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Dean Anthony Gratton
May 4, 20224 min read
Bluetooth: Its Incredible Journey
Bluetooth wireless technology has been with us for over 20 years. It has become the de facto connection technology for exchanging data...
Dean Anthony Gratton
Aug 10, 20214 min read
The Smart Home: A “Matter” of Simplicity
The smart home, as a concept, has endured a rollercoaster ride for over half-a-century – yes, smart home technology has been touted as...
Dean Anthony Gratton
Apr 16, 20214 min read
It’s Been a Short-range RF Winter
I have this strange and peculiar feeling that the short-range radio frequency (RF) domain might have reached its plateau and, perhaps,...
Dean Anthony Gratton
Dec 20, 20193 min read
WIWE: A Heart-felt Wake-up Call
I always thought I was pretty much immune and invincible to most things – nothing could phase me, since I could easily shrug of colds,...
BLOCKTV News
Mar 11, 20190 min read
Dean Anthony Gratton
Dec 14, 20154 min read
Bluetooth wireless technology: Was it lust or true love?
I know, I have been away for a couple of months and my fingers are a little arthritic, but they haven’t completely ‘shkdei qutehis yeqt’...
Dean Anthony Gratton
Aug 5, 20154 min read
5G: Satisfaction Guaranteed or Just a Case of Premature Exaggeration?
“But some of us haven’t even got 4G yet!” – were the first words spoken by my wife when I mentioned this article topic to her. Of course...
Dean Anthony Gratton
Apr 21, 20154 min read
It’s all about the ‘cell’
In last month’s feature, I mentioned that I planned to speak with ip.access and, as promised, I did catch up with Nick Johnson, Chief...
Dean Anthony Gratton
Apr 21, 20154 min read
50 Shades of Smart!
The ‘Smart home,’ ‘home automation’ or ‘Domotics’ are all comparable notions that have been conjured up in the minds of many. Ultimately,...
Dean Anthony Gratton
Feb 17, 20154 min read
The Internet: Should we keep freedom of expression alive and well?
The Internet is an open and free platform. You can find anything and everything on the Internet, but not everyone is entirely happy with...
Dean Anthony Gratton
Nov 4, 20145 min read
My Life without Wi-Fi
I know, the title sounds grandiose, doesn’t it? ‘My Life without Wi-Fi,’ and I also know it’s a first world problem, but I wanted to...
Dean Anthony Gratton
Oct 2, 20145 min read
Apple’s Thumbelina Approach to NFC
I assume the dust has now settled since Apple’s new iPhone and Watch launch a couple of weeks ago. I have to confess, I’m not an Apple...
Dean Anthony Gratton
Jul 21, 20145 min read
What is this Internet of Things, thing?
Everybody stop it – yes, stop it! What I mean is, everyone is talking about the Internet of Things (IoT) as if it’s some life changing...
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