Seattle crowned most wired city in America: where’s your town?

Check it, Pacific Northwest — Seattle, Washington was just named Forbes‘ most wired city for 2009, followed closely by Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Orlando and Boston. Of course, having Amazon and Microsoft within spitting distance probably didn’t hurt matters, and the eleventy billion Starbucks WiFi hotspots likely pushed it over the edge. There are 25 other locales in the top 30 that we’ve yet to mention here, so head on down to the read link to see if your hometown made the cut. Oh, and way to represent, Raleigh — numero fifteen ain’t too shabby.

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Seattle crowned most wired city in America: where’s your town? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPass to Give 3-Month Free Wi-Fi for Inauguration Goers

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iPass is offering anyone with plans to attend the inauguration of Barack Obama next week a free trial account with full access to the iPass virtual network of Wi-Fi hotspots around the nation’s capitol.

iPass says it has 200 hotspots in a five-mile radius around central Washington, D.C. Considering the crowds that are expected, 3G networks are likely to be tied up, so having Wi-Fi backup is a good idea if you must stay connected…and you can keep testing it through April. This trial will work on iPhone/iPod touch and Windows computers. The trial will be good for three months.

Send an email to nandari@ipass.com to get a username/password for the trial (and to get a link to download the Windows client software). Limit is one trial account per person. Typical cost to get access at iPass hotspots in North America is $29.95 per month on laptops, and starts at $6.95 a month for iPhones if you get a one year contract.

Buffalo’s 802.11n WiFi dongle: small in size, tiny in price

Small, fast, and cheap… what could be better? Buffalo’s WLI-UC-GN 802.11b/g/n dongle measures just 16 × 33 × 8-mm and costs a mere ¥2,100 (about $24). It supports both Buffalo’s proprietary AOSS and the Wi-Fi Alliance’s WPS to simplify the process of connecting to secure WiFi networks. Look for the USB 2.0 adapter to ship in Japan and beyond starting next month. Check the hot male-to-female USB bunging after the break.

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Buffalo’s 802.11n WiFi dongle: small in size, tiny in price originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aircell’s Gogo in-flight internet coming to United Airlines

Aircell already managed to coerce American, Delta, Virgin America and Air Canada into installing its Gogo in-flight internet equipment into at least a few of their airplanes, and now United Airlines can proudly say that it’s no longer looking in from the outside. Starting this year, a baker’s dozen of the company’s Boeing 757s — which will fly between John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and California’s Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport — will be armed and ready with WiFi for the people. Pricing will remain set at $12.95 for the entire flight, and service is expected to roll out during the second half of this year.

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Aircell’s Gogo in-flight internet coming to United Airlines originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clearwire to produce portable WiMAX / WiFi router

We can’t say a device such as this was inevitable or anything, but given how limited the adoption of WiMAX has been thus far in America, it’s definitely a win for everyone involved. According to Sidecut Reports, Clearwire will soon unveil a portable WiMAX / WiFi router built by Cradlepoint (prototype pictured), which will utilize a Motorola WiMAX USB stick to enable WiFi-capable devices to gather ’round and surf on the delightfully speedy WiMAX superhighway. In other words, non-WiMAX handsets that have WiFi modules can tap into the WiMAX network (if they’re in a lit locale, that is) via this device, which — if we may say so ourselves — is a brilliant design move. There’s no word yet on when the box will ship nor how pricey it’ll be, but this could be just the thing you’ve been looking for to replace that painfully expensive cable modem at home.

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Clearwire to produce portable WiMAX / WiFi router originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 WiFi camera reviewed: wait for generation two

WiFi cameras are far from new — over the past couple of years, we’ve seen P&S after P&S arrive with minimal functionality that would allow it to sync pictures with one specific online photo portal (or similar). Sony has stepped up the game for cameras to come with the Cyber-shot DSC-G3, which is the first of its kind to include a web browser for logging into pay-hotspots and uploading to practically any photo sharing site on the web. Popular Science got to handle one for a few weeks, and in the end, they were in love with the idea but hesitant to praise the execution. The T700-turned-wireless took satisfactory pictures, but the browser experience was less than awesome. You can hit the read link for all the dirty details, but unless you’re willing to deal with “agonizingly” slow load times, you’re probably better off waiting for the next revision. Or for some other company to whip out a bona fide competitor.

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TRENDnet churns out TEW-647GA Wireless N gaming adapter

Not quite sure what makes this “gaming router” so suitable for you “gamers” out there, but TRENDnet‘s a firm believer that its CES-announced TEW-647GA is ready and willing to handle those online deathmatches. Though not nearly as minuscule as the TEW-654TR, this 300Mbps 802.11b/g/n router promises a lag-free connection (provided that your broadband connection is worth a darn) and simple setup with PCs and all manners of game consoles. Check it someday after today for some price greater than a penny.

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G2 Microsystems demoes Intel My WiFi Personal Area Network

G2 Microsystems has just announced a rather sweet near-range technology that will enable products like headphones, speakers, etc. to connect directly to Intel My WiFi-enabled laptops sans fuss. The company’s device is hailed as a “fully calibrated WiFi networking module” that can speak directly to an Intel My WiFi, Centrino 2-based computer. Ideally, users will eventually be able to quickly print and sync between digiframes and photo archives, and the ultra-low power draw should keep batteries happy. Now, the real question: anyone stepping up to spearhead adoption?

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G2 Microsystems demoes Intel My WiFi Personal Area Network originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TRENDnet produces world’s smallest Wireless N travel router

Looking to drag that 802.11n connectivity with you to even the zaniest of places? Those newly implemented baggage rules totally cramping your style? Enter TRENDnet‘s TEW-654TR, a 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router kit which is supposedly small enough to slip completely away into the average front pocket. The device only has a LED indicator, 10/100Mbps Ethernet port, a MIMO antenna and an AC socket. No price is mentioned, but don’t count on the sticker being proportionally small.

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Top Global announces 3GSpot USB modem / WiFi hotspot

It doesn’t exactly have a lot to show for itself just yet, but Top Global has just announced a reference design for what it claims is the world’s first dual mode 3G USB modem and WiFi hotspot combo. Dubbed the 3GSpot, the device is software configurable to support all cellular standards, and the basic design is able to support multiple bands to ensure compatibility with carriers around the world, which Top Global says will let OEMs have one design/SKU that simply requires different firmwares for different markets. The device will apparently even boast on-board GPS “at no extra cost,” not to mention all the usual security measures and, at just 2.5 x 4-inches, it’ll be able to be integrated or simply offered as a standalone device. All that, of course, depends on some OEMs hopping on board, and Top Global unfortunately doesn’t seem to be ready to announcing anything on that front just yet.

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Top Global announces 3GSpot USB modem / WiFi hotspot originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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