Wireless network technology has steadily advanced over the years, with the changes from 3G to 4G LTE and 5G proving especially dramatic.
The benefits of the evolutions include faster browsing, streaming and more secure transactions. However, there are other advantages the technology offers consumers, some of which go beyond a better internet experience on a mobile device.
Ultra-wideband technology, also known as UWB, is a new mobile technology that can track device location with an accuracy of less than half an inch.
The precise technology, which is increasingly being added to new-release mobile devices, has the potential to transfer data, along with a host of other practical uses.
Increased security and improved convenience in everyday life
UWB technology is interesting, but what practical use does it offer today’s users?
While the technology is still in its infancy, its potential impact on daily life is significant.
Because UWB can track device location so accurately, its potential as use for authentication or authorisation, as well as for securing premises and vehicles, is poised to make travelling safer than ever.
With UWB, it is possible to unlock your house or car door remotely by using your phone, and perhaps more importantly, it can be used to lock doors automatically as you walk away.
This seemingly simple function could help people secure their homes and vehicles without the variable of human error, and aid in reducing crime rates, especially in urban areas.
Beyond security, UWB could be used to automatically change a Netflix profile to match the individual watching, or even to automatically wake up a laptop as the user enters the room.
The technology will require plenty of testing to ensure that it operates effectively and accurately before being trusted to that extent, but the potential is already present.
Many industry giants have already begun to incorporate UWB technology into their products. Google and Samsung are both investing in the technology, while Apple is also poised to employ UWB in the form of Apple AirTags.
Tesla is also interested in UWB technology. The car manufacturer has faced increasing numbers of questions about the safety of its Bluetooth connection over the years, and UWB could replace the potentially insecure tech thanks to its immunity to “relay attacks”.
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