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LTE (4G) network security model and its drawbacks covered in 5G network

Wireless connectivity is spurring a wave of digital transformation which is not just changing our way of working with IT, office tools,...

Understanding Miracast as a Wireless Display Technology

Miracast is a standard for wireless connections which defines a protocol to connect external monitors via Wi-Fi to your device.

WiGig: Patents and Perspectives

In 2009, Wireless Gigabit Alliance announced its intentions to create a new high-speed wireless standard called WiGig that marks a new...

Robocalls: The END is near

What is a Robocall? A robocall is a phone call made by an automated computer program, commonly referred to as a "robot" or "bot." These...

Wi-Fi 6: Benefits, Top Players and Compatibility

The term wireless communication was introduced in the 19th century and wireless communication technology and wireless communication...

Patent Alert: WINDGO granted IoT wearable products patent having sensing and response components

Would you mind wearing a smart wearable product (such as Smart Bandages, Diapers, and/or Socks) having a sensor and a dispensing unit to...

Patent Alert: IBM Awarded DLT Patent for Data Sharing and Validation

US Patent no 10,268,528 B2 was granted to IBM on April 23, 2019 that describes a method which uses distributed ledger technology (DLT)...

Patent Alert: PayPal Patent Can Protect PCs From Ransomware Attacks

Online payments company PayPal has been awarded US Patent No. 10262138B2 that describes a technique to combat ransomware attacks. The...

Marking Every Move - Google's Home Automation Patent

Imagine living in a home surrounded by devices ready to track every little move you make. I’m talking about every little detail that is...

Facebook and other social networks face infringement charges over GPS based patents

In retrospect of the innumerous lawsuits Facebook has been combating since the past decade, it seems that they should buckle up even...