Cell Search and Seizure
Michigan State Police have reportedly been downloading data from cell phones of motorists pulled over for speed infractions. And, the California Supreme Court ruled that police can search the cell...
View ArticleCarcinogenic Controversy
Thanks to the World Health Organization, the debate about the safety of cell phones rages on. The conclusion of a working group of 31 scientists from 14 countries was that there are no quantitative...
View ArticleWould You Sign a Declaration of Independence?
A group called Unplugging and Reconnecting™ (U&R) led by clinical psychologist Dr. Joseph Geliebter urged people to disconnect from their iPhones and social media this Independence...
View ArticleWould You Choose Wireless Over Local TV?
At least 210 local TV stations could go off the air permanently under the FCC's National Broadband Plan. If approved, the move would be similar to the digital transition that the country went through...
View ArticleHow Will a Jobs-free Apple Affect Wireless?
It really came as no surprise that Steve Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple due to his deteriorating health. Jobs steps down just as Apple gets ready for its next iPhone launch, and rumors have been...
View ArticleQuakes and Communication Breaks
A day after the East Coast earthquake jammed wireless networks, those on both sides of the federal spectrum legislation debate found reasons to support their respective views. The president of CTIA...
View ArticleShould There be Wireless Planes?
By the end of this year, the Federal Aviation Administration is expected to issue its proposed rule governing a road map for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) deployment in the National Airspace System....
View ArticleIs Stingray a Violation?
The cell phone tracking device, known as stingray, is designed to locate a mobile phone even when not in use, and has become a criminal-nabbing device for the FBI. Some argue that the technology...
View ArticleMobile Right to Know
A group representing Apple, Google, and Nokia asked a federal judge to block enforcement of a San Francisco law requiring wireless phone retailers to post what it called "alarmist" warnings about...
View ArticleIs the Wireless Industry Overstepping on App Ratings?
A new mobile app rating system has been introduced by the wireless trade industry association (CTIA) and Entertainment Software Rating Board. The system will guide parents and children whenever mobile...
View ArticleTake The First Step In Mobile Security
Taking the first step in mobile security might seem both difficult and unnecessary. There seems to be a widespread notion that either hackers don't want to hack mobile devices, or they are unable to....
View ArticleLooking To Buy An RC Helicopter? Don't Proceed Until You Read This
RC helicopters are available in a number of varieties today. They come in all sorts of designs, material, size, power mechanism and range. Some people prefer smaller helicopters while some are fond of...
View ArticleDisney's Paper Generators
Didn't you just love listening to those singing/talking cards you got for your birthday? Maybe instead you were more inclined to tear the card up and play around with the guts inside. Or maybe you just...
View ArticleThe History Of GPS: From Military Communication To Navigation In Your Pocket
GPS has definitely made life easier. Whether we're checking in with friends at our favourite hotspots or heading off on a road trip with no fear of getting lost, satellite signals are responsible for...
View Article3G or 4G: What Does Your Business Need?
Technology is ever marching forward. The latest development in upgraded tech is the growing prevalence of 4G wireless networks. Augmenting or replacing your 3G will eventually be a necessity, but how...
View ArticleAchieving the Promise of GaN
Reducing SWaP (size, weight, and power consumption) of radar and communication systems is a continual challenge for RF and Microwave designers. In this Microwave Journal article titled "GaN in Plastic:...
View ArticleVirtually Error-free RFID
A team of researchers at Cambridge University has developed an RFID system capable of overcoming the common challenges of dead spots, disrupted signals, and mediocre reliability. By using a distributed...
View ArticleA Wireless Revolution Awaits
A pioneer in cell technology, this company could be on the precipice of releasing the next big thing in Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. As this article and embedded videos explain, pCell technology...
View ArticleWireless to the Moon, Alice!
Another giant step for mankind could soon be taken. NASA scientists believe that when man inhabits the moon, he will have a broadband connection to communicate with Earth. Their theory was proven by...
View ArticleMaking a Mesh of Things
A wireless turnkey solution has made its field debut. MeshNetworks software enables industrial and building automation sectors to add wireless sensors and controls to existing networks and begin...
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