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California legislators meet with telecom lobbyists at hush-hush event on eve of 5G bill

Posted on May 8, 2017 by admin

Timing is everything. Last weekend, May 6-7, California Democrat Party Assemblymembers gathered for a lavish telecom industry fund-raising and lobbying event at Pebble Beach — the Speakers Cup. Hosted by the Speaker of the California Assembly – currently, Assemblyman Anthony … Continue reading →

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Alert: 5G bill being rushed through California legislature – SB 649

Posted on May 8, 2017 by admin

SB 649 is the “cell towers everywhere” bill. It mandates cell towers in the public’s right of way, and eliminates California cities’ and counties’ discretionary controls to regulate them. The Florida legislature just pushed through a similar bill, and it … Continue reading →

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Internet of Things security: What happens when every device is smart and connected to 5G, and you don’t even know it?

Posted on May 7, 2017 by admin

“The IoT devices of the future won’t go online to benefit you — you won’t even know that it’s an IoT device… [Y]ou won’t be able to restrict access to the internet because they won’t be going online through your … Continue reading →

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UK: Millions of smart meters may need replacing due to IT blunder; any solution will add hundreds of million pounds in costs

Posted on May 7, 2017 by admin

“We have a smart meter trilemma: if we don’t roll out smart meters we can be fined. If we do, we know we could be offering a sub-par consumer experience. And all the while we’re told by BEIS to never … Continue reading →

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Economist: The world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data

Posted on May 7, 2017 by admin

From the Economist Regulating the internet giants: The world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data The data economy demands a new approach to antitrust rules May 6, 2017 A NEW commodity spawns a lucrative, fast-growing industry, prompting antitrust … Continue reading →

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Technical University of Munich: Holography with the Wi-Fi-router

Posted on May 7, 2017 by admin

From the Technical University of Munich Holography with the Wi-Fi-router Analysis of Wi-Fi data generates 3D images of the vicinity 04.05.2017,  Research news PDF of study Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a holographic imaging process … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi holography can be used to “spy” on entire rooms and buildings

Posted on May 7, 2017 by admin

The IoT/Home Area Network of Smart appliances with reference antennas throughout the “smart” home including Wi-Fi, as well as the outdoor mesh network used by many Smart Meter systems, could provide this holographic surveillance capability indoors and outdoors. 5G will … Continue reading →

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Who wants the Internet of Things (IoT) ?

Posted on May 5, 2017 by admin

From Washington’s Blog March 15, 2017 http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2017/03/whole-point-internet-things-big-brother-can-spy-2.html No One Wants the Internet of Things … No one wants the Internet of Things (IoT). The Washington Post noted in 2014: No one really wants a “smart” washing machine …. *** If … Continue reading →

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Australia 2015 government report: You paid billions for Smart Meters in order for electricity companies to benefit

Posted on May 5, 2017 by admin

“[W]hen the government reviewed the program in 2011 it was clear there would be no overall benefit to consumers, but instead a likely cost of $319 million.” And the costs will keep accruing. I have made a series of recommendations, … Continue reading →

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Australia: Two-way Smart Meters are vulnerable to hacking

Posted on May 5, 2017 by admin

Another security report on Smart Meters. Unlike Canberra, a high percentage of Smart Meters in the U.S. are two-way. Once a surveillance-capable device is attached to a building, there is no longer any privacy. There is only a “confidentiality agreement” … Continue reading →

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