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There are plenty of people waiting and hoping to see a a 3G-capable GSM version of the Palm Pre become available in North America and it now looks like that is one step closer to becoming a reality.  Just recently, the Wi-Fi Alliance certified just such as device. The new… Continue Reading »

These latest images that have surfaced are showing off the BlackBerry Storm 2 with Wi-Fi.  At first glance that sounds like very good news, however these images are showing off a Vodafone branded Storm 2. Unfortunately that means that the BlackBerry Storm 2 will have Wi-Fi as a feature, but… Continue Reading »

Just recently Barnes & Noble announced that they will be offering free in-store AT&T Wi-Fi.  Which can only be taken as an attempt at making people aware that they are pursuing the eBook e-delivery market.  According to the details: “Customers can also download free Barnes & Noble Apps giving them… Continue Reading »

At times like this I am even happier being a Verizon FiOS customer, now in addition to the nice fast Internet speeds that I get at home, Verizon is going to be offering me free Wi-Fi while on the go courtesy of Boingo.  According to the details, Verizon has partnered… Continue Reading »

Whether you are traveling on a business trip or on a family vacation, accessing the Internet may not only be a luxury, but a necessity for some.  With that in mind, many airlines have been trying to equip their planes with Wi-Fi in order to make the flight experience better. … Continue Reading »

I’m not sure if there is a phobia for being afraid of not being connected, but I know some people who definitely fit that definition.  In fact, they hate going anywhere that prevents them from checking their email, surfing the web, or talking via IM.  With the right equipment, it… Continue Reading »

The Sungale ID800WT is more than just a digital picture frame; it is a touchscreen device with built-in Wi-Fi.  Besides the main picture-viewing function, the ID800WT also plays video files, music, and has widget-like apps such as weather and stock quotes.  It retails for about $200.  It did a great… Continue Reading »

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Remember the first time you found out that if someone turned on the microwave that your Wi-Fi connection would go to heck?  Maybe you’ve noticed that on certain wireless devices a statement saying that it is designed to accept any interference caused by radios?  Kyocera may have put something together… Continue Reading »

Ah, summer.  Time to relax, go visit friends, vacation.  No worries, right?  Well, there may be a small one if you like to use public Wi-Fi on your travels. The latest trend for the in hacker is what has become known as “vacation hacking.”  It works by the hacker setting… Continue Reading »

Moving forward, any smartphone that joins Sprint’s lineup will be expected to have built-in Wi-Fi.  I cannot say this latest tidbit is all that bad of an idea. According to Jeff Clemow, the carrier’s director of business product marketing: “Sprint is embracing WiFi in all its major devices going forward,”… Continue Reading »