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Intel Reveals new WiMax-WiFi Roaming

Sr. Editor Lonny Paul — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:41:04 +0000

Converged networks. Seamless link exchange. Passing Off to the next tower. These are all things we take for granted - and your cell phone is a great example. While you can seemingly stay connected for an endless stretch of the road - you are actually making those calls from different cellular towers along the way. The closest tower is generally going to get the call. As you move, that changes and they are passed between one another without you even realizing it.

Home Security 2.0

Tim McGuinness Ph.D. — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:20:28 +0000

Have you ever left the house and wondered to yourself if youâ€™ve locked the back door, shut the ground floor windows or have forgotten to turn off the stove? It can really bug you all day long unless of course youâ€™ve got a friendly neighbor who can take a peek to check up on things for you. But if you live alone or if everyone in your household is usually out during the day, having someone or something to keep you posted on the status of your home can ease your worries and improve home security. AlertMe.com of the United Kingdom has come up with a complete package that monitors your house as well as the occupants inside. More Â»

Take The Internet To New Places With Nokia N800

Tim McGuinness Ph.D. — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:29:33 +0000

The Nokia N800 Internet Tablet exemplifies the epitome of technology, style and portability. The N800 easily connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi or compatible cellular phone. Enjoy the Internet on a portable size tablet with a high-resolution widescreen display in the palm of your hand. Effortlessly make Internet Phone calls, check & send e-mail, instant message and so much more with the Nokia N800. You can also access Internet media at home or on-the-go with the Nokia N800's high quality stereo audio.

Thereâ€™s Something About The New Sony Mylo 2

Tim McGuinness Ph.D. — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:29:43 +0000

Itâ€™s probably the size. No? The shape? Or maybe itâ€™s the face. Thereâ€™s really something about Sony Mylo 2 personal communicator/pocket web browser that makes you wonder what it really is. And is it really more sexy that the old Mylo? The answer is Yes!

Wi-Fi On Wings

Tim McGuinness Ph.D. — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:00:26 +0000

Who knew Wi-Fi had wings? As with the travel industry keep up with fast-paced technology, American Airlines has flown well beyond its competitors when it recently launched a campaign that would allow nationwide in-flight broadband Internet service. American Airlines, teaming up with Aircell, the leading wireless data and voice communications provider in business aviation, announced the success of their broadband testing program that they conducted on fifteen aircraft. This revolution in in-flight broadband access is actually made possible by Aircellâ€™s unique air-to-ground network. Aircraft equipped with this WiFi based Internet breakthrough allow air travelers with compatible laptops, PDAs, or cellphones to access the web while they kick back and relax on their trips across the U.S.A.

Rogers Canada gives users 7.2Mbps Wireless – Americans jealous

Sr. Editor Lonny Paul — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:36:51 +0000

Rogers Communications is leaping ahead of the pack in North America with their announced 7.2MB wireless internet trials now beginning. This is by far the fastest wireless network yet in North America, making Americans a little jealous of their friends from Canada. While individuals in many European countries have been enjoying videocalls as standard practice for sometime now, Americans have been attempting to get their fix from a variety of non-real-time sources, but Rogers brings Videocalling home to Canada.

Bluetooth to Meet its Little Cousin Wibree

John Gawley — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:00:10 +0000

The folks in charge of the Bluetooth wireless standard announced this week that Nokia, the worldâ€™s largest manufacturer of cellular phones, will be contributing a spin off technology that will equip devices too small in size to accommodate Bluetooth with wireless connectivity. The technology in question is called Wibree, and will open up the wireless [...]

Tiger Tips: 4 Tips for Public Hot Spots

Mr. Miller — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:15:35 +0000

When traveling city-to-city and town-to-town, we see signs promoting Wi-Fi access, sometime for free. Everywhere you look, someone has a laptop or other Internet capable Wi-Fi device and theyâ€™re surfing the net. But how do they gain access to the Wi-Fi network? Weâ€™ll give you a few tips on public Wi-Fi hotspots â€“ how to [...]

Tech News Wrap Up For The Week Of January 22, 2007

Mr. Miller — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 13:30:14 +0000

Let There Be Wi-Fi for Everyone Internet Service Provider Earthlink said this week that they are in the process of negotiating a contract with the City of Atlanta to build, own and operate a municipal wireless network. Atlanta, home of Earthlink for many years, is also making efforts to provide qualified residents with discounted Internet [...]

Which Wi-Fi is Right for Your Business?

Mr. Miller — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:00:27 +0000

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity or 802.11x) – Itâ€™s simpler than you think and ready to be implemented into your business. From mom-and-pop business to Fortune 500 companies, they all are incorporating wireless fidelity and maybe itâ€™s time for you to upgrade your small businessâ€™ network. Weâ€™ll help you understand the differences between the variations of Wi-Fi [...]

Plextor Wireless Projector Adapter (PX-PA15AW)

Sr. Editor Lonny Paul — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 04:57:57 +0000

The PlextorÂ® PX-PA15AW Wireless Projector Adapter gives you the freedom to broadcast screen-captured images to any projector with a VGA connectivity, from anywhere in the room. PX-PA15AW receivers allow all meeting participants to receive content from the presenter. Your conference or meeting will never be the same.

Plextor Product Update: World’s Fastest DVD Burner!

Sr. Editor Lonny Paul — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 02:26:20 +0000

Plextor visited the offices of TigerDirect today to give all our employees the opportunity to learn more and feel the latest Plextor products hands-on. During the day, we were able to spend a few minutes with the Plextor representative to bring you a look at the latest gear. Discussed were the Plextor Wireless Projector Adapter, the Plextor Premium PX-760A / 18x DVD Writer and the Plextor 80GB USB 2.0 Shock Proof Portable Hard Drive.

Intel Shows Off New Wimax, Great Expectations

John Gawley — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:45:13 +0000

Intel Corp showed off its first mobile WiMax baseband chipset, which it hopes will begin appearing in notebooks as early as 2008. The chipset was displayed during a keynote demo at the 3G World Congress and Mobility Marketplace event in Hong Kong.Â Mobile WiMax is an alternative wireless WAN technology that promises fast mobile connectivity [...]