Google-Led Plan to Upend Wireless Industry Gains Momentum

A Google-led plan to overhaul how valuable airwaves are used for calls and texts is gaining momentum across the wireless industry, giving the company the chance to play a central role in networks of the future.

Apr 4, 2018 Alistair Barr, Mark Bergen, Scott Moritz

Intel, Microsoft Deal With Widespread Computer-Chip Weakness

The world’s biggest chipmakers and software companies, including Intel Corp. and Microsoft Corp., are coming to grips with a vulnerability that leaves vast numbers of computers and smartphones susceptible to hacking and performance slowdowns.

Jan 5, 2018 Ian King

Upgrade to 5G Costs $200 Billion a Year and May Not Be Worth It

In the wildest dreams of wireless engineers, the mobile network of the future controls our cars, lets our refrigerators talk to the grocery store to order more milk, and provides fast, reliable broadband connections to our homes so we can sever ties with cable companies.

Dec 19, 2017 Olga Kharif and Scott Moritz