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Researchers develop ground-penetrating 'Wi-Fi' tech with 100m range — magnetic induction method could help reach those trapped or lost underground (www.tomshardware.com)

submitted 2 days ago by Sunshine@piefed.ca to c/technology@piefed.social

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[–] dgriffith@aussie.zone 9 points 2 days ago

This was done 20 years ago with magnetic loop antennas for mining, there is nothing particularly revolutionary here.

[–] henfredemars 8 points 2 days ago

It’s got a very long way to go, but it could be interesting if phones could be compatible with the technology despite their very small size compared to their square meter transmission antenna.

[–] Willoughby@piefed.world 2 points 2 days ago

hammers some stakes into the ground

dirtfi

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Ughh...

But can it infer soil moisture??