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Samsung Develops 5G Mobile Technology, Hopes to Deploy by 2020
Samsung has been hard at work on developing a new 5G Millimeter-wave transceiver technology that will substantially increase the data speeds across the globe. The technology transmits data in the millimeter-wave band at a frequency of 28 GHz, and provides a speed of up to 1.056 Gbps to a distance of up to 2 kilometers. The new 5G tech uses 64 antenna elements, which provide a viable solution for dealing with radio propagation loss. Samsung is accelerating its research of the 5G technology, and hopes to put those technologies in … Read more
Ian Kersey
Android Controlled Toilet Lets You Remotely “Log In”
Japan has brought many innovations to the world; Anime, Pokemon, robots that care for the elderly, and now, an Android controlled toilet. The Lixil Satis Toilet changes everything you’ve ever thought about defecating, making that trip to the restroom more relaxing than anything we westerners could ever dream of. The toilet responds via Bluetooth to a variety of commands, allowing prospective poopers users the ability to open the toilet seat, change the direction of the bidet nozzle and even change the water temperature. Talk about comfort! The Satis toilet comes … Read more
Ian Kersey
NYC Begins Free Wi-Fi, Cellular Service Rollout in Subway Stations
The New York Metropolitan Transit Authority is rolling out Wi-Fi and cellular service to 30 stations across the city, including stations in mid-town Manhattan, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle. The infrastructure was rolled out by Transit Wireless, which has a reseller agreement with Boingo Wireless, who provides the Wi-Fi connectivity. Transit Wireless also has agreements with AT&T, T-Mobile, with agreements with Sprint and Verizon in the works. Currently, subterranean cell service is limited to those on AT&T and T-Mobile, but service to Sprint and Verizon customers … Read more
Ian Kersey
Android App Can Hijack Aircraft With a Finger Press
With smartphones in just about everyone’s pockets today, we tend to forget just how powerful and revolutionary these devices are. They have transformed the way we interact with the physical world, changing the way we communicate and navigate our space. A new smartphone app developed by a German security consultant Hugo Teso showcases just how smartphones could be used for nefarious reasons as well, such as hijacking and controlling airplanes from the ground. Yikes. Before we all start panicking, let me just assure you that this app, dubbed PlaneSploit, is … Read more
Ian Kersey
AT&T Expands 4G LTE Availability
AT&T has announced it’s LTE expansion into four existing markets as well as three new U.S. markets today, enabling owners of AT&T 4G LTE capable devices to enjoy the speed of AT&T’s 4G network. The four existing markets that will now have AT&T’s 4G LTE expanded are Gloucester County, NJ; Gary, IN; Hernando County, FL and Princeton NJ. The three new markets include Hilton Head, SC; Harrison, AR; and Watertown, NY. AT&T currently offers a wide variety of 4G LTE capable devices, such as the HTC One X, Nokia Lumia … Read more
Ian Kersey
FCC Approves MetroPCS T-Mobile Merger
The FCC has ruled that the proposed merger between MetroPCS and T-Mobile is a go today, ending months of speculation and negotiation. The merger represents a great opportunity for T-Mobile, as it gives the company a chance to expand its LTE services. According to news released last year, MetroPCS customers will have access to T-Mobile’s 3G service via GSM, and the MetroPCS CDMA spectrum will transform into LTE. This also paves the way for a multitude of handsets to be utilized on MetroPCS as well. In a statement from the FCC today, … Read more