Solar storms often come and go unbeknownst to most people – at most, we hear of minor radio blackouts or satellite disruptions, and of course, the breathtaking auroras. But, scientists have warned that extreme space weather events could one day cause far more harm, with potential to wipe out the electrical grid and cause global …
By Harry Pettit Elon Musk‘s plan to launch more than 4,000 internet-beaming satellites into space has hit resistance from a US regulator. The billionaire’s rocket firm SpaceX wants to launch satellite internet in 2019, with initial tests planned for the end of this year. But the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will now delay the …
More than a year after it was announced and two years after we first saw a demonstration of touch-sensitive fabric, the Levi’s jacket with a smart sleeve is finally going on sale. I’ve been wearing this Levi’s Commuter Trucker jacket for a few days now and it’s very nice. It fits well and looks great. And by swiping or tapping …
From solar panel systems to wind power, Ikea wants to make itself known as sustainability champion. It’s latest pet project could be its most audacious to date: electric vehicles. Ikea’s acting Head of Sustainability Pia Heidenmark-Cook revealed the Swedish furniture chain’s global bet on EV’s at an event at the New York Climate Week. In practice, it means …
Smart electricity meters are to be introduced to every home and business in Ireland, after permission was given for the plan to proceed. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) says the initial phase of the rollout will commence in 2019, with all 2.3 million customers receiving the meters by 2024. The project will cost €1.2 …
By Jack O’Dwyer The Calif. Brain Tumor Assn. condemned passage of a bill Sept. 14 that allows proliferation of cell towers for the new 4G and 5G cellphone transmitting devices. The Calif. Assembly voted 46-16 with 17 abstentions and the Senate voted 22-10 with 18 abstentions for a bill that won’t let local communities block the …
iPhone X has a newer screen technology known as OLED, which is thinner, lighter and brighter It will release two versions, a 64GB version, starting at $999 (£999), and a 256GB version for $1,149 (£1,149) Apple also unveiled a new iPhone 8 and a larger 8 Plus with upgrades to cameras, displays and speakers Those …
Australia might be getting access to 5G data speeds sooner than expected with the communications regulator fast-tracking preparations to auction the necessary spectrum off to mobile network operators. Speeding up the long process may bring forward revenue for the government, but also the capital expenditure costs for mobile network operators like Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and …
SEATTLE – A top AT&T executive confirmed that the operator remains on track to launch 5G services by the end of next year, but Marachel Knight said that the operator hasn’t yet decided exactly what that service will look like. In response to a question about whether AT&T’s initial 5G offering will provide fixed or …
Retired Canadian Army Captain Jerry Flynn has spelled out the dangers of microwave radiation in a 1,300-word letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Health Ginette Taylor. Flynn, who worked on the use of electromagnetic radiation for national defense, sent his letters Aug. 6. He has long sought to bring the issue to …