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Ericsson and Intel developing remote kill switch with GPS locator for stolen laptops
Engadget — ... While a power-on password and encrypted drive in your laptop could protect your data in the event of theft, it doesn't come close to the satisfaction you'd feel at being able to locate and prosecute the bastage who stole it. While Lenovo has its ...

Ericsson e Intel desarrollan un chip para bloquear portátiles robados con seguimiento por GPS
Gizmología — ... Las dos empresas están desarrollando un sistema que a primera vista parece la solución, se basa en un chip GPS para rastrear el portátil en caso de dar la alarma de robado, junto a otro sistema que bloquea por completo el contenido del disco duro, todo esto accesible mediante un chip HSDPA de Ericsson para que se pueda acceder al portátil desde cualquier sitio. ...

Ericsson and Intel Developing Laptop Remote Kill Switch [Laptops]
Gizmodo — ... Sure, a tech-savvy thief may be able to get around some if not all of these measures. But if enough computers could integrate the technology, the cards could at least serve as a deterrent to theft. Now we just need Ericsson/Intel to develop an obnoxious alarm and a big blinky light. [Marketwire] ...

Ericsson Work With Intel To Prevent Laptop Theft
Ubergizmo — ... Laptop theft is commonplace these days with the sheer number of people toting these items around, but that doesn't mean you're completely helpless. Ericsson has just announced the availability of its HSPA-capable Mobile Broadband Modules which will work in tandem with Intel's Anti-Theft Technology. These Ericsson modules support remote-SMS that are able to lock a stolen or lost notebook, while integrated GPS allows the laptop to transmit its location to make it easier to track down by the relevant authorities. We can expect to see this solution hit the market starting from the ...