Forget Wi-Fi, forget Bluetooth, forget NFC and even wireless charging--that rat's nest of wires behind your computer desk is going nowhere fast. No matter what a recent Apple patent portends. READ»
In a sweeping tale of brand confusion, our penniless hero NPR and rich merchant Urban Outfitters collude to sell a T-Shirt bearing NPR's logo. But the saga has a dark twist: Urban Outfitter's actions could financially kneecap NPR. READ»
"You're on the air" takes on a whole new meaning with Jelli radio, which is creating traditional radio stations in Las Vegas that are entirely sourced from the social web. READ»
In polls, Egyptians stated they trust the BBC more than Al Jazeera. So why has the BBC announced plans to cut evening Arabic-language radio broadcasts just as Egypt undergoes a revolution and the Middle East enters an era of widespread unrest?READ»
Apple's woes over what may be an issue with the design of the iPhone 4's antennas continue: But Steve Jobs is maintaining calm, and is emailing troubled customers on the matter. The to-and-fro conversation between Apple CEO Jobs and a ...READ»
There's a huge media fuss about a potential failing of the iPhone 4's clever antenna design, with folks concerned it spells radio-drop-out call doom for the phone. We remain to be convinced. But here's a $0.001 DIY fix anyway. READ»
One of the featured tricks of the new iPhone 4 is that its metal frame actually forms the antenna system for calls and wireless connections. It's clever, but there are reports that holding the phone actually blocks the signals. ...READ»
Apple's patent applications have got a bit single-minded of late, with lots to do with near-field communications radio--including this one, which has a cool twist: Apple, with its iPhone, wants to reinvent the ATM.
We mentioned a ...READ»
Radio show This American Life managed to double their number of donations thanks to mobile donations, proving once and for all that we're unbelievably lazy even in our charitable pursuits.READ»
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Most things gadgety are seemingly wirelessly enabled in one way or another, and it's pretty clear that soon everything will be. Now physicists have worked out a way to make it all happen: Microrings, which are tiny radio systems. ...READ»
Have you ever thought about having your employees run their own radio station? Well, Rackspace has one and listen in to Matt Van Winkle, part time DJ (his day job is Intensive Support Team Lead) who gives you the inside scoop on ...READ»
Leo Laporte is on radio shows across the nation, most notably on KFI in Los Angeles and KGO in San Francisco, two of the most listened to radio stations in the world. His This Week in Tech show has the largest tech ...READ»
Part II: Leo Laporte is on radio shows across the nation, most notably on KFI in Los Angeles and KGO in San Francisco, two of the most listened to radio stations in the world. His This Week in Tech show has the largest tech podcast ...READ»
Michael Zwerling is one of a dying breed: independent owner of a radio station in the United States. He owns 10, 000 watt KSCO, AM 1080 in Santa Cruz, California, and here he gives me a tour of the station and its transmission ...READ»