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Google, Microsoft join forces to keep Verizon LTE-U from messing with WiFi
Verizon wants to bring their customers a blazing-fast LTE-U service, and they want to roll it out now. The only problem is that it might screw with WiFi networks. LTE-U works in the […]
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Bits You Missed: Hyperloop to Vegas, see in WiFi, and cats
Have you heard about the Hyperloop? I know a lot of us might have forgotten, but it’s finally on its way! There’s also an old new game that’s coming back next year, and […]
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802.11ah WiFi will penetrate walls more easily and use less power
Walls and floors can seriously limit the range of your wireless network, but the WiFi Alliance thinks they’ve come up with a fix. Their new 802.11ah standard aims to deliver superior penetration and […]
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This banana hands out WiFi passwords
You probably knows that bananas are an excellent source of potassium. It turns out they’re also an excellent source of wireless network credentials. Reddit user and network administrator Sysvival...
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Keezel palm-sized wireless VPN box keeps you secure on the go
Public WiFi hotspots can come in handy, but connecting to one usually means throwing privacy and security out the window. If you put Keezel’s new device in your pocket, you won’t have to […]
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Avast set up rogue access points at Mobile World Congress to prove people...
You might think that the kind of tech heads who attend CES and Mobile World Congress have a clue about security. Avast set up an experiment to prove that’s not necessarily the case. […]
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Faster, WiFi-enabled Raspberry Pi 3 launches, retains $35 price
The Raspberry Pi 3 improves performance and connectivity while retaining a $35 price point. Expect it to sell millions.
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Professor’s magic wand simplifies WiFi network setup
Connecting a few devices to your WiFi network by typing in a key? No big deal. Connecting dozens or hundreds can be nightmarish, but professor David Kotz has come up with a magical […]
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Qantas flight grounded due to WiFi hotspot named “Mobile Detonation Device”
You may have been unlucky enough to have a flight grounded before. It might have been for mechanical reasons, or maybe the weather was to blame… but could a WiFi SSID ground a […]
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Google Fiber hates digging up our gardens, wants to use gigabit WiFi instead
Google has been rolling out its super-fast, super-desirable Fiber internet service for about six years now. However, it’s only launched in a handful of markets. Part of that is Google’s hesitance to...
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Germany has Godspots: free WiFi in churches
Can you remember a time before WiFi? It’s getting difficult to. Ours homes have had access to it forever, and increasingly when you go shopping or for a coffee there’s free WiFi available […]
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Hack steals keystrokes from millions of wireless keyboards
Wireless tech, by its very nature, is hard to secure. When you’re broadcasting and receiving signals from the ether, it’s not too difficult for others to figure out what you’re up to. This […]
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Netgear releases Orbi, a totally different breed of router
Let’s face it. Wi-Fi sucks. It’s awful, and it’s getting worse fast. There’s a lot of small reasons for this — too many devices per unit, devices that use different frequencies, and electromagnetic […]
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Why Your Wifi Sucks and How to Fix It
You probably think Wifi is awful. It’s spotty, slow and annoying to manage. Well in the words of that one dude from Independence Day, that’s not entirely accurate. See, most Wifi is shit […] The post...
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22,000 People Agreed To Clean Toilets And Scoop Dog Poo For Free Wifi
To most people, the terms of service that pop up when they hop on free Wifi is nothing more than a speedbump. An annoyance that stands between them and the latest cat videos […] The post 22,000 People...
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WiFi Track Could Dramatically Improve VR
If you’ve played VR, you know that, while awesome, the technology has some serious draw backs. My eyes sweat, apparently, which is really uncomfortable. The cords can get tangled all over (someone...
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Terahertz Waves Used To Send Wireless Data At A Blazing 50Gbps
Synology’s RT2600AC is one of the best wireless routers on the market today. It can push data at around 2.5Gbps. That’s pretty good… but 50Gbps would be a whole lot better, wouldn’t it? […] The post...
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All Your Wifi Devices Could Be Owned By The KRACK Attack
Ages ago, you probably secured your WiFi devices with WEP. Then WEP got cracked wide open and you moved on to WPA… and then eventually to its replacement WPA2. Now WPA2 is under […] The post All Your...
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Yet Another Dumb Hotspot Name Causes Panic in the Air
Need to pass the time on a long flight? Why not read a good book? Watch some videos on your tablet or game on your laptop. Maybe even knit something. Do anything, really, […] The post Yet Another Dumb...
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This LED Lamp Can Replace Your Wifi
Lamps tend to be very limited in their functionality. For the most part they illuminate spaces. These days, however, some aim a little higher. Some can charge your gadgets, which is pretty cool. […]...
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