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Wi-Fi used for location services

June 20, 2005 Skyhook says it has software that is more accurate than GPS for location-based services. TAGS: E911, GPS, access point, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi router, RFID, satellite, city, IEEE 802.11, VoIP, signal, router, location, database, wireless router, laptop computer

New Nikon cameras speak Wi-Fi

September 1, 2005 No. 2 camera maker unveils two new Coolpix models that tap into consumer need for instant gratification. Photo: Wi-Fi in a snap TAGS: Nikon Corp., Nikon Coolpix, Wi-Fi, camera, IEEE 802.11, printer, wireless network, digital camera, photograph

Group to certify prestandard Wi-Fi gear

August 29, 2006 The Wi-Fi Alliance plans to put its stamp of approval on early 802.11n products in an effort to keep Wi-Fi moving forward. TAGS: Wi-Fi Alliance, IEEE 802.11n, standard, Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11, WPA

Police blotter: Open Wi-Fi blamed in child porn case

April 18, 2007 Texas man says FBI's search warrant was invalid because a neighbor could have been using his unsecured 802.11 wireless connection. TAGS: Police Blotter, warrant, Texas, wireless connection, IEEE 802.11, IP address, Time Warner Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Wi-Fi, agent, Mr., owner, IP, search, IM

FAQ: Wi-Fi alphabet soup

April 14, 2005 Untangling wireless network confusion, from compatibility to speed to 802.11a and MIMO. TAGS: MIMO, alphabet soup, IEEE 802.11n, Wi-Fi Alliance, standards, Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11, antenna, wireless networking, IEEE 802.11g, wireless network, Cisco Systems Inc., networking, router

New wireless record claimed

August 16, 2005 A wireless Internet provider in Idaho claims that it has beaten a record recently set at the Defcon Wifi Shootout Contest. Photos: A Wi-Fi challenge TAGS: Defcon, Idaho, Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11, wireless Internet, radio

Intel, Sprint connect on WiMax

May 6, 2005 Companies will jointly test the emerging wireless broadband technology, which may serve as an alternative to cable and DSL. Photos: Welcoming the WiMax chip TAGS: wireless broadband, Sprint Nextel, equipment, High-speed Internet, DSL, IEEE 802.11, standards, Wi-Fi, broadband, Intel, Intel Pentium, chipset

Attack code out for new Apple Wi-Fi flaw

November 1, 2006 Researchers rap Apple for mishandling flaws and kick off a "month of kernel bugs" by publishing an exploit for a new Mac Wi-Fi bug. TAGS: flaw, Apple Computer, Wi-Fi, vulnerability, security tool, researcher, exploit, IEEE 802.11, bug, security, Apple Macintosh, e-mail

Intel leads Wi-Fi chipmakers in new forum

October 7, 2005 Intel and others will announce a new industry forum on Monday to accelerate the new, faster Wi-Fi standard, sources say. TAGS: MIMO, chip company, proposal, Wi-Fi, Atheros Communications, IEEE 802.11n, standard, IEEE 802.11, Broadcom Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Intel, radio, forum, Sony Corp.

New Wi-Fi chips embedded in Samsung laptops

May 31, 2005 Samsung will be the first laptop maker to embed MIMO technology, which expands the Wi-Fi range and speeds up performance. TAGS: Airgo Networks, MIMO, radio, Wi-Fi, feet, Samsung Electronics, IEEE 802.11g, wireless network, agreement, IEEE 802.11, laptop computer

New Wi-Fi standard takes the slow road

May 20, 2005 An industry group developing a new wireless networking standard fails to approve one of its leading components. Next: a compromise. TAGS: proposal, IEEE 802.11n, supporter, MIMO, IEEE 802.11, standard, Wi-Fi, Intel, radio, process

Buffalo Wi-Fi gear extends network range

April 25, 2005 Wi-Fi equipment maker's latest products connect with Airgo's MIMO to expand reach of networks. TAGS: MIMO, Airgo Networks, Buffalo, wireless networking, Atheros Communications, Netgear, IEEE 802.11g, networking, D-Link Systems, wireless device, Linksys, IEEE 802.11, Cisco Systems Inc., Wi-Fi, Belkin Corp., U.S.

Wireless gear makers update Wi-Fi for the office

April 29, 2005 Several companies are set to debut new wireless LAN products at this year's Networld+Interop tradeshow. TAGS: Networld+Interop, Meru Networks, Aruba Networks, Trapeze Networks, Enterasys Networks, access point, Airespace, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., LAN, IEEE 802.11, start-up, acquisition, Wi-Fi, PDA, Ethernet

Canon, Nikon revamp digital camera lines

February 23, 2006 Two major manufacturers refresh their lineups with more resolution, less vibration and networking via Wi-Fi. TAGS: Nikon Corp., Nikon Coolpix, Canon Inc., wireless networking, networking, IEEE 802.11, digital camera, camera, Wi-Fi
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