LightReading |
August 5th, 2008 |
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MSO is rolling out Docsis 3.0 services and a massive WiFi canopy[...]
Delta will provide Wi-Fi access throughout its entire domestic fleet. Airlines have debated for years over what new technology to install in planes and the winner appears to be Internet hot spots. For travelers, this can be a mixed blessing.[...]
The US cable operator Cablevision Systems says it intends to launch its Wi-Fi networks in parts of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut within the next few months. The USD300 million network will offer free wireless internet access to Cablevisions existing Optimum Online fixed broadband subscribers. The initial focus will [...]
Filed under: Handsets, RIM, T-Mobile, GSM, EDGE Wild colors are something we're used to seeing on the Pearl range, but the Curve? The red one seemed to work out alright, so bring it on, RIM. The WiFi and HotSpot @Home-equipped Curve 8320 has now made its grand entrance on T-Mobile [...]
Yesterday Chris Albrecht writing on GigaOM pointed out that NBC is warning users that it's Olympic download service is "not recommended for people with dialup or metered broadband Internet access (emphasis mine)." Chris predicts "That is just a taste of things to come especially if you're a fan of [...]
Filed under: Handsets, Apple, OS X We're not sure how this one got past Apple's App Store censors, but the clever kids at Nullriver have released what appears to be the first tethering solution for the iPhone. The $10 NetShare app is just a SOCKS proxy that links an ad-hoc [...]
Filed under: Handsets, GSM, EDGE Windows Mobile in a ripoff Palm Centro casing doesn't exactly scream out OQO, but the KIRFers know no boundaries, and at least the "G900" here isn't totally crap underneath that indelicate exterior. You're looking at a 624MHz CPU, 128MB memory, quad-band GSM / GPRS / [...]
RCR Wireless |
August 3rd, 2008 |
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Time was when the bloody white spaces spat was nice and neat, with mostly high-tech giants seeking more spectrum for Wi-Fi pitted against television broadcasters fearful of interference to digital signals from wireless devices that would operate in[...]
HTC's Touch Diamond is one pretty little piece of fun. Unfortunately, the lack of U.S 3G spectrum support outweighs the Touch Diamond's looks. Slow browsing = suck. That shouldn't be a problem for much longer, according to this FCC posting.. Lets see here.. Touch Diamond model number.. Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.. WiFi [...]
Filed under: Handsets, RIM, T-Mobile, GSM, EDGE Don't get us wrong, the 8320's just great in both titanium and pale gold -- in fact, pretty much anything is made better when cast in pale gold, now that we think about it -- but RIM's lineup can always use a little [...]
Techdirt |
July 29th, 2008 |
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Not so long ago, the BBC did a scare-mongering show about the supposed "threats" of WiFi radiation on children. Never mind the fact that it was later pointed out that the program used horrendously bad science, that actual scientific tests have shown the fears to be totally overblown (the amount [...]
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available.[...]
Man, how this phone brings a pang to my heart. It looks so damn pretty; why must it lack 3G? Oh Well - at least it's coming to North America, according to this FCC post. No word yet on carrier availability, though its GSM internal mean it's pretty safe to [...]
Nicolas Negroponte owns a summer home in Patmos and is setting up a high speed mesh network to bring Wi-Fi to most of the island[...]
Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE The rumored i740 slider from Samsung has now been announced, and as expected, it's a 3G-free beast. That's actually pretty cool since it'll do its part toward keeping the sticker shock to an absolute minimum -- around €300 ($469) when it launches [...]
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available.[...]
About WI-FI TV, Inc. With independently verified viewers from over 150 countries, Wi-Fi TV, Inc. provides a new generation TV delivery platform that has a geographical sphere[...]
Position Summary: MetroFi, headquartered in Mountain View, CA and the leading provider of Citywide free WiFi Internet services and Public safety networks, is looking for a Sales[...]
If you enjoy Using competitive spirit to achieving sales goals Staying up-to-date on the latest data/entertainment technology and devices, such as Wi-Fi, data devices,[...]