Daily Archives: January 20, 2006

New Wi-Fi Standard Back On Track

After months of squabbling, the new, faster Wi-Fi standard that got derailed late in 2005 could finally be back on track, say people involved in the standards process. Via [news.zdnet.com]Continue Reading

How To Improve On Wireless Security

Elmer Fudd has been trying to keep that ”wascally wabbit” Bugs Bunny out of his carrot patch since before Remington Rand built the first UNIVAC. But, when you start talking about how to keep those wascally hackers out of your wi-fi network, you’ll soon find yourself sounding like Mr. Fudd himself. Via [itmanagement.earthweb.com]Continue Reading

Wi-Fi Tetris Blocking DS March 20

After long dismissing online play as not being central to gaming, Nintendo is fast becoming one of Web-enabled multiplayer’s biggest boosters. Today, the Japanese game giant announced the latest game that will be playable via its wireless gaming network, the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Via [gamespot.com]Continue Reading

Ember, ST Team For ZigBee Chip Platforms

ST Microelectronics and Ember Corporation have teamed to develop complete solutions, including hardware, software and tools, for the fast growing ZigBee wireless networking market. Via [eetimes.com]Continue Reading