Microsoft has published the code for its Wi-Fi data collection software, in a bid to avoid Google's WiSpy mistake
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Google Faces Further US Scrutiny Over ‘WiSpy’
A class action suit against Google over Street View Wi-Fi snooping has taken another step forward in the US
Kingston Wi-Drive Enters iOS Wireless Storage Market
The Wi-Drive acts like a personal Wi-Fi file server with configurable access- point name and security settings
Seagate Introduces 500GB Wireless Drive For iPads
The Satellite gives WiFi-enabled mobile devices a further 500GB of capacity with no strings attached
GSMA Slams Euro Call For Ban On Wireless In Schools
A European report that calls for a ban on mobile phones and Wi-Fi in school is "unscientific” says the GSMA
Gov’t Warns Of Climate Change Threat To Wi-Fi
Intense rainfall or high temperatures disrupt Wi-Fi networks, leading to a communications breakdown
Dropped Call For London Tube Phone Access Tender
Plans to take Wi-Fi underground on London’s Tube have hit the buffers over funding and access agreements
TfL Opens Bidding For Tube Wi-Fi Contract
Londoners will get to surf the web at Tube stations next year as the bidding for underground Wi-Fi provision begins
Google Must Prepare For Bigger Fines Over WiSpy
France has set a precedent. How long before other countries and states begin holding their hands out to Google, asks Clint Boulton
Mobile Hotspots Lack Adequate Corporate Control
Hotspot-enabled smartphones are a boon to mobile workers and a bane to IT managers unless controls are in place, says Cameron Sturdevant
Motorola Sets Launch Day For Its Xoom WiFi-only Tablet
Motorola's Xoom WiFi-only could be the first Honeycomb tablet to challenge the iPad 2 in the UK in April
Broadband Users Put Up With Slow Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is almost a third slower than Ethernet, but many consumers sacrifice speed for convenience
CeBit: HP Updates Storage And Wireless
HP integrates 3Par's storage into its cloud offering, and upgrades its wireless LAN products for CeBit
Huawei To Invest £50m In London Tube Network
Londoners could soon be able to get signal on the Tube, using underground mobile transmitters from Huawei
MWC: Skype Launches Free Wi-Fi Deal
Skype has introduced two new partner programmes and a free Wi-Fi offer across Spain through 18 February
In-Stat Claims A Billion 802.11ac Wi-Fi Devices By 2015
According to In-Stat research, the upcoming 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard will see massive adoption by 2015
O2 Offers Free Wi-Fi For All – With Ads
Anyone can use O2's public Wi-Fi - just hand over your mobile number
Sky Rumoured To Buy The Cloud
Sky looks set to enter the UK Wi-Fi hotspot arena by aquiring wireless network provider The Cloud
Aerohive Extends Cloud Wi-Fi To Wired Nets
One day, all enterprise networks will be managed from the cloud, says Aerohive
Roaming iPad Users Get Free BT Wi-Fi
BT has released a free iPad app to access its WiFi hotspot networks - but only for BT Broadband customers
Researcher Uses Amazon To Hack Wi-Fi Network
A security reseacher has revealed how he used Amazon's cloud service to hack into his neighbour's Wi-Fi network
Samsung Unveils Wi-Fi Only Galaxy Tab
Samsung at the CES show has introduced a Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab, as well as a rival to the Apple iPod Touch
Qualcomm Makes £2bn Wi-Fi Move With Atheros Buy
Qualcomm has begun the New Year with a multi billion pound acquisition of Wi-Fi chip maker Atheros
Last Of UK ‘WiSpy’ Data Deleted
Google has deleted the last of the payload data inadvertently collected by its Street View cars in the UK
Meraki MR16 And MR12 Access Points: Review
Meraki has unveiled two new flagship access points that promise improved performance but at a cheaper price
3UK Deploys Human Hotspots Across Britain
Mobile operator 3 is sending out people with MiFi hotspots in their pockets, to promote the idea of mobile broadband
Juniper Swings Trapeze Deal For Wireless Networking
Juniper Networks has grown its enterprise WLAN capabilities with the acquisition of Trapeze Networks for $152 million
Google Lures Users To Chrome With Free Inflight Wi-Fi
Chrome users will be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi at 30,000 feet thanks to the latest promotion from search engine giant Google
Skype Offers UK Surfers Free Wi-Fi For A Week
British web surfers can get a week's free access to Wi-Fi hotspots, courtesy of VoIP giant Skype
Meru Takes Its WLAN Downmarket
As users want more from Wi-Fi, Meru is using a lower-cost access point to take its wares into new markets