As low-power networks take off, what’s the place of Bluetooth? Invented by Ericsson in the early 1990s and initially standardized in 1999, most people associate Bluetooth with connectivity between a …
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Sprint posted a nearly $30B loss for Q4, and joined rivals in launching an unlimited everything plan … 8 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all …
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According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, e-commerce sales were up 15.1% in the third quarter of 2015. When compared to an 1.6% increase in total retail, it’s easy to …
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Reader Forum: Top 5 connectivity technologies to watch in 2015 and beyond
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumWith the “Internet of Things” reaching into every aspect of modern life, analysts predict the number of connected devices to reach around 5 billion by the end of this year …
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As the “Internet of Things” grows, mobile phones are becoming personal controllers that connect consumers through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee and other personal area networks to home control – cameras, smart …
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OSHA gives 6 citations, company contests This past March saw the tragic loss of two tower workers in Kansas when two towers they were working on collapsed. Inevitably and rightfully, …
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With a myriad of wireless technologies being utilized for “Internet of Things” applications, there might be an opportunity for cable companies to serve as a hub or bridge for an IoT ecosystem, …
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The machine-to-machine sector started making waves in 2012, and is set to boom through 2013. The notion of 50 billion connected devices originally sounded optimistic, but anyone who walked
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2012 Predictions: IMS Research looks ahead to the good, the bad and the ugly within the wireless industry for 2012
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerLow-power wireless technologies will gain a foothold in the smartphone: In 2012 over 35% of smartphones will be shipped with dual-mode Bluetooth low energy (also known as Bluetooth Smart Ready). In addition, a third major phone brand will incorporate ANT, with this in mind, over 10 million ANT+ enabled phones will be shipped in 2012.
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LAS VEGAS – Once considered the equivalent of supermodels – only around to have things draped over their curvaceous bodies – automobiles have now become a central “product” in the …
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In a move to bolster its Machine to Machine (M2M) strategy, Texas Instruments has announced 10 new Bluetooth low energy (BLE) profiles, updates to its BLE-Stack, and a new development …
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Bits & Bytes: American Roamer’s new GCA version; Machines talk with Cisco; and more
by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra CuyaInfiNet Wireless, manufacturer and provider of carrier-grade wireless infrastructure solutions, announced that LCR Honda has selected its InfiMan 2×2 wireless solution to provide a mobile team communications infrastructure for its …
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Bits & Bytes: American Roamer's new GCA version; Machines talk with Cisco; and more
by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra CuyaInfiNet Wireless, manufacturer and provider of carrier-grade wireless infrastructure solutions, announced that LCR Honda has selected its InfiMan 2×2 wireless solution to provide a mobile team communications infrastructure for its …
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Just a week after losing its place on the store shelves of your local RadioShack Corp. outlet, T-Mobile USA Inc. signed a deal to offer its prepaid services through 7-Eleven …
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Cinterion, a Gemalto (GTO) company in the cellular M2M space, was recently awarded two gold value chain awards by Connected World magazine, which honors successful corporate adopters of M2M technology …
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Cinterion, a Gemalto (GTO) company in the cellular M2M space, was recently awarded two gold value chain awards by Connected World magazine, which honors successful corporate adopters of M2M technology …
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Recently, RCR caught up with Qualcomm in Taipei to take a look at the firm’s latest developer offerings and tasty treats to lure mobile engineers into the Qualcomm ecosystem.
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NOVI, Mich. — RCR Wireless News hit the show floor here at Telematics Detroit earlier this month to get a sense of where mobile is shaking things up in the …
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As predicted by RCR Wireless News at the Mobile World Congress event earlier this year in Barcelona, Spain, mobile processor maker Nvidia Corp. said it will acquire 3G/4G baseband chip …
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Almost half of the latest smartphones have a 1 GHz processor or faster according to a new report by Strategy Analytics. The report, which tracks key features and specs on …
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Following up on comments made earlier this month, Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) said it plans to begin rolling out an updated CDMA-based push-to-talk service later this year. The offering will …
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Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for …
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The digital home will use various technologies, software to connect: Wi-Fi, 60 GB, Zigbee and more will make way into homes
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordEditor’s Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition: “Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that …
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Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition: “Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that …
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LAS VEGAS – You can’t accuse companies of not taking innovative leaps at tghe Consumer Electroncis Show and Peep Wireless wins our award for sheer originality, with its claims it …