When disaster strikes, communication often fails. Cell towers can go offline, internet connections can disappear, and people are left without a way to share information or ask for help. A new research project looks at how to keep people talking even when regular networks are gone. Researchers from the University of Zürich and the University of St. Gallen have developed a system that combines low-power radios with a smartphone app. It is designed for situations … More
The post New system aims to keep people connected when networks fail appeared first on Help Net Security.