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With faster 5G Wi-Fi coming, Wi-Fi Alliance kicks off certification program
The Wi-Fi Alliance unveiled a certification program for 802.11ac Wi-Fi (also known as 5G Wi-Fi) designed to make sure devices using the wireless technology interoperate with older hardware.
By Matt Hamblen | 19 June, 2013 10:16
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Google tests Internet connectivity via balloons in the stratosphere
Google launched high-altitude balloons in a test to create a wireless network that could provide Internet access to remote and underserved parts of the world.
By Sharon Gaudin | 17 June, 2013 18:39
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Samsung's Galaxy S4 doubles download speeds on LTE-Advanced network
Samsung plans to begin selling a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone capable of running on LTE-Advanced 4G networks -- which offer download speeds that are twice as fast as LTE -- in South Korea this month.
By Matt Hamblen | 17 June, 2013 18:17
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Google Glass could get a look at the enterprise
While the curious are looking to get their hands on a pair of Google's Glass, companies also may be looking to weave the computerized eyeglasses into their businesses.
By Sharon Gaudin | 14 June, 2013 19:14
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Hands-free tech still poses high risk for drivers
A study from AAA finds that even hands-free technology, like Apple's iOS in-car displays, still poses a relatively high level of driver distraction.
By Lucas Mearian | 12 June, 2013 17:05
Features about Mobile/Wireless
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LTE Advanced is coming, but smartphone users may not care
LTE Advanced is coming soon to the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, but U.S. carriers still have to upgrade LTE networks to operate the faster service, and
By Matt Hamblen | 19 June, 2013 10:05
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Opinion: What I learned using only Google products
Columnist Mike Elgan spent three weeks using only Google products -- the Chromebook Pixel laptop, the Nexus 10 tablet and the Nexus 4 smartphone. Here's what he discovered.
By Mike Elgan | 25 May, 2013 11:09
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Despite Schmidt's timeline, Google may ship Glass in 2013
Just a month after a top Google executive said Glass wouldn't be officially released for another year, sources say the computerized eyeglasses actually should ship by the end of this year.
By Sharon Gaudin | 21 May, 2013 10:15
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Storms test Red Cross' Tornado app
The Red Cross is using apps to help warn people about potential weather calamities. One of its more popular efforts is its new Tornado app.
By Patrick Thibodeau | 21 May, 2013 00:51
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Google has 'lapped Siri' with sci-fi-like search
Google laid out its plan for the future of search at Google I/O, talking about a search engine for mobile and desktop that not only answers your questions but has a conversation with you and offers information before you even ask for it.
By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 10:06
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