http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom IEEE Spectrum Telecom channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/aCwYBauKy8o/ieee-technology-time-machine-2012-siemens-the-car-maker The future of transportation is smarter and more electric. Siemens thinks that's a good fit

The future of transportation is smarter and more electric. Siemens thinks that's a good fit]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 22:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/green-tech/advanced-cars/ieee-technology-time-machine-2012-siemens-the-car-maker John Blau 2012-05-25T22:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/green-tech/advanced-cars/ieee-technology-time-machine-2012-siemens-the-car-maker http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/35hYjWuC1WI/technology-time-machine-2012-beware-the-physics-of-the-cloud By 2020, everything will be in the cloud, and we'll stop calling it that

By 2020, everything will be in the cloud, and we'll stop calling it that]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 18:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/it/technology-time-machine-2012-beware-the-physics-of-the-cloud John Blau 2012-05-24T18:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/it/technology-time-machine-2012-beware-the-physics-of-the-cloud http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/sMnI-5xBgkg/whack-a-mole-in-the-age-of-facebook Facebook is “testing” me

Facebook is “testing” me]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 18:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/whack-a-mole-in-the-age-of-facebook Tekla Perry 2012-05-24T18:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/whack-a-mole-in-the-age-of-facebook http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/OCZ01cHkejY/technology-time-machine-2012-networks-of-2020 Future networks must be bigger, faster, smarter, and "cloudier" say network gurus at IEEE Technology Time Machine

Future networks must be bigger, faster, smarter, and "cloudier" say network gurus at IEEE Technology Time Machine]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 21:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/technology-time-machine-2012-networks-of-2020 John Blau 2012-05-23T21:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/technology-time-machine-2012-networks-of-2020 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/_fLrtyKL41o/do-you-suffer-from-nomophobia The fear of being out of mobile phone contact is said to be on the rise

The fear of being out of mobile phone contact is said to be on the rise]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 17:16:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/do-you-suffer-from-nomophobia Robert N. Charette 2012-05-22T17:16:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/do-you-suffer-from-nomophobia http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/8Imqp8wQGBY/facebook-knows-your-friendseven-if-theyre-not-on-facebook Facebook can infer many things, even about people who deliberately stay away

Facebook can infer many things, even about people who deliberately stay away]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 14:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/computing/networks/facebook-knows-your-friendseven-if-theyre-not-on-facebook Steven Cherry 2012-05-22T14:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/computing/networks/facebook-knows-your-friendseven-if-theyre-not-on-facebook http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/QG7Jw5vj9_I/internet-fraud-is-alive-and-well New report says online crime complaints are on the rise

New report says online crime complaints are on the rise]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 13:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/internet-fraud-is-alive-and-well Tam Harbert 2012-05-18T13:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/internet-fraud-is-alive-and-well http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/EbKRNY4Kz7c/the-facebook-ipo-in-perspective Facebook’s expected value may dwarf some tech companies, but it’s no Apple

Facebook’s expected value may dwarf some tech companies, but it’s no Apple]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 20:27:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/static/the-facebook-ipo-in-perspective 2012-05-16T20:27:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/static/the-facebook-ipo-in-perspective http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/j6tkrV-s_Ro/lightsquaredchapter11 4G wireless contender announces bankruptcy filing

4G wireless contender announces bankruptcy filing]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 15:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/lightsquaredchapter11 David Schneider 2012-05-16T15:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/lightsquaredchapter11 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/qXLZCb8nZ3Q/for-lack-of-a-signal Elderly couple perishes when they can’t summon help with their cellular phone

Elderly couple perishes when they can’t summon help with their cellular phone]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 19:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/for-lack-of-a-signal Willie Jones 2012-05-15T19:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/for-lack-of-a-signal http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/q7mGqGOQNjA/journalist-hacks-kickstarter Website update leaves a gaping hole in Kickstarter's security

Website update leaves a gaping hole in Kickstarter's security]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 20:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/journalist-hacks-kickstarter Celia Gorman 2012-05-14T20:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/journalist-hacks-kickstarter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/CoN61bIxAfo/anonymous-hacktivists-hact-out Hackers attack Virgin Media, Vladimir Putin, the U.K., and a Twitter spammer

Hackers attack Virgin Media, Vladimir Putin, the U.K., and a Twitter spammer]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 19:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/anonymous-hacktivists-hact-out Celia Gorman 2012-05-10T19:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/anonymous-hacktivists-hact-out http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/eL-YP0T3iQk/facebook-loves-it-when-you-talk-about-yourself-and-so-does-your-brain Self-disclosure activates a dopamine-based reward system

Self-disclosure activates a dopamine-based reward system]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 18:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/facebook-loves-it-when-you-talk-about-yourself-and-so-does-your-brain Morgen Peck 2012-05-10T18:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/facebook-loves-it-when-you-talk-about-yourself-and-so-does-your-brain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/V0wE2zKrBXg/asking-for-my-facebook-password-there-oughta-be-a-law New legislation would ban U.S. employers from requiring disclosure of social media passwords as a condition of employment

New legislation would ban U.S. employers from requiring disclosure of social media passwords as a condition of employment]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 23:38:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/asking-for-my-facebook-password-there-oughta-be-a-law Willie Jones 2012-05-09T23:38:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/asking-for-my-facebook-password-there-oughta-be-a-law http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/hCTuTj39Usk/fighting-the-e-mob Organized cybercrime is Interpol’s new priority target

Organized cybercrime is Interpol’s new priority target]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 22:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/fighting-the-e-mob Celia Gorman 2012-05-09T22:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/fighting-the-e-mob http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/dWSZmBBqOmc/how-worried-should-we-be-about-the-cyberthreat Some claim concerns are overblown; others say they’re not. Who is correct?

Some claim concerns are overblown; others say they’re not. Who is correct?]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:25:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/how-worried-should-we-be-about-the-cyberthreat Robert N. Charette 2012-05-09T16:25:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/how-worried-should-we-be-about-the-cyberthreat http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/eawzzo7m5vU/facebook-engineers-organ-donation Facebook's new organ donation status may put peer pressure to good use

Facebook's new organ donation status may put peer pressure to good use]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 01:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/facebook-engineers-organ-donation Celia Gorman 2012-05-02T01:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/facebook-engineers-organ-donation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/fWcIIC7fs0s/demo-spring-2012-a-company-s-born A week before their launch at Demo Spring these four entrepreneurs hadn’t even met each other; now they have a company and (maybe) the next hit smartphone app.

A week before their launch at Demo Spring these four entrepreneurs hadn’t even met each other; now they have a company and (maybe) the next hit smartphone app.]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 18:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/demo-spring-2012-a-company-s-born Tekla Perry 2012-05-01T18:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/demo-spring-2012-a-company-s-born http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/3ag3CsfamPg/superaccurate-atomic-clocks-could-be-linked Scientists in Germany have created a link stable enough to sync next-generation atomic clocks

Scientists in Germany have created a link stable enough to sync next-generation atomic clocks]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/superaccurate-atomic-clocks-could-be-linked Celia Gorman 2012-04-30T18:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/superaccurate-atomic-clocks-could-be-linked http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/sjbKhU_ORm4/five-essential-skills-for-the-facebook-era In a new book, Howard Rheingold says social networks are changing the way we think

In a new book, Howard Rheingold says social networks are changing the way we think]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:25:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/five-essential-skills-for-the-facebook-era Steven Cherry 2012-04-27T19:25:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/five-essential-skills-for-the-facebook-era http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/qe-YNFOHy5w/conflict-over-tech-looms-for-car-makers-and-us-government US DOT presses for cell phone ban as Ford says in-car technology makes it profitable

US DOT presses for cell phone ban as Ford says in-car technology makes it profitable]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/green-tech/advanced-cars/conflict-over-tech-looms-for-car-makers-and-us-government Robert N. Charette 2012-04-27T15:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/green-tech/advanced-cars/conflict-over-tech-looms-for-car-makers-and-us-government http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/yHS6S4_5N2Y/demo-spring-2012-modified-phone-provides-on-demand-assistance-to-blind-users Eyes On Demand plans to be smart-phone based On Star for the blind.

Eyes On Demand plans to be smart-phone based On Star for the blind.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-modified-phone-provides-on-demand-assistance-to-blind-users Tekla Perry 2012-04-26T00:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-modified-phone-provides-on-demand-assistance-to-blind-users http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/2BsAgozBQV0/a-new-twist-on-radio-waves Using the angular momentum of light could make one radio channel into two, three, or more. But many wireless experts are skeptical

Using the angular momentum of light could make one radio channel into two, three, or more. But many wireless experts are skeptical]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:32:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/a-new-twist-on-radio-waves Alexander Hellemans 2012-04-25T14:32:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/a-new-twist-on-radio-waves http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/Cf2QdERfy3Q/demo-spring-2012-just-for-fun An electric skateboard and a fantasy politics game aren’t going to change the world, but sometimes it’s enough to just have fun.

An electric skateboard and a fantasy politics game aren’t going to change the world, but sometimes it’s enough to just have fun.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/demo-spring-2012-just-for-fun Tekla Perry 2012-04-24T20:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/demo-spring-2012-just-for-fun http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/0KiVIE8nYsU/will-you-lose-your-internet-connection-on-9-july- Better check now to be safe

Better check now to be safe]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/will-you-lose-your-internet-connection-on-9-july- Robert N. Charette 2012-04-24T20:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/will-you-lose-your-internet-connection-on-9-july- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/wIJAlVyJNcw/demo-spring-2012-simply-useful-1 Maybe not the highest tech, maybe not the most fun, but these Demo Spring 2012 companies launched software I really need.

Maybe not the highest tech, maybe not the most fun, but these Demo Spring 2012 companies launched software I really need.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/demo-spring-2012-simply-useful-1 Tekla Perry 2012-04-24T20:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/demo-spring-2012-simply-useful-1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/tqSQFChsEvA/demo-spring-2012-mobile-security-3d-and-health-applications-dominate We love our mobile devices, but would we love them more if they were more secure, could photograph in additional dimensions, and would make us healthier?

We love our mobile devices, but would we love them more if they were more secure, could photograph in additional dimensions, and would make us healthier?]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-mobile-security-3d-and-health-applications-dominate Tekla Perry 2012-04-24T18:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-mobile-security-3d-and-health-applications-dominate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/7WLFKEzaN3Q/computerrelated-human-errors-snag-big-insurers More lessons on thinking about and checking information before posting it to the Web

More lessons on thinking about and checking information before posting it to the Web]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/computerrelated-human-errors-snag-big-insurers Robert N. Charette 2012-04-23T22:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/computerrelated-human-errors-snag-big-insurers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/vrj-zJUHG3U/georgias-largest-healthcare-provider-cant-locate-backup-discs-containing-information-on-315000-past-patients Lost backup disks include 228 000 Social Security numbers and other personal information

Lost backup disks include 228 000 Social Security numbers and other personal information]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/georgias-largest-healthcare-provider-cant-locate-backup-discs-containing-information-on-315000-past-patients Robert N. Charette 2012-04-19T20:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/georgias-largest-healthcare-provider-cant-locate-backup-discs-containing-information-on-315000-past-patients http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/RVBAysdjGdM/email-isnt-killing-the-post-office Revenues at the U.S. Post Office are doing just fine, thank you

Revenues at the U.S. Post Office are doing just fine, thank you]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/email-isnt-killing-the-post-office Mark Anderson 2012-04-19T13:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/email-isnt-killing-the-post-office http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/7_zJYqGpIfc/database-errors-continue-haunt-prospective-hires Situation has gotten worse in years since 9/11

Situation has gotten worse in years since 9/11]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/database-errors-continue-haunt-prospective-hires Robert Charette 2012-04-17T19:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/database-errors-continue-haunt-prospective-hires http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/SIuCfYtNPiY/us-and-china-engaged-in-secret-cyber-war-games London Guardian newspaper says war games began last year

London Guardian newspaper says war games began last year]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/us-and-china-engaged-in-secret-cyber-war-games Robert Charette 2012-04-17T01:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/us-and-china-engaged-in-secret-cyber-war-games http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/iBxzMnajKGI/last-day-to-apply-for-new-top-level-domains Is it your dream to own .engineer? Today's your last chance.

Is it your dream to own .engineer? Today's your last chance.]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/last-day-to-apply-for-new-top-level-domains Ariel Bleicher 2012-04-12T20:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/last-day-to-apply-for-new-top-level-domains http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/5IPdqbqWyno/nokias-lumia-900-smartphone-software-glitch-tarnishes-debut Spoof ads against Apple and Android come back to haunt phonemaker

Spoof ads against Apple and Android come back to haunt phonemaker]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/nokias-lumia-900-smartphone-software-glitch-tarnishes-debut Robert Charette 2012-04-12T17:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/nokias-lumia-900-smartphone-software-glitch-tarnishes-debut http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/sabH9c_y_tA/utahs-medical-record-data-breach-explodes-as-925000-personal-records-now-thought-stolen And 125,000 of the victims are not yet identifiable

And 125,000 of the victims are not yet identifiable]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/utahs-medical-record-data-breach-explodes-as-925000-personal-records-now-thought-stolen Robert Charette 2012-04-11T20:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/utahs-medical-record-data-breach-explodes-as-925000-personal-records-now-thought-stolen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/c-B01gtTef8/path-clears-toward-a-quantum-internet Two-node quantum information network is a step toward completely secure communication

Two-node quantum information network is a step toward completely secure communication]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/path-clears-toward-a-quantum-internet Saswato R. Das 2012-04-11T20:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/path-clears-toward-a-quantum-internet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/foAzaxkW1Is/the-ititanici-launched-a-century-of-emergency-response-technologies Emergency communications arose after the great ship went down

Emergency communications arose after the great ship went down]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:27:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/the-ititanici-launched-a-century-of-emergency-response-technologies Steven Cherry 2012-04-11T17:27:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/the-ititanici-launched-a-century-of-emergency-response-technologies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/g7HChbL7qAY/cell-phone-companies-promise-stolenphone-blacklist A collaborative national database will deter phone theft

A collaborative national database will deter phone theft]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/cell-phone-companies-promise-stolenphone-blacklist Ariel Bleicher 2012-04-10T21:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/cell-phone-companies-promise-stolenphone-blacklist http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/x1TdmDzFaIQ/googles-augmented-reality-concept-video Its Project Glass augmented reality scheme looks cool, creepy, and inevitable

Its Project Glass augmented reality scheme looks cool, creepy, and inevitable]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/googles-augmented-reality-concept-video Samuel K. Moore 2012-04-04T19:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/googles-augmented-reality-concept-video http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/Bb51CSuZ4lM/uk-government-pushes-again-to-become-big-brother The government wants details of everyone's phone calls and Internet use stored for a year and monitored in real-time

The government wants details of everyone's phone calls and Internet use stored for a year and monitored in real-time]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/uk-government-pushes-again-to-become-big-brother Robert Charette 2012-04-03T18:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/uk-government-pushes-again-to-become-big-brother http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/vinoGanLy5M/the-titanics-role-in-radio-reform How the sinking of the <i>Titanic</i> sparked a century of radio improvements

How the sinking of the Titanic sparked a century of radio improvements]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:50:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/static/the-titanics-role-in-radio-reform 2012-04-03T16:50:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/static/the-titanics-role-in-radio-reform http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/maqasZ01ldQ/a-crackdown-on-the-chinese-internet The government restricted service on two popular microblogs over the weekend

The government restricted service on two popular microblogs over the weekend]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:09:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/a-crackdown-on-the-chinese-internet Eliza Strickland 2012-04-03T00:09:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/a-crackdown-on-the-chinese-internet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/OEA7u3047q0/visa-mastercard-compromise-much-smaller-than-initially-believed Fewer than 1.5 million accounts affected instead of 10 million originally speculated

Fewer than 1.5 million accounts affected instead of 10 million originally speculated]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/visa-mastercard-compromise-much-smaller-than-initially-believed Robert Charette 2012-04-02T15:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/visa-mastercard-compromise-much-smaller-than-initially-believed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/tESms1qVSKQ/worlds-largest-dataset-on-human-genetic-variation-goes-public National Institutes of Health finds one way to manage big data for biomedical science

National Institutes of Health finds one way to manage big data for biomedical science]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/worlds-largest-dataset-on-human-genetic-variation-goes-public Emily Waltz 2012-03-29T21:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/worlds-largest-dataset-on-human-genetic-variation-goes-public http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/qbcH4iS1X08/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-still-hitting-patches-of-rough-air Airline promised everything would be smooth flying by now

Airline promised everything would be smooth flying by now]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-still-hitting-patches-of-rough-air Robert Charette 2012-03-29T20:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-still-hitting-patches-of-rough-air http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/wP7OtxKkJI0/richard-clarke-claims-every-major-us-company-penetrated-by-chinese-hackers Former counterterrorism official and FBI's top cyber official agree that current IT security isn't working

Former counterterrorism official and FBI's top cyber official agree that current IT security isn't working]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/richard-clarke-claims-every-major-us-company-penetrated-by-chinese-hackers Robert Charette 2012-03-28T17:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/richard-clarke-claims-every-major-us-company-penetrated-by-chinese-hackers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/K4UpFuWFZCo/wireless-companies-arent-really-evil-they-only-act-that-way And the Federal Government allows them to

And the Federal Government allows them to]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/wireless-companies-arent-really-evil-they-only-act-that-way Robert Charette 2012-03-28T15:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/wireless-companies-arent-really-evil-they-only-act-that-way http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/Npc28ulntGE/japanese-surveillance-camera-system-can-check-36-million-faces-per-second You can run, but it is getting awfully hard to hide

You can run, but it is getting awfully hard to hide]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:09:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/japanese-surveillance-camera-system-can-check-36-million-faces-per-second Robert Charette 2012-03-26T14:09:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/japanese-surveillance-camera-system-can-check-36-million-faces-per-second http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/MO_xNIjeS24/a-mysterious-signature-from-1902 Marconi, Graham Bell, Steinmetz—and Sanderson?

Marconi, Graham Bell, Steinmetz—and Sanderson?]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/profiles/a-mysterious-signature-from-1902 Jean Kumagai 2012-03-23T14:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/profiles/a-mysterious-signature-from-1902 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/1jPXUnIHd6g/excuse-me-but-is-your-stomach-iringing Nokia files a patent for a haptic tattoo that lets you know someone is calling

Nokia files a patent for a haptic tattoo that lets you know someone is calling]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:25:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/excuse-me-but-is-your-stomach-iringing Robert Charette 2012-03-22T16:25:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/excuse-me-but-is-your-stomach-iringing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/HzWQng570zo/teenagers-now-text-friends-more-than-phone-them The median number of texts for teenage girls is 100 per day

The median number of texts for teenage girls is 100 per day]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/teenagers-now-text-friends-more-than-phone-them Robert Charette 2012-03-20T17:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/teenagers-now-text-friends-more-than-phone-them http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/fE-Kc3QTAu8/how-much-money-would-it-take-for-you-to-give-up-the-internet-for-a-year If you live in Turkey it's $323; in France it's $4,453

If you live in Turkey it's $323; in France it's $4,453]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/how-much-money-would-it-take-for-you-to-give-up-the-internet-for-a-year Robert Charette 2012-03-19T20:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/how-much-money-would-it-take-for-you-to-give-up-the-internet-for-a-year http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/2L1x2wyFOT4/cell-phone-radiation-leads-to-hyperactive-offspring-in-mice The rise in behavioral disorders in human children could be linked to prenatal cell phone exposure, researcher says

The rise in behavioral disorders in human children could be linked to prenatal cell phone exposure, researcher says]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/cell-phone-radiation-leads-to-hyperactive-offspring-in-mice Prachi Patel 2012-03-15T19:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/cell-phone-radiation-leads-to-hyperactive-offspring-in-mice http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/eu-PaWoygLQ/another-tesco-glitch-this-time-4999-apple-ipads Tesco rescinded the offer, but some buyers remain hopeful

Tesco rescinded the offer, but some buyers remain hopeful]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/another-tesco-glitch-this-time-4999-apple-ipads Robert Charette 2012-03-14T17:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/another-tesco-glitch-this-time-4999-apple-ipads http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/mBdOax1PR0U/after-244-years-digital-only-for-encyclopaedia-britannica The encyclopedia will be digital-only going forward

The encyclopedia will be digital-only going forward]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/after-244-years-digital-only-for-encyclopaedia-britannica Robert Charette 2012-03-14T15:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/after-244-years-digital-only-for-encyclopaedia-britannica http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/JGQJDyvxlK0/tweeting-from-a-broadway-show Can theater enter the Internet era without losing its soul?

Can theater enter the Internet era without losing its soul?]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/tweeting-from-a-broadway-show Steven Cherry 2012-03-09T15:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/tweeting-from-a-broadway-show http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/vMfh4yxYpI8/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-hits-some-turbulence Airline working through several issues; at least no major meltdown

Airline working through several issues; at least no major meltdown]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-hits-some-turbulence Robert Charette 2012-03-05T17:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-hits-some-turbulence http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/iyb6RDLaG4Q/the-week-in-glitches-cables-cut-leap-day-bugs Millions aggravated by technical glitches this week

Millions aggravated by technical glitches this week]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/the-week-in-glitches-cables-cut-leap-day-bugs Robert Charette 2012-03-02T17:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/the-week-in-glitches-cables-cut-leap-day-bugs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/fFXpZG3v_CU/googles-new-privacy-policy-kicks-in-we-share-everything Happy Privacy Day!

Happy Privacy Day!]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:40:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/googles-new-privacy-policy-kicks-in-we-share-everything Tekla Perry 2012-03-01T22:40:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/googles-new-privacy-policy-kicks-in-we-share-everything http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/vybnRcwtcG8/law-as-much-as-tech-made-silicon-valley A Techwise Conversation with Anupam Chander, author of “How Law Made Silicon Valley”

A Techwise Conversation with Anupam Chander, author of “How Law Made Silicon Valley”]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/law-as-much-as-tech-made-silicon-valley Steven Cherry 2012-03-01T13:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/law-as-much-as-tech-made-silicon-valley http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/B69eYU0vRUk/ciscos-booming-business-in-smart-cities The company picks up customers in India, Ecuador, and Canada

The company picks up customers in India, Ecuador, and Canada]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/ciscos-booming-business-in-smart-cities Eliza Strickland 2012-02-28T18:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/ciscos-booming-business-in-smart-cities http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/apOuRbUEL9s/smartphones-becoming-gateways-to-identity-theft Holes in software security and user complacency are making it easy for cyber thieves to commit identity fraud

Holes in software security and user complacency are making it easy for cyber thieves to commit identity fraud]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/smartphones-becoming-gateways-to-identity-theft Robert Charette 2012-02-24T17:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/smartphones-becoming-gateways-to-identity-theft http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/h28YOe5tlEQ/lighting-a-fire-under-satellite-broadband The root of satellite speed is processing power on the ground

The root of satellite speed is processing power on the ground]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/lighting-a-fire-under-satellite-broadband Kim Krieger 2012-02-17T13:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/lighting-a-fire-under-satellite-broadband http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/Hp_69w07sVE/update-rsa-responds-to-flaw-finding The problem is not in the algorithm; it's in the implementation

The problem is not in the algorithm; it's in the implementation]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:40:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/security/update-rsa-responds-to-flaw-finding Samuel K. Moore 2012-02-16T22:40:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/security/update-rsa-responds-to-flaw-finding http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/B_nr1i2TIPI/final-blow-for-lightsquared FCC may yank the permission it had granted satellite-provider LightSquared to set up a terrestrial network

FCC may yank the permission it had granted satellite-provider LightSquared to set up a terrestrial network]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/final-blow-for-lightsquared David Schneider 2012-02-16T20:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/final-blow-for-lightsquared http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/T8zWgcMWBvE/sprayon-antenna-enabled-by-nanoparticles-extends-range-of-antennas-one-hundred-times The spray-on antennas also extend the range of existing antennas by 100x

The spray-on antennas also extend the range of existing antennas by 100x]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/sprayon-antenna-enabled-by-nanoparticles-extends-range-of-antennas-one-hundred-times Dexter Johnson 2012-02-16T18:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/sprayon-antenna-enabled-by-nanoparticles-extends-range-of-antennas-one-hundred-times http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/zjVgJSt00bI/nortel-penetrated-by-hackers-since-at-least-2000 As company is sold off, is spyware going to new owners?

As company is sold off, is spyware going to new owners?]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/nortel-penetrated-by-hackers-since-at-least-2000 Robert Charette 2012-02-14T19:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/nortel-penetrated-by-hackers-since-at-least-2000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/fZ0y5k5Fa_8/magnetic-tag-replicates-when-cells-divide Bell Biosystems claims to have done the impossible, wows crowd at Stanford’s StartX event

Bell Biosystems claims to have done the impossible, wows crowd at Stanford’s StartX event]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/magnetic-tag-replicates-when-cells-divide Tekla Perry 2012-02-10T21:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/magnetic-tag-replicates-when-cells-divide http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/1oBEyfbXd7k/guarding-without-guardians Bruce Schneier is concerned that without trust, society itself may be impossible

Bruce Schneier is concerned that without trust, society itself may be impossible]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:09:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/guarding-without-guardians Steven Cherry 2012-02-09T19:09:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/guarding-without-guardians http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/NumWX9V3GaQ/cyber-security-shortchanged-in-us-smart-grid-push Energy Department audit finds that cyber security controls are weak in many utilities

Energy Department audit finds that cyber security controls are weak in many utilities]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/energy/the-smarter-grid/cyber-security-shortchanged-in-us-smart-grid-push Robert Charette 2012-02-08T17:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/energy/the-smarter-grid/cyber-security-shortchanged-in-us-smart-grid-push http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/_ycxYrU8Teo/hackers-eavesdrop-on-fbi-scotland-yard-conference-call-discussing-hackers Ease of communication hacking once again exposed

Ease of communication hacking once again exposed]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/hackers-eavesdrop-on-fbi-scotland-yard-conference-call-discussing-hackers Robert Charette 2012-02-06T16:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/hackers-eavesdrop-on-fbi-scotland-yard-conference-call-discussing-hackers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/WFyXGZ8HZw4/geek-spotting-for-super-bowl-adwatchers Look for celebrity geeks in Best Buy’s commercials.

Look for celebrity geeks in Best Buy’s commercials.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/tech-careers/geek-spotting-for-super-bowl-adwatchers Tekla Perry 2012-02-03T23:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/tech-careers/geek-spotting-for-super-bowl-adwatchers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/yIyr_ydYtbE/federal-agency-restricts-web-access-due-to-virus Economic Development Administration has been offline since 24 January

Economic Development Administration has been offline since 24 January]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/federal-agency-restricts-web-access-due-to-virus Robert Charette 2012-02-03T14:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/federal-agency-restricts-web-access-due-to-virus http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/huvKEg8hWlI/review-liars-outliers Bruce Schneier’s new book explores the relationships of trust on which civilization depends

Bruce Schneier’s new book explores the relationships of trust on which civilization depends]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/review-liars-outliers 2012-02-01T21:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/review-liars-outliers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumTelecom/~3/XLUtLGsH7zQ/eu-proposes-robust-new-online-privacy-law The reform would enshrine right to be forgotten and mandate leak disclosure within 24 hours

The reform would enshrine right to be forgotten and mandate leak disclosure within 24 hours]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/eu-proposes-robust-new-online-privacy-law Robert Charette 2012-02-01T14:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/internet/eu-proposes-robust-new-online-privacy-law