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  • Cell phones stay on, but protesters disrupt SF subway

    San Francisco's commuter railway left mobile phone services untouched during a closely watched protest Monday, but for many commuters that didn't matter because they were locked out of the railway system altogether.

    Written by Robert McMillan16 Aug. 11 16:37
  • FCC looking into BART mobile phone shutdown

    The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is looking into last week's shutdown of mobile phone services on a San Francisco commuter train line.

    Written by Robert McMillan16 Aug. 11 06:28
  • Computer problem grounds United flights

    United Airlines had to cancel flights on Friday night after a computer breakdown affected key systems, including those for its website, flight departures and reservations.

    Written by Juan Carlos Perez19 June 11 06:01
  • Smart transport research centre revs up in Queensland

    The quest to improve Australian road systems received a boost this week with the opening of a research centre at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane.

    Written by Hamish Barwick24 March 11 08:41
  • NFC sees light at end of the tunnel with transit projects

    Short range communication using NFC (Near Field Communication) circuitry embedded in mobile phones has had a difficult journey to market, but it may soon see light at the end of the tunnel with increasing adoption for city transit projects, according to analysts.

    Written by Mikael Ricknäs28 June 10 03:17
  • Panasonic shows robotic bed that becomes wheelchair

    Panasonic has developed a robotic bed that transforms into a wheelchair at the command of the user. It's designed for people who have limited mobility and is intended to provide an extra level of independence.

    Written by Martyn Williams02 Oct. 09 07:40
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