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AT&T 4G LTE speed preview: 28.87Mbps downloads

Shane McGlaun, May 20th 2011 Discuss [2]

A lot of us were disappointed when AT&T decided to dress its faster HSPA+ network up in 4G clothing when we all know the real 4G service from AT&T won't land until LTE is rolled out. We haven't been terribly impressed with that "4G" HSPA+ network at this point either. It sounds like we might be impressed with the real 4G network when LTE finally rears its head from AT&T. I only hope that the real world speeds come close to matching the theoretical speeds promised. Read The Full Story

Logitech outs iPad and Honeycomb tablet accessories

Chris Davies, May 19th 2011 Discuss [1]

Logitech has outed a fulsome bevy of tablet accessories, with a choice of wireless keyboards, keyboard docks, speaker systems and more for your iPad or Android slate. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, given Logitech's peripheral obsessions, text-entry does monopolize the new range: there's the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad ($69.99), a folding Bluetooth 'board and stand, and the Tablet Keyboard for Android 3.0+ ($69.99) which offers the same for Honeycomb. Read The Full Story

No NFC for iPhone 4S/iPhone 5 claim analysts

Chris Davies, May 17th 2011 Discuss [3]

Apple's next-gen iPhone 4S - tipped by some to be a relatively incremental update to the smartphone, rather than a significant reworking - will not, in fact, include NFC, according to Bernstein. A note from the analyst company, BusinessInsider reports, claims the new smartphone (aka the iPhone 5) will miss out on the short-range wireless radio system, as Apple skips yet another generation of handset. Read The Full Story

Seagate GoFlex Satellite: 500GB of WiFi-drive for your iPad

Chris Davies, May 16th 2011 Discuss [6]

Seagate has unveiled the GoFlex Satellite, the company’s latest external drive, and the first from its range to pack a battery and integrated WiFi connectivity. The Seagate GoFlex Satellite is a 500GB portable HDD, capable of sharing content either via USB 3.0 (using Seagate’s interchangeable GoFlex connector) or with its WiFi b/g/n radio to your iPad, iPhone or Android device.

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Linksys E-Series wireless routers: Gigabit, dual-band & more

Chris Davies, Apr 4th 2011 Discuss [3]

Cisco has outed its latest range of Linksys E-Series wireless routers and SE-Series switches. The E-Series spans the $59.99 to $179.99 to price points, with the top-end model, the Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Dual-Band Wireless-N Router, having both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz radios (supporting simultaneous use), four gigabit ethernet ports, 3x3 MIMO support, six antennas and USB for network storage or printers. Read The Full Story

D-Link Wireless N Day/Night Network Camera promises simple setup

Chris Davies, Apr 4th 2011 Discuss [0]

D-Link has outed its latest wireless security camera, the D-Link Wireless N Day/Night Network Camera DCS-932L. Packing a WiFi-n connection and streaming to your computer, iPhone, iPad or Android device, the webcam also has a built-in IR array for up to 16-feet nighttime range. Read The Full Story

Boeing confirms “elevated” WiFi causes 737NG system glitches

Chris Davies, Mar 10th 2011 Discuss [4]

Boeing has admitted that WiFi tests have shown certain Honeywell display units are affected by the wireless technology, prompting the airplane manufacturer to put in-flight connectivity system installations on hold. However, the issue - which saw "momentary blanking" of Honeywell Phase 3 Display Units (DUs) - only occurred during ground testing "at elevated power levels" which, Boeing tells Flightglobal, would not be "experienced during normal operation of typical passenger WiFi systems." Read The Full Story

AKG K830BT and K840KL wireless headphones hedge bets with Bluetooth and Kleer

Chris Davies, Mar 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

Audio specialists AKG has revealed its latest duo of headphones, the Bluetooth-toting AKG K830BT and the Kleer-enabled AKG K840KL. Each offering a different flavor of wireless, the two sets of on-ear cans use the company's 3D-Axis2 folding headband design. Read The Full Story

Fujitsu 22-inch Wireless Displays cut all the cords

Chris Davies, Feb 28th 2011 Discuss [2]

Fujitsu has unveiled what the company is calling the "world's first truly wireless display," using a combination of cable-cutting wireless data and an inductive power system. Set to go on show at CeBIT 2011 this week, and expected to spawn commercial displays "within the next year," the Wireless 22-inch Fujitsu screens use SUPA (Smart Universal Power Access) hotspots built into desks, countertops and office panels. Read The Full Story

Apple AirDrop makes OS X file sharing super-simple

Chris Davies, Feb 24th 2011 Discuss [4]

Developers may be giddy over Mac OS X Lion's more advanced features - which pull in multitouch and full-screen app behaviors from iOS onto the desktop platform - but it's AirDrop that is likely to make the biggest impact on everyday users. Apple's new wireless file transfer system, AirDrop is all about making impromptu shares with the users around you, and doing it in an incredible straightforward way. Read The Full Story

Apple iPhone 5 and iPad 2 NFC rumors debunked by analyst that prompted them

Chris Davies, Feb 11th 2011 Discuss [9]

Rumors that Apple is planning a wholesale assault on the NFC ecosystem, with NFC-enabled iPhone 5 and iPad 2 devices together with freely-distributed payment terminals to vendors have been debunked, by the very source that prompted them initially. According to analyst Richard Doherty, speaking to the NFC Times, he was significantly misquoted in the original Bloomberg report, claiming he had sources among Apple engineers whereas in fact he was the third layer in a string of speculation originating from iOS app developer guesswork. Read The Full Story

Obama: “Connecting Every Corner of America to the Digital Age”

Samia Perkins, Feb 10th 2011 Discuss [0]

During an address at Northern Michigan University in Marquette on Thursday afternoon, President Barack Obama said the US will spend $5 billion to build next-generation high-speed wireless networks in rural areas, and create incentives to free up more radio frequencies for mobile broadband. According to Obama (who is shown below using his BlackBerry), "It's how we'll spark new innovation, new investment, new jobs ... We can't expect tomorrow's economy to take root using yesterday's infrastructure." Read The Full Story