Category: Wi-Fi
Could this be the end for batteries? Scientists generate electric power from Wi-Fi
A flexible material that converts radio signals into usable electric current raises the prospect of a world without batteries. Scientists in the US developed the device, known as a “rectenna”, from a semiconductor just a few atoms thick. Wi-fi signals captured by an integrated antenna are transformed into a DC current suitable for electronic circuits.…
BT extends Complete Wi-Fi, promises to end black spots in home
BT has announced it is extending its Complete Wi-Fi solution to new Superfast and Ultrafast Fibre broadband customers. With Complete Wi-Fi, BT claims it is the the only broadband provider to offer customers a strong reliable Wi-Fi guarantee for every room of their home. Complete Wi-Fi is now available for new Superfast Fibre customers, including on…
Norwegian becomes ‘first budget airline’ with free WiFi on long-haul flights
Norwegian claims to be the first low-cost airline to launch free WiFi for the full length of its long-haul flights. The service enables passengers to browse the web, check social media and send messages using their own smartphones, tablets and laptops at no cost. A premium option has an introductory price tag of 14.95 US…
Ford’s brainy benches to offer free solar powered mobile charging and wi-fi
Worrying about a flat smartphone battery could become a thing of the past, at least to those living in parts of London. Ford and smart cities start-up Strawberry Energy are rolling out smart benches to offer pedestrians free solar-powered mobile charging and free wi-fi access while they sit and rest across the city. The collaboration…
Vodafone announces WiFi calling for places without a phone signal
Unable to get a signal to make a call? Then Vodafone promises a solution called WiFi Calling. Whether you’re stuck in the basement, in a home with thick walls or on the London Underground, WiFi Calling means you can talk on the phone even if there is no mobile signal. Unlike some Internet-based voice services you also…
Canon announces new PowerShot and IXUS models
Canon has announced a range of new cameras at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company unveiled three new superzoom PowerShots, plus the PowerShot N2, along with three new compact IXUS cameras. The new superzoom PowerShot SX530 HS features 50x optical zoom and 100x ZoomPlus, while the pocket-sized PowerShot SX710 HS has…
The Digest: Spotify fans are cat people… and 4 other things people are talking about today
[nextpage title="Next"] Spotify fans are cat people, but Taylor Swift fans prefer dogs, data shows | The Guardian "Maybe the row between Spotify and Taylor Swift is about more than streaming music royalties. Maybe it boils down to a deep disagreement over pets. That’s one (yes, ridiculous, but wait until you see the data) conclusion…
Man gets $1200 in-flight wifi bill
While not quite the worst thing that can happen during a flight, this must be up there - right? A Canadian man travelling on Singapore Airlines from London to Singapore has landed himself a bill of almost $1200. Whoops. According to the Washington Post, Jeremy Gutsche got the penalty for using too much data on…
Wifi will now work at 150 Tube stations
Good news for London commuters this morning as Virgin Media has announced it has installed wifi in its 150th London Underground station. The news comes as Wimbledon, Richmond, Morden, East Ham, Barking and Upminster are all brought online, providing travellers with blessed relief from the horror or having to stare vacantly at other people. Apparently…
The Digest: Google launches Inbox app… and 4 other things people are talking about this morning
[nextpage title="Next"] Google has launched the Inbox app in an attempt to solve email headaches, says the Guardian: "Unveiled this week, Inbox is an app for Android and for iPhone, with an invite-only launch that mirrors the debut of Gmail in 2004. Its features include the ability to organise similar emails in 'bundles', from bank…
