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38 min ago | Cellular News

Small Cells with Wi-Fi Set to Reshape Wireless Communications Market

The use of Wi-Fi functionality in small-cell base stations will be a game changer for cellphone service providers, easing heavily congested data pipes while linking together billions of devices into a single network architecture, according to IHS iSuppli.

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Science / Technology, Wi-Fi, Cellphones

4 hrs ago | Business Journal

Sprint strengthens Midwest footprint with 420K U.S. Cellular customers

Sprint Nextel Corp. completed a $480 million deal with U.S. Cellular Corp. on Friday that brings Sprint as many as 420,000 new Midwestern customers and a stronger wireless network.

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Related Topix: Sprint Nextel, Telecom, IT Services, Emerging Technology, Champaign, IL

8 hrs ago | Criminal Report Daily

Wi-Fi Network Breaks Speed Record

Think your network is fast? Getting a gigabyte-sized movie over your local wireless network to your hard drive in a few seconds is old hat.

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Science / Technology, Wi-Fi

13 hrs ago | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Amtrak on track for computer-friendly travel

After years of criticism of the wireless service on its trains, Amtrak announced Thursday that it has upgraded its cellular-based Wi-Fi offering using broadband technologies that will improve the speed and reliability of the Internet in its passenger cars.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Wi-Fi, Emerging Technology, Time Warner, Media, Computers

17 hrs ago | Seeking Alpha

BlackBerry Q5 The Latest Reason To Go Long

The year 2013 is going to be a year to remember for BlackBerry shareholders and the Q5 unveiled this week at BlackBerry Live in Orlando is the latest reason to jump on the BlackBerry bandwagon.

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Related Topix: Google, Startups, Apple, Nokia, Telecom

Fri May 17, 2013

Patch.com

Wi-Fi on Metra Trains: Pricey, but Worth It?

Should Metra get Wi-Fi? Even if it's expensive and hard to implement and maintain? The commuter-rail network is considering the possibility, the Chicago Tribune and other news agencies report, but price and technology are major barriers, despite that a DePaul University report shows 48 percent of Metra riders use personal electronic devices during ... (more)

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Science / Technology, Wi-Fi, DePaul University

Reuters

U.S. FCC nominee Wheeler to divest telecoms holdings if confirmed

Tom Wheeler, nominated to become the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, pledged to divest stakes in AT&T Inc, Dish Network Corp, Google Inc and dozens of other tech and telecoms companies if he is confirmed.

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Related Topix: Business News, Federal Communications Commission, Venture Capital, Emerging Technology

The Kyoto Shimbun News

385 Free LAN Wireless Internet Access Points

Kyoto City has prepared "KYOTO Wi-Fi," free LAN wireless Internet access points in the city at 385 spots around bus stops, subway stations and convenience stores, for the purpose of enabling tourists to easily get sightseeing information.

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Science / Technology, Wi-Fi

Technabob.com

Archos 80 Xenon Android Tablet: Unlocked 3G Wireless & GPS on the Cheap

Archos has been making Android tablets for almost as long as Android has been around.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Wi-Fi, Emerging Technology

Manufacturing.net

The Ten Commandments Of Industrial Ethernet

A Wi-Fi-enabled computer can connect to multiple networks at the same time. Your employees can give a hacker a pathway into your internal network simply by powering up a laptop.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Computers, Wi-Fi, Emerging Technology, Computer Security

BetaNews

Nokia Lumia 928 goes on sale at Verizon

Verizon customers, it's time to stop feeling envious of folks on AT&T who can get the Lumia 920.

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Bluetooth

GigaOM

Android is just the beginning: How Bluetooth is preparing for the internet of things

Google's support for the Bluetooth Smart Ready platform in Android is one step forward for the radio technology's dominance in the internet of things.

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Bluetooth, Google, Startups, Gadgets

Thu May 16, 2013

ILounge

Review: HMDX Jam Party Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Speaker

In the not too distant future, there will come a point where there are so many Jawbone Jambox -inspired small portable speakers that no one will be able to keep them straight -- a task that has become more challenging with every passing day.

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Related Topix: Speakers, Emerging Technology, Bluetooth

GoMo News

Guest Post: How to choose the best Bluetooth headset

We all use wireless technology in our lives because it is the easier way to use something without any cables to lose.

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Bluetooth, Cellphones

HawaiiNews

Featured Nokia unveils metallic smartphone, stock tumbles Nokia Corp. ...

Nokia Corp. has unveiled its first Lumia smartphone with a metal cover, low-light camera features and new social network apps.

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Related Topix: Nokia, Telecom, Social Software

Coolest Gadgets

Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse

Have you heard of the company Penclic before? Here is a little context - Penclic so happens to be the creator of ergonomically functional and sleekly designed computer accessories, and they have just announced the availability of the Bluetooth B2 Mouse on Amazon.com for folks living in the US.

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Related Topix: Mice, Emerging Technology, Bluetooth

Patch.com

Educational Foundation Raising Funds to Help WiFi Manchester Schools

The Manchester Township Educational Foundation is embarking on a campaign to help provide wireless internet connectivity at all of Manchester's public schools.

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Education Etc.

Forbes.com

Attack Of The Digital Business Cards

Having a deck of business cards in hand is par for the course in almost every business meeting, professional lunch or convention.

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Related Topix: University of Florida, iPod touch App, iPad App, Twitter, iPhone and iPad App, iPhone App, Austin, TX

Wed May 15, 2013

CBC News

Google Glass-like sport sunglasses unveiled by B.C. company

The Recon Jet is designed to display information such as speed and distance on demand.

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Related Topix: Canada, Cameras, Emerging Technology, Bluetooth

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Wireless internet reaches 100,000 Somerset public places

BT has published the stats to mark the number of Wi-Fi hotspots in the South-West region passing 500,000. Jon Reynolds, of BT in the South-West, said: "We are seeing growing use of our network as Wi-Fi users spend more time online and use more data."

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Science / Technology, Wi-Fi

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