10/25/2010, It is always nice to have all of your devices talking to one another via a single, universal standard, and Wi-Fi Direct could be just the ticket as it gets certified in due time. Imagine taking a closer step towards a truly wireless lifestyle, be it printing, streaming or sharing files. All of this can be done without the need for any network, which translates to a Wi-Fi Direct certified […]

10/13/2010, If for some reason you want to have a Wi-Fi repeater in the great outdoors without a power outlet in sight, you could always build one with your fancy DIY skills, such as the one featured above. The cigar box holds a Linksys WRT54G v8 router that gets 7.5 volts at 500 milliamps thanks to the solar panel and the sun. Five AA rechargeable batteries are also included that can […]

10/12/2010, The Motorola MB860, rumored to be dubbed the Olympus, and another Motorola device has just received the necessary Wi-Fi certification. Details on this phone are vague, though it’s expected to be a Tegra 2 phone. Aside from that, a tweet from @androidevicespy hints that the Olympus MB860 will be headed for AT&T. We’ll have to keep an eye on this, but the idea of a powerful Tegra 2 phone from […]

10/06/2010, Singapore Airlines (SIA), the national airlines of Singapore (how obvious is that), has just announced that they will be introducing a new in-flight connectivity system that will have its roots in Immarsat’s SwiftBroadband in a collaboration with OnAir to deliver Wi-Fi connectivity as well as mobile telephony services while you’re cruising at high altitudes to cross continents. Basically, this might mean you can send and receive text messages over a […]

10/06/2010, Making phone calls over Wi-Fi is a feature that most frequent travelers won’t mind, since it will certainly go a long way in making sure that their precious minutes won’t be used up, and being in a totally different country separated by a few time zones and thousands of miles will not be excuses not to call home. T-Mobile USA has announced that they will be offering Wi-Fi calling in […]

10/04/2010, We’ve recently caught sight of enough leaks to believe that Wi-Fi calling for Android would be arriving on T-Mobile sometime, and now Wi-Fi calling has been spotted on the new myTouch and Motorola Defy product pages on T-Mobile’s site. Specific details on the service weren’t mentioned, but it’s great to know that there is some form of Wi-Fi calling mentioned on T-Mobile’s official site, instead of having to rely on […]

09/29/2010, Kobo’s next generation ebook reader is at least on par with other ereaders in the market, where it sports Wi-Fi connectivity (at long last). Retailing for $139.99 a pop, you can choose from Onyx, Lilac and Silver colors. The new Kobo Wireless eReader can be purchased from Borders’ online store, while a faster processor underneath the hood makes virtual page turning a whole lot faster. It measures all of 0.4 […]

09/27/2010, A 4G Wi-Fi modem from Clear has been approved by the FCC today, dubbed the Clear Modem with Wi-Fi and bearing the model number WIXFBR-117. The device is manufactured by Gemtek and will support Wi-Fi b/g/n and data transfer rates of up to 150Mbps. Connectivity ports include an Ethernet port and what appears to be a VoIP phone port. This device will be the first Wi-Fi modem designed for home […]

09/23/2010, A leaked document regarding LG’s upcoming Optimus One mobile phone hints that the phone will be arriving on T-Mobile’s network. There still isn’t any confirmation of the authenticity of this leak just yet, but if it’s accurate, the Wi-Fi calling feature offered that will not zap your minutes sounds like a juicy proposition. Specifications of the LG Optimus One included in the document include:

09/21/2010, JetBlue Airways might be lagging behind its competitors due to the lack of in-flight Internet access, but reports claim that the delay in implementing in-flight Wi-Fi might allow the airline to offer a better service than its competition when it’s finally rolled out. JetBlue is expected to start installing the necessary hardware sometime in mid-2012 and will differ from existing airlines’ methods of providing in-flight Internet access as it will […]

09/16/2010, Free Wi-Fi service will be coming to 32 city parks in the near future, though it might not be the type of free Wi-Fi that most folks will be expecting. Cable giants Time Warner and Cablevision have agreed to spend $10 million to provide Wi-Fi service in said parks as part of a deal which the city agreed to give a 10-year renewal of the companies’ cable-television franchises. The catch […]

09/13/2010, If the FCC has its way, we can see “super WiFi” technology coming soon, which the regulatory agency is dubbing as such for its long range and wall penetration capabilities. The agency is expected to vote on new rules on September 23, of which the discussion on super WiFi should come into play. The agency had decided two years ago to open up the airwaves between TV channels, known as […]

09/03/2010, Following New York’s WiFi plans for Internet access to train commuters, New Jersey is now asking companies to submit bids to provide Internet hotspots on trains and rail stations so passengers can browse the web, access email, and stream audio and video. The proposal would cover 12 rail lines and 165 train stations in New Jersey’s transit system and an award for the winning bid should be awarded by the […]

08/26/2010, Using the same technology on its Ford SYNC system that allows drivers to create a mobile WiFi hotspot within Ford cars, automaker Ford is now using that same WiFi tech to customize cars off of the assembly line. WiFi transmitters at an assembly plant can customize the car’s infotainment system, but the use of WiFi for car customization will lead to more possibilities down the road as well. Beyond setting […]