Hardware breakthrough could see wireless devices that identify and exploit unused frequencies. [ + ]

Clearance of the digital dividend spectrum is required by 1 January 2015 and this includes wireless microphone users. [ + ]

High-energy, fast-charging batteries could revolutionise electronics and radio communications. [ + ]

New research will enable on-metal RFID tags to use the structure of the tagged object as the antenna. [ + ]

The optical transfer of timing signals could aid satellite navigation, radar arrays and other applications. [ + ]

A rocket that will launch high into the ionosphere will help scientists learn more about disruptions to satellite signals. [ + ]

SCaN test bed enables radio characteristics and functionality to be changed simply by altering the software. [ + ]

A fuel cell-based charger that operates on water can be used to extend battery life. [ + ]

The USA’s Utilities Telecom Council says secure comms and networks are needed to ensure cyber and energy security. [ + ]

Tests in New York City have suggested how to improve emergency radio communications inside large buildings and tunnels. [ + ]

Global Sensor Network would make it easier and cheaper to communicate with remote regions within Australia and globally. [ + ]

GapSense software lets devices exchange simple stop and warning messages to avoid interfering with one another. [ + ]

Walter Hannam helped establish communications between Antarctica and the rest of the world in the early days of exploration of the frozen continent. [ + ]

Europe’s answer to GPS, Galileo, has achieved a fundamental step forward with its first ground position fix using four satellites. [ + ]

RadioComms Connect returns in 2013 as Comms Connect, and the organisers have issued a call for papers from the industry. [ + ]