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Engineering
Far-UVC LEDs transmit data at record speed
Researchers at Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) in Berlin and collaborating institutions have transmitted data at up to 1.5 gigabits per second using novel far-UVC LEDs. The devices, developed at FBH, set a record for wireless ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Study uncovers security weaknesses in next-generation vehicle technology
Georgia Tech researchers have identified seven previously unknown security flaws in next-generation communication standards that connect in-vehicle computers. These flaws create vulnerabilities that could allow attackers ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected: UN
Radio frequencies needed for weather forecasts, early warning systems, climate monitoring and water management must be safeguarded against the growing threat of interference from emerging technologies, the United Nations ...
Sep 28, 2026
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In-orbit test advances deployable phased-array transceiver for small satellites
A satellite phased-array transceiver that folds up for launch and unfolds in space has been shown to work successfully in orbit, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo. By using an innovative approach to correct nonplanar ...
Sep 16, 2026
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How cellphone data can improve the travel experience at airports
Every time a traveler's phone pings a cell tower, it leaves a tiny digital footprint.
Sep 11, 2026
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Telecom
Bridging the information gap: AI-driven quality control for 5G multicast broadcasting
Cable television (CATV) remains a cornerstone of how national broadcasts and emergency information reach thousands of households. Unfortunately, many older apartment buildings were not built with fiber-optic wiring in mind, ...
Sep 9, 2026
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Telecom
Visible-light system uses quantum noise to obscure 100 Mbps transmissions
Research published in the International Journal of Sensor Networks has demonstrated a visible-light communication system that uses the inherent randomness of quantum noise to make transmitted data harder for hackers to intercept.
Sep 8, 2026
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Telecom
AI is helping ease competition for scarce space on the airwaves
Every time you make a phone call, stream a video or connect to Wi-Fi, your device is sending and receiving invisible signals through the air. So are your baby monitor, garage door opener, GPS, weather-monitoring satellites ...
Sep 8, 2026
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Telecom
A roadmap for agentic 7G AI-powered wireless networks
A research team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) proposed a new Reasoning-Empowered Task-Oriented Communication (TOC) framework that enables AI agents to determine what information to share, ...
Sep 1, 2026
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Engineering
Information encoded in a beam of light can survive real-world atmospheric turbulence
Researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of Bordeaux in France have demonstrated a new way to send information through the atmosphere without correcting for the distortions that normally ...
Aug 25, 2026
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Telecom
Researchers demonstrate 'wireless' capability for quantum network
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and the State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) have successfully transmitted light particles containing quantum ...
Aug 24, 2026
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Engineering
Inexpensive reflective tiles pave the way for millimeter wave wireless communications
Unlike Wi-Fi or cellular signals, millimeter-wave wireless communication channels are unable to pass through walls, furniture or other objects. This reality is part of what is holding back the implementation of millimeter-wave ...
Aug 19, 2026
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Telecom
New manufacturing platform could shrink costs for 6G beam-steering antennas
For the first time, researchers have developed a technology that could enable 6G antennas to be mass-produced on wafers in much the same way as semiconductor devices.
Aug 12, 2026
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Telecom
AI gives tomorrow's wireless networks a clearer voice
Anyone who has struggled through a poor phone call knows the frustration of missing half a conversation. Now researchers at Queen Mary University of London, led by Paul Anthony Haigh, have developed an artificial intelligence ...
Aug 12, 2026
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Telecom
Highly integrated phased-array wireless IC enables dual-polarized 6G communication
Wireless communication forms an integral part of emerging technologies. With ongoing demand, researchers are developing technologies that can handle enormous amounts of data for future digital services. To address this, sixth-generation ...
Aug 4, 2026
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Telecom
New microwave neural network method could compress and secure wireless communications
One year after unveiling a first-of-its-kind "microwave brain" microchip capable of computing on ultrafast data and wireless signals, researchers from the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering have shown how the chip can ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Hardware
Tiny memory switches could shrink 5G and 6G radio-frequency chips
Mobile phones today handle far more wireless signals and services than earlier generations. The same is true of the sophisticated equipment behind mobile networks, such as base stations, and emerging technologies such as ...
Jul 24, 2026
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Telecom
How smart surfaces could help 6G cut through wireless chaos
A breakthrough in communications research may have solved a key problem with one of the enabling technologies set to underpin future 6G networks.
Jul 22, 2026
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Telecom
Ultra-robust acoustic chip can handle 12 times more power for 6G and satellite links
Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a novel chip architecture that enables the miniature acoustic devices inside smartphones to withstand more than 12 times higher power ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Telecom
There are already 16,000 satellites in Earth's orbit: How will we manage the next 100,000?
Earth's orbit is getting crowded. About 16,000 satellites currently circle our planet, supporting everything from GPS navigation and weather forecasting to banking, emergency services and internet communications.
Jul 21, 2026
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Telecom
New hybrid positioning system promises reliable tracking where GPS fails
In a new study presented at the IEEE International Conference on Communications in Glasgow, researchers from Queen Mary University of London and partners from around the world showcased the system, called Joint DAS and GNSS ...
Jul 18, 2026
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Telecom
Amazon to launch S.Africa satellite internet as Starlink awaits license
Amazon said Wednesday it will launch satellite internet services in South Africa, entering a market where rival Elon Musk's Starlink has struggled to secure regulatory approval.
Jul 16, 2026
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Telecom
Optical communications outpace radio links across Mars-range distances, report finds
Maintaining reliable communication during space missions is critical. Future missions—especially crewed missions to Mars—are expected to generate far more data than current systems can handle. NASA's existing radiofrequency ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Telecom
New method extends practical range of high-frequency wireless beam control
Princeton University researchers have found a way to extend the near-field range for sub-terahertz wireless systems using off-the-shelf hardware. By using multiple synchronized arrays, the team achieved advanced near-field ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Telecom
Compact chip-based transceiver developed with ultra-low power consumption
Modern wireless communication systems prefer higher frequencies to meet the growing demand for faster data transfer. The 300-GHz band, which lies near the lower end of the terahertz range, is a promising candidate for future ...
Jul 6, 2026
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