Mobile security researchers discovered a "critical" bug in several models ofA HTC Android handsets that could expose users' wifi credentials to any hacker who cared to look, reportsA Sharif Sakr for Engadget.

www.topix.net | 2/4/12 5:57 AM

As far back as September, security researchers discovered a "critical" bug in many HTC Android handsets that exposed users' WiFi credentials to any hacker who cared to look.

www.topix.net | 2/3/12 5:13 PM

A hotels.com survey of hotel amenities shows that free wifi is a must when choosing a room and that this amenity overwhelmingly factored into the decision on which hotel to book.

www.topix.net | 2/3/12 1:03 PM

I'd like to use my notebook to create a WiFi hotspot to be able to share my 3G connection.

www.topix.net | 2/3/12 1:34 AM

(PhysOrg.com) -- The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (U-CERT) has issued a warning to users of some HTC Android phones regarding a security vulnerability that has been found. The warning pertains to 802.1X WiFi user information and SSID data that can be viewed by rouge applications, taking advantage of a weakness in the OEM Android build of certain HTC phones. www.physorg.com | 2/2/12 5:03 PM

Intel's upcoming My WiFi Dashboard utility will feature Wi-Fi Direct as well as other interesting options, according to a slide obtained by VR-Zone , which shows a screenshot of Intel's new WiFi software.

www.topix.net | 2/1/12 11:27 PM

Remember that Motorola Xyboard 8.2 WiFi-only model that just went on sale ? Well it just paid a visit to our friends at the FCC who promptly tore it down and took a few shots -- you know -- in the name of science . The pictures show the main board, the front and rear camera modules, various flex cables, the rear housing and display chassis, the battery, the capacitive digitizer and screen, the speaker and both antennae (WiFi / Bluetooth plus GPS). It looks like the tablet received minor modifications to the WiFi / Bluetooth antenna involving judicious application of Kapton tape. Go figure. Want to see more? Hit the via and source links below.

Motorola Xyboard 8.2 WiFi-only model streaks through FCC, reveals little originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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He had tried wireless garage door keypads in the past, but their performance was so-so at best.

www.topix.net | 2/1/12 3:19 AM

Online password manager Lastpass has been updated to version 1.90.1. The cross-platform, multi-browser plug-in, also available as a separate download for 64-bit versions of Windows, adds one major new feature to this release: the ability to capture and securely store WiFi passwords for transferring to other computers. The password manager allows users to securely store all their various online login details through one convenient, central location, encouraging them to use strong, unique passwords for each site they frequent for security purposes. Teething Troubles Capturing WiFi passwords from your existing computer is simple -- in theory: first, your WiFi connection needs to be switched on,… [Continue Reading] betanews.com | 1/30/12 6:53 PM

What's that? You want an eight or ten inch WiFi tab, but failed to place your pre-order for one of Moto's latest earlier this month? Worry not, slate-seeking friend, for both the WiFi Xyboard 8.2 and 10.1 are officially on sale at Motorola's website, with free two-day shipping thrown in for good measure.

www.topix.net | 1/29/12 1:15 PM

What's that? You want an eight or ten inch WiFi tab, but failed to place your pre-order for one of Moto's latest earlier this month? Worry not, slate-seeking friend, for both the WiFi Xyboard 8.2 and 10.1 are officially on sale at Motorola's website, with free two-day shipping thrown in for good measure. As a quick refresher, the 8.2 comes in 16 and 32GB flavors for $400 and $500, respectively, while the same amount of memory in the 10-inch form factor will set you back $100 more. Sound good? Head on down to the source links below, credit card at the ready, and Moto will gladly send one your way.

Motorola starts selling WiFi Xyboards for $400 and up originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I can't remember the last time I had to wear a suit, as I rarely attend such fancy gatherings.

www.topix.net | 1/27/12 2:55 PM

New research by web hosting expert UK2 and YouGov has revealed that more than half of the UK's public WiFi users are potentially putting confidential data at risk by connecting mobile devices to unsecured networks.

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Samsung ST200F WiFi camera : Samsung launches the new Samsung ST200F WiFi enabled camera. Samsung’s innovative new Smart WiFi technology aims to change the way consumers take pictures, share and store them. With the new Samsung ST200F travel zoom camera, users no longer have to worry about unearthing a tangle of cables to transfer their pictures over to their hard drive by using the Auto Backup function. They can also take advantage of integrated free storage space from Samsung’s AllShare Play and Microsoft Sky Drive to make their photo accessible anywhere. Of course, one of the best parts of discovering new places and cultures is sharing experiences with friends and family back home. With the WiFi capability of the new Samsung ST200F, sharing is quicker and easier than ever. www.letsgodigital.org | 1/25/12 2:10 AM

If you own a 3DS and you happen to be travelling to or from the UK this year, you'll be glad to know that you won't have to pay through the nose for WiFi access on your portable gaming console.

www.topix.net | 1/24/12 4:50 AM

Take a quick look at our Annual WiFi Report: Best of 2011 , and you know which hotel you won't see on there? Mandarin Oriental New York .

www.topix.net | 1/23/12 9:35 PM

Jan 9, 2012. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has launched Three new wifi-capable cameras.

www.topix.net | 1/23/12 9:35 PM

Apple is expected to rapidly deploy support for the new 802.11ac specification this year...

macdailynews.com | 1/23/12 4:01 PM

These cufflinks are either the ultimate in 007 gear for the average man or the geekiest cufflinks on the planet. Either way, they’re at least dead useful, unlike normal pairs. Brookstone’s polished silver cufflinks each hide a USB drive that offers 2GB of storage and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. It’s not clear if they can both [...]

USB Cufflinks Do Double Duty As Flash Drives And WiFi Hotspot is a post by K. T. Bradford from Gotta Be Mobile.

www.gottabemobile.com | 1/23/12 3:15 PM

Cheap, tiny WiFi on-a-chip modules can now make any electronic device smarter by giving it an IP address.

www.topix.net | 1/22/12 8:03 AM

Apple is expected to rapidly deploy support for the new 802.11ac specification this year, adding so called "Gigibit WiFi" to new AirPort base stations, Time Capsule, Apple TV, notebooks and potentially its mobile devices.

www.topix.net | 1/21/12 11:44 PM

Motorola has started rolling out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to Xoom tablet owners this week as part of a staggered release.

www.topix.net | 1/21/12 7:25 PM

Because deep down, all you've ever really wanted are smartphone adjustable WiFi-LED light tubes controlled by a remote server out in the ether. tiredness .

Snarkiness aside, that's exactly what Japan's Net LED Technology Corporation has done with a lighting system it lovingly calls NetLED.

www.topix.net | 1/21/12 2:16 AM

Google AdWords advertisers can now target campaigns to mobile devices that have a high-speed WiFi connection. Advertisers can also now target specific versions of operating systems on iOS, Android, and WebOS. Here's how to take advantage. searchenginewatch.com | 1/20/12 10:30 PM

Being the most wired country in the world has opened the way for a new form of bullying in South Korean schools, with victims being forced to pay for Wifi access for their tormentors.

www.topix.net | 1/20/12 9:31 PM

If you somehow aren't satisfied with your growing collection of Nintendo , PlayStation , Game Boy Color and steampunk styled cufflinks, Brookstone just might be the Q to your Bond. In addition to rocking the USB-storage trick we've seen in other technological shirt links, this sleeve fastener also promises to act as a WiFi hotspot when paired with a hard-wired PC. Rounding out your technologically augmented wedding attire with these 'cuffs will set you back $250 -- unless you're working with Her Majesty's Secret Service , of course, then they're probably just standard issue.

Brookstone's WiFi cufflinks let you discreetly share data, internet connections originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Because deep down, all you've ever really wanted are smartphone adjustable WiFi-LED light tubes controlled by a remote server out in the ether. Snarkiness aside, that's exactly what Japan's Net LED Technology Corporation has done with a lighting system it lovingly calls NetLED. The setup isn't for frugal types as, before even purchasing lights, you'll need to plunk down 60,000 yen (around $780) for a netLED router that serves as an intermediary between those fixtures and the company's remote server. The addition of that hardware enables the 19,800 yen (around $260) WiFi-equipped 40W LED arrays to be monitored and adjusted remotely via a web browser or an iPhone app. And, if WiFi tubes are too rich for your blood, each WiFi-toting fixture can be paired with up to three cheaper WiFi-less slaves that cost 14,000 yen (around $182). It's complex and pricey stuff, yet the company estimates you'll cut energy consumption by half after you amass 200 units. Those brave enough to find out, can take the plunge February 20th when it all goes on sale -- just let us know how you fare, cool? In the meantime, get up close and personal with a shot of the light emitters themselves after the break.

Continue reading NetLED WiFi-enabled, app-controllable, LED light tubes come to Japan

NetLED WiFi-enabled, app-controllable, LED light tubes come to Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The " Internet of Things " drive, where every electronic device can communicate with each other in a mesh of digital linkery, continues to gather pace, with Texas Instruments unveiling a low-cost embedded WiFi chipset targeting everyday gadgets.

www.topix.net | 1/18/12 6:50 PM

A new law passed in Malaysia's largest city, Kuala Lumpur, this month will require all food and beverage outlets to provide wireless internet access to customers by April of this year. The law makes WiFi access for customers a requirement for food operators when applying for a new license for a restaurant or renewing an existing license. Cafes, pubs, bars and club lounges are also required to provide WiFi services, the mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Tan Sri Fuad Ismail, was quoted as saying to a Malaysian newspaper recently.

www.circleid.com | 1/17/12 9:20 PM

WiThings is best known for their WiFi connected health accessories, and at CES 2012 we got a look at a new tool that will be of interest to parents, especially parents obsessed with tracking their child’s height and weight. The WiThings WiFi baby scale connects to your home network and seamlessly sends your child’s measurements to the app on your iPhone, Android or web [...]

WiThings Smart Baby Scale Tracks Weight and Height on Your Phone is a post by Josh Smith from GottaBeMobile.

www.gottabemobile.com | 1/17/12 6:19 PM

Small coffee shops serving cheap food and drinks will also have to provide wireless Internet services, which some owners say will add costs to their businesses.

www.topix.net | 1/17/12 2:48 PM

A projector from Oregon Scientific , you say? Nope, it's not one of those clock and weather projectors, but rather an actual DLP pico projector. At CES 2012, the company was kind enough to show us an early prototype of its Portable WiFi Projector that'll handle FWVGA (854 x 480) at 1,000:1 contrast and a good 80 lumens of brightness (50 if powered by USB alone). Apparently at 3.2 meters from the wall, such combination should produce a clear 120-inch wide picture in total darkness, so we shall see. The final unit -- dummy pictured above -- will be slightly smaller than the working prototype, yet it'll pack a 90-degree hinge (not a first , of course), a focus slide, a 3.5mm headphone jack and some buttons for brightness, power and volume.

Continue reading Oregon Scientific's Portable WiFi Projector comes with a hinge, flirts with your ceiling

Oregon Scientific's Portable WiFi Projector comes with a hinge, flirts with your ceiling originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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City government recently required almost all food and beverage outlets to provide wireless Internet access www.voanews.com | 1/17/12 3:09 AM

Extreme sports junkies are no strangers to the vast selection of helmet cams just waiting for them to record their wicked shenanigans, so we were expecting to see nothing drastically new when we stopped by the GoBandit booth at CES 2012 . There was one thing, however, that stuck out to us as we played with the company's top-tier model, the GoBandit Live : WiFi. And let's be very careful with words here, because these full HD cams don't find WiFi hotspots -- they are WiFi hotspots. This means that not only can you upload your vids to another device, you can broadcast them live. Here's how it works: download the companion iOS app (the company's working to have Android compatibility soon), activate the cam's WiFi and either load your vids or view them live. The model GoBandit had on hand was still a prototype model, so unfortunately we weren't able to put it to the full test yet, though we at least were able to snap a few pics for the gallery below. Available in March, it comes in two flavors: the Live, which offers GPS and WiFi, and the Race, which doesn't. The pair will go for $419 and $319, respectively.


Joseph Volpe contributed to this post.

GoBandit WiFi helmet cam hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Xirrus is trying to convince customers that moving from a three-lane wifi highway to a 24-lane road will cut down on data traffic jams www.bbc.co.uk | 1/13/12 2:10 AM

Bright House Networks today launched more than 2,000 WiFi hotspots across the state, including many in the Central Florida area that will offer free Internet access to its customers.

www.topix.net | 1/12/12 11:04 PM

Two years ago, the Gobandit GPS HD brought an action camcorder to the masses that actively tracked location, speed and altitude. In the same tradition, the Gobandit Live brings an expanded set of features geared toward adrenaline junkies, which include a gyroscopic sensor, 1080p capture at 30fps, a 170-degree f/2.8 wide angle lens and -- oh yeah, WiFi. While this last feature certainly won't be usable on the mountain or along the trail, it allows clips to be uploaded instantly once the camera is back within range. For those who'd rather do without WiFi, the Gobandit Race provides an otherwise similar feature set at a lower price. Both will be available in the US and Canada beginning March 1st, and will retail for $419 and $319, respectively. The full PR is just beyond the break, though if you want to learn more, check the company's website instead.

Continue reading Gobandit Live with WiFi offers thrill-seekers quicker sharing, speedier self-indulgence

Gobandit Live with WiFi offers thrill-seekers quicker sharing, speedier self-indulgence originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Berlin's mayor threw his weight Thursday behind plans for free wireless Internet service in central districts of the German capital, saying it was an economic necessity."We... feedproxy.google.com | 1/12/12 12:00 PM

After announcing a new DualView camera just before CES 2012, Samsung added to its list of new models a few days later with five new cameras.

Samsung is focusing on WiFi capabilities with three of these new models (those with an "F" in the name), which claim to simplify the ability of the cameras to make use of WiFi. These cameras, which Samsung is calling SMART cameras, should make it easier to upload images to social networking sites through a WiFi connection. The cameras include:

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While scouring Samsung 's booth at CES's Digital Experience for that glorious 55-inch OLED set this evening, we came across a table full of new WiFi-enabled cameras and a camcorder.

www.topix.net | 1/11/12 6:06 AM

We've all needed to keep the laundry going while we're out and about. Samsung is looking to help with that and let us in on their plans at yesterday's presser . The WF457 washer and dryer set houses an 8-inch touchscreen, is WiFi-enabled and can be controlled from inside or outside of the home via the SmartHome app. With your smartphone or tablet, you can choose the cycle, duration and set-up notifications on your mobile device once the job is done. Neither are available as of yet, but rest assured, this will be a neat piece of tech you should consider. Want a demo? Head on to the gallery below and video.

After spending some time controlling a few eight second demo cycles, we were pretty impressed with the system as a whole. Amazingly enough, our load of towels was completely dry. The app worked well and stayed connected for the most part -- granted, we were in the midst of the CES WiFi crossfire. We did encounter some issues when controlling the dryer with a smartphone and then interacting with the appliance's touchscreen. The SmartHome tech seemed to only like to take orders from one source at a time. Other than that, everything went off without a hitch and the phone notification feature is quite a nice touch. Either way, not having to get up to fluff those 400-thread-count sheets is a luxury we can all enjoy in some capacity.

Continue reading Samsung SmartHome WiFi Washer and Dryer hands-on (video)

Samsung SmartHome WiFi Washer and Dryer hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WiFi radio manufacturer Pure has launched the Pure Contour 200i Air , a AirPlay -enabled iPhone/iPod speaker dock supporting local and streaming media playback.

www.topix.net | 1/10/12 7:06 PM

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Kodak has announced the latest addition to its EasyShare line, the Kodak EasyShare M750 Wireless Camera. The M750 has built in WiFi to simplify photo sharing and syncing with home networks, wireless printers, email or social media. It shares many of the same hardware and photo effects as its predecessor, the EasyShare 5370. These include a 16-megapixel CCD sensor that is also capable of shooting 720p HD video, a 5x optical zoom lens, and a 3.0in capacitive LCD touchscreen with auto brightness control....

www.electronista.com | 1/10/12 3:20 AM

As the Consumer Electronics Show prepares to kick off in Las Vegas, Samsung Electronics Co.

www.topix.net | 1/10/12 3:02 AM

Published by Ross Macmillan for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Communities , Local Government Monday 9th January 2012 - 9:46am Residents and visitors in three London boroughs are to enjoy free wifi access on their mobile phones, laptops and tablet devices, following a landmark deal between Westminster City Council, the Royal Borough of ... (more)

www.topix.net | 1/9/12 3:14 PM

WiFi-N is the most current WiFi standard and it has the fastest stable specifications.

www.topix.net | 1/8/12 9:46 PM

Mobile operator O2 in the UK will provide free internet to "millions" of residents and visitors in central London by launching Europe's largest free wi-fi zone , reports the BBC.

www.topix.net | 1/7/12 8:44 PM

Liked those 'iconic' corners but not willing to foot the LTE bill? You'll be glad to hear that WiFi-only versions of the Xyboard duo will arrive at these shores on January 19th. Each model lops $200 off Verizon's LTE models, with the 8.2-inch model priced at $400 for 16GB or double the space for $500. Its bigger brother is priced at $500 for 16GB of storage and $600 for 32GB. Smitten with the idea of an IR emitter in a tablet? The pre-order page beckons below.

Motorola Xyboard WiFi models hit pre-order, hit wallet less originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The London boroughs of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea are set to be provided with a free wifi network this year, reports the BBC .

www.topix.net | 1/7/12 4:05 AM