“The millimeter-wave band is the most effective solution to recent surges in wireless internet usage. Samsung’s recent success in developing the adaptive array transceiver technology has brought us one step closer to the commercialization of 5G mobile communications in the millimeter-wave bands.”- Chang Yeong Kim, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics and Head of Digital Media and Communication

Once the technology has been commercialized, 5G will enable data transmission several times faster than the most advanced 4G LTE-Advanced technology that exists today.

[Via: Samsung Tomorrow]

The Satis toilet comes with an accompanying app called My Satis, that lets users remotely “log in” (insert Beavis and Butthead laugh track here) to check on important things such as water and energy consumption. Users can even create profiles, ensuring that multiple users will be able to enjoy maximum comfort when the occasion arises.

The Lixil Satis isn’t cheap though, and is currently retailing for $2385, and comes in three different models. The price may be a bit steep my friends, but just think of all the money you will save by not buying toilet paper any more! Bam! Purchase justified.

Be sure to check out the video below. It’s in Japanese, but you’ll get the gist of it.

[Via: Android Spin]

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 will be popping up soon.

“This goes beyond providing cell service underground, it brings our customers a new level of security – with the ability to dial 911 in an emergency,” said Acting MTA Chairman Fernando Ferrer. “Customers now know that when they see something, they can now say something using their device to call 911.”

Wi-Fi had been available for a few stations in Chelsea, and the new rollout is just part of MTA’s master plan to rollout Wi-Fi and cellular service to its stations. In phase two of the rollout, Wi-Fi and cellular service will be coming to queens and midtown by 2014, followed by the Bronx and the East Side. The MTA expects all stations to be connected by 2016.

[Via: Cellular News] [Image: Columbus Underground]

Before we all start panicking, let me just assure you that this app, dubbed PlaneSploit, is by no means in the public realm. Teso has been keeping his code close to his person, and has only been tested on flight simulators thus far. The software exploits the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS), which facilitates controls between the aircraft and ground control. The code also exploits the Automatic Dependence Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B), which functions as the aircraft’s radar system. Thankfully, the code cannot be used on actual planes, and can be de-activated simply by turning off the plane’s auto-pilot feature.

“You can use this system to modify approximately everything related to the navigation of the plane, that includes a lot of nasty things.”-Teso to Forbes

Teso developed this app over a period of three years, gobbling up old computer hardware that is commonly used on airplanes across the globe via eBay to develop his framework of code called Simon. Teso revealed his app in Amsterdam, at the Hack in the Box security conference. Teso has reached out to aircraft manufacturers and software developers in an attempt to ensure that they close the security gaps that he has exploited. Here’s a list of some of the apps features:

• Please go here: A way of interacting with the plane where the user can dynamically tap locations on the map and change the plane’s course.
• Define area: Set detailed filters related to the airplane, for example activate something when a plane is in the area of X kilometers or when it starts flying on a predefined altitude.
• Visit ground: Crash the airplane.
• Kiss off: Remove itself from the system.
• Be punckish: A theatrical way of alerting the pilots that something is seriously wrong – lights start flashing and alarms start buzzing.

Thankfully, this White-Hat hacker has developed this software to showcase exploits, not actually enable them. With the increasing move from traditional warfare and terrorism tactics to the virtual world, finding exploits such as these are critical to the ensuring the safety of aircraft passengers the world over.

[Via: Android Pit, CNN]

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 900 and the Samsung Galaxy S III. The BlackBerry Z10 is also available, as will be the upcoming HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4. AT&T also operates a HSPA+ 4G network, which it claims will be accessible outside of areas where LTE is present, instead of knocking customers down to 3G or 2G.

[Via: AT&T]

“With today’s approval, America’s mobile market continues to strengthen, moving toward robust
competition and revitalized competitors. We are seeing billions more in network investment, while the
courts have upheld key FCC decisions to accelerate broadband build-out, promote competition, and
benefit consumers, including our broadband data roaming and pole attachment rules. Today’s action will
benefit millions of American consumers and help the U.S maintain the global leadership in mobile it has
regained in recent years. “

“Mobile broadband is a key engine of economic growth, with U.S. annual wireless capital investment up
40% over the last four years, the largest increase in the world, and few sectors having more potential to
create jobs. In this fast-moving space, of course challenges remain, including the need to unleash even
more spectrum for mobile broadband and continuing to promote competition and protect consumers. The
Commission will stay focused on these vital goals.”

Now that the FCC has backed the proposal, MetroPCS must still get approval from its stockholders. The board of MetroPCS sent out a letter urging stockholders to vote for the merger at a special stockholder meeting on April 12th.

How do you feel about the MetroPCS T-Mobile merger? Let us know your thoughts below.

[Via: FCC]