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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Although many state jobs in Wisconsin are based in the Madison area, a group of Superior residents are suggesting the state create jobs that would allow employees to telecommute, making it possible for Northern Wisconsin residents to be state employees. With rapid advances in technology that allows employees to work from almost anywhere, these state [...]

Wisconsin residents looking to protect themselves from a spring full of annoying calls from telemarketers must remember to register for the state’s Do-No Call List by February 28. Name and telephone numbers remain on the list for two years. If you are unsure when you last signed up for the Do No Call list, it [...]

While John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens walked away from the Super Bowl with the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy, mobile users at the Superdome were also winners at the Big Game. Even with the stadium’s power outage, AT&T’s network inside the Superdome withstood mobile users consuming 80 percent more data than during last year’s Super Bowl at [...]

While many consumers logged on Monday to take advantage of Cyber Monday deals, consumer broadband access actually results in a much bigger annual savings for the typical American household each year. According to information from the Internet Innovation Alliance, the average American household saves $8,870 through access and use of high-speed Internet services. While many [...]

This week, AT&T announced plans to invest $14 million during the next three years to improve its 4G service throughout the nation. The plan, dubbed Project Velocity IP, is targeted at the expansion of 4G LTE wireless service to 300 million people by 2014, an expansion that targets 50 million more people than the firm’s [...]

Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, one of Wired Wisconsin’s partner organizations, recently held an e-recycling drive in the Madison area that collected 11 tons of computer equipment. “I am thrilled and very grateful that so many Madison area residents donated their computer equipment to Goodwill,” said Barbara Leslie, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries [...]

Two Wired Wisconsin partner organizations, IndependenceFirst and AT&T Wisconsin, are holding a free electronic collection drive on Saturday, August 25 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee. In addition, they are being joined in this effort by River Run Computers. Computer donations will benefit IndependenceFirst, a nonprofit agency [...]

Wisconsin takes home the gold… and we aren’t talking about in an Olympic medal. Wisconsin retains the title of having the fastest texter in America. 16 year old Wisconsinite Austin Weirschke recently competed again in the texting competition in New York and came out on top after three rounds. The competition tested three skills: speed, accuracy and [...]

Presidential campaigns are changing these days as advances are made in technology. Just look at the way that the two major campaigns – Barack Obama and Mitt Romney – are using mobile apps to engage supporters and reach new voters. In an email blast last week, the Obama campaign released a new version of its [...]

Have an old computer you want to get rid of? Well, we have the solution. Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin, a partner of Wired Wisconsin, is holding free computer collection drives from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 19. The drives will be held at the following Goodwill donation centers: Madison East 2127 East Springs [...]

No one can deny that it has been a hot summer here in Milwaukee. For those thinking of taking a swim in Lake Michigan, there is a new app that can help you out. Here is an excerpt from the story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee Riverkeeper has launched a new mobile app that [...]

Harris Interactive recently released the results of a new poll that showed smartphone users overwhelmingly supporting President Obama for re-election. The survey found that 49 percent of iPhone and Android owners plan to support President Barack Obama in November’s election, compared with just 31 percent for Mitt Romney. Of course you are forgetting about the [...]

In the telecom world, the scarcity of available spectrum available to mobile users is a looming concern. However, the average mobile has little knowledge of what spectrum is or how the potential spectrum crunch can have a major impact on mobile device performance. Spectrum, or radio waves, is responsible for transmitting data from your mobile [...]

A new report by the Software & Information Industry Association, which includes opinions of 49 technology CEOs and VPs, touts cloud computing as the top game changer, not just for those in the industry, but also for consumers. Many people use cloud computing applications without even knowing it, such as through online email accounts. People [...]

While the debate continues over health care reform, the significant role that technology plays is making health care more efficient and affordable is clear. Often, technological advances are significant and on a grand-scale, involving innovations that have taken years and thousands of dollars to develop. Robotic surgery and advanced diagnostic tools fall into this category. [...]