Wireless revolution may reach inside microchips

As microchips shrink, the electronic signals in its closely packed wires interfere with each other. Why not beam the signals instead? Read more…

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‘Smart’ routers could cast a wider network

Wireless networks still use a surprising amount of wire but new ways of hopping signals between devices could cut back on cabling and boost traffic. Read more…

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Cheap paint could protect against super-fast wireless

Shielding used to stop sensitive hospital equipment going awry can’t cope with the latest high-frequency wireless transmissions but a new coating. Read more…

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Heartbeat patterns could keep wireless implants secure

If future medical implants are to communicate safely, they need to be hacker resistant – a person’s pulse could provide the key. Read more…

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‘Skin-tenna’ wireless signals creep over human skin

A wireless antenna that channels signals along human skin could broadcast signals over your body to connect up medical implants or portable gadgets. Read more…

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