Wireless/Mobile/Broadband

Who Really, Really Invented the Internet?

July 27, 2012 - Recent op-eds have technology experts stirred up about who was the real inventor of the Internet. But Vint Cerf sets the record straight.

Google Unveils Plans for Fiberhoods

July 26, 2012 - Three plans offered for Kansas City community to take advantage of 1 GB fiber network.

Most Android Users Have Crummy Software

July 26, 2012 - DARPA-funded security service for mobile devices searches for cracks in the Gingerbread version of Android’s operating system.

Kansas City Gets Ready for Google’s Gigabit Network

July 24, 2012 - Google is expected to reveal details this week about its ultra-fast network, as speculation mounts about pricing, service offerings and official launch date.

Colorado Hackathon to Focus on Sustainability

July 24, 2012 - With an eye toward building applications centered on sustainability, Denver will be the site for a civic hackathon starting July 27.

Apps to Identify Who Backs Political Ads

July 23, 2012 - TechPresident reports that audio-fingerprinting technology on smartphones will help demystify such information, which is sometimes too cryptic to be useful.

Flood Early Warning System Keeps Austin, Texas, Prepared

July 19, 2012 - Technology incorporates multiple data sources and predictive modeling to help keep residents safe from floods in Austin, Texas.

What’s the Future of the Wireless Spectrum?

July 16, 2012 - The FCC and industry executives discuss challenges associated with growing citizen demand.

Half of U.S. States Now Ban Internet Stalking and Harassment

July 13, 2012 - Arizona is updating its stalking laws to include email and text messaging.

City Fix-It App Born on the Radio

July 13, 2012 - On-air conversation with Memphis, Tenn.’s mayor led developer to create the Smart Government app.

Broadband Deployment Getting a Boost in San Diego

July 12, 2012 - The San Diego Regional Broadband Consortium received a $450,000 from the California Public Utilities Commission to increase access to high-speed Internet and help close the state’s digital divide.

Social Media Outpour Hampers D.C.’s Fight Against Uber

July 12, 2012 - Uber employs drivers of luxury sedans in large metropolitan areas and connects drivers to passengers via an app.

Best of Texas 2012 Winners Announced

July 12, 2012 - Annual awards program recognized 25 government IT people and projects in the Lone Star State.

A Politician’s Guide to Social Media (VIDEO)

July 10, 2012 - Social media consultant Kristy Fifelski’s tips for what elected officials and political candidates should and shouldn’t do online.

Carroll County, Md., Readies New Fiber-Optic Network for 2013

July 10, 2012 - The 110-mile network will be shared between Carroll County facilities and the Maryland Broadband Cooperative.

Report: Chicago Might Try Again for Municipal Wireless

July 9, 2012 - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has instructed officials to research the feasibility of blanketing downtown Chicago in a wireless data network.

New Jersey ACLU Releases App for Recording Police

July 6, 2012 - Video footage will be sent to the American Civil Liberties Union and stored on a secure server.

Georgia Launches Technology Showcase

July 6, 2012 - The showcase is intended to be a forum to share ideas, experiences and recognize successful projects.

Can Twitter Manage Vehicle Fleets?

July 5, 2012 - An Australian startup announces an in-car device will use Twitter hashtags to track vehicle locations and other automotive data.

Casino Gives City a Citizen Alerts App

July 3, 2012 - In return, free promotion for the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire is displayed in the emergency app.