Finnish phone maker Nokia today introduced a Linux-based computing device that provides speedy Web access over Wi-Fi technology. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: May 2005
WiFi Network For Lampposts
Westminster City Council has struck a deal with BT to provide wireless internet access through lampposts. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless USB Spec Opened To Adopters
Wireless USB took a big leap towards standardization — and its seven major proponents hope towards market adoption — with the release of a version 1 specification. Via [eetimes.com]… Continue Reading
New Players Join Mobile Wireless LAN Chip Market
The market for emerging mobile wireless LAN chips became interesting this week, with two new players, Atheros Communications Inc and Conexant Systems Inc, announcing products on the same day. Then heavyweight Texas Instruments Inc issued a statement the following day simply declaring its position in the market. Via [cbronline.com]… Continue Reading
Three Chip Vendors Bet On Wi-Fi Boom
Metalink, SyChip and Atheros will all announce Wi-Fi-based chips this week, in the belief that video, voice-over-Internet Protocol and embedded consumer applications ranging from handsets to digital cameras will supercharge the growth of Wi-Fi wireless networking. Via [eetimes.com]… Continue Reading
Canterbury Trials WiMax Ahead Of Summer Launch
Service provider Telabria is starting a city-wide WiMax trial in Canterbury, weeks before it launches its wireless broadband service commercially. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wireless Networking Gear Revenues Continue Rise
Revenues for wireless networking gear and sales volume are up, according to a report. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Finds Partner To Build WiMAX Carrier-Grade Infrastructure
Huawei Technologies and Intel will cooperate in building carrier-grade wireless broadband networks supporting the new WiMAX / IEEE 802.16 standards and specifications. Via [geekzone.co.nz]… Continue Reading
Wireless Connectivity Delivered to Xbox Live Through Microsoft And D-Link
D-Link, a provider of networking and communication solutions to the consumer, SMB and enterprise markets, has announced that Microsoft has certified its AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G810 wireless adapter for use with its online gaming service Xbox Live in Europe. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
Bottom Drops Out Of Consumer Wi-Fi Market
Although shipments of wireless Lan equipment for homes and small businesses have increased strongly since the first 802.11b-compliant consumer Wi-Fi kit arrived in 2000, prices have plummeted. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
New Wi-Fi Standard Takes The Slow Road
The process to establish the next-generation Wi-Fi standard, which promises to quadruple transmission speeds, has stalled as members of the working group developing the standard failed to pass the main proposal onto the next stage. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Tesco Checks Out Wi-Fi Kit
Proving that Wi-Fi has become as commonplace as frozen peas, Cisco’s consumer division Linksys will begin marketing a special line of wireless networking products for home users at selected Tesco superstores in the UK. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Government Says Wi-Fi Networks Not Secure
A hacker on a park bench could log onto dozens of U.S. government computer networks thanks to slipshod security standards at many agencies, according to a congressional report released on Tuesday. Via [reuters.com]… Continue Reading
IT Giants Fight Wireless Patent
Microsoft, Dell, HP, Intel, Apple and Netgear look set for battle over a wireless patent. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Businesses Have Lukewarm View Of Wi-Fi Hot-Spots
Even with tens of thousands of hot-spots available to mobile workers, analysts say adoption of the technology among businesses has been slower than expected. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading