The Obama Administration announced today that it will invest $100 million over the next five years dedicated for research to explore ways to free more airwaves for mobile technology use by consumers. This announcement addresses the skyrocketing demand for data use and the looming spectrum crunch that would affect downloading and streaming speeds on smartphones [...]
By 2017, it is projected that 1.7 billion health related apps will be downloaded by individuals seeking to maximize their health through the use of mobile technology. Health apps target a range of general health topics and needs including fitness, nutrition and prescription management. More specific apps are also available to those who want to [...]
A new report from Pew Research has found that more than half of U.S. adults are smartphone owners. Last year, Pew Research released a similar report stating that 53 of cellphone users own a smartphone. However, this year’s updated data illustrates that smartphone owners have surpassed the 50 percent threshold for the total U.S. adult [...]
New study shows 7% of young workers have lost out on a job because of social media posts MILWAUKEE — A new bipartisan bill was introduced in the state legislature this week that aims to protect the digital privacy of Wisconsin residents. The bill would protect personal social media and email accounts of Wisconsin residents [...]
Is there Wi-Fi? How much does it cost? How fast is it? According to a recent New York Times article, these are a few of the most common questions from travelers today as they are boarding flights and checking into hotel rooms. With high expectations and unwillingness to pay from travelers, should the travel industry [...]
Bills would protect personal accounts and expand No Call List MADISON – In an effort to strengthen the privacy rights of Wisconsin residents, two new proposed bills in the state legislature would protect personal social media accounts and expand the state’s No Call List. Under the first proposed bill, personal social media and email accounts [...]
Celebrate Earth Day by e-cycling used electronics MILWAUKEE —In honor of Earth Day on Monday, April 22, Wired Wisconsin is declaring Saturday, April 20th E-cycling Day in Wisconsin. “What better way to celebrate Earth Day in Wisconsin than to clean out your unwanted electronics and properly dispose of them?” says Thad Nation, executive director of [...]
MILWAUKEE — A new bill introduced in the state legislature is taking aim at the use of robocalls made to Wisconsin residents. Under the proposed bill, most robocalls, including political messages, would be banned to people who sign up for the state’s No Call List.
With Earth Day quickly approaching on April 22, how do you plan on giving back? Whether you are limited on time or not sure how to pitch in, here are a few of our favorite apps leading up to Earth Day: Recyclebank. If you need a little extra motivation to recycle and be more environmentally [...]