Instead of attempting to create sophisticated robots that imitate the complexity of insects, now scientists want to hijack bugs and turn them into cyborg insects, explains New Scientist. A prototype microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) transmitter, powered by a nuclear battery with a half-life of 12 years, could operate autonomously for decades, say researchers. The new RFID [...]
Everyone seems to be wringing their hands about the growth of data on wireless networks, especially Cisco, which is selling infrastructure gear, and the FCC, which is selling spectrum. But there’s no question that demand for wireless data IS growing fast. Smartphones like the iPhone, with the capability to snap and share photos or video, [...]
Barnes & Noble on Monday added a more features to their Nook Color ebook reader, pushing the device more into the classification of a tablet. In addition, B&N added a store for buying applications, which Barnes & Noble is calling Nook Apps. It includes apps for email, calendars and contacts; support for Adobe Air and [...]
Meridian, an application for iPhone, launched their indoor GPS system last week. Powell’s Books shoppers, for example, can use the application to navigate to any book title in stock while the Portland Art Museum lets visitors find their way around the museum. Using their powerful ToursApp system, users can use the built-in maps, directory, or [...]
At the Innotech conference, held in Portland last week, mobile developers discussed Application Development and the Mobile Cloud and held Lightning Talks about their products. Portland-based mobile developers included: Heat Tracker from TenFour, presented by Daniel T. Wood RDTN.org (now Safecast) from Uncorked Studio, presented by Marcelino Alvarez GadgetTrak, presented by Ken Westin CrowdCompass, presented [...]
AT&T’s new Remote Mobility Zone, for disaster-struck areas, packs a portable cellular system into a suitcase. Usually, cellphone companies send their own trucks with mobile cell towers and backhaul. AT&T’s new product, designed for first responders, allows police and emergency workers to set up a cell site in less than 30 minutes, with satellite backhaul. [...]
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