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News The latest versions of the Eee PC will become available in the UK on 1 July, Asus announced last week. Both based on Intel's low-power 1.6GHz Atom processor, the Eee 901 and 1000 should have better battery life than their predecessors, especially... [16 Jun 2008]
Apple unveils 'world's thinnest notebook'
News Apple unveiled its ultra-portable MacBook Air, the world's thinnest notebook according to CEO Steve Jobs, during his keynote speech at Macworld 2008. More on the iPhone News First iPhone Trojan reported iPhone 'mugging fear... [16 Jan 2008]
Next-gen wi-fi kit to get early stamp of approval
News High-speed wireless networking equipment will be certified in June, despite the fact the standard for the technology will not be finalised for two years. The Wi-Fi Alliance - whose membership consists of wireless-equipment vendors - will certify... [17 May 2007]
Apple nails down AirPort problems
News Apple has released a software update that addresses a pair of security problems in its latest AirPort Extreme base station. The update, available for download from Apple's website, tightens the default configuration of the AirPort Extreme Base... [10 Apr 2007]
Apple releases key to next-gen wi-fi chip
News Apple has released the software needed to unlock the fast wi-fi chips inside almost every one of its new Macs. At Macworld earlier this month, CEO Steve Jobs revealed certain Macs were shipped with a fast 802.11n chip inside but the chip was... [31 Jan 2007]
Apple to charge for firing up faster wi-fi chip
News Some MacBook Pro and MacBook customers have the faster 802.11n wi-fi chip already sitting in their systems but it will cost $2 to light it up. Apple has confirmed reports it plans to charge customers a fee to download software that will enable the... [19 Jan 2007]
Qualcomm snaps up Airgo
News Qualcomm has acquired a key player in the next era of wireless connectivity, Mimo pioneer Airgo. Mimo - multiple input, multiple output - is central to upcoming technologies such as mobile WiMax and the 802.11n wi-fi standard, as well as the long... [05 Dec 2006]
Wi-fi patent threat looms after US ruling
News Companies working with popular standards for wireless technology may have a patent infringement problem. A federal judge in Tyler, Texas, ruled last week that an Australian government agency holds the rights to patents on the underlying technology... [21 Nov 2006]
Intel puts Nokia's HSDPA inside
News Intel's next-generation laptop will have an integrated 3G chip from Nokia and improved graphics support for Microsoft's Windows Vista, the company announced on Wednesday. Nokia's HSDPA technology will appear on motherboards bearing Intel's Santa... [28 Sep 2006]
Next-gen wi-fi kit gets thumbs-up
News The Wi-Fi Alliance plans to begin certifying next-generation wi-fi products starting in 2007 before the 802.11n standard is fully complete, a decision that should ease consumers' concerns about buying pre-standard products. [29 Aug 2006]
Next-gen wi-fi to serve up IPTV?
News Next-generation wi-fi could soon be used to deliver IPTV throughout the home. Airgo Networks, which makes wi-fi chips, announced on Tuesday that Caton Overseas and STMicroelectronics will use its latest generation of wireless technology to... [31 May 2006]
Wi-Fi chipmakers get together for 300Mbps+
News Leading Wi-Fi chip manufacturers will be announcing a new industry forum on Monday to help accelerate efforts to create a new, faster Wi-Fi standard, according to a source close to the companies. Atheros, Broadcom, Intel and Marvel and have... [10 Oct 2005]
Wi-Fi fights back against WiMax with 100Mbps
News With every man and his dog rushing to proclaim that the advent of WiMax will mean the death of Wi-Fi, proponents of the most popular local area wireless technology believe there's a healthy future ahead for it - and it doesn't depend on the laptop. [04 May 2005]
Wi-Fi standards mapped out
News Key industry groups have given an update on upcoming Wi-Fi standards that lay the groundwork for determining what tools manufacturers will have to work with as they develop new products. In a panel session at the Wi-Fi Planet conference on... [05 Dec 2003]
