Do All Languages Derive from a Single Common Ancestor?

08-25-2014 • Slate

The Tower of Babel story is a fanciful attempt to account for a very real question: What was the first language and why are there now so many of them?

Electronic Frontier Foundation Releases Updated Cell Phone Guide For Protesters

08-21-2014 • thelibertybeat.com

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has published an updated version of its cell phone guide to protesters.

Startups Battle to Make Star Trek's Comms Badge a Reality

08-20-2014 • Wired.com

Jesse Robbins won't show us the wearable device his new startup is building, but he says it was inspired, at least in part, by the Star Trek "communicator badge."

A Tiny Satellite Dish That Brings Info to the World's Dead Zones

08-20-2014 • Wired.com

The first thing you do when someone asks if you'll design a satellite dish for them is say, "yes."

goTenna

08-19-2014 • gotenna.com

Communicate, no matter what. goTenna pairs wirelessly with your smartphone, enabling you to text and share your location with anyone who has the device even if you don't have service. No towers, routers or satellites required!

Hacking Airliners, Ships, and More Through Satellite Communications

08-19-2014 • securitywatch.pcmag.com

During one of the most anticipated Black Hat presentations, IOActive's Ruben Santamarta demonstrated the numerous flaws he discovered in satellite communication systems

Jesse Ventura breaks silence on defamation lawsuit

08-07-2014 • Next News Network

Two years ago, former Minnesota governor and pro-wrestler Jesse Ventura filed a defamation lawsuit against a highly decorated Navy Seal. Chris Kyle?s book, ?American Sniper? tells a story of Kyle punching Ventura in the face and knocking him to the g

Your phone company is watching

08-09-2014 • http://www.ted.com

What kind of data is your cell phone company collecting?

Text Anywhere off-the-grid satellite messaging lets you text ... anywhere

08-05-2014 • gizmag.com

Touted as a simpler, subscription-free alternative to the Delorme inReach, the Text Anywhere is a portable, satellite-powered hot spot that adds virtually unlimited text-messaging range to your phone.

New drone antenna expands Wi-Fi range for disaster-struck areas

08-05-2014 • gizmag.com

Researchers from the University of North Texas (UNT) have demonstrated an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of supplying Wi-Fi to disaster-struck areas with a range of up to 5 km (3.1 miles).

Communications Between Spouses: Are They Privileged When Wiretapped?

07-30-2014 • http://www.jdsupra.com, Cheryl Connors

The New Jersey Supreme Court decided that a couple's private communications remain protected under the marital communication privilege pursuant to N.J.R.E. 509 despite those communications being wiretapped by State investigators.

HOPE X: Citizens Band Microwave Spectrum And Free Internet For All

07-22-2014 • http://hackaday.com

FCC is extremely interested in opening up 100 to 200 MHz of spectrum at 3.5 GHz. The idea is to create something like cellular service that can either be implemented by companies, or normal, everyday people.

Falcon 9 launches Orbcomm OG2 on fourth attempt

07-14-2014 • http://www.gizmag.com, David Szondy

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket today, carrying six Orbcomm OG2 communication satellites in the second mission flight of a Falcon booster equipped with landing legs.

Everything You Need To Know About The iPhone 6

07-13-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com

The next iPhone is likely only a few months away, and reports and rumors about the new device are spreading like crazy.

FCC eyes changes to online video clips, businesses say don't 'underestimate the difficulty&#

07-07-2014 • foxnews.com

The Federal Communications Commission is set to decide next week on whether online video clips must include closed captioning -- a rule that if approved would help hearing-impaired viewers but could prove costly and time-consuming for businesses.

Researchers decoding mysteries of chimpanzee sign language

07-06-2014 • AFP

Chimpanzees use their hands to say "follow me," "stop that" or "take this," according to new research seeking to translate the sophisticated messages flowing back and forth. Previous research revealed our nearest genetic relatives use

Supreme Court bans warrantless cell phone searches, updates privacy laws

06-25-2014 • Washington Times

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that police cannot go snooping through people's cell phones without a warrant, in a unanimous decision that amounts to a major statement in favor of privacy rights.

FCC to spend $2 BEEELLION to install Wi-Fi in US schools

06-22-2014 • theregister.co.uk

Telephones and pagers not cutting it anymore

FCC to fine Chinese electronics maker $34.9 million for marketing cell phone jammers in the US

06-20-2014 • .

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday announced intentions to fine a Chinese electronics maker a record $34.9 million for selling cell phone jammers in the US according to a statement on the matter.

Out in the Open: This Super-Cheap Cellphone Network Brings Coverage Almost Anywhere

06-09-2014 • Wired.com

Antarctica is probably the last place you'd expect cellphone service. But thanks to the Australian government and a company called Range Networks, you'll soon be able to find a signal near several research facilities on the continent.

How Microsoft Created Its 'Star Trek' Voice Translator For Skype

06-01-2014 • .

You can translate almost any word, phrase or document by simply plugging it into a search engine. Microsoft envisions a future where you'll be able to hold a conversation with anyone around the world without language barriers.

Fairfax Co. police investigating allegations of students sharing nude photos...

05-23-2014 • http://www.myfoxdc.com, By Lauren DeMarco

Fairfax Co. police investigating allegations of students sharing nude photos of classmates

Silicon Valley to Get a Cellular Network, Just for Things

05-22-2014 • http://www.technologyreview.com, By Tom Simonite

A French company plans to build a wireless slow lane for small, low-power devices.

Why YOU Should Get Involved in Ham Radio

05-22-2014 • Daily Paul.com

The other morning I got up, put on a pot of coffee, turned on the ham radio and had a nice conversation with two gentleman in the U.K. for a good half hour before heading off to work.