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Broadcom announces first 802.11ac '5G Wi-Fi' chips and partners

By David Pierce on January 5, 2012 10:46 am + 27 comments

Plans for the next generation of WiFi have been discussed in recent weeks, but this morning Broadcom Continue reading…
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Korean telecom promises 100Mbps wireless internet with combined networks

By Adi Robertson on January 5, 2012 10:10 am + 16 comments

SK Telecom Korea has announced that it will be offering mobile internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps Continue reading…
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Free Wi-Fi coming to Japanese vending machines in 2012

By Sam Byford on December 28, 2011 11:04 am + 19 comments

Japanese drinks company Asahi is rolling out free public Wi-Fi via 1,000 of its vending machines Continue reading…
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup security hole discovered

By Jamie Keene on December 28, 2011 08:43 am + 26 comments

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) has become popular among router manufacturers as a way to make adding Continue reading…
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Airtight App turns your Google TV into an AirPlay receiver

By Jamie Keene on December 27, 2011 04:05 pm + 12 comments

A new app has hit the Android Market for Google TV devices that allows them to act as a receiver for Continue reading…
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Air Dictate turns Siri into your Mac personal secretary

By Jamie Keene on December 23, 2011 11:10 am + 18 comments

A new app from developer Avatron has found a way to use a Siri-enabled iPhone to dictate to Macs on Continue reading…
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Buffalo 802.11ac gigabit wireless gear coming to CES

By Thomas Ricker on December 23, 2011 07:41 am + 24 comments

We just received an invitation to meet with Buffalo at CES for the unveiling of its first 802.11ac Continue reading…
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Republic Wireless kills the caveats, makes its service truly unlimited

By Jamie Keene on December 23, 2011 07:03 am + 15 comments

When Republic Wireless introduced its primarily Wi-Fi-based cell service (which falls back on Continue reading…
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Verizon FiOS home media server coming 2012, aims to eventually replace set-top boxes

By Sean Hollister on December 23, 2011 02:34 am + 13 comments

Right now, having Verizon FiOS television means having a hefty set-top box under your television, Continue reading…
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Sony updates Tablet S with Wi-Fi fixes, PS3 controller support (if you have the right cable)

By Sean Hollister on December 17, 2011 10:05 am + 21 comments

Sony just told us it's chopping $50 off the price of the Tablet S until December 31st, and that's Continue reading…