Sixty per cent of Americans would be unable to go without Wi-Fi for a whole day, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by Broadcom to highlight consumers' reliance on Wi-Fi, also suggested that 30 per cent of Americans couldn't go an hour without connecting to the wireless internet. The survey suggested that Wi-Fi has
"Super-Wi-Fi" is heading to 500 U.S colleges and universities. The new Wi-Fi, which offers a much bigger range than traditional hotspots, will be ready to be implemented imminently. Ndtv.com reports that the technology makes use of a different part of the Wi-Fi spectrum, normally reserved for local television networks. It was created by Declaration Networks
Google has started to release some of its 30 Wi-Fi balloons, which will travel around the world and provide those with little or no internet connectivity with a Wi-Fi connection. According to indiatimes.com, it is hoped the balloons will fly around the world three times, as they are designed to stay up for 100 days. The scheme
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
