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wireless technology

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  1. A technology, such as cell phones, that uses radio waves to transmit and receive data. It is used increasingly for data transmission.


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Researchers emphasize that optical wireless technology is not meant to replace Wi-Fi or cellular networks.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

The commitment covers the remainder of the expected period ahead of the transition to 6G, the next generation of wireless technology.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Sophisticated wireless technology was also used to deceive the players during the games, most commonly in Texas Hold'em.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

The search for extraterrestrial intelligence, or SETI, received a huge gain last week: a gift of $200 million from the estate of Franklin Antonio, co-founder of Qualcomm, which makes semiconductors and software supporting wireless technology.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 15, 2023

KONGiQ, part of Bass Enterprises, is based in Dallas and focuses on sports performance, equipment and wireless technology for college and high school sports programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2022