More Wireless Networking News

Ericsson makes bus windows part of a Wi-Fi network

Ericsson may have a contender for oddest networking product if it commercializes the wireless bus windows it demonstrated at the CTIA Wireless trade show this week.

FCC moves toward new in-flight broadband service

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has taken a major step toward helping more airlines offer in-cabin wireless broadband, with the agency voting Thursday to explore using new spectrum for air-to-ground broadband service.

Mobile devices: Too much of a good thing?

Most of us have apparently decided we can't live without our favorite mobile device. Whether on public transportation, shopping or just walking down the street, you're more likely than not to be surrounded by people swiping screens, adjusting their earbuds or typing on a virtual screen.

Wireless networks may learn to live together by using energy pulses

Researchers at the University of Michigan have invented a way for different wireless networks crammed into the same space to say 'excuse me' to one another.

Wireless IP cameras open to hijacking over the Internet, researchers say

Thousands of wireless IP cameras connected to the Internet have serious security weaknesses that allow attackers to hijack them and alter their firmware, according to two researchers from security firm Qualys.

Samsung's 3G patent ruled invalid in Germany

A patent that Samsung considers essential to the 3G standardA was invalidated by the German Federal Patent Court that ruled in favor of Apple.

Engenius announces new lineup of outdoor Wi-Fi access points and bridges

Engenius Technologies announced a new line of weatherized 802.11n access points and bridges suitable for mounting in outdoor locations.

SXSW show floor: Beam videoconferencing device takes a spin

Tech enthusiasts at South by Southwest Interactive exploring the exhibit hall's gizmos and apps on Sunday were greeted a little differently at one booth -- the figure approaching them was not a person but a television-sized monitor mounted to a sleek base on wheels.

FCC chairman vows continued spectrum expansion

The FCC remains focused on rapidly expanding spectrum for licensed and unlicensed use, and encouraging both research and products that will let it be used more efficiently, according to the commission's boss.

Intel gets serious about wireless

The fact that LTE connectivity is becoming ubiquitous in smartphones and tablets isn't lost on Intel, which aims for its baseband processors to be used in more mobile devices and base stations.

MWC: Dropbox CEO criticises Apple cloud lock-in

Dropbox CEO Drew Houston has warned against buying into cloud services offered by mobile device manufacturers and network operators, claiming that consumers and businesses can easily become locked in.

Nokia Siemens to tackle overload with base-station smarts

Nokia Siemens Networks says it can prevent LTE base stations from getting overloaded while extra capacity in nearby cells goes to waste, even if the cells use different types of spectrum.

Aruba announces controller and software for hybrid wireless networks

Aruba Networks announced a Wi-Fi controller today that can create more efficient pathways for wireless traffic and control more than 32,000 Wi-Fi hotspots.

Mobile devices will get next-gen Wi-Fi in early second half, Qualcomm says

Smartphones and tablets with the emerging Wi-Fi wireless networking technology, 802.11ac, will arrive early in the second half of this year, a Qualcomm executive said.

NASA regains contact with space station after 3-hour outage

Communication with the astronauts on board the International Space Station were restored after problems with a software upgrade knocked out contact for several hours Tuesday.

Operators set stage for international Wi-Fi roaming

International roaming between carriers' Wi-Fi networks has come a step closer, with AT&T, Boingo Wireless, NTT DoCoMo and Orange completing network assessments as part of the Wireless Broadband Alliance's new interoperability program.

Cisco puts a huge value on the 'Internet of everything'

The so-called 'Internet of everything,' the rapidly approaching world where objects from refrigerators to factory robots can talk to people and other machines, will create a massive business opportunity worth $14.4 trillion over the next decade, according to a new study from Cisco Systems.

Cisco unveils software, hardware for hybrid wireless networks

Cisco Tuesday introduced small cell hardware and intelligent software designed to help carriers and enterprises improve wireless connections over hybrid networks made of 3G and 4G cellular and Wi-Fi technologies

Tokyo subways to test how mobile content affects passengers

Tokyo's subways will soon offer a new mobile app with free Wi-Fi access, then track if the information it provides changes passenger habits.

U.S. broadband service is competitive with other nations, researcher says

The U.S. has better broadband service than some critics give it credit for, with speeds, availability and prices that are competitive with many other developed nations, according to a new study from a tech-focused think tank.