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London’s free Tube WiFi gets expensive

, Jan 29th 2013 Discuss [1]

Free access to London's WiFi network on the Tube has ended today, with the Virgin Media-powered underground internet service kicking in its controversial WiFi Pass pricing scheme. Ending several months of free internet that has progressively rolled out cover 103 stations, the change in terms means users will have pay from £2 to get online; however, subscribers of certain UK networks will continue to get free access to the WiFi as part of their existing agreements. Read The Full Story

MeCam delivers hovering, person-following video for $49

, Jan 24th 2013 Discuss [4]

There's a little quad-helicopter device coming to the market relatively soon known as the MeCam, developed and manufactured by the friendly folks at Always Innovating. This little chopper has its own video camera and will connect to your smartphone as well as follow you around automatically while otherwise accepting voice-commands galore. This little monster will also only cost you $49 USD. Read The Full Story

United becomes first international US-based airline with wi-fi

, Jan 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at United Aircraft have let it be known that they'll be bringing wi-fi connectivity to their planes, this making them the first US-based international carrier to offer said connections while traveling over the ocean. Jim Compton, Vice Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer for United, spoke up about the service, noting that this is part of their efforts to make the airline the top choice for international flight - “With this new service, we continue to build the airline that customers want to fly.” Read The Full Story

Belkin NetCam HD WiFi camera hands-on

, Jan 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Back in early November, Belkin unveiled the NetCam WiFi camera, but it only supported standard definition, and it was the company's first try at implementing a wireless camera. However, the company has released a sequel here at CES 2013, and its calling it the NetCam HD. We stopped by the company's booth to get a look at the new device. Read The Full Story

Samsung NX300 hands-on: 3D mirrorless top-tier action

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

This beast we're looking at right here is the Samsung NX300, just announced this week as the company's hero 3D-capable mirrorless camera - and it looks just as nice as it appears to work. What we've got here is not a SMART CAMERA, not a Android camera like the GALAXY Camera, but a full-on flagship made to be your professional digital top-notch hero for every single 3D photo you shoot from now on - and it feels just about as high quality as it gets, 20.3 MP APS-C and all. Read The Full Story

Samsung DV150F point-and-shoot with front-facing display hands-on

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [1]

The Samsung DV150F is one of several cameras revealed this week carrying the ability to work with the company's SMART CAMERA 2.0 software. Here we're finding that even more enticing than the promise of next-generation sharing abilities is the display sitting on the front of the machine, giving us the ability to take full-on self-shots without the need of a mirror or a rather sizable flip screen. This machine was available for our perusal this week at the Digital Experience show put on by the folks at Pepcom during CES 2013 - have a peek! Read The Full Story

Sony One-touch Remote adds NFC for easy Xperia screen-sharing

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

What's in a remote? If you're Sony, it's an opportunity to pack in some extra connectivity: select models (read: the more expensive sets, from the W800 range and above) from the company's 2013 line-up will come with a new, NFC-capable clicker, perfect for hooking up your Xperia device for straightforward video and audio streaming. Read The Full Story

Drift launches iOS app for HD Ghost Action camera

, Jan 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

While it might seem like Contour and GoPro have a hold on the action sports camcorder industry, they're not the only ones making an impact. We already talked about a company called Drift, which makes the HD Ghost Action camcorder. Today, the company announced a mobile app for remote controlling the camera from afar. Read The Full Story

Apple rumored to partner with Broadcom for 802.11ac WiFi in 2013 Macs

, Jan 2nd 2013 Discuss [1]

Apple's next update for its Mac lineup will obviously include a few welcome upgrades, but it's rumored that Apple has struck a deal with wireless chip firm Broadcom in order to bring high-speed 802.11ac 5G "Gigabit WiFi" to future Macs later this year. If true, the new WiFi chips will provide a much-needed boost in networking for the 2013 Macs. Read The Full Story

Prepare to be underwhelmed by first-gen WiFi 802.11ac warn experts

, Dec 31st 2012 Discuss [3]

Early experiences with WiFi 802.11ac will likely prove disappointing for those expecting a significant boost over existing 11n wireless, industry experts warn, with the soon-to-be-ratified standard taking a further generation before it lights up properly. "The new standard will be evolutionary, with two waves involved" Cisco's Chris Spain tells Network Computing. "Out of the gate, the increases in performance over 11n will not be tremendously impressive. The second wave - which will require a hardware refresh - gets far more interesting." Read The Full Story

FCC loosens its grip, makes it easier to get Internet in-flight

, Dec 28th 2012 Discuss [1]

For now, airlines have to go through a lengthy hassle in order to get in-flight Internet access established. The airline has to get the FCC's go-ahead to utilize the satellite-delivered airwaves that bring wifi to aircraft, as well as approval from the FAA. To decrease the red tape and streamline the process, the FCC has approved an application process that will let airlines more easily get licensing. Read The Full Story

RIM to pay Nokia $65m in first patent settlement

, Dec 28th 2012 Discuss [1]

RIM will pay Nokia around $65m in a one-off patent royalty payment, newly filed SEC paperwork confirms, though subsequent payments could amount to nearly enough if analyst predictions bear out. The deal to settle ongoing litigation between the companies was announced last week, though at the time neither would say how much the "one-time payment and on-going payments" would involve. A new Securities and Exchange Commission 6-K filing, however, spills the beans on the actual amount. Read The Full Story
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