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June 28 (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) said on Monday it expects to work with more than 40 carriers and telecommunications gear providers that have committed to using the faster variant of 5G networking technology.

Fifth-generation networks use a combination of technologies. The lower frequency version, called "sub-6" by industry insiders, travels well over long distances but is only somewhat faster that previous networks. The fastest version uses higher frequencies and is called "millimeter wave" by Qualcomm, the world's biggest supplier of wireless data chips for smart phones.

Different carriers brand it with their own trade names, such as Verizon's (VZ.N) "5G Ultra Wideband."

Qualcomm said at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona that more than 40 carriers and gear makers have committed to using the faster technology in some form.

Among them are China's China Unicom (0762.HK), Chunghwa Telecom Company Ltd (2412.TW) and Fibocom Wireless Inc(300638.SZ), as well as Germany's Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE) and Australia's Telstra Corp (TLS.AX).

The millimeter wave technology is most useful in dense areas where many people are trying to connect to mobile networks at once, such as sports arenas where many fans are trying to stream video to their social networks.

Qualcomm helped develop the standards that make millimeter wave devices compatible around the world, and phone makers such as Apple Inc (AAPL.O) have tapped Qualcomm's chips to gain access to the technology.

Qualcomm's chips have a lead over rivals such as MediaTek Inc (2454.TW) in millimeter wave technology, so it could get a sales boost if the technology becomes more widely adopted.

"We actually haven't see a whole lot of millimeter wave outside U.S. and Japan, and some limited deployments in Europe and Korea so far, but that's expanding quite rapidly," Durga Malladi, Qualcomm's senior vice president and general manager of 5G technologies, said at a press briefing before the event.

Reporting by Stephen Nellis in San FranciscoEditing by Sonya Hepinstall

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By Medicine Hat News Opinion on June 25, 2021.

Do you need to be part of the social media scene? Only you can answer this question.

For the sake of definition, social media is a collective term for websites and applications (apps) which focus on communication, community-based input, interaction and content-sharing

Most of us believe we have a good understanding of social media and how it works. What if I told you Twitter has six different forms of communication networks or that Facebook is most active on Fridays? Would you still think youre a social media guru?

Surprisingly in 2020, many people still dont want any part of social media. Maybe these people are very private, or extremely modest, or dare I say its an age thing. Whatever the reason, they havent been sold on the value of accessing blogs, pictures, podcasts, videos, online shopping, messaging, video chatting and news, to name just a few of the benefits social media can offer you 24/7 in the comfort of your home.

Those who have no social media presence most likely ask themselves,What does a person gain from having a social media presence?In no particular order:

Staying in touch with family and friends

Staying current with news and current events

Finding entertaining content

Networking (meet new people)

Being part of communities of like-minded people who share a common value, mission, industry or goals

Sharing photos and videos

Sharing opinions

Researching a business service, product, restaurant before visiting or purchasing

You can be found. This can be a good thing, or a bad thing you decide.

In short social media brings the world to you.

For what its worth, social media has come a long way since the days of its birth, when it was the Wild West.

TRIVIA: The first social media site, Six Degrees, was created in 1997. It enabled users to upload a profile and make friends with other users.

As Im sure youre aware, there are countless social networking sites, each having a unique characteristic and purpose. As an introduction, here are the social media platforms most people are currently gravitating to here in North America.

Facebook, with over 2.23 billion monthly active users (MAU) in April 2020,is undeniably the most widely used social network on the planet. All content format works great on Facebook. Facebook is where you can find old high school friends, join communities, read countless opinions, find current news, keep in touch with family and friends and post photos, videos and memes. Worth noting, the average amount of time a user spends on Facebook is 58 minutes.

Twitter(386 million MAUs, April 2020) is a microblogging site that allows you to send and receive short posts called tweets. Twitters simplicity, and ease of use, is why its my favorite social media platform. Tweets can be up to 280 characters long and can include pictures or links to websites. The usage of hashtags (#) is how your tweets can be found.

Instagram(1 billion MAUs, April 2020) is a visual platform designed for customers to post, share, and comment and engage through digital media (pictures, mini videos).

LinkedIn(310 million MAUs, February 2020) is regarded as a professional social networking site. If you make your living as a white-collar professional, your presence on LinkedIn is a must.

YouTube(1.9 billion MAUs, April 2020),Pinterest(366 million MAUs, April2020), Reddit(430 million MAUs, April 2020), are additional social network sites worth checking out.

When it comes to first participating in social media, my advice is to pick a platform (Facebook would be a good one), set up an account and dive right in! Dont over-analyze the pros and cons, you can always delete your account. Get someone who has grown up in the digital age to walk you through how to post and view content. Ask them to explain some of the social media ethics you should be familiar with.

When on social media, keep in mind the following:

Do not post text, photos or videos that could damage your reputation.

Do not post personal information.

Do not trash-talk other people.

Turn on your privacy settings.

Have fun.

Is social media for you? Why not go online and find out?

Nick Kossovan writes the column Digitized Koffee With Nick which appears in several newspapers and is the Customer Service Professionals Networks Director of Social Media (Executive Board Member). On Twitter and Instagram follow @NKossovan.

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Many modern high-tech projects open up new opportunities for users. An example of such a startup is XQR, whose developers have expanded the potential of social networks by creating a unique multifunctional platform.

XQR is a service for automating an exchange of contacts, whose users have access to many unique tools. Heres how the project works:

To learn more about XQR, well have a talk with its founder, cybersecurity specialist Roman Prototsky.

I often attend themed exhibitions, conferences, and networking meetings. Usually the same thing happens: everyone talks about themselves and their work, in turn.

There was a desire to create a service which would allow you to simply display a QR code linked to a URL that would immediately give people maximum information about yourself.

Screenshot from XQR Presentation

In one of your interviews, you say there is nothing out there like XQR. Are you aware of any attempts by other developers to copy XQR? How technically difficult is it to replicate this project?

To answer your question, I will give you an example. Take the innovative Tesla electric car. Everyone knows it has four rubber tires, just like other cars. The material for making wheels was invented many years ago, but this doesnt make Tesla a copy of other cars.

The innovative technology that the developers added to the rubber wheels invented many years ago makes the companys electric cars unique. Therefore, it is illogical to say that Tesla is the same car as all the others that came before it just because it has elements found in the traditional automotive industry.

The QR codes utilized by XQR could be called an analogue to the rubber wheels used by Teslas cars. Yes, the technology was invented many years ago, but the capabilities of QR codes are supplemented by a lot of original innovations in XQR.

One of the main differences between XQR and other social networks is that any user can earn cryptocurrency inside XQR. We bring everything together: QR codes, reviews, links, portfolios, wallets, and social networks. There are no products in the world similar to the one weve created.

XQR users personal page interface

But to return to copycat projects, technically speaking, our project is not very difficult to replicate. It could take six months to a year, or maybe several years.

From the point of view of technology, there is always an arms race among developers. Whoever can do it faster and better than the others is the Top Gun. Someone may be able to copy one specific feature of our project, but its not so easy to replicate the whole complex of XQR services, with all its nuances.

To prove this, it is enough to recall the story of Clubhouse, the sensational social network based on voice communication. After the project was launched, many tried to copy its approach, but no one managed to reach the same level of popularity. In many ways, the reason is that the other market participants were not able to qualitatively copy the platform, with all its nuances.

And, as for XQR, we are constantly moving forward and developing the project, so it would be nigh on impossible to duplicate. Many people havent taken notice of us yet, but when XQR grows, we will be ahead any potential competitors due to our constant introduction of new functions and features. Our partners will also help us with this, so copying XQR will not be an easy task.

XQRs innovations can be useful not only for individuals, but also for companies. Have any major market participants ever shown interest in XQRs tools?

More than 20 companies have already shown interest in us, including representatives of state and telecommunications organizations, as well as retailers. Theyre all looking forward to seeing the first results of XQRs work.

Most market participants are more interested in the audience this platform will generate than the technology were using. As soon as the number of XQR users exceeds 100,000, these companies will join the queue to integrate into the project and establish partnerships with us.

Have you encountered any prohibitions related to the regulation of the digital asset market while developing XQR?

This hasnt happened so far, but I understand that problems could arise in the future, so we have lawyers to help us deal with such issues.

Another crypto-winter is just around the corner. If interest in cryptocurrencies falls, do you think it could have a negative effect on XQR?

Im sure the upcoming crypto-winter wont affect the projects development. This is an IT startup, not a crypto project. Cryptocurrency is no more than just one of the tools in XQR.

Its members of the crypto community who should fear a crypto-winter. Were focused on a wider audience.

Are you negotiating the listing of the projects token on major exchanges?

Yes, we are negotiating with major trading platforms. For example, our token will appear in the Coinsbit listing, but we are communicating with many other major exchanges in parallel. We will gradually enter various trading platforms and crypto-wallets.

Can XQR be called the future of social networks? Will projects like this be able to displace giants like Facebook and LinkedIn over time?

I think we are the future of social networks that has already arrived. We have positioned XQR as a social network. We already have more than 3,000 users. At the same time, unlike other social networks, you can earn cryptocurrency in XQR.

As far as displacing other platforms is concerned, this is more a question of how well other market participants adapt. Its possible that giants like Facebook and LinkedIn will become XQR partners in the future.

XQR consists of a number of modules, including a marketplace, a wallet, and others. What new tools could appear on the platform in the near future?

We prefer to keep this information secret because many market participants, including our competitors, are already watching us. I dont want other platforms to steal XQR technologies.

Potential XQR users and other interested parties will be able to learn about updates to our project from press releases.

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The help is out there, though. Horton is a member of a support group for people left with paralysis from shootings. Disability Pride Philadelphia also hosts panels about how to live with disabilities, as well as happy hour and networking events.

The outreach might be more important than ever as more people are being affected by gun violence every day, which Horton thinks has led people to become desensitized to the epidemic.

Last year, cities across the country, including Philadelphia, saw a surge in gun violence. Medical experts have posited the social isolation and elevated stress levels caused by pandemic mitigation efforts put more people at risk for gun violence.

Still, even as COVID-19 vaccinations have vastly reduced the spread of the virus, allowing the region to inch toward a new normal, the city is outpacing 2020s shootings and homicides.

As of Sunday, June 20, the last date for which data is available, Philadelphia recorded 244 homicides a 30% increase from the same time last year. Shooting victims exceeded 950 people, a 23% increase from the same time in 2020. Gun violence was the leading cause of death among young Black and Latino men in Philadelphia in 2020, according to the city.

I really want to reach people picking up [guns] because I want to stop this from happening to somebody else, so I can stop having to help people, said Leon Harris, another gun violence survivor living in Delaware. He suffered his spinal cord injury in Upper Darby during an armed robbery.

I dont want to have to keep helping newly injured young men or newly injured young women, said Harris. I dont want to have to, you know, help them figure out their new normal. I would like to reach the person with the gun before this even gets to that point.

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Like it or not, LinkedIn has become a valuable networking tool. We spoke to Sharon McCooey, head of LinkedIn Ireland, and Brian McFadden, founder and client services director at the Recruiters agency about how graduates can make the most of social media to get their careers going.

What are the main social media tools for graduates?

Brian McFadden: Its more important for some graduates to have a digital footprint, particularly if it is in an outward facing role such as sales or marketing. In other roles, it may be less important but it does help employers to know if you are digital savvy, if you have accolades and recommendations and if you are an active online user.

If youre doing a more backroom role such as software engineering, Github and StackOverflow may be more important ways of showing your work.

Why is LinkedIn an important tool now?

Sharon McCooey: LinkedIn passed the milestone of one million members in 2013, doubled to two million members in 2019 and has continued to grow since. Our growth has been driven by multiple factors, not simply people finding job opportunities. Over the past year weve seen an increase in conversations on the platform and the amount of content being shared as people have turned to their LinkedIn community for support to help navigate the challenges Covid has presented, as well as learning new skills through our online learning platform.

Brian McFadden: LinkedIn is a means to an end, and a tool we use in recruitment quite a bit. It has good tools to help build your profile, but its not Facebook or Instagram, it is a professional social media site so try to use professional pictures rather than holding drinks or hugging friends.

Do people get hired through LinkedIn?

Sharon McCooey: Three people are hired every minute on LinkedIn. Weve added a new feature where anyone looking to find a new role can add an Open to Work photo frame to their profile photo members using the #OpenToWork photo frame are on average 40 per cent more likely to receive InMails from recruiters, and 20 per cent more likely to receive messages from the LinkedIn community.

What does a good LinkedIn profile look like?

Sharon McCooey: The way to stand out on LinkedIn is to ensure that your profile is as complete as possible and that you are active on the site.

Your profile is a living, breathing document rather than a standard CV. Prospective employers can look beyond your employment history to get a sense of who you are as an individual, which is particularly important given that they will want to ensure you could gel with their team and fit the company culture. Similarly, they can get a sense of your actual work so we would always encourage members to share their achievements and tangible examples of their work as proof of their capabilities and expertise. People should upload university work theyre proud of, like presentations and articles, to their profile to let people know that they can walk the walk.

Brian McFadden: Say what your interests and education are, as well as whatever work experience you have and what you are motivated to do, if you know. Get help with it if you need to and put some thought into it. It is not a CV and certainly our clients wont accept it instead of a CV. You should approach the profile by looking at your competencies. If, for instance, youve done a team project in college, you might reflect on whether you are analytical and good with numbers and extracting data, or is your strength in keeping the group together. Are your competencies linked to your interests? If you havent been involved in college life because of other commitments, try to find other ways of bringing your strengths to bear. Artificial intelligence is changing workplaces and jobs are disappearing, so hiring managers want people who can do jobs machines cant.

What does a good LinkedIn profile do?

Sharon McCooey: It complements the traditional CV but does so much more. You do not have to proactively apply for jobs with a CV, as your LinkedIn profile puts you in the shop window 24/7, even when you are not currently looking for your next play. Prospective employers are always on the lookout for new talent, so LinkedIn is a great way to get noticed and stand out from the crowd. Instead of a simple A4 piece of paper, your profile helps you build a strong personal brand, giving graduates visibility a vital boost in front of potential recruiters.

Whats new on LinkedIn?

Sharon McCooey: Weve added a number of new tools to help jobseekers and recruiters. LinkedIn members can now add an audio feature to their profile, so youll have the ability to create a recording of your name pronunciation, which will then be clickable on your profile and avoids the awkwardness of a mispronounced name during an interview.

A new video function, Cover Story, lets members personalise their first hello in a short video in their profile, bringing their personality to life and showcasing their skills which is especially helpful for notoriously hard-to-assess soft skills. Our data shows that almost 50 per cent of people say theyre more likely to be their authentic self in how they show up compared to a year ago. If youre a jobseeker this is a great way to showcase your soft skills, which almost 70 per cent of hiring managers agree are hard to assess.

We also recently added a new profile field for pronouns. For many, pronouns are core to their identity and how they want to be seen. Seventy per cent of jobseekers believe its important that hirers know their gender pronouns, and 72 per cent of hiring managers believe having clarity about gender pronouns can help others be respectful.

Finally, can social media cause you problems?

Brian McFadden: Some companies go down the road of due diligence and check Facebook and Instagram to see if anything odd pops up. They may not do a deep-dive but could have a quick look, and I know of candidates who didnt get hired because of something inappropriate in their profile pic, or if theyre actively racist online: who wants to hire someone with racist views?

Sharon McCooey: You wouldnt hand in a CV on crumpled paper so make sure your profile looks the part. Make sure you choose a good quality picture for your profile photo. But equally, make sure it reflects who you really are and how you wish to show up professionally. If youre a chef, for example, wear whatever your uniform in the kitchen is rather than putting on a suit if thats not an authentic representation of who you are professionally. An interview starts the moment someone searches for you online and your first impression is your profile photo.

Also avoid buzzwords where possible. Some corporate terminology has become so common it has lost its relevance. Words like creative, extensive experience and team player can be overused to the point of being almost meaningless. Find different and unique ways to talk about yourself and your skills, so you can stand apart from the competition.

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