M5Stack has just launched the Cardputer Mesh Kit, a portable, card-sized Meshtastic communication terminal built around the ...

What if staying connected didn’t rely on cell towers, Wi-Fi, or even a centralized network? Imagine a device that could keep you in touch with your team during a remote expedition or ensure ...

Earlier this month I hiked Huron Peak outside of Buena Vista, Colorado. Huron is a 14,000-foot peak—and a relatively easy climb—so the trail was crowded, even in the early morning. In addition to lots ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cell phones can do a lot, but making a phone call or sending a text isn’t always the most efficient means of communication. For ...

Dunbar is part of a small but growing community slowly building a “mesh” network across Connecticut, allowing both emergency ...

The Rated Red crew investigates must-have off-grid communication gadgets for survival situations and remote adventures.

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Planning an off-grid camping trip or heading out where cell service is spotty at best? The right tech can make the difference between a smooth adventure and one spent rationing battery life or hoping ...