Gadgets Give Off Phantom Signals

Mon., Feb. 14, 2000

Compiled By Bill Sallquist

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In the wireless world that’s quickly emerging, the potential for electronic shenanigans is escalating.

Already, there are reports of nuclear power units that shut down for no apparent reason and distress signals from phantom boats.

The culprit is errant radio signals emanating from increasingly ordinary devices such as wireless phones, pagers and other electronic gadgets.

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* Battle lines drawn: Wireless phone screens are fast becoming the latest battleground as Internet access moves beyond the PC.

At stake is control of the first thing people see on their mobile phone screens.

The competition is intense, attracting industry giants such as Yahoo and America Online and long-shots such as MobileID.

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Gadgets Give Off Phantom Signals

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