➀ Elon Musk announced that live sports can now be streamed in 8K resolution in Antarctica using Starlink, achieving 173Mbps speeds with 92ms latency. ➁ A research team used Starlink with 173Mbps speeds and 92ms latency. ➃ The setup showcases Starlink's capabilities in remote locations.
Recent #Internet Connectivity news in the semiconductor industry
1. Capcom released a patch for several Resident Evil games on Apple devices, requiring an always-on internet connection to play. 2. The patch does not explain the reason for this requirement, citing changes to the startup process. 3. Users express frustration as this limits gameplay in areas without internet access, such as airplanes.
1. Activision confirms that Black Ops 6 requires an internet connection to play on all platforms and in all modes, including the campaign.
2. The game uses texture streaming technology to manage its large in-game assets, which results in a 300GB data size.
3. The always-online requirement facilitates the collection of valuable player data and telemetry for Microsoft and Activision, and the game is set to launch on October 25 across all platforms.