Starlink's satellite service is starting to hit the mainstream, with T-Mobile now offering it for free on compatible smartphones. But how does it work and how can you get it?

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Lynk Global has raised more than $85 million to expand its direct-to-smartphone satellite network, as growing momentum from ...

Starlink, the satellite internet company developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is offering a new Direct to Cell service, which ...

Providing connectivity in areas where it’s never been available before will be incredibly useful for a lot of people.

An accelerometer measures the acceleration of your phone. It does that on three axes: horizontal, vertical, and forward/backward. It also senses vibration, tilt, and free fall. Being able to calculate ...

The problem is that most control devices (like phones, tablets or computers) can't yet connect to Thread directly and instead have to jump through Wi-Fi hoops. Apple's recent iPhone changes ...

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Qualcomm has revealed Snapdragon Satellite , the company's solution for connecting Android phones directly to satellites for truly global coverage. The feature uses the Iridium network ...

Vodafone has successfully completed the first-ever video call using a standard smartphone connected to a satellite network. This breakthrough was achieved in the Welsh mountains with no ...