Local authorities intending to set up WiMax wide area wireless internet access services have less than a month to register interest for a key spectrum allocation from Ofcom. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi And Bluetooth Fight For Bandwidth
WLAN (wireless LAN) using the WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) IEEE 802.11b/g protocol is becoming standard in PCs and laptop computers, and it is making its way into PDAs and other portable data appliances. At the same time, Bluetooth is arising as a wireless-serial-cable replacement for headsets and microphones in all kinds of mobile-system applications. They are… Continue Reading
Boston Airport Tries To Kill Free Wi-Fi Node
Boston’s Logan International Airport is attempting to pull the plug on Continental Airlines’ free Wi-Fi node, which competes with the airport’s $7.95-a-day pay service. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Super-Fast Wi-Fi Moves A Step Closer
The three competing groups submitting proposals to the IEEE for the 802.11n next-generation Wi-Fi standard have agreed to work together to create a common and agreed standard. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Sensors Working Overtime
Is that warehouse about to collapse? Is that turbine about to throw a blade? Is that oil well going to explode? Via [cfo.com]… Continue Reading
Motorola, Nortel invest In Wi-Fi Start-up
Motorola and Nortel Networks have each taken a stake in Wi-Fi start-up Trapeze Networks, the company said on Tuesday. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Vonage, WiMax Provider Team Up
TowerStream, a provider of high-speed Internet services using cutting-edge WiMax technology, has teamed with Internet telephony giant Vonage in one of the first co-marketing agreements of its kind. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Hackers Annihilate Wi-Fi Record
A group of young hackers who broke a world record for Wi-Fi connectivity last year can expect to hear from the Guinness folks again. Via [wired.com]… Continue Reading
Boeing, Intel Partner On In-Flight Wi-Fi
Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company, and Intel have announced plans to promote high-speed, in-flight wireless Internet services, and say they have successfully finished compatibility tests with laptops that use Intel’s Centrino mobile technology. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Shopping Mall Boasts Massive Wi-Fi Network
West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada, offers visitors a Wi-Fi network the size of 48 city blocks. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Belkin To Release Updated MIMO Wi-Fi Gear
Belkin said Monday that it is about to released enhanced pre-standard 802.11n Wi-Fi equipment using Multiple Input-Multiple Output (MIMO) technology aimed at home and small office users. Via [eet.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Phone Options Expand
Zultys Technologies and Meru Networks Inc. have each unveiled plans for products that support voice services over a wireless LAN. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Nintendo Launches Massive Wi-Fi Advertising Campaign For DS
Nintendo is launching its multi-million dollar advertising campaign to promote the online capabilities of the Wi-Fi enabled DS handheld. No doubt much to the delight of cinemagoers everywhere there will be a one minute ad spot to go with the other 29 minutes of crap that precedes half the movies these days. Via [theinquirer.net]… Continue Reading
Big Steps Ahead For WiMAX
The broadband wireless technology has reached some milestones, and certified equipment is expected to ship this year. But it still faces an uncertain future. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Have WiFi Adapter, Will Map
Even today, after devoting an entire month of his life to researching the subject, as well as several more weeks to analyzing the resulting data and then organizing it on a multicolored map that rivals any in a military situation room, Ofir Gal-Mor, 32, of Ramat Hasharon, still has no explanation for the mapping bug… Continue Reading