Tag archive: interference

Apparently not everyone loves the iPad. The AP is reporting that Israel has told Apple that its tablet computer is not welcome. Israel is claiming that the strength of the iPad’s wireless receivers and transmitters are incompatible with Israeli national standards, and might disrupt other devices. So far 10 iPads have been confiscated, and Israeli officials plan on confiscating any further iPads attempting to make their way into the country.… Read More

A study presented to heart researchers at the Heart Rhythm Society's annual meeting in Denver reports that interference from Apple's now-iconic iPod media players can disrupt telemetry used in cardiac pacemakers—and maybe even cause them to shut down. The study was presented by 17 year-old high school student Jay Thaker, with the University of Michigan's Krit Jongnarangsin acting as the senior author. The study… Read More