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How to get internet access even when a storm knocks out power (and Wi-Fi) at home

Hurricanes, tropical storms and even severe thunderstorms can lead to power outages.

Telecom

Hybrid RF-VLC system could reduce power consumption in wireless networks

Wireless internet supports the daily activities of countless people worldwide, ranging from their professional communications to internet browsing and the streaming of movies or TV series. This spiking demand for wireless ...

Telecom

Fast, tap-proof data networks with light

The digital transformation means that more and more devices such as X-ray and ultrasound machines are being connected to networks in hospital settings, for example. These kinds of equipment have to be movable as needed.

Telecom

Undersea internet cables connecting Australia to the world threatened by boats, spies, natural disasters

The Australian government this week announced it would spend A$18 million over four years on a new center aimed at keeping safe the undersea cables that power the nation's internet.

Telecom

Satnav enables medical and emergency response

Satellite navigation is not just about travel directions; its applications extend to search and rescue operations, agriculture, autonomous vehicles, sports and perhaps surprisingly, even health. ESA's NAVISP program supports ...

Telecom

Satnav test on remote island lab

ESA's navigation testbed vehicle participated in a campaign organized by Norwegian governmental authorities to assess the impact of jamming and spoofing on satnav systems and test innovative technologies for detection and ...

Engineering

'Impossible' millimeter wave sensor has wide potential

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a proof-of-concept sensor that may usher in a new era for millimeter wave radars. In fact, they call its design a "mission impossible" made possible.

Internet

Using machine learning to close Canada's digital divide

Rural and remote communities in Canada often rely on satellites to access the internet, but those connections are fraught—with many glitches and service interruptions because the technology can be unreliable. The inequity ...

Business

T-Mobile to lay off 7% of workforce

Bellevue, Washington-based T-Mobile announced Thursday it plans to shed 5,000 roles, or nearly 7% of its workforce. The company will inform all laid-off employees by the end of September.