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Verizon Wireless teams with notebook makers

Breaking into a laptop via Wi-Fi

August 2, 2006 Flaws in software that runs wireless-networking hardware could let attackers take over PCs, including Macs, Black Hat warns. TAGS: Black Hat, researcher, Wi-Fi, attacker, flaw, attack, threat, Apple MacBook, software company, laptop computer, Apple Computer, Intel, PC, security, video, operating system

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: GPS, access point, E911, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi router, RFID, satellite, VoIP, signal, router, location, city, IEEE 802.11, wireless router, database, laptop computer

Helio introduces hybrid wireless service

October 4, 2006 Mobile service seamlessly connects laptops to commercial Wi-Fi hotspots and a nationwide 3G wireless network. Photo: Helio Hybrid card TAGS: Helio, Sprint Nextel, 3G, ESPN, hot spot, wireless service, Wi-Fi, wireless broadband, broadband, wireless network, laptop computer, card

Closing the digital divide with solar Wi-Fi

August 2, 2006 Two colleagues develop Wi-Fi technology designed to work where sources of electricity are unreliable. Photos: Green Wi-Fi TAGS: developing country, OLPC, Wi-Fi technology, node, Wi-Fi, battery, router, Sun Microsystems Inc., wireless network, laptop computer

VoIP firm Vonage tests routers for mobile service

May 13, 2005 You can already make a Net-based call from a cafe--if you're a tech whiz lugging a laptop. Vonage wants to take the process mainstream. TAGS: Vonage Holdings Corp., VoIP, Boingo Networks, VoIP company, BellSouth Corp., Wi-Fi, router, handset, AT&T Corp., laptop computer

Your Wi-Fi can tell people a lot about you

March 2, 2007 People who sniff wireless network traffic have many tools at their disposal to intercept sensitive data from PCs. TAGS: Black Hat, Bonjour, wireless network, access point, Wi-Fi, laptop computer, IM, security, operating system

Nextel debuts Wi-Fi service

May 13, 2005 Company is launching Wi-Fi service aimed at business travelers in partnership with Boingo and Wayport. TAGS: Wayport, Nextel Communications Inc., HotSpot, Boingo Networks, wireless PC, Wi-Fi, laptop computer

Alienware chooses Airgo chipsets for new laptops

May 9, 2006 Alienware chooses Airgo MIMO technology to help top gamers connect to wireless networks. TAGS: Airgo Networks, Alienware, MIMO, high-performance, chipset, Wi-Fi, laptop computer, games

Windows Wi-Fi patch could be long time coming

January 18, 2006 Microsoft confirms a Wi-Fi security flaw in Windows XP, but the wait for a fix may be as long as 18 months. TAGS: Wi-Fi security, SSID, service pack, Wi-Fi, wireless network, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, firewall, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, laptop computer

Dell strikes deal with Vodafone

January 24, 2006 In Europe, Dell laptops will have the option of having Vodafone's 3G wireless technology built in. TAGS: Vodafone Group Plc., HSDPA, wireless technology, 3G, UMTS, GPRS, Dell, Lenovo, Cingular Wireless, Europe, laptop computer, Wi-Fi, notebook computer

Searching for your MIT mate? Try iFind

December 14, 2006 With technology combining tracking and instant messaging, students can see where on campus their Wi-Fi card-carrying buddies are. Images: Finding friends on MIT's campus TAGS: campus, Wi-Fi access point, buddy list, access point, buddy, Wi-Fi, Real-Time, student, IM, server, laptop computer

Explaining N.Y.'s proposed Wi-Fi law

November 17, 2005 Westchester County exec Andy Spano says passage of a proposed New York bill will help, not hinder, protection of personal data. TAGS: legislation, Wi-Fi, New York, law, wireless network, article, security, database, laptop computer

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, Samsung Electronics, feet, wireless network, IEEE 802.11g, agreement, IEEE 802.11, laptop computer

From Pakistan to S.F., it's a whole new tech world

March 28, 2007 In Northern California, iPods are everywhere and everyone talks about the latest in gadgets. In Islamabad, not so much.Photo: Checking out gadgets in S.F. TAGS: Pakistan, wireless Internet connection, wireless Internet, San Francisco, mobile phone, phone line, Wi-Fi, Apple iPod, California, Intel Pentium, Apple Computer, brand, MP3, laptop computer

Intel sends out Centrino patches

August 2, 2006 Flaws in Centrino device drivers and ProSet management software compromise security of the wireless technology. TAGS: Intel Centrino, F-Secure Corp., patch management, Intel, flaw, chip company, device driver, vulnerability, security, Wi-Fi, laptop computer

Welcome to the wireless world

May 6, 2005 These days, who needs wires to stay plugged in? Your laptop rides Wi-Fi to the Internet, your cell phone does all manner of tech tricks. It's a world full of promise--and pitfalls. TAGS: cell phone, mobile phone, Wi-Fi, laptop computer

New Apple patch plugs Wi-Fi hijack flaws

September 21, 2006 Security updates plug a trio of flaws that could be exploited to break into Macs via Wi-Fi connections. TAGS: SecureWorks Inc., Black Hat, flaw, Apple MacBook, Apple Computer, representative, vulnerability, company representative, researcher, Wi-Fi, attacker, Apple Macintosh, IBM PowerPC, security, wireless network, Apple Mac OS

Boeing to offer live in-flight TV feeds

May 17, 2005 Company's Connexion unit will provide live TV to airline passengers using laptops as it rolls out more in-flight Wi-Fi Net services. TAGS: Connexion, agreement, TV, Wi-Fi, satellite, laptop computer

Class in session for gadgets

September 11, 2006 From classroom clickers to Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, technology is king on today's college campuses. TAGS: Google Scholar, gadget, back-to-school, college student, student, Microsoft Windows Live, Wi-Fi, notebook computer, Apple Macintosh, Google Inc., laptop computer, Microsoft Windows

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