wi-fi news

FTTH Council Europe (Lisbon), Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has significantly enhanced its portfolio of gigabit passive optical network (GPON)-based optical network terminals (ONTs).

The new Acer Aspire One 532G sets the netbook trend in the digital world where Hi-Def viewing online is growing dramatically. Acer presents the world’s first netbook with dedicated next-generation NVIDIA® ION™ graphics acceleration enabling users to enjoy Hi-Def content online as well as playback at 720p

CSR (LSE: CSR) today announced the launch of Synergy for Android, a new version of its groundbreaking, embedded wireless system software. Synergy for Android is a complete plug-and-play, multi-radio software platform that provides end-users of Android-based handsets with advanced connectivity capabilities.

The 2010 Volvo XC70 will be shown at the Chicago Auto Show on February 11, 2010 with the industry's first Internet connected Rear Seat Entertainment System with Windows XP, WiFi and a 500G hard drive. This innovative product, while still only in the conceptual phase, will allow customers to surf the Internet, download applications to personalize their Volvo to their lifestyle while enjoying video and unlimited music download using a digital touch screen.

BT has announced that it has reached its goal of building a million-strong Wi-Fi hotspot network. Now the largest network in the UK and Ireland, the hotspots are available in homes, independent businesses, high street chains and major city centres.

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), the leading patent holder in mobile telecommunications, has signed an agreement to license its patented WiFi technology to Melco Holdings, parent company of Japanese digital equipment manufacturer Buffalo. Buffalo is the largest WiFi manufacturer in Japan with a market share of about 60%.

Nearly Three-Fourths of Wi-Fi Connections In Fourth Quarter Made by Smartphones and Integrated DevicesAT&T leads market in including Wi-Fi at no charge for millions of customers with key devices and services

Ford Motor Company will turn vehicles into rolling WiFi hot spots when it introduces the second generation of its popular SYNC® in-car connectivity system next year.

AT&T* has announced a teaming agreement with Silver Spring Networks to deliver 3G wireless communication services to Silver Spring's utility customers throughout the U.S. Today's announcement is the latest expansion of AT&T's efforts with smart grid technology in the M2M (machine to machine) communications space.

AT&T* today announced it will begin selling the HP Mini 110 in its stores nationwide and online beginning Sunday, Nov. 22.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) today announced that it is working with airports across the country as well as Boingo Wireless, Advanced Wireless Group, Airport Marketing Income and others to provide free Wi-Fi as a holiday gift now through January 15, 2010.

Motorola, Inc.'s (NYSE: MOT) Home & Networks Mobility business today announced that it is accelerating the delivery of personalized media experiences with the expansion of Motorola's NBBS remote device management software platform to include IP-based Microsoft® Mediaroom® certified set-tops, like Motorola's VIP Series.

AT&T USBConnect Lightning From Sierra Wireless Coming Nov. 22 for Use on Nation's Fastest 3G Network; Adds to HSPA 7.2 Portfolio

Sony has recently released the latest in the world of VAIO notebook technology. The new VAIO X series combines sublime design, ultimate practicality and extreme mobility.

Sleek and compact, the Virgin Mobile WiFi Modem is smaller than a computer mouse and weighs a mere 90g. With a range of 15 metres it also features a Micro SD card slot that supports up to 32GB of memory, making it the ultimate mobile broadband solution.

SK Telecom and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that a new white version of the BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone will be available from in Korea at the end of October.

Previously, VoIP applications on iPhone were enabled for Wi-Fi connectivity. For some time, AT&T has offered a variety of other wireless devices that enable VoIP applications on 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi networks. AT&T this afternoon informed Apple Inc. and the FCC of its decision.

Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, and Wandering WiFi, a leading provider of wireless infrastructure solutions, today announced an alliance to deliver a new Wi-Fi service, called Premium Wi-Fi Service, on Qualcomm’s Mobile Computing Platform 200 Series (MCP200).

Vip and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced availability of the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smartphone for customers in Serbia.

The legendary rock band, Queen, announced today that they are making music history with the release of their new album, Absolute Greatest – the ultimate compilation of the band’s most popular, enduring and iconic songs.