Aug 02
Portable Wi-Fi hotspots, powered by 3G, are banned at all the Olympic venues in London. But while that might sound like a hollow threat, this man makes sure it isn’t, by sniffing out rogue Wi-Fi networks and shutting them down. More »
Aug 01
JVC Japan will launch the NX-NT70 micro component in the Japanese market later this month. Priced at 40,000 Yen ($509), the JVC NX-NT70 is equipped with an iPod/iPhone Dock, a CD player and an FM/AM radio. This micro component also supports DLNA 1.5, AirPlay and Wi-Fi. There is a USB port that enables you to play MP3 and WMA files stored on a USB thumb drive. [Akihabara]
Jul 31
Rogers LTE Rocket Hub supports up to 15 simultaneous users, requires electrical outlet
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Looking for a mobile hotspot that’s a bit less mobile? Rogers’ exclusive LTE Rocket Hub may be the pick for you, delivering 40 Mbps average download speeds with support for up to 15 simultaneous wireless device connections. LTE service is currently available in 28 cities above the border, but locales without the latest network can hop on HSPA+ to get connected. The device is set to ship beginning August 2nd, and unlike the carrier’s existing Rocket Mobile Hotspot, this larger flavor will require an electrical outlet — but with more than a dozen connections and a 10 gig LTE cap (which we presume applies here as well), you will need to unplug once in a while. More details at the source link below.
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Rogers LTE Rocket Hub supports up to 15 simultaneous users, requires electrical outlet originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jul 31
4G iPhone sleeve company FreedomPop has returned with a new model, this time turning the iPod touch into a pseudo-iPhone complete with free mobile broadband access every month. The new Freedom Sleeve for iPod touch, up for pre-order now, clips onto the back of the media player like a speedy data barnacle and gives it a WiFi connection to play with, allowing for streaming music services like Spotify, FaceTime video calls on the move, and voice calls over VoIP services like Skype.
Usually, that would demand a WiFi hotspot of some sort, but the Freedom Sleeve basically creates that itself. Streaming video and music are supported, along with internet access and just about anything else that you could hope to use data for, and in fact you can also share it with other WiFi-enabled gadgets such as tablets and notebooks with hotspot access for up to eight.
As for the “free” part, that’s based on a combination of things. FreedomPop says all buyers will get 500MB of free data each month, on top of which they can earn up to 500MB more by adding friends to the service. If 1GB free isn’t enough, $10 gets you a further gigabyte, and there’s no contract to sign or minimum commitment.
FreedomPop uses Clearwire’s WiMAX network, with coverage in forty markets for around 130m people in total. However, the company is also readying an LTE service, though hasn’t said exactly when it will launch (or, indeed, if the current hardware will support it).
The Freedom Sleeve for iPod touch is up for pre-order now, and is priced at $99. It’s expected to begin shipping in two months.
FreedomPop gives iPod touch 4G with free data sleeve is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jul 31
Own a “Dumb” HD TV? Time to make it a little bit smarter with one of these HDMI Android Sticks! And today the new kid in town is Geanee’s ADH-40.
This tiny little HDMI Stick (85x16x25mm) announced at 9,980 Yen comes with Android 4.0, a 1GHz Cortex A5 CPU 512MB of RAM, 4GB of NAND memory, WiFi BGN, USB 2.0 and USB Host and is being fully compatible with MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 SP, MPEG-4 ASP, MPEG-4 AVC(H.264), WMV, MKV, MOV video files as well as MP3, AAC, WAV and WMA!
Not sure about you but …
Jul 31
Looking for a compact do it all CD Micro Component for your dorm room? Well guess what, JVC Japan as actually something for you today with its latest NX-NT70! Schedule for the end of august and announced at around 40,000 Yen the NX-NT70 comes with a CD player, an iPod/iPhone Dock, DLNA 1.5, AirPlay, WiFi, USB Support, FM/AM Radio and is even compatible with both MP3 and WMA files, oh and I almost forget, you can have it either in Black or silver!
Jul 30
ASUS must want its Windows 8 tablet family to move together as one. The Tablet 810 has swung past the FCC just two days after a visit by its younger brother, the Tablet 600. While not what we’d call a stunning revelation, the filing for the 810 (as the TF810C) shows a WiFi-only device with the expected NFC for quick peripheral syncing. The 11.6-inch transforming slate is still devoid of a few key details in spite of having its wireless life laid bare — namely, if and when it reaches the US. Clearing the approval hurdle, however, leaves few obstacles to ASUS being one of the first out of the gate with an Intel-based Windows 8 tablet after October 26th rolls around.
Filed under: Tablet PCs
ASUS Tablet 810 with Windows 8 transforms its way past the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul 29
Fujifilm Brings Wireless Transfer to Compact Long-Zoom F800EXR Digital Camera
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Fujifilm announced last week the FinePix F800EXR digital camera that features a new innovative Wireless Image Transfer function that allows users to quickly and easily upload high resolution images to their smartphone or tablet via a free Photo Receiver app “Camera Application” compatible with both iOS and Android devices. The F800EXR continues the tradition of superior image quality that the F-Series is known for with its speed, bright lens, intuitive use and advanced features. The …
Jul 29
Sony’s PMW-200 handheld camcorder delivers a superior HD broadcast shooting experience
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Sony unveiled last week a new addition to its market leading XDCAM HD422 line-up – the PMW-200, the only handheld camcorder in its class equipped with three 1/2 -inch Exmor CMOS sensors and full HD 4:2:2 50Mbps recording. The 1/2 -inch sensors mean the camcorder performs exceptionally well even in challenging lighting conditions.
Designed using Sony’s advanced sensor technology and decades of experience, the PMW-200 answers the industry’s desire for a 4:2:2 50Mbps camcorder that …
Jul 27
Car makers have been peddling wireless pedestrian avoidance systems almost as long as there have been automobiles. (We believe one of the earliest was called the “side view mirror.”) GM’s new experiment though, differs from other implementations by skipping out on the 3G, cameras and radar — instead going for a model built around WiFi Direct. The peer-to-peer 802.11 standard hasn’t exactly set the world on fire, but the WiFi Alliance is diligently tweaking the platform and apparently GM thinks its a perfect match for connecting cars, cyclists and pedestrians to each other. Unlike 3G-based systems, there’s little lag between locating and identifying bikes or people crossing the street since the signal doesn’t have to be bounced off a satellite. It also has a leg up on radar detection since WiFi can be a two way pipeline — alerting someone out for a stroll of an oncoming vehicle. Of course, it will be some time before anything like this actually makes it into a production vehicle. But, in the meantime, you can check out the PR and video after the break.
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GM testing pedestrian detection system powered by WiFi Direct (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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