure approaches and operational priorities. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing attributed the price increase of new Redmi K90 smartphones to rising memory chip costs, which have climbed far more than expected and could worsen further.
Microsoft's Teams update aims to improve workplace presence tracking while addressing privacy concerns. The European Commission's 6 GHz frequency range decision in November will impact mobile networks and Wi-Fi use. The German military's radio system needs improvement, and the Collins Aerospace cyberattack highlights the importance of digital security. U.S. train travel offers a nostalgic journey, and Xiaomi's price increase reflects rising memory chip costs.
