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BlackBerry phones finally become Wi-Fi hotspots

...phones into Wi-Fi hotspots and makes increased use of near-field communication (NFC) functionality. "The range of software updates announced today build upon the... Read more

10 January, 2012 by David Meyer
BlackBerry Curve 9360 rounds the bend

BlackBerry Curve 9360 rounds the bend

...Torch 9850 and Torch 9810.The OS provides support for near-field communications (NFC) technology. This means the smartphone can be used with a NFC... Read more

23 August, 2011 by Ben Woods

Tougher interception laws to reach Twitter

...government will introduce a bill to intercept a wider range of internet communications, including those on social networks, it announced in the Queen's speech... Read more

9 May, 2012 by Tom Espiner
Sony returns to phones with Xperia P and U

Sony returns to phones with Xperia P and U

...the Xperia family of smartphones as it launches a new Sony Mobile Communications business unit. The company revealed the Xperia P and Xperia U at... Read more

27 February, 2012 by Ben Woods
RIM rolls out NFC-enabled BlackBerry Bolds

RIM rolls out NFC-enabled BlackBerry Bolds

...are the first in RIM's line-up to incorporate near-field communication (NFC) technology. In a statement, Research In Motion (RIM) chief Mike Lazaridis... Read more

3 May, 2011 by David Meyer
Submarine cables tie the world together

Submarine cables tie the world together

...should not be forgotten that the vast majority of the Earth's communications are carried by fibre, rather than over the air. The global communications... Read more

22 January, 2011 by Jon Yeomans

FBI quietly sets up surveillance tech unit

...technology that will let police more readily eavesdrop on internet and wireless communications. The establishment of the Quantico, Virginia-based unit, which is also staffed... Read more

23 May, 2012 by Declan McCullagh
BlackBerry Bold 9900

BlackBerry Bold 9900

...But battery life is disappointing and, despite the novelty of Near Field Communication support, this is primarily a catchup device Read more

25 August, 2011 by Sandra Vogel

Barclaycard's PayTag aims to sidestep NFC handsets

...designed as an alternative to using smartphones with built-in near-field communication (NFC) technology for mobile payments. About one-third of the size of... Read more

19 April, 2012 by Ben Woods
UK Sentinel study reveals GPS jammer use

UK Sentinel study reveals GPS jammer use

...jamming. GPS jamming and spoofing can have serious effects on geolocation and communications technologies that rely on GPS for positioning and timing; maritime and aircraft... Read more

22 February, 2012 by Tom Espiner
Ten rules for a slick and sane helpdesk

Ten rules for a slick and sane helpdesk

...4. Communication skillsRemote support is an incredibly frustrating job at times. This frustration is... Read more

28 August, 2011 by Jack Wallen

Orange and Barclays unveil Quick Tap mobile wallet

...60 version of the Tocco Lite. The handset has a near-field communication (NFC) chip inserted, allowing it to be used in much the same... Read more

20 May, 2011 by David Meyer
Android 2.3 Gingerbread: An inside look

Android 2.3 Gingerbread: An inside look

...Near-field communications (NFC) is another Gingerbread foray. With a compatible handset, Android 2.3... Read more

8 December, 2010 by Jessica Dolcourt

From lolcat to textspeak: How technology is shaping our language

...is horrifying." Crystal points to the entangled terminology used to describe digital communications - such as 'email conversation' or 'chat room' - as symptomatic of how tech... Read more

21 November, 2011 by Natasha Lomas

Nasa develops laser space communications

...Nasa will develop an optical laser communications system that should speed space communications by up to one hundred times... Read more

24 August, 2011 by Tom Espiner

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