Stories about Wi-Fi

‘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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SRF unveils tiny Wi-Fi tablet perfect for kitchen
Hubster is a slick little Internet device sized perfectly for the countertop.
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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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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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HTC Touch Diamond: sleek and stylish
Naming a smartphone after one of the most sought-after gems in the world is a big call, and unfortunately for HTC, it isn’t perfect.
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Nokia E66: deceptively simple
Nokia’s latest enterprise-friendly mobile proves that style and smarts can co-exist in the same handset.
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Apple iPhone 3G: fun but not flawless
It’s sexy, feature-packed and incredibly easy to use, but contrary to popular opinion, the iPhone 3G isn’t the Messianic mobile it’s made out to be.
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SMC BarricadeN Wireless Router: scanner sharing included?
SMC delivers another competent router that packs a first - scanner sharing
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