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Feds Look Beyond LightSquared to Set GPS Interference Standards

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A high-ranking federal official and aviation industry leaders called on Wednesday for rules to prevent future interference with GPS, looking beyond a proposal by would-be hybrid mobile operator LightSquared that may be doomed by broad opposition.

Federal Mobile Strategy Calls for Shift in Government IT

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Longstanding practices of adoption and management may no longer apply in fast-moving mobile world, according to the CIO of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

FCC Seeks Public Comment on LightSquared Petition

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on a petition by embattled mobile startup LightSquared that says GPS receivers aren't entitled to protection from interference.

15 Worst Internet Privacy Scandals of All Time

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In honor of National Data Privacy Day this Saturday, Jan. 28, we've put together a list of the 15 worst Internet privacy scandals of all time.

Space Storm Hits Satellites, Airlines; Consumer GPS Systems Are Safe

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Radiation from the largest solar flare in more than six years shouldn't adversely affect communications or technology for most people on earth, experts say.

Supreme Court GPS Ruling Called a Win for Privacy

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Calling it a significant victory for privacy rights, civil rights advocates Monday hailed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that requires law enforcement officials to obtain a search warrant before they can attach a GPS tracking device to a vehicle.

Location-Based App for CPR Responders Spreads to Second City

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A location-based phone application that alerts people trained in CPR when someone nearby is having a heart attack will be spreading from San Ramon, California, to San Jose by mid-February, according to San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Chief Richard Price.

Senator Questions Ethics of Alleged LightSquared Lobbying

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

LightSquared owner Falcone and another man appeared to offer improper deals to help allow FCC approval, Senator Grassley said

Supreme Court: GPS Tracking Needs Court Warrant

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The court rejects the DOJ argument that a vehicle is not protected by the Fourth Amendment

Federal Body Concludes LightSquared Can't Work with GPS

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A committee overseeing GPS said interference can't be fixed in months or years and called for an end to testing

Voice Controlled Apps Interface with Ford Vehicles

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Apps are on everyones mind at this years CES and Ford is no different. The Detroit car giant paired up with INRIX, a leading provider of traffic information, to create a new version of their SYNC Destinations app.

Sprint Gives LightSquared More Time to Win Over FCC

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Sprint has extended its deadline for LightSquared, keeping their network-sharing deal alive

LightSquared Says GPS has to Accept Interference

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The carrier wants the FCC to say GPS devices have no right to use its spectrum

Feds Again Say LightSquared Interferes with GPS

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

A majority of GPS devices, except cellphones, suffered harmful interference in tests last month, agencies said

Mobile Predictions for 2012: Security, Payments, Windows Phone and More

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

CIO.com's Al Sacco gathers a handful of mobile and wireless predictions from industry experts on subjects like mobile malware, mobile payments and location-based services and offers his take on which predictions will come true--and which will fall through.