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Wi-Fi

Type: Keyphrase

Name: Wi-Fi

description: Wi-Fi is a brand originally licensed by the Wi-Fi Alliance to describe the underlying technology of wireless local area networks (WLAN) based on the IEEE 802.11 specifications. Wi-Fi is now so pervasive, and the term so generic, that the brand is no longer protected.

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 5 Documents (in Internet & IT)

American Airlines

American Airlines launches Wi-Fi widget to allow travelers to find Wi-Fi equipped flights

American Airlines, the first U.S. airline to launch Gogo Inflight Internet, is launching its new Wi-Fi Widget that enables customers to identify Wi-Fi equipped flights 24 hours prior to departure. ... [Just 4 Airlines - 11/20/2009]

Entities: Wi-Fi, American Airlines, InFlight

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 12 Documents (in Internet & IT)

Next Flip camera to get Wi-Fi

Cisco, the owners of Pure Digital, has announced that an updated Flip camera will be released next year sporting Wi-Fi.The Flip camera has been a revelation in the video-recording market, bringing the idea of filmmaking to the YouTube generation.Its success ... [TechRadar.com - 11/19/2009]

Entities: Wi-Fi, Cisco Systems Inc, iPhone 3GS

First Reported 13 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 3 Documents (in Internet & IT)

Air Canada

Air Canada Will Offer In-Flight Wi-Fi, Too

Air Canada is testing an in-flight Wi-Fi service from Aircell on its flights between Toronto and Los Angeles and Montreal and L.A. From now until Jan. 29, passengers can plunk down $9.95 per flight to surf on a laptop and $7.95 to access the Internet ... [GigaOM - 8 hours ago]

Entities: Air Canada, Wi-Fi, AirCell LLC

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 3 Documents (in Internet & IT)

Cisco Systems Inc

Cisco confirms new flip camera will have wi-fi... (TechCrunch via TechNews AM)

Cisco has confirmed that the next version of the Flip Video camera, everyones favorite tiny video camera, is getting Wi-Fi. The model is described as having "a large screen that slides to reveal the record and menu buttons underneath... ... [TechNews.AM - 11/19/2009]

Entities: Cisco Systems Inc, TechCrunch, Wi-Fi

First Reported 14 hours ago - Updated 10 hours ago - 2 Documents (in Internet & IT)

Last.fm Ltd

Roberts expands Wi-Fi radio range with four new portables

Four new Internet radios will be joining the Roberts radio roster of Wi-Fi portables, currently comprising the Stream 201 and Stream 202.The Stream 83i sports Wi-Fi, DAB and FM radio inside a retro-styled cabinet in a high gloss piano black finish. There ... [What Hifi - 10 hours ago]

Entities: Wi-Fi, The Sound, Last.fm Ltd

First Reported 14 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 2 Documents (in Internet & IT)

ND: WiFi access available at 14 N.D. rest areas

rivers in North Dakota now have access to wireless Internet at 14 visitors centers and rest areas along interstates 94 and 29 and other major roadways. ... [Stateline - 14 hours ago]

Entities: Wi-Fi

First Reported 9 hours ago - Updated 19 mins ago - 2 Documents (in Internet & IT)

China Unicom Limited

iPhone to attract 10 pct of 3G users by 2012, Unicom says

BEIJING - Apple's wireless carrier in China on Friday expressed its high expectations for the iPhone despite the relatively low sales since its debut, hoping the handset to attract 10 percent of China's 3G users in the in the next three years.A senior ... [International Business Times - 19 mins ago]

Entities: China Unicom Limited, iPhone, 3G

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 2 Documents (in Internet & IT)

'Orange France intros Wi-Fi 3G+ dongle, mobile internet plans'

(DMEUROPE via COMTEX) -- Orange France has launched a Wi-Fi 3G+ dongle which allows users to connect to the internet over the 3G+ network and to share the connection between up to five computers, mobile phones, game consoles, or cameras over Wi-Fi. The ... [TMC Net - 11/19/2009]

Entities: Orange France, Wi-Fi, 3G

First Reported 15 hours ago - Updated 10 hours ago - 3 Documents (in Internet & IT)

Five Reasons the Google Chrome OS Will Flop

Yesterday Google hosted a press event at its Mountain View campus to reveal a first glimpse at the Chrome OS. The excitement around the operating system has led to rampant rumors and speculation, but I question whether the Chrome OS is really worth any ... [CIO Magazine - 10 hours ago]

Entities: Google Inc, Google Chrome, Operating Systems, Web Browser, PC World

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 2 Documents (in Internet & IT)

Imation's New USB Drive is Wireless, Not Wi-Fi

Imation has announced the release of the first external hard drive to use wireless USB . The Pro WX Wireless USB hard drive packs a standard 1.5TB 3.5” drive, with an SSD upgrade kit coming soon. The transfer speed are said to be a respectable, but not ... [Maximum PC - 11/20/2009]

Entities: Imation, Wi-Fi

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 2 Documents (in Internet & IT)

What to read on the GigaOM network [GigaOM]

What does a user cost? (OStatic) It’s not about the gadget — it’s what you do with it (jkOnTheRun) Cut the drama: private APIs, the App Store & you (TheAppleBlog) Flip cameras to get Wi-Fi (NewTeeVee) Seesmic for Windows: an AIR-less Twitter client ... [GigaOM Network - 11/19/2009]

Entities: GigaOM, John Doerr, Seesmic

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 2 Documents (in Internet & IT)

AT&T dates HP Mini 110 netbook with 3G broadband

HP Mini 110 netbook due at AT&T on Nov. 22ndAT&T on Thursday announced it will soon add the HP Mini 110 netbook to its range of 3G mobile broadband equipped netbooks. The Windows 7-equipped netbook sports a 10.1-inch LED display, an Intel Atom CPU and ... [Electronista - 11/19/2009]

Entities: HP Mini-Note, AT&T Inc, 3G, Broadband

Quotes

"In the UK we have about per cent of the country mapped, and London is one of the best cities in the world for accuracy" says Ted Morgan, managing director of location provider Skyhook. "In London, for example, it's accurate to about 0-0 metres...

No hiding place [Computer Shopper UK - 55 mins ago]

...Goa using Wi-Fi systems, where Wi-Fi enabled headphones were given to ravers by the organisers, in order to circumvent the noise pollution norms. "I have been to such rave parties some time back, in Arambol and Morjim which are popular beaches in north Goa, about 35 km from Panaji, where such wireless equipment was used. But we can still stop them if they are organised in public areas like a beach" he said. Deshpande advises vigilant residents to call the police control room number 100, instead of calling individual police officials who 'may co...

Drug trade may Increase During Tourist Season: Goa Police [Daijiworldcom - 4 hours ago]

...more heads in beds by tossing in perks -- everything from massages and laundry service to free Wi-Fi -- that would normally bring in extra revenue. "We were giving a lot more complimentary services to the business traveler because we thought that value would be particularly relevant today" said Caryn Kboudi, vice president of corporate communications for Omni. 'That could be $30 or $40 coming off their expense report...

After heavy discounts this year, hotels expect rates to rise (The Dallas Morning News) [Hotel Online - 8 hours ago]

More Content

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No hiding place [Computer Shopper UK - 55 mins ago]
Hands-On with Google Chrome OS: Not Much to See... [Laptop Magazine - 57 mins ago]
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I Chose My Hotel For Free WiFi and Amenities [BNET - 1 hour ago]
BlackBerry Curve 8530 now available from Verizo... [MobileBurn - 1 hour ago]
'MTS Belarus launches Wi-Fi network on universi... [Individual.com - 1 hour ago]
Chrome OS Will Focus on Security [Top Tech News - 1 hour ago]
Pioneer BDP-320 Blu-ray Player [Trusted Reviews - 2 hours ago]
Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 [Mobile Computer - 2 hours ago]
China Unicom bullish on iPhone sales [CHINAdaily - 2 hours ago]
5 Nifty Apps That Turn Your Android Into A Univ... [Wired News - 3 hours ago]
Analysis: the two fatal flaws in Google Chrome OS [PC Advisor - 3 hours ago]
ASUS G51J-A1 [Laptop Magazine - 3 hours ago]
Porter: the little airline that could [Globe Investor - 3 hours ago]
Remote Access Software supports Windows 7 and W... [Industrial News Room - 3 hours ago]
RECENTLY INTRODUCED ANALOG (and related) PRODUC... [EDA DesignLine - 3 hours ago]
Droid displays its smarts [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 3 hours ago]
Drug trade may Increase During Tourist Season: ... [Daijiworldcom - 4 hours ago]
Arm Courtroom Bailiffs With ... iPods? [Law.com - 4 hours ago]
Air Canada starts Wi-Fi test [SmartBrief - 4 hours ago]
Barnes & Noble Nook E-Reader Will Arrive Af... [Mobile Tech Today - 4 hours ago]
ASUS Eee PC 1201N outed [T3 - 4 hours ago]
10 Creative Gifts for Designers [Mac Life - 4 hours ago]
Barnes & Noble Nook Is Delayed [CIO Today - 4 hours ago]
Barnes & Noble Nook E-Reader Will Arrive Af... [Yahoo! News - 4 hours ago]
Tech Gift Guide 2009 - Squeezebox Radio [Variety - 4 hours ago]
A Look at California's New TV Energy Regs [New York Times - 4 hours ago]
AT& [DV Format - 5 hours ago]
47 per cent rise in cost of Metro work, says Si... [The Hindu - 5 hours ago]
Lenovo ThinkPad X100e details get leaked [Sympatico - 5 hours ago]

Blogs

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WebStation 7-inch Android tablet coming in Dece... [WPNI Blogroll - Technology Gadgets Blog - 2 hours ago] Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Gadgets / Other With everyone busy speculating about Apple’s rumored tablet, it might make sense that every other company would ...
5 Nifty Apps That Turn Your Android Into A Univ... [Wired: Gadget Lab - 4 hours ago] With all the gadgets, remotes, and thingamajigs piling up on your coffee table, finding the right remote can sometimes be a real pain. But thanks to a few heroic ...
The Netbook: Six Months Later [WebWorkerDaily] [GigaOM Network - 7 hours ago] In an effort to curtail my disastrous gadget spending habits, I’ve decided to take a look at devices I’ve purchased with the stated intent of increasing my productivity, ...
Why Google Should Cool It With Chrome OS [Wired: Gadget Lab - 7 hours ago] Sometimes you have to take a step down to step up. That’s what Google should’ve done with its open-source PC operating system Chrome OS, which the corporation ...
Arm Courtroom Bailiffs With ... iPods? [Legal Blog Watch - 8 hours ago] Bailiffs are indispensable to maintaining order in court. To that end, court systems often treat bailiffs much like law enforcement officers, even arming them with ...

Audio/Video

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Loaded: Google's gift of free airport Wi-Fi [CBS - YouTube - 11/10/2009]
Loaded: Google's gift of free airport Wi-Fi [CBS News Online - YouTube - 11/10/2009]
Blackberry Storm 2 Review [TheStreet.com - YouTube - 10/30/2009]
Is your Wi-Fi connection safe? [MSN Video: What's Hot - 10/29/2009]
Yo Jude: Protecting Your Wi-Fi - nytimes.com/video [The New York Times - YouTube - 10/22/2009]

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