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HotSpot 17: New Supercomputer is Worn Around the Neck
June 17, 2013 | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development, WDD | Comments
On the HotSpot, a patent-pending supercomputer you wear around your neck, a new study finds that hands-free technologies create dangerous mental distractions, experts tell us how to be more private, and researchers are leveraging Wi-Fi signals to detect movements without sensors.
Intelligent Glasses Designed for Professors
June 17, 2013 12:26 pm | by Ana Herrera, Carlos III University of Madrid | Comments
The proposed Augmented Lecture Feedback System (ALFs) seeks to improve communication between...
Russian Tycoon Wants to Move Mind to Machine
June 17, 2013 12:03 pm | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Comments
Can the City That Never Sleeps become the City That Never Dies? A Russian multimillionaire...
Lightweight Microsoft Office Available on iPhone
June 14, 2013 9:32 am | by ANICK JESDANUN, AP Technology Writer | Comments
Microsoft's Office software package is coming to the iPhone for the first time Friday, offering...
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3D Magnetic Field Measurement
June 19, 2013 10:27 am | by Fraunhofer | CommentsMagnetic field sensors are a contact- and wear-free means of measuring the position of machine parts and products. A new generation of Hall sensors is now making the process even more precise and free of interference.
Stuntwoman Sues News Corp. over Alleged Phone Hack
June 19, 2013 10:08 am | by Linda Deutsch, AP Special Correspondent | CommentsA woman who worked as a stunt double for Angelina Jolie sued Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. in Los Angeles on Tuesday, claiming she's a victim of a phone hacking scheme to obtain information about the actress.
Dish Passes on Making New Offer for Sprint
June 19, 2013 10:03 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsDish Network Corp. says a number of factors have made it impracticable for it to submit another offer to buy Sprint Nextel Corp. in time to beat a deadline set by the phone company. Sprint had given Dish until Tuesday to make its best and final offer.
Sound Waves Precisely Position Nanowires
June 19, 2013 10:01 am | by A'ndrea Elyse Messer, Penn State | CommentsThe smaller components become, the more difficult it is to create patterns in an economical and reproducible way, according to an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers who, using sound waves, can place nanowires in repeatable patterns for potential use in a variety of sensors, optoelectronics and nanoscale circuits.
A Microphone that Listens with Light
June 19, 2013 9:58 am | by SINTEF | CommentsA sensor developed in Norway gives microphones hyper-acute hearing and a sense of direction. The microphone is packed full of microelectronics. What makes it really special, however, is an optical position sensor that is no more than a millimetre in diameter.
Sprint Sues to Stop Dish Clearwire Buyout
June 18, 2013 10:36 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsSprint is suing to stop Dish Network's buyout of wireless data network operator Clearwire. The nation's third-largest cellphone carrier said the proposed deal violates the rights of Sprint and other Clearwire shareholders.
Photos of the Day: Connecting with Drones
June 18, 2013 10:26 am | by NASA | CommentsTests of a prototype radio were preceded by a number of flights of the S-3 in which NASA researchers sought to characterize the way radio frequencies behave at the specific bandwidths assigned to civil UAS operations – something that had not been done before.
Photos of the Day: Connecting with Drones
June 18, 2013 10:25 am | by NASA | CommentsTests of a prototype radio were preceded by a number of flights of the S-3 in which NASA researchers sought to characterize the way radio frequencies behave at the specific bandwidths assigned to civil UAS operations – something that had not been done before.
NASA Tests Radio for Unmanned Aircraft Operations
June 18, 2013 10:23 am | by Jim Banke, NASA | CommentsNASA's communications experts have begun flight testing a prototype radio as part of the agency's contributions toward fully integrating civil and commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS).
SD Association Introduces Smart SD Memory Cards with SWP Interface for NFC
June 17, 2013 7:41 pm | by SD Association | CommentsSD Association has opened new markets with the addition of the Single Wire Protocol to support Near Field Communications features and facilitate the introduction of new business models that allow for a Secure Element to the popular microSD memory card.
CSR Combines Audio and Connectivity to Drive Connected Car Applications
June 17, 2013 7:16 pm | by CSR plc | CommentsCSR plc has announced the launch of the CSRC9300, an auto-grade chipset that combines Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v4.0 connectivity with audio capabilities. The complete solution will enable car manufacturers to deliver future connected car applications, such as Miracast over 5Ghz, and keyless entry using Bluetooth v4.0.
Agilent Technologies Unveils System Design Tools for Satellite Communications and Navigation
June 17, 2013 7:02 pm | by Agilent Technologies Inc. | CommentsThe Global Navigation Satellite System baseband verification and Digital Modem libraries allow system designers and algorithmic researchers to bring instrument-grade standards references into design simulation early in the R&D process. Satellite and communications systems can now be verified under a variety of realistic impaired conditions, before baseband or RF hardware is available, enabling faster deployment of high-performance...
Secure Voice over LTE – S-VoLTE: How Mobile Enterprise Communications can Benefit from LTE Networks
June 17, 2013 6:39 pm | by ERCOM | CommentsERCOM has announced that it has successfully passed its first secure call on a live LTE network in Paris, France. Thanks to more than 10 years’ experience in cryptography, ERCOM has enhanced its Cryptosmart technology to protect LTE/4G Smartphones. As LTE Networks are booming around the world, governments and corporations can now benefit from the advantages of high-speed LTE networks in a fully secure manner.
Movius Showcases Innovative Technology For Operators At ANGA COM
June 17, 2013 6:05 pm | by Movius Interactive Corporation | CommentsThe company has a suite of services for both set top boxes and smartphones that extend home phone capabilities to other devices. One example is the company’s Visual Voicemail solution that allows subscribers to have control over their ‘voicemail inbox’ through a visual interface that lists voice messages for easy selection and a fast response time.
Cavium Launches New Production Ready Small Cell Reference Design with Support for Dual Radio Access Technology
June 17, 2013 5:55 pm | by Cavium, Inc. | CommentsBy including 3G support, this new Dual-RAT solution extends the capabilities of Cavium’s widely deployed enterprise-class LTE small cell SoC. A production-ready reference design is available to further assist Cavium’s customers to quickly bring commercial small cell devices to market. This reference design includes manufacturing files as well as LTE and WCDMA L1 – L3 software stacks, application layer APIs and a software development kit.
