http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom IEEE Spectrum Telecom channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/-lycUegKZpE/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r Autonomous personal drone helicopters, smart handlebars, and electrical-circuit building blocks among the products about to hit market

Autonomous personal drone helicopters, smart handlebars, and electrical-circuit building blocks among the products about to hit market]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 18:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r Tekla Perry 2013-05-15T18:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/U_jsXK8xxgo/lost-in-america-still-no-phone-service-after-hurricane-sandy In several communities, Verizon has not restored landline phone service in seven months—and may never

In several communities, Verizon has not restored landline phone service in seven months—and may never]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 18:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/lost-in-america-still-no-phone-service-after-hurricane-sandy Steven Cherry 2013-05-14T18:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/lost-in-america-still-no-phone-service-after-hurricane-sandy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/SJ_9-6fJNbg/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking They may look like block parties, but these June 1-2 hackathons around the country aim to do some real work for good.

They may look like block parties, but these June 1-2 hackathons around the country aim to do some real work for good.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 17:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking Tekla Perry 2013-05-08T17:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/-1ccl5x-6cc/it-hiccups-of-the-week-online-testing-problems-spread Lingering after-effects of Chicago Options Exchange and H&R Block tech issues

Lingering after-effects of Chicago Options Exchange and H&R Block tech issues]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 21:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-online-testing-problems-spread Robert N. Charette 2013-05-06T21:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-online-testing-problems-spread http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/RRkFy28420k/ieee-spectrums-new-web-site Snack on content all day long or dive deep into your favorite topics

Snack on content all day long or dive deep into your favorite topics]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 20:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/ieee-spectrums-new-web-site Harry Goldstein 2013-05-06T20:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/ieee-spectrums-new-web-site http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/dg9YikMAoxc/commercial-quantum-cryptography-satellites-coming Canadian team wants to take the cheap microsatellite route to uncrackable global communications

Canadian team wants to take the cheap microsatellite route to uncrackable global communications]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/satellites/commercial-quantum-cryptography-satellites-coming Kim Krieger 2013-05-06T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/satellites/commercial-quantum-cryptography-satellites-coming http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/2qDXYHSqOh0/a-social-network-for-emergency-notifications Canadian start-up ePACT’s dedicated system keeps organizations connected in emergencies

Canadian start-up ePACT’s dedicated system keeps organizations connected in emergencies]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 18:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/a-social-network-for-emergency-notifications Steven Cherry 2013-05-02T18:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/a-social-network-for-emergency-notifications http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/IC7rJA7L7f4/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna The Intellectual Ventures spinoff is one step closer to cheap satellite broadband

The Intellectual Ventures spinoff is one step closer to cheap satellite broadband]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 17:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna Ariel Bleicher 2013-05-01T17:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/vnN6FmlTV04/marriage-by-skype When advanced telecommunications is the only way to get you to the church on time

When advanced telecommunications is the only way to get you to the church on time]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/marriage-by-skype Steven Cherry 2013-04-26T13:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/marriage-by-skype http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/OMT4z5-y8Ag/cornell-tech-to-receive-133-million-from-qualcomm-founder-irwin-jacobs Innovation Institute at new university campus to be named after IEEE Medal of Honor Recipient

Innovation Institute at new university campus to be named after IEEE Medal of Honor Recipient]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/cornell-tech-to-receive-133-million-from-qualcomm-founder-irwin-jacobs Tekla Perry 2013-04-26T00:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/cornell-tech-to-receive-133-million-from-qualcomm-founder-irwin-jacobs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/y8KK8QZQN4U/the-hacked-tweet-that-took-down-wall-street A rogue AP tweet roils Wall Street; algorithmic trading on machine readable news partially to blame

A rogue AP tweet roils Wall Street; algorithmic trading on machine readable news partially to blame]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/the-hacked-tweet-that-took-down-wall-street Robert N. Charette 2013-04-24T15:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/the-hacked-tweet-that-took-down-wall-street http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/d0pAvlSQBBo/intel-versus-the-dwindling-pc-market Questions about the company's mobile push and its business model again take center stage

Questions about the company's mobile push and its business model again take center stage]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/intel-versus-the-dwindling-pc-market Rachel Courtland 2013-04-23T12:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/intel-versus-the-dwindling-pc-market http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/SsBuTttXM_4/it-hiccups-of-the-week-excel-spreadsheet-error-heard-around-the-world H&R Block sued over refund delays, Minnesota math test hit by server issue, and NH MMIS has problems after all

H&R Block sued over refund delays, Minnesota math test hit by server issue, and NH MMIS has problems after all]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-excel-spreadsheet-error-heard-around-the-world Robert N. Charette 2013-04-22T17:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-excel-spreadsheet-error-heard-around-the-world http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/XyJZtSUttDg/student-startups-shine-at-demo-mobile-2013 You didn’t start your first company until you graduated? Slacker!

You didn’t start your first company until you graduated? Slacker!]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/student-startups-shine-at-demo-mobile-2013 Tekla Perry 2013-04-21T12:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/student-startups-shine-at-demo-mobile-2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/5gM8tXFqFYs/altia-systems-attempts-to-fix-lowcost-video-conferencing The $600 PanaCast puck may take some of the pain out of video conferencing

The $600 PanaCast puck may take some of the pain out of video conferencing]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/altia-systems-attempts-to-fix-lowcost-video-conferencing Tekla Perry 2013-04-19T17:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/altia-systems-attempts-to-fix-lowcost-video-conferencing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/vp2KeFABzZY/literature-is-hard-to-remembercompared-to-facebook And gossip is more memorable than the evening news, according to a new study

And gossip is more memorable than the evening news, according to a new study]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:27:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/literature-is-hard-to-remembercompared-to-facebook Steven Cherry 2013-04-19T14:27:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/literature-is-hard-to-remembercompared-to-facebook http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/hs0jP3YcMjw/demo-mobile-conference-embraces-the-internet-of-things And a Pittsburgh design lab's new tool makes it simple to connect all those things together

And a Pittsburgh design lab's new tool makes it simple to connect all those things together]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/demo-mobile-conference-embraces-the-internet-of-things Tekla Perry 2013-04-18T21:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/demo-mobile-conference-embraces-the-internet-of-things http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/zI-ZNN_Kdik/this-week-in-cybercrime-taxrelated-id-thefts-hit-18m-in-2012 Plus: Who is behind the South Korea cyberattack? And more warnings on infrastructure vulnerabilities

Plus: Who is behind the South Korea cyberattack? And more warnings on infrastructure vulnerabilities]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-taxrelated-id-thefts-hit-18m-in-2012 Robert N. Charette 2013-04-14T04:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-taxrelated-id-thefts-hit-18m-in-2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/pI49iNSX17Y/ntsb-texting-while-flying-contributed-to-2011-helicopter-crash Texting and cellphone calls distracted pilot from making good decisions

Texting and cellphone calls distracted pilot from making good decisions]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/ntsb-texting-while-flying-contributed-to-2011-helicopter-crash Robert N. Charette 2013-04-10T15:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/ntsb-texting-while-flying-contributed-to-2011-helicopter-crash http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/AmR3LI20fPs/paying-for-free-tv Aereo takes broadcast TV signals and puts them on your computer, tablet, and smartphone—for a fee

Aereo takes broadcast TV signals and puts them on your computer, tablet, and smartphone—for a fee]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/paying-for-free-tv Steven Cherry 2013-04-05T15:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/paying-for-free-tv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/9L3wYeU6yHI/would-the-mob-really-break-your-virtual-kneecaps-with-counterfeit-chips Apparently, the next chip security threat could come from organized crime, says IOActive

Apparently, the next chip security threat could come from organized crime, says IOActive]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/would-the-mob-really-break-your-virtual-kneecaps-with-counterfeit-chips Celia Gorman 2013-04-04T14:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/would-the-mob-really-break-your-virtual-kneecaps-with-counterfeit-chips http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/rbZ9R2I43eI/first-portable-telephone-call-made-40-years-ago-today Walking down a Manhattan sidewalk, Motorola’s Martin Cooper called his rival at AT&T Bell Labs

Walking down a Manhattan sidewalk, Motorola’s Martin Cooper called his rival at AT&T Bell Labs]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/first-portable-telephone-call-made-40-years-ago-today Robert N. Charette 2013-04-03T04:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/first-portable-telephone-call-made-40-years-ago-today http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/2F0P4PhWWno/bitcoin-hits-1billion The total worth of the virtual currency has reached a new high. Economists are mystified as to why

The total worth of the virtual currency has reached a new high. Economists are mystified as to why]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/bitcoin-hits-1billion Morgen E. Peck 2013-04-02T17:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/bitcoin-hits-1billion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/se65eAUWOW4/lets-talk-about-hashtags Twitter continues to spawn new social practices, and new words to talk about them

Twitter continues to spawn new social practices, and new words to talk about them]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/lets-talk-about-hashtags Paul McFedries 2013-03-30T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/lets-talk-about-hashtags http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/S0gKIT20m_Q/this-week-in-cybercrime-what-do-we-know-about-the-south-korean-cyberattack Plus: BitTorrent sites on the hook for copyright infringement

Plus: BitTorrent sites on the hook for copyright infringement]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:16:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-what-do-we-know-about-the-south-korean-cyberattack Willie Jones 2013-03-24T04:16:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-what-do-we-know-about-the-south-korean-cyberattack http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/NyTqxIYHuq4/basketball-and-biology-a-tale-of-two-social-networks A systems biologist looks at basketball games through the prism of graph theory

A systems biologist looks at basketball games through the prism of graph theory]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/basketball-and-biology-a-tale-of-two-social-networks Steven Cherry 2013-03-22T18:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/basketball-and-biology-a-tale-of-two-social-networks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/xfqdAw9_7t4/peaceful-coexistence-on-the-radio-spectrum The trials of a small team of engineers who set out to reanimate paralyzed limbs demonstrate the virtues of dynamic spectrum sharing

The trials of a small team of engineers who set out to reanimate paralyzed limbs demonstrate the virtues of dynamic spectrum sharing]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/peaceful-coexistence-on-the-radio-spectrum Ariel Bleicher 2013-03-20T13:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/peaceful-coexistence-on-the-radio-spectrum http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/uoP_fxz58wI/are-paywalls-working The successful paywall for Andrew Sullivan’s blog may have everyone rethinking free content

The successful paywall for Andrew Sullivan’s blog may have everyone rethinking free content]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/are-paywalls-working Steven Cherry 2013-03-19T13:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/are-paywalls-working http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/tuzN7aEXlfQ/this-week-in-cybercrime-hackers-more-dangerous-than-al-qaeda Plus: U.S. cyberattack monitor hacked and Android apps steal data

Plus: U.S. cyberattack monitor hacked and Android apps steal data]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-hackers-more-dangerous-than-al-qaeda Willie Jones 2013-03-15T18:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-hackers-more-dangerous-than-al-qaeda http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/mZUWtQI6ADI/authenticating-video The Guardian Project’s software authenticates human rights videos and protects activists in the field

The Guardian Project’s software authenticates human rights videos and protects activists in the field]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:02:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/authenticating-video Steven Cherry 2013-03-01T13:02:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/authenticating-video http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/K6ucvAvajao/comic-books-go-digital Can Your Paper Version Do This?

Can Your Paper Version Do This?]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/comic-books-go-digital Daniel P. Dern 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/comic-books-go-digital http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/bHpx0BL-3f0/embedded-antimalware-defends-against-cisco-ip-phone-hack Software “symbiotes” signal attacks on embedded systems

Software “symbiotes” signal attacks on embedded systems]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/embedded-systems/embedded-antimalware-defends-against-cisco-ip-phone-hack Charles Q. Choi 2013-02-27T21:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/embedded-systems/embedded-antimalware-defends-against-cisco-ip-phone-hack http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/OqqIptg_EfI/antifragile-systems Nassim Taleb’s distinction between “robust” and “antifragile” is worth reflecting on

Nassim Taleb’s distinction between “robust” and “antifragile” is worth reflecting on]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:32:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/antifragile-systems Robert W. Lucky 2013-02-26T18:32:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/antifragile-systems http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/6kRxaEGF12o/chromebook-pixel-too-much-too-soon The Pixel is more Chromebook than anyone needs, for more money than anyone should spend

The Pixel is more Chromebook than anyone needs, for more money than anyone should spend]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/chromebook-pixel-too-much-too-soon Steven Cherry 2013-02-22T21:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/chromebook-pixel-too-much-too-soon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/srTDQugnpag/anonymous-to-hack-the-state-of-the-union A prominent fail for the hacktivist group

A prominent fail for the hacktivist group]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/anonymous-to-hack-the-state-of-the-union Peter Kinsella and Samuel K. Moore 2013-02-12T19:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/anonymous-to-hack-the-state-of-the-union http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/R0p4MCZFQAU/it-hiccups-of-the-week-university-of-wisconsin-loses-another-11-million-in-payroll-glitches Facebook bug shows its reach, and some Canadian student loan data breach victims hit by another miscue

Facebook bug shows its reach, and some Canadian student loan data breach victims hit by another miscue]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-university-of-wisconsin-loses-another-11-million-in-payroll-glitches Robert N. Charette 2013-02-12T15:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-university-of-wisconsin-loses-another-11-million-in-payroll-glitches http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/s-GJBdw8vXQ/japan-looks-to-taiwan-to-disasterproof-telecom Software and wireless experience could help realize a wireless service that bounces back

Software and wireless experience could help realize a wireless service that bounces back]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/japan-looks-to-taiwan-to-disasterproof-telecom Yu-Tzu Chiu 2013-02-12T05:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/japan-looks-to-taiwan-to-disasterproof-telecom http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/ZlsY7MOh6Nc/uk-to-build-advanced-metrology-laboratory £25 million expansion of National Physical Laboratory is part of a £600 million technology

£25 million expansion of National Physical Laboratory is part of a £600 million technology]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/uk-to-build-advanced-metrology-laboratory Douglas McCormick 2013-02-08T22:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/uk-to-build-advanced-metrology-laboratory http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/qdHeV7G3LVs/what-comes-after-the-cloud-how-about-the-fog Startup Symform says its shredded, distributed cloud is more resistant to natural disasters than traditional computing clouds.

Startup Symform says its shredded, distributed cloud is more resistant to natural disasters than traditional computing clouds.]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/what-comes-after-the-cloud-how-about-the-fog Tekla Perry 2013-02-08T21:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/what-comes-after-the-cloud-how-about-the-fog http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/R7eCsl84vlU/amazon-coins-jeff-bezoss-2013-stimulus-bill-for-kindle-fire-developers Amazon Coins is a worn out, useless idea for customers. But Kindle Fire app developers could profit big time.

Amazon Coins is a worn out, useless idea for customers. But Kindle Fire app developers could profit big time.]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/amazon-coins-jeff-bezoss-2013-stimulus-bill-for-kindle-fire-developers Morgen Peck 2013-02-08T16:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/amazon-coins-jeff-bezoss-2013-stimulus-bill-for-kindle-fire-developers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/9PUG4ZgAT4U/would-you-trust-a-website-with-your-paycheck Simple.com does much of what a bank does, without bricks, mortar, or fees

Simple.com does much of what a bank does, without bricks, mortar, or fees]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/would-you-trust-a-website-with-your-paycheck Steven Cherry 2013-02-08T15:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/would-you-trust-a-website-with-your-paycheck http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/ad3whmYSQio/uk-government-reasserts-its-right-to-snoop-on-all-electronic-communications Even though MI 5 spy chief says urgency of the need to do so rests on some “pretty heroic assumptions”

Even though MI 5 spy chief says urgency of the need to do so rests on some “pretty heroic assumptions”]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/uk-government-reasserts-its-right-to-snoop-on-all-electronic-communications Robert N. Charette 2013-02-07T15:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/uk-government-reasserts-its-right-to-snoop-on-all-electronic-communications http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/wXTfugGjn7c/the-existential-threat-to-dell-chromebooks Michael Dell, Chromebooks will steal your market—and your fortune

Michael Dell, Chromebooks will steal your market—and your fortune]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/the-existential-threat-to-dell-chromebooks Steven Cherry 2013-02-06T05:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/the-existential-threat-to-dell-chromebooks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/9Dc-_NTUyJk/is-wikipedia-a-realtime-news-source After a mass shooting or natural disaster, Wikipedia’s volunteers are on the story within hours and make thousands of edits in the first days

After a mass shooting or natural disaster, Wikipedia’s volunteers are on the story within hours and make thousands of edits in the first days]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/is-wikipedia-a-realtime-news-source Steven Cherry 2013-02-05T05:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/is-wikipedia-a-realtime-news-source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/Tr_TdwAOluc/workweek-creep-is-turning-leisure-into-weisure Social media is just the latest technological assault on our free time, and on our language

Social media is just the latest technological assault on our free time, and on our language]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/workweek-creep-is-turning-leisure-into-weisure Paul McFedries 2013-02-01T13:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/workweek-creep-is-turning-leisure-into-weisure http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/Qn-rLpbTwfk/programmer-bob-latterday-tom-sawyer-or-massive-security-risk “Bob” outsources his programming assignments to China while he plays at work

“Bob” outsources his programming assignments to China while he plays at work]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/programmer-bob-latterday-tom-sawyer-or-massive-security-risk Robert N. Charette 2013-01-31T19:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/programmer-bob-latterday-tom-sawyer-or-massive-security-risk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/c3Vylirrx2E/phreaking-out-ma-bell How a buccaneering young engineer built the little blue box that broke into the biggest network in the world

How a buccaneering young engineer built the little blue box that broke into the biggest network in the world]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/standards/phreaking-out-ma-bell Phil Lapsley 2013-01-28T14:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/standards/phreaking-out-ma-bell http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/40DzQMALojA/smartphones-as-blood-analyzers-and-allergen-testers Aydogan Ozcan’s phone can analyze blood, tell whether a cookie contains peanuts, and watch sperm cells dance

Aydogan Ozcan’s phone can analyze blood, tell whether a cookie contains peanuts, and watch sperm cells dance]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/biomedical/imaging/smartphones-as-blood-analyzers-and-allergen-testers Steven Cherry 2013-01-17T20:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/biomedical/imaging/smartphones-as-blood-analyzers-and-allergen-testers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/pKBJ8RgK2s0/skyde-software-sends-hidden-messages-in-skype-calls- It's all about interpreting the silence

It's all about interpreting the silence]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/security/skyde-software-sends-hidden-messages-in-skype-calls- Samuel K. Moore 2013-01-15T05:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/security/skyde-software-sends-hidden-messages-in-skype-calls- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/R4p_7eZjaLQ/android-in-my-rice-cooker-gateway-to-future-cyber-home-invasion Internet of Things inadequate security could have future nasty unintended consequences

Internet of Things inadequate security could have future nasty unintended consequences]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/android-in-my-rice-cooker-gateway-to-future-cyber-home-invasion Robert N. Charette 2013-01-10T16:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/android-in-my-rice-cooker-gateway-to-future-cyber-home-invasion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/8pg2VG3VSEM/broadband-in-a-box No frills, no contract broadband service can turn ipod touch into a “real” phone

No frills, no contract broadband service can turn ipod touch into a “real” phone]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/broadband-in-a-box Tekla Perry 2013-01-10T04:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/broadband-in-a-box http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/e9mytt5xJZE/ces-2013-urbanhello-takes-a-step-toward-the-hd-telephony-era A sleek new cordless handset will talk to old phone analog networks or new digital ones

A sleek new cordless handset will talk to old phone analog networks or new digital ones]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/ces-2013-urbanhello-takes-a-step-toward-the-hd-telephony-era Steven Cherry 2013-01-08T00:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/ces-2013-urbanhello-takes-a-step-toward-the-hd-telephony-era http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/bh_D0ud9_iw/computers-its-time-to-start-over Computer scientist Robert Watson, putting security first, wants to design with a “clean slate”

Computer scientist Robert Watson, putting security first, wants to design with a “clean slate”]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/computing/software/computers-its-time-to-start-over Steven Cherry 2012-12-26T13:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/computing/software/computers-its-time-to-start-over http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/GOE4qz0ZRnA/personal-environmental-monitors-bigpicture-data A UCSD team piloting pocket-size environmental sensors is discovering surprising things about pollution, and about how people interact.

A UCSD team piloting pocket-size environmental sensors is discovering surprising things about pollution, and about how people interact.]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/personal-environmental-monitors-bigpicture-data Douglas McCormick 2012-12-21T19:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/personal-environmental-monitors-bigpicture-data http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/jlmWYYUpaeU/mapping-from-wifi-fingerprints-could-improve-indoor-navigation Korean researchers build maps from Wi-Fi signals collected by mobile devices, even if GPS signals are lacking

Korean researchers build maps from Wi-Fi signals collected by mobile devices, even if GPS signals are lacking]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/mapping-from-wifi-fingerprints-could-improve-indoor-navigation Tekla Perry 2012-12-20T16:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/mapping-from-wifi-fingerprints-could-improve-indoor-navigation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/0nHD1kKAn-g/the-end-of-the-public-phone-network A Washington, D.C., committee wants to phase out traditional telephony worldwide, by June 2018

A Washington, D.C., committee wants to phase out traditional telephony worldwide, by June 2018]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/the-end-of-the-public-phone-network Steven Cherry 2012-12-19T18:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/the-end-of-the-public-phone-network http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/l0M82ouznyw/mri-could-solve-cellphone-radiation-problems Imaging technique can now map how cellphone radiation heats the brain

Imaging technique can now map how cellphone radiation heats the brain]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/mri-could-solve-cellphone-radiation-problems Prachi Patel 2012-12-19T13:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/mri-could-solve-cellphone-radiation-problems http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/eqiaMTLYp6w/itu-succeeds-in-doing-nothing At a U.N. telecommunications conference, the leave-the-Internet-alone crowd wins the day

At a U.N. telecommunications conference, the leave-the-Internet-alone crowd wins the day]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/itu-succeeds-in-doing-nothing Steven Cherry 2012-12-14T19:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/itu-succeeds-in-doing-nothing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/jKn-ferbrtQ/this-week-in-cybercrime-mass-transit-surveillance-systems-keep-ears-and-eyes-on-you Plus: Facebook helps law enforcement capture cybercrooks who targeted the site’s users, and hackers remotely took over a company’s industrial control system

Plus: Facebook helps law enforcement capture cybercrooks who targeted the site’s users, and hackers remotely took over a company’s industrial control system]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-mass-transit-surveillance-systems-keep-ears-and-eyes-on-you Willie Jones 2012-12-14T18:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-mass-transit-surveillance-systems-keep-ears-and-eyes-on-you http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/pxafaYJQ-dk/cybercriminals-hold-australian-medical-clinic-electronic-patient-records-hostage "They literally got in, hijacked the server, and then ran their encryption software"

"They literally got in, hijacked the server, and then ran their encryption software"]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/cybercriminals-hold-australian-medical-clinic-electronic-patient-records-hostage Robert N. Charette 2012-12-12T15:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/cybercriminals-hold-australian-medical-clinic-electronic-patient-records-hostage http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/GkCb1xzTFJs/bitcoincentral-is-now-the-worlds-first-bitcoin-bankkind-of Partnering with a French bank, Bitcoin-Central can now legally store and exchange money

Partnering with a French bank, Bitcoin-Central can now legally store and exchange money]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/bitcoincentral-is-now-the-worlds-first-bitcoin-bankkind-of Morgen Peck 2012-12-11T18:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/bitcoincentral-is-now-the-worlds-first-bitcoin-bankkind-of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/1Iy_Rwrlk5w/it-hiccups-of-the-week-australian-police-warn-about-apple-maps-numerous-sasktel-wireless-customers-get-100000-bills Computer problems at United and SkyWest Airlines, Montreal metro, Australia ATMs

Computer problems at United and SkyWest Airlines, Montreal metro, Australia ATMs]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-australian-police-warn-about-apple-maps-numerous-sasktel-wireless-customers-get-100000-bills Robert N. Charette 2012-12-10T17:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-australian-police-warn-about-apple-maps-numerous-sasktel-wireless-customers-get-100000-bills http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/7k1zzJkfRh8/man-in-the-machine A new book sees big data as mostly good, a little scary, and full of people

A new book sees big data as mostly good, a little scary, and full of people]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/profiles/man-in-the-machine Sue Karlin 2012-12-06T15:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/profiles/man-in-the-machine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/2It1wfD7O8w/nationwide-mutual-clipped-for-1-million-customer-records-cant-promise-it-wont-happen-again Company promises merely to “enhance” its defenses

Company promises merely to “enhance” its defenses]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/nationwide-mutual-clipped-for-1-million-customer-records-cant-promise-it-wont-happen-again Robert N. Charette 2012-12-05T18:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/nationwide-mutual-clipped-for-1-million-customer-records-cant-promise-it-wont-happen-again http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/rKn3fiuFeYs/paranoia-update-un-to-take-over-the-internet Beneath the overhyped fears, there are real issues—backbone policies, cybersecurity, the free flow of information—at a major telecom conference

Beneath the overhyped fears, there are real issues—backbone policies, cybersecurity, the free flow of information—at a major telecom conference]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/paranoia-update-un-to-take-over-the-internet Steven Cherry 2012-12-03T21:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/paranoia-update-un-to-take-over-the-internet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/UNl8jb6sxTc/it-hiccups-of-the-week-keyboard-errors-lead-to-replyallcalypse-mans-arrest-and-trading-snafu Another stock exchange IT glitch and billing problems in South Carolina and Wyoming

Another stock exchange IT glitch and billing problems in South Carolina and Wyoming]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-keyboard-errors-lead-to-replyallcalypse-mans-arrest-and-trading-snafu Robert N. Charette 2012-12-03T17:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-keyboard-errors-lead-to-replyallcalypse-mans-arrest-and-trading-snafu http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/nXWavb3HMLw/im-in-the-mood-for-moocs To describe new massive open online college courses, we need new words

To describe new massive open online college courses, we need new words]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/education/im-in-the-mood-for-moocs Paul McFedries 2012-12-03T14:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/education/im-in-the-mood-for-moocs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/R0rUIJ7E34s/rewriting-the-constitution-on-facebook The Icelandic Constitutional Assembly relied on social media in drafting a new constitution

The Icelandic Constitutional Assembly relied on social media in drafting a new constitution]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/rewriting-the-constitution-on-facebook Steven Cherry 2012-11-30T20:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/rewriting-the-constitution-on-facebook http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/P9lUioLoxUc/a-quantum-dot-first-entanglement A new way to entangle quantum bits made of light and matter could be a boost for quantum communication

A new way to entangle quantum bits made of light and matter could be a boost for quantum communication]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/a-quantum-dot-first-entanglement Rachel Courtland 2012-11-21T17:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/a-quantum-dot-first-entanglement http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/QU6R7nSdIGI/what-hath-ee-wrought-texting-at-55-mph The texting-surfing-facebooking-tweeting-while-driving problem is getting worse, not better.

The texting-surfing-facebooking-tweeting-while-driving problem is getting worse, not better.]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/what-hath-ee-wrought-texting-at-55-mph Douglas McCormick 2012-11-21T17:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/what-hath-ee-wrought-texting-at-55-mph http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/brVkALVdzag/did-the-us-hack-the-office-computers-of-then-president-sarkozy-of-france Washington and Paris neither confirm nor deny

Washington and Paris neither confirm nor deny]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/did-the-us-hack-the-office-computers-of-then-president-sarkozy-of-france Robert N. Charette 2012-11-21T14:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/did-the-us-hack-the-office-computers-of-then-president-sarkozy-of-france http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/WG09Zrpoq74/trying-out-indoor-navigation-using-inertial-sensing IEEE Spectrum tests a sensor-laden smartphone that maps where GPS can’t

IEEE Spectrum tests a sensor-laden smartphone that maps where GPS can’t]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/trying-out-indoor-navigation-using-inertial-sensing Yu-Tzu Chiu 2012-11-20T21:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/trying-out-indoor-navigation-using-inertial-sensing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/lcpTUvVHfRA/how-is-a-pit-viper-like-an-iphone-an-ir-thermometer-for-your-smartphone Inventors of the infrared in-ear thermometer design a point-and-shoot temperature-taker for your phone

Inventors of the infrared in-ear thermometer design a point-and-shoot temperature-taker for your phone]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/how-is-a-pit-viper-like-an-iphone-an-ir-thermometer-for-your-smartphone Douglas McCormick 2012-11-20T19:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/how-is-a-pit-viper-like-an-iphone-an-ir-thermometer-for-your-smartphone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/r4ZyCRFJZiw/verizon-video-confirms-telecom-cable-damage-from-sandy The company says it's time to upgrade its copper cables to fiber

The company says it's time to upgrade its copper cables to fiber]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:14:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/security/verizon-video-confirms-telecom-cable-damage-from-sandy Ariel Bleicher 2012-11-20T18:14:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/security/verizon-video-confirms-telecom-cable-damage-from-sandy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/HEjcxfOp2Zw/hybrid-onlineclassroom-education-hows-it-working A Duke University bioengineering professor offers his first impressions of Coursera

A Duke University bioengineering professor offers his first impressions of Coursera]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/hybrid-onlineclassroom-education-hows-it-working Steven Cherry 2012-11-19T14:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/hybrid-onlineclassroom-education-hows-it-working