Category: Wi-Fi
Manchester planning large free wi-fi network
It seems that the latest technology buzz to get involved with – if you're a city that is – is wi-fi or WIMAX, and preferably free. Manchester looks as if it will be the next one, with the City Council…
Apple files patent for wireless handheld device
The EETimes has picked up upon Apple's latest patent filing, published today but rumoured since August, of a handheld computing device with wireless communications capability. It's summarised as: "The portable computing device includes an enclosure that surrounds and protects the…
Bristol planning major extension to wi-fi project
The fine city of Bristol has selected Cityspace as a preferred partner in its plans to extend its wireless broadband network. The network was originally piloted in 2004, and the extension will cover key business areas, transport routes, and several…
Leicester Square gets 'no catch' free wi-fi
One of London's premier tourist and entertainment spots is about to give free, no-catches wi-fi to anyone in the area who wants it. Tomorrow, Leicester Square will become a wi-fi hotspot courtesy of PR company Four Communications. They say "No…
BT Internet Radio – 5,000 stations at your fingertips
Although there are obvious limitations (like the need to have a network for a start), internet radio really does make the extra choice of DAB look a bit weak. Compare the 30 DAB radio stations with the 5,000 or so…
T-Mobile Wi-Fi now available to 85% of UK air passengers
T-Mobile has launched its Wi-Fi service at Birmingham International Airport, taking UK passenger coverage to an impressive 85%. And according to T-Mobile figures, in the last 12 months, T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi in airports has processed 2,870,000MB of data. T-Mobile is the…
UK wi-fi users at risk of data and ID theft
A new survey suggests that wi-fi users are opening themselves to the risk of data and identity theft. Though 86% of wi-fi users surveyed said they knew there was a risk that their data could be intercepted when connecting via…
Linksys launches WRV200 router with RangeBooster
Linksys has launched the WRV200 router with RangeBooster – an add-on features that boosts the expected range of a standard router. Aimed at small businesses, RangeBooster increases the wireless network's range up to two times, and its throughput by up…
Birmingham pushes to become wireless city
Birmingham, Britain's second city, is on course to become a wireless city as it teams up with BT's Wireless Cities project. Initially, the project will cover a square mile of Birmingham City Centre, with equipment being installed on the BT…
Imp Adapt Wi-Fi radio and media player
We were suitable impressed with the Imp Wi-Fi radio when our review team got its hands on one a few months back, so its interesting to see a variation on a theme with the Imp Adapt Wi-Fi radio and media…
