Stories about wireless networking

‘Wi-Fi Direct’ to link gadgets via direct ‘ad hoc’ wireless
A new WI-Fi spec due in 2010 will allow devices such as cameras, laptops and photo frames to create instant peer-to-peer wireless connections.
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CSIRO rakes in $200m from Wi-Fi patent
It’s payday for Australia’s peak science body, which yesterday reported a $200m boost to its coffers based on royalty payments for its work on the 802.11 wireless standard.
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Apple’s secret: new iPod Touch has unactivated FM radio and 802.11n hardware
The new iPod Touch unveilled last week disappointingly lacks a video camera but it’s got an FM receiver, FM transmitter and 5GHz 802.11n wireless hidden under the hood...
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Police go on patrol for open Wi-Fi networks
Queensland Police will soon add unprotected wireless networks to the Sunshine State’s ‘most wanted’ list.
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CSIRO could scoop billions from Wi-Fi patent
A 15-year old CSIRO patent on wireless LAN technology could rake in billions of dollars in ongoing loyalties from the likes of Microsoft, Intel, Dell, HP, Toshiba and even Nintendo
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‘Dual mode’ Bluetooth 3.0 to boost data speeds and battery life
Set to debut this month the next-gen Bluetooth standard will allow devices to automatically switch between low-power and high-speed modes, and even gets friendly with Wi-Fi.
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Linksys launches Linux-based wireless audio
Linksys is kick-starting the digital home market with some new high-tech wireless home entertainment gear -- based around Linux.
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Centrino 2 notebooks to get ‘personal Wi-Fi’
Intel launches ‘My WiFi’ personal area networking for new Centrino 2 notebooks to create direct connections to Wi-Fi printers, smartphones, projectors and even other notebooks
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Intel to add Wi-Fi ‘personal area networking’ to Centrino 2
New ‘Cliffside’ technology supports simultaneous simple Bluetooth-style connection to multiple devices within a three metre radius.
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Epson EB-1735W Data Projector: compact and competent
Priced at the business end of the market, this projector ticks all the boxes, with all the features a presenter needs.
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Dual-band Wi-Fi ready to roll
New routers capable of simultaneously running 2.4GHz and 5GHz weave separate data and ‘entertainment’ wireless networks around the home
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