June 2006
November 2005
Nintendo Announces UK Launch of Free Wi-Fi Gaming
by teleclickNintendo has announced a date for the UK launch of its free Wi-Fi gaming service. The service, which is compatible with the Nintendo DS, will become available at numerous bars, restaurants, and other public places, starting on November 25.
October 2005
Motorola Kicks off New Mobile Computing Product Line
by teleclickOn Monday, Motorola unveiled the HC700-L, the first in a series of mobile computing solutions planned by that company.
New Google Wi-Fi Details Surface
by teleclickGoogle’s eight-page proposal for a free Wi-Fi network in San Francisco has now been publicly released, and with it come new details about the company’s plans.
New Wi-Fi Consortium is Born
by teleclickA new coalition has formed, with the aim of accelerating the development of the IEEE 802.11n Wi-Fi standard.
Philadelphia to Build Wireless Broadband Network
by teleclickPhiladelphia has recently come to an agreement with Verizon, Pennsylvania’s primary telephone provider, which will allow the city to build a low-cost wireless broadband network.
Google Proposes Free Wi-Fi Network In San Francisco
by teleclickGoogle spokesman, Nate Tyler, has recently confirmed that Google is proposing to provide free Wi-Fi internet access to residents of San Francisco.
September 2005
Airgo Networks Introduces Technology to Speed Up Wi-Fi
by teleclickThe privately held Airgo Networks, a maker of wireless networking components, announced on Wednesday that it has used Multiple Input and Multiple Output (MIMO) technology to develop new computer chips that will significantly increase the potential speed of Wi-Fi.
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