Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL gains Wi-Fi link-up through O2
Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL users will now be able to gain free Wi-Fi from O2 hotspots after the two parties struck a deal, reports digitalspy.co.uk. The phone network owns over 7,000 hotspots across a number of venues, restaurants and retailers across the UK. Through a new software update, handheld console owners will be granted access to a O2 network
Wi-Fi gesture recognition developed
Computer scientists have developed Wi-Fi gesture recognition which can be used to turn the lights on and off in another room, or adjust the air conditioning. Scientists from the University of Washington scientists have developed a system whereby you no longer need cameras or sensors for gesture recognition; you can use your Wi-Fi. The Wisee
BandwidthX Brings the ‘X-Factor’ to the Wi-Fi Global Congress Next Week
BandwidthX is to launch a new era in global Wi-Fi access and commerce next week at the Wi-Fi Global Congress in London on June 10. The company has developed a solution that will uniquely bridge the gap between Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs), bringing new revenue streams and improved profitability for
uSwitch warns to switch data off when outside of Europe
Holidaymakers have been told to switch their data off when travelling abroad, after a survey found that roaming charges outside the EU could cause 'bill shock'. The research, conducted by uSwitch.com, found that moderate browsing habits such as watching a few short videos, visiting several websites and checking on emails could cost in excess of £300.
Airport bosses urged to provide free Wi-Fi
Airport bosses have been slammed for failing to provide free Wi-Fi. It comes after a new survey revealed that only four out of the 25 British airports allow customers to access unlimited Wi-Fi for free. Nick Trend, who is consumer editor at The Daily Telegraph, is one of many people to be perplexed as why this figure was so low.
O2 customers to lose access to BT Openzone hotspots
The wireless sharing deal between O2 and British Telecom is set to end on 1 July. The end of the four-year partnership means that O2 customers are set to lose access to more than four million Wi-Fi hotspots across the UK. They will, however, still be able to connect to more than 8,000 O2 hotspots across
Heathrow set for WiFi installation
Heathrow Airport will be launching free WiFi for passengers from Saturday 1st June across all of its five terminals. The service will offer uncharged online access for all devices compatible with WiFi, for 45 minutes per calendar day. Once the user reaches 45 minutes they will be allowed to select from a range of pay-as-you-go options if they wish to continue
