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Apple updates AirPort Utility, Time Capsule firmware, AirPort Base Station

, Jan 30th 2012 Discuss [1]

Several updates to software surrounding AirPort and Time Capsule have been sent out by Apple today, each of them coming to users through Software Update. The first update is to 802.11n AirPort Express, 802.11n AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule models - in it, users get an issue fixed for wireless performance amongst other smaller issues. The other update is for AirPort Utility 6.0 for Mac OS X Lion, it being an update for you to more effectively manage your Wifi network and AirPort base stations galore. Read The Full Story

First ‘Super Wi-Fi’ network has deployed in North Carolina

, Jan 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

'Super Wi-Fi' has been in the works for years now, and the first in the nation has finally deployed in Wilmington, North Carolina. This new network is running on the currently bare "white space". In 2010, the FCC had reported their approval for devices to run over this spectrum. At this same time, the FCC had required manufacturers to install special equipment into devices that would benefit from Super Wi-Fi. Read The Full Story

Linksys Powerline adapters debut; Wireless in pipeline

, Jan 24th 2012 Discuss [1]

Linksys has outed a new line-up of HomePlug Powerline adapters, promising up to 200Mbps network connections passed over your regular home electricity wiring. Billed as ideal for consoles, streaming media adapters and the like, the new Linksys AV 1-Port (PLEK400) and AV 4-Port (PLSK400) offer one or four 10/100 sockets respectively, and will be joined by a wireless bridge later this quarter. Read The Full Story

TI spurs Internet of Things with easy-embed WiFi chip

, Jan 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

The "Internet of Things" drive, where every electronic device can communicate with each other in a mesh of digital linkery, continues to gather pace, with Texas Instruments unveiling a low-cost embedded WiFi chipset targeting everyday gadgets. The TI SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 is described as a "self-contained 802.11 network processor" that minimizes the effort involved at making consumer, home and office devices internet-aware. Read The Full Story

Fitbit Aria WiFi scales tell the internet you’re fat

, Jan 11th 2012 Discuss [2]

Fitbit has launched Aria, the company's first WiFi-enabled scales, capable of automatically recognizing up to eight different users and squirting their weight to a cloud-based fitness center. Best known for the clip-on Fitbit dongle that tracks exercise, Fitbit says these new scales were actually prompted by user-requests; however it's also worth noting that Withings has been offering wirelessly-enabled scales for some time now. Read The Full Story

Samsung unveils 2012 Blu-ray players with WiFi and Disc to Digital

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Samsung today announced two new Blu-ray players, the BD-E6500 and the BD-ES6000, at CES 2012. The company introduced a new feature for the players called Disc to Digital and also added WiFi capabilities to the flagship BD-E6500 model, allowing the player to connect directly to other devices over a WiFi network without the need for a PC or other central access point. Read The Full Story

ViewSonic touchscreen wirelessly links to your phone or tablet

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [1]

ViewSonic has outed a pair of new displays, the TD2220 multitouch monitor and the TDi2340 universal display, the latter capable of providing extra screen-space for your tablet via an impromptu WiFi connection. The TD2220 is a 22-inch LCD supporting two-finger multitouch, with 360-degree rotation and integrated 2W speakers. Read The Full Story

ViewSonic ViewPad E70 brings ICS on a sub-$170 budget

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

ViewSonic has announced a new Ice Cream Sandwich tablet, the ViewPad E70, a 7-inch budget slate running Android 4.0 on a 1GHz processor. Packing 4GB of storage - plus a microSD card slot - and an HDMI output, the ViewPad E70 also has a front-facing camera and WiFi connectivity. Read The Full Story

JVC Everio Camcorders get built-in WiFi

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

JVC has announced its 2012 lineup of Everio camcorders, which offers seven new models that span a wide range of needs from simple point-and-shoots to full manual controls. Four of the new models are now equipped with WiFi, which means that your videos and images can now be shared directly from your camcorder over a WiFi network. This combines the image and video quality of traditional camcorders with the convenience and ease of sharing that we get with smartphones. Read The Full Story

Pure Contour 200i Air iPhone speaker-dock packs AirPlay

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [1]

WiFi radio manufacturer Pure has launched the Pure Contour 200i Air, a AirPlay-enabled iPhone/iPod speaker dock supporting local and streaming media playback. The semi-circular speaker includes a 36W RMS digital amplifier and has twin passive bass ports to try to muster some low-end grunt. Read The Full Story

Samsung announces new WiFi-connected SMART Camera and Camcorder line-up

, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [1]

Samsung announced its 2012 line-up of WiFi-connected SMART Cameras and Camcorders that combine superior picture quality with simpler, smarter connectivity for sharing your images securely and instantly with social networks. The new line-up features the WB85OF, WB150F, ST200F, DV300F, and QF20, offering ultra-connected cameras in a variety of styles and sizes. Read The Full Story

NETGEAR unwraps 2012 lineup of networking, storage, and media devices

, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

NETGEAR has announced its new lineup of home networking, storage, and media products that aim to simplify the experience of setting up your wireless home computing and entertainment network. The new lineup includes the Powerline 500 Nano (XAVB5101), the Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender (WN2500RP), and the Media Storage Router (WNDR4700). Read The Full Story
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