It can be another ditch to popularize the newly launched Windows Vista operating system. Both Microsoft and T-Mobile have come forward to provide free WiFi services for the customers who use Windows Vista. According to the joint agreement, T-Mobile would offer free WiFi at Starbucks, Borders Books and Kinkos locations around the US for those with Tablets and laptops running with new Windows Vista Operating System. The free service will remain in force from January 26 to April 30. Both T-Mobile and Microsoft are busy in promoting the free offer. For which, they are using sponsored “SkySurpise” site.
T-Mobile provides free WiFi services for Vista users
February 1st, 2012 | Posted by in Wifi - (0 Comments)T-Mobile provides free WiFi services for Vista users
February 1st, 2012 | Posted by in Wifi - (0 Comments)It can be another ditch to popularize the newly launched Windows Vista operating system. Both Microsoft and T-Mobile have come forward to provide free WiFi services for the customers who use Windows Vista. According to the joint agreement, T-Mobile would offer free WiFi at Starbucks, Borders Books and Kinkos locations around the US for those with Tablets and laptops running with new Windows Vista Operating System. The free service will remain in force from January 26 to April 30. Both T-Mobile and Microsoft are busy in promoting the free offer. For which, they are using sponsored “SkySurpise” site.
Dual-mode WiFi phone selling to rise by 1300 percen
February 1st, 2012 | Posted by in Wifi - (0 Comments)In its latest report, analyst firm Infonetics Research claims that the demand for cellular and WiFi phones have increased tremendously from 2005 onwards and in the coming days, the selling of these phones will touch sky high. In the year 2006, the worldwide WiFi phone sales crossed $535 million. In percentile value, it is almost 327 percent up from 2005, while mobile phone sales crossed $115 billion last year, an increase of 13 percent from 2005. The demand for WiFi phones would increase due to fall in prices from now onwards. In the next four years, shipments for mobile handsets are expected to rise by 26 percent and WiFi handsets to increase nearly 1300 percent. Richard Webb of Infonetics Research says, Users are demanding single number/single device services, and operators like T-Mobile announced converged services based on Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) in 2006. The manufactures who produce WiFi phones for VoIP customers will get favorable market for their devices. According to Infonetics Research report, WiFi VoIP phones will witness compound annual growth of 198% between 2006 and 2010.
Intel explains WiFi Interference with 802.11n Centrino chips
January 31st, 2012 | Posted by in Wifi - (0 Comments)Intel has clarified that the new 802.11n Centrino chips will not sport channel bonding if they run on the 2.4GHz spectrum. It involves using two channels in the WiFi spectrum to enable higher data transmission rather than a single channel that is being used by the existing WiFi technologies. Intel’s next-gen 802.11n WiFi chips will only peddle channel bonding in the 5GHz spectrum to avert intervention with older options of the wireless technology. Other than Intel, a number of companies like notebook makers Asus, Acer, Gateway and Toshiba, and network equipment vendors Belkin, Buffalo, D-Link and Netgear are set to roll out products featuring 802.11n standard. Via: Netstumbler
Bangalore to hold event on ‘State of Wi-Fi in India’
January 31st, 2012 | Posted by in Wifi - (0 Comments)If you have a passion to know the latest in WiFi and if you happen to be in Bangalore this month, do check out for new demos at MoMo in Bangalore. The event has been arranged for those who are interested in WiFi and wish to start a mobile firm in India.. The event will hold a debate on the topic ‘State of Wi-Fi in India’ and new products will be demonstrated by two mobile start ups. The scheduled date for the event is February 26 and you need to register to reserve your seat.
People are using mobile phone for security capabilities. Now your mobile phone will read your fingetprints. Sharp has become the first manufacturer for using a VGA screen in mobile phones with its Vodafone Sharp 904SH clamshell. Now the company is hoping to update the VGA screen and turn mobile phone as finger print reader. The company has developed the VGA touch screen at the Sharp European labs. The VGA screen has resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and runs at 30 frames per second. It has in-built image sensor, which can read your fingerprint. The screen is fully integrated with a mobile phone to add touchscreen controls and biometric security. The fingerprint reading ability allows sharp to implement touchscreen-scrolling function on Apple iPhone. Via: Mad4 mobile phones
VGF-WA1: Wireless Digital Music Streamer from Sony
January 30th, 2012 | Posted by in Wifi - (0 Comments)Wi-Fi has been getting all around the latest gadgets. Now Sony has developed a new device called the VGF-WA1 to stream music from your PC to any room in your house. The device is a complete bookshelf audio system that features built-in amplifier, speakers and can also stream music directly from your Wi-Fi connected PC. It can play non-DRM files in various formats that include ATRAC3, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV and PCM format. It can also be used as an alarm clock to wake you up with your favorite number being played on it. It is powered with a Li-Ion battery that has enough juice to power the device for 4 hours. Sony has also included a remote control in the package which lets you flip the song being played and adjust the volume according to your preference. The system is available in black and white will be launched in this spring and will be priced at $349. Via: technabob
It can be said that the company is not in a good state of mind as they have launched a normal looking Wi-Fi Skype phone that bears a price tag of $400. I don’t think that it will fetch many buyers as people would love to go for a Netgear or Belkin device that goes for the same amount. The company packs an executive case that I guess is the main reason for the price tag. Via: Gizmodo
Apple may turn to RFID for easing up the Wi-Fi setup process. The company has already filed a patent for the device on September 6, 2005 but it was published Thursday for the first time. This new system works like when a Wi-Fi enabled device containing a synchronized RFID tag comes within the range of the router the RFIS transceiver would automatically transfer the necessary configuration to the tag without having the user to perform the software setup. The wireless device would not need to be turned in order for the RFID tags to communicate, rather the information will be exchanged through the use of passive RFID tags or help from a separate, smaller power supply. So we can also say that the system will not be a burden on the main power supply of the wireless device. As soon as the device is powered they will read the information form the RFID tags and will instantly connect to the network. Such a mechanism will be helpful for all the devices that lack visual display and input components. Via: appleinsider
EarthLink selects Accton Technology for its Wi-Fi phone service
January 29th, 2012 | Posted by in Wifi - (0 Comments)A global premier provider of networking and communications equipment, Accton Technology Corporation announced that EarthLink has selected the company to manufacture handset for the company’s Wi-Fi initiative. EarthLink will allow their customers to save their money by making high quality Internet phone calls using wireless handset. The company is testing phones on the company’s municipal wireless network. EarthLink is bringing cheap phone calls on the Internet. EarthLink Wi-Fi phones will allow users to make Internet phone calls from any wireless handset to any traditional landline, mobile phone or VoIP phone. These handsets can directly work on EarthLink’s municipal wireless networks and also connects through wireless router attached to the user’s wired broadband network. Customers need to pay following charges for using this service: 1) $14.95 a month for 500 anytime outbound domestic minutes, and free, unlimited inbound minutes. 2) $24.95 for unlimited domestic minutes 3) $100 one-time charge for equipment, including the Wi-Fi phone handset and a cradle that functions as a charger and a Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g router inside the home Users can use EarthLink’s complete Wi-Fi phone solution for an easy and smooth installation. EarthLink’s Wi-Fi phone package comes with a handset and supporter, which acts as a charger as well as an indoor Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g router. Users would automatically connected to EarthLink’s voice network as they enter into coverage area of EarthLink. Via: Press Release