The power, storage capacity, and flexibility of PCs make them perfect multimedia repositories—unless you actually want to enjoy your collected content. Somehow, spending the evening hunched over a computer just doesn’t have the same appeal as lounging on the sofa with your favorite tall, cool beverage. Multimedia receivers can free your entertainment from its shackles.… Continue Reading
Epson Adds 802.11g To Projector Lineup
Epson has announced the PowerLite 835p and 830p, two new 3,000-ANSI lumens XGA projectors, with the 835p featuring 802.11g wireless for video streaming. Via [news.designtechnica.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless VOIP Not Ready For Prime Time
Enterprise might already be using voice over wireless LAN, but the technology is still far from perfect, admitted networking and telecom executives at this week’s VON Europe conference here. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
WiMax Will Be Key To BT’s 21st Century Network Project
BT’s radical plan to upgrade its telecommunications network to cope with the demands of a converged world will rely on the latest wireless technologies. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Airports Are New Hotspots In Wi-Fi Wars
U.S. airports are becoming hot spots of conflict between various parties seeking to control wireless Internet systems at the sprawling facilities. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
The Key To The Wi-Fi
Operations Support System (OSS) provider Pronto Networks of Pleasanton, Calif., has teamed up with Sweet Spot Solutions of Mesa, Ariz., to make a key to the Internet. Literally. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Study: WiMax, MobileFI No Threat To DSL
Consulting firm The Management Network Group (TMNG), has teamed up with financial house Bear, Stearns & Co. to produce a new market study called Wireless Broadband: The Impact of 802 Technology. The study analyzes the potential business effects of 802.16 WiMAX and 802.20 MobileFI and proprietary technologies. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
Greedy Hackers Can Hog Wi-Fi Bandwidth
Greedy computer hackers using open-source Linux machines could steal more than their fair share of bandwidth from Wi-Fi hotspots, Swiss computer scientists have warned. Via [newscientist.com]… Continue Reading
Kineto Wireless Raises $35 Million; Cellular/Wi-Fi Spec Pending
Kineto Wireless has secured $35 million in third-round funding for its cellular and Wi-Fi integration technology that will provide carriers the ability to enable and control roaming in dual-radio handsets among different networks. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
California Hospital Offers Wi-Fi While You Recover
El Camino Hospital last week become one of the first to provide high-speed wireless access to patients and visitors, making access available throughout its hospital campus and two off-site dialysis centers. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi: If Not Free, Then How?
From fancy hotels to fast-food joints, the number of venues offering high-speed wireless Internet access is expected to grow at a heady clip this year. But industry analysts aren’t expecting laptop users and their credit cards to follow. Via [wired.com]… Continue Reading
Tropos Upgrade Will Allow Bigger Wi-Fi Networks
Tropos Networks today unveiled an upgraded Version 3 of its system, a feat that will allow the company to target bigger and more densely populated metro areas with its widescale Wi-Fi solution. Via [rcrnews.com]… Continue Reading
Apple’s AirPort Adds Home Music Streaming
Apple Computer unveiled on Monday a $129 device that acts as both a portable wireless base station and a way to stream music throughout the home. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Interlink Brings Enterprise Wi-Fi Security To SMBs
Interlink Networks rolled out Monday a software-based wireless security product that aims to bring high-end enterprise security to small businesses in a setup that’s as easy to configure as security codes in a garage door opener. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Sports Business: Wi-Fi Next Big Thing
When the NBA expansion Charlotte Bobcats open their $265 million arena next year, Barry Silberman expects there will be skepticism about the invisible innovation that will pervade the venue. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading