Category: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi blocking paint from Em-Sec Technologies
Though the real crime is what they charge for the blasted Wi-Fi at some net cafes, if you think someone is stealing your signal, you could just install a WEP key, or you could go into overkill mode and…
20Mbps broadband, huh? What is it good for?
Last week, Virgin Media announced plans to double the speed of its most expensive broadband service from 10Mbps to 20Mbps. Due to come into effect this May, it’ll be the fastest widely-available home internet connection in the UK.
The Tokyo Ubiquitous Technology Project
Ginza, Japan, has been plastered with thousands of RFIDs in order to monitor everything from how well tourists are being treated, to the history of the Mitsukoshi department store. Anyone who has a suitably equipped receiver can get completely…
Apple puts back AppleTV roll-out
If you're looking forward to getting your hands on Apple's AppleTV media player, prepare for some bad news – it's been delayed. The new shipping date is mid-March, so only a couple of weeks off the original shelf date….
Who wants a Wi-Fi digital camera when you've got a mobile phone?
Stuart Dredge writes… This post started life as a rant about how cool Wi-Fi digital cameras are, spurred by news that Nikon is launching two new models, the Coolpix S50 and S50c. After all, it's about time there were more…
BT's Wireless City total grows to a dozen
BT's Wireless City project has been growing since Birmingham joined the scheme in November last year. Twelve cities are now networked: Sheffield, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Bristol, Glasgow, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Cardiff and Westminster….
3GSM 2007: HTC’s Advantage has a magnetic personality
This is the extremely smart, ultra-mobile, HTC Advantage – not to be mistaken with a UMPC because, y’know, it actually has a keyboard. It also has Wi-Fi and HSPDA connectivity and will be selling for around a thousand Euros when…
HTC to provide BT Fusion devices
HTC have announced that they have signed a deal to provide Windows Mobile 6 devices for their BT Fusion service. The VoIP service allows you to make calls over WiFi when you're in the range of your house, switching…
Interview: The Cloud's Owen Geddes on why public Wi-Fi isn't just for suits
Wi-Fi hotspots are mainly useful for business types, right? Great for catching up with emails over a Latte or seven, while barking out PowerCommands in a series of VoIP calls with your minions. But thanks to the pricing, not that…
Aztech intro WL830RT4 wireless broadband router that covers multiple floors
Aztech have released their WL830RT4 Wireless G Broadband Router that claims to be an all-in-one solution for users who live or work in large homes or offices spanning wide areas and on multiple levels. It has an eXtended Range…
