While telecoms companies in the US are trying to block free Wi-Fi hotspots, BT has stated that it has no problems with the concept. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
3.7GHz Mixer Suited For 3G And WiFi
An active downconverting RF mixer from Linear Technology can be used in 3G mobile basestations with its operating frequency range of 3.7GHz. Via [electronicsweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Small Is Beautiful For Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi must move away from the laptop and onto smaller devices, according to industry experts. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Home Automation Companies Set To Duke It Out
Several companies are about to begin vying to win control of your home. They don’t want to tell you what to do. Rather, they want to come in where home automation vendor X10 left off. They want to automate your light switches, thermostat, security system, and sprinkler system. They want their chips in your universal… Continue Reading
Microsoft, VeriSign Team On Wi-Fi Security Architecture
Citing the increased risk posed by mobile workers and wireless networking technology, Microsoft Corp. and VeriSign Inc. said on Wednesday that they are teaming up to help organizations secure Wi-Fi networks. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Employees ‘Forcing Wi-Fi Rollout’
Companies are finding themselves forced to roll out Wi-Fi to solve problems caused by frustrated employees who are doing it themselves, anecdotal evidence suggests. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Cellular & Wi-Fi: A Tumultuous Marriage?
David Hagan has spent the past four years deeply enmeshed in the business of Wi-Fi hot spots. The reason? Hagan, CEO of aggregator Boingo, sees a future where the hot spots will become part of a broader wireless convergence. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
BT Fears Wireless Security PR Crisis
The telco fears that media reports about wireless security dangers could drive customers away. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Taxicab Wi-Fi? Access Point Combines Wi-Fi And 3G
Wireless LAN equipment vendor Telabria unveiled a public-access point that can use 3G cellular data service to connect users to the Internet, allowing access by Wi-Fi-enabled devices from unusual locations. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Voice Over Wi-Fi Aids Expanding Business
If you ever either drink or drive, you’re probably indirectly familiar with Commercial Alcohols Inc. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Zigbee Rival Releases Second Generation Chip
Less than a week after the Zigbee Alliance announced its first compliance awards, competing vendor Zensys has come out with its second-generation chip. Via [reed-electronics.com]… Continue Reading
BT Sees DIY WiMax In 18 Months
With Intel’s Rosedale chip now out, the UK’s incumbent telco predicts that it will soon be offering self-installation WiMax kit. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
London Gets A Mile Of Free Wi-Fi
Good news for wireless users in Islington – they can now get free wireless Internet access. But will commercial hot spot operators be pleased? Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Atheros, QuickLogic Combine For WLAN Connectivity
QuickLogic and Atheros Communications have jointly developed an 802.11 a/b/g connectivity platform linking the former’s uWatt Programmable Bridges and Atheros’ WLAN chipsets. Via [eetimes.com]… Continue Reading
WiFi Access Wherever You Go, Giving IT Staff The Blues
Wireless hot spots and services offering mobile access to the Web, e-mail and corporate networks are spreading across Canada faster than mosquitoes in spring — and for information technology workers, they can be just as pesky. Via [theglobeandmail.com]… Continue Reading