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Acoustic metamaterial can send complex signals directly between water and air
Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, in collaboration with China's Nanjing and Huazhong Universities, have developed a new acoustic metamaterial capable of transmitting complex sound signals directly between water ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Video streaming speed changes could help replace pauses and the frustrating buffering circle
Viewers would rather watch video at slightly lower speeds than endure rebuffering, according to new research from Lancaster University. The study investigated how dynamically slowing down or speeding up playback is perceived ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Machine learning improves accuracy, reliability and privacy in modern positioning systems
While satellite navigation has become an essential part of modern life, it still struggles to work reliably indoors and in dense urban environments where high-rise buildings deteriorate signal propagation. In his doctoral ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Why low-frequency spectrum is emerging as a quiet contender for future networks
While the world sprints toward ever faster mobile speeds, another connectivity story is quietly unfolding at the opposite end of the dial. Low-frequency spectrum—the radio bands below one gigahertz (GHz)—is emerging as ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Telecom
New 'negative light' technology hides data transfers in plain sight
Engineers at UNSW Sydney and Monash have developed an innovative way of sending hidden information that's hard to intercept. Using a phenomenon known as "negative luminescence," the system works by making signals blend perfectly ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Telecom
World-first gigabit-per-second laser link between aircraft and geostationary satellite
Faster, more secure connections from space could one day make broadband on planes, ships and even remote roads as easy as turning on a light. The European Space Agency (ESA), Airbus Defense and Space, the Netherlands Organization ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Internet
'Smartphone-only' internet access deepens digital inequality, study finds
A new study examining digital behavior in Taiwan suggests that simply having internet access is no longer enough to ensure digital inclusion—a finding with growing implications for the United States as governments, schools, ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Telecom
Magnetic gear reconfigures the Yagi-Uda antenna for future 6G developments
As researchers around the world race toward the realization of 6G wireless communication systems, the need for antennas that can dynamically adapt to ever-changing signal environments has never been greater. A key requirement ...
Feb 17, 2026
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Telecom
THz band testbed successfully transmits under 1,000 km/h high-mobility emulation
The fifth-generation mobile communication system, also known as 5G, is expected to evolve as a critical infrastructure supporting individual users, industrial applications, and social systems. This requires access to broader ...
Feb 17, 2026
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Telecom
Demonstration of mass connectivity for the 6G era
The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) has developed a hybrid signal processing method that integrates an annealing-based quantum computer with classical computing for next-generation mobile ...
Feb 17, 2026
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Hardware
Miniaturized radar chip developed for next-generation wireless networks
A miniaturized radar chip, developed by researchers at Science Tokyo, advances Integrated Sensing and Communication for Beyond 5G and 6G systems. Measuring just 0.24 mm2 and consuming only 9.8 mW, the compact, low-power device ...
Feb 16, 2026
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Telecom
Energy-saving 5G features could cut carbon emissions across the UK economy
An optimal combination of energy-efficient 5G network features—including AI systems that let mobile mast and antenna base stations go into sleep mode when usage is low, and phones that avoid unnecessary background network ...
Feb 16, 2026
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Telecom
Quantum-inspired wireless technology could tackle 6G's biggest challenges
Researchers at Monash University and the University of Melbourne have developed a quantum-inspired approach to optical wireless communication that promises to make 6G networks faster, more reliable and energy-efficient. As ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Engineering
Elastic metasurface can capture multiple frequencies at once
It has long been considered common sense that a single device performs only one function. Just as tuning a radio to a different frequency changes the channel, systems that manipulate waves have traditionally been designed ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Telecom
GNSS-only method delivers stable positioning for autonomous vehicles in urban areas
Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) are vital for positioning autonomous vehicles, buses, drones, and outdoor robots. Yet its accuracy often degrades in dense urban areas due to signal blockage and reflections.
Jan 23, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Engineers invent wireless transceiver that rivals fiber-optic speed
A new transceiver invented by electrical engineers at the University of California, Irvine boosts radio frequencies into 140-gigahertz territory, unlocking data speeds that rival those of physical fiber-optic cables and laying ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Business
EU won't ask Big Tech to pay for telecoms overhaul
The EU will not force the world's biggest tech companies to pay for the overhaul of Europe's telecoms infrastructure despite pleas from the industry, Brussels announced on Wednesday.
Jan 21, 2026
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Telecom
The sky is full of secrets: Glaring vulnerabilities discovered in satellite communications
With $800 of off‐the‐shelf equipment and months' worth of patience, a team of U.S. computer scientists set out to find out how well geostationary satellite communications are encrypted. And what they found was shocking.
Jan 20, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
A durable, polymer-based, flexible RF switch for 6G communication
A research team affiliated with UNIST has introduced a novel, high-performance, and thermally stable polymer-based non-volatile analog switch. This next-generation device is as thin and flexible as vinyl, yet capable of withstanding ...
Jan 20, 2026
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Telecom
No power, no phone, no radio: Why comms dropped out during the Central Victorian fires
Australia has entered an era of climate instability, where communications during bushfires and extreme weather must perform under increasingly severe conditions.
Jan 18, 2026
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Telecom
How Iran cut the internet at the flip of a switch
Iran's nationwide internet shutdown has surpassed its 130th hour as tensions in the Middle Eastern country continue to escalate.
Jan 15, 2026
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Telecom
Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved
Verizon said it resolved an outage that disrupted many U.S. customers' calling and other cellular services for more than 10 hours on Wednesday.
Jan 15, 2026
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Business
Why 5G alone may not be enough for tomorrow's factories
As manufacturers race toward smarter, faster and more automated production, the networks holding those systems together are coming under growing strain. Robots, sensors and autonomous machines all demand split-second responses ...
Jan 13, 2026
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Telecom
AI-powered intelligent 6G radio access technology significantly enhances wireless communication performance
Korea's research community has reached an important milestone on the path toward next-generation mobile communications with the development of a technology platform that brings the 6G era closer. Researchers expect that AI-Native ...
Jan 6, 2026
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