bluetooth
Millions of devices vulnerable to BLURtooth info leak bug
Industry Bluetooth Special Interest Group suggests mitigations.
Sep 11 2020 11:46AM
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COVIDSafe app encounter logging bug uncovered on iOS
Devices unable to fetch temporary IDs when locked.
Jun 15 2020 3:57PM
DTA swamped with COVIDSafe app feedback in first month
Receives over 20,000 pieces of feedback from users and tech community.
Jun 12 2020 12:42PM
DTA improves Bluetooth privacy on COVIDSafe
But device names still visible.
May 27 2020 3:20PM
DTA admits COVIDSafe performance "highly variable" on iOS
But refutes some Bluetooth bugs witnessed.
May 6 2020 6:07PM
Bluetooth phone apps for tracking COVID-19 show modest early results
But centralised, surveillance-based approaches often viewed as invasive and unacceptable.
Apr 22 2020 6:41AM
Amazon develops longer-range wireless network for IoT devices
Takes fight to bluetooth, wi-fi protocols.
Sep 27 2019 6:50AM
Kennards Hire sets up IoT as a "core strategic priority"
Leads to on-demand services, could be used for unmanned depots.
May 13 2019 7:03AM
Bluetooth flaws put billions of devices at risk
Android, Linux, Windows, iOS implementations exploitable.
Sep 13 2017 9:53AM
IoT-ready Bluetooth 5 rolled out to manufacturers
Faster, longer reach, better interference detection.
Dec 9 2016 6:41AM
Apple files patent for Watch handshake payments
Bumps and hugs will transfer funds.
Jul 7 2015 12:15PM
New Bluetooth spec beefs up security, data speeds
Features IPv6 addressing for Internet of Things and wearables.
Dec 4 2014 11:21AM
Taking security out for a drive
[Opinion] Security compromised with the turn of a car key.
May 13 2014 12:10PM
Nimble tech solution eases pain of Melbourne tunnel closures
This is how they know how long your delay will be.
Jan 7 2014 6:02AM
Apple patents wireless, camera kill function
Blocks photos, videos and communications.
Sep 5 2012 3:30PM
Apple patent kills wireless, video and camera functions
Remote censor technology aimed at private business, academia, and government.
Sep 5 2012 11:03AM
NICTA's GiFi chip to reach the market next year
Establishes company in the US.
Feb 24 2011 6:18AM
Graphene amplifiers to increase wireless chip efficiency
Triple-mode transistors built from one-atom-thick carbon.
Oct 21 2010 6:40AM
Bluetooth 3.0 to be eight times faster
The new Bluetooth specification launched this week will be eight times faster than its predecessor.
Apr 24 2009 2:07PM
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi go their separate ways
The global markets for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi continue to show strong growth and will remain the leading personal area networking technologies, but analysts believe that prices and market developments are pushing them in new directions..
Jun 27 2008 3:00PM
