Researchers have claimed that wi-fi signals could soon be used to charge mobile phones, according to voanews.com. A team a Duke University says that the signals could be "harvested" to charge up the devices in areas without any access to power. The scientists discovered the findings by using metamaterials, which collect energy and convert it
Infamous hacking group Anonymous claims it hacked the British government's website using its own Wi-Fi network. Members of the activist group gathered in London last week for a protest called the Million Mask March and were able to locate the government's Wi-Fi password on a publicly available website. They used the Wi-Fi network to infiltrate email
In a live webinar event, hosted by the Wireless Broadband Alliance, Monica Paolini explored the revenue benefits of Next Generation Hotspot (NGH) and the implications it would have on existing wireless data infrastructure. The findings were very positive. “Fixed and mobile operators need to evaluate the business benefits of deploying NGH Wi-Fi and assess how
Los Angeles will soon gain access to a free city-wide Wi-Fi network after months of discussions finally turn into action. On Tuesday (5th of November), Los Angeles City Council unanimously decided to draw up a request for businesses to put forward their proposals for a free Wi-Fi network that spans across the city, reports laist.com.
Perth will become the first capital city in Australia to receive free blanket Wi-Fi access in its central business district (CBD). According to abc.net.au, other Australian capital cities already have access to free Wi-Fi but residents and visitors have to depend on hotspots. Blanket Wi-Fi means users have an uninterrupted connection - even when they're
The Greek Prime Minister has promised that the nation will be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi access across the country next year. According to greekreporter.com, Antonis Samaras announced the plans on an interview televised on Mega TV. He did not reveal much about the Wi-Fi plans; but he did say that the network is already
Over 19,000 people accessed the free Wi-Fi service at Lord's cricket ground during England's famous Ashes win, according to lords.org. The Marylebone Cricket Club, the ground's owner, struck a partnership with wireless internet provider The Cloud to launch Wi-Fi at the stadium over four days in July. This granted a speedy service to spectators during the second test in the
Network hosted by China Mobile and Cisco to allow attendees to participate in the full Next Generation Hotspot experience Beijing – October 31th, 2013 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the industry association focused on driving the next generation Wi-Fi experience, today announced that it will launch a live Next Generation Hotspot (NGH) experience during
More than a third of the world's population now uses the mobile web on a daily basis, according to new research. Figures gathered by the Future Foundation earlier this week have also suggested that more than half of the world logs on to the mobile internet at least once a week. The figures represent a
