PsychologyAugust 12, 2026

beamforming

BEEM-for-ming

Definition

A wireless networking technique that directs a radio signal toward a specific receiving device rather than broadcasting it in all directions.

Etymology

The term is a compound of 'beam,' referring to a concentrated ray of energy, and 'forming,' indicating the active process of shaping or directing that signal.

In the news

The article explains that 'beamforming' feedback information is routinely sent between devices and routers to optimize connections, creating signals that can be exploited to track individuals.

Ordinary WiFi can now identify you with near-perfect accuracy

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