Wireless hookups and hangups

California passes Wi-Fi user protection bill; AT&T eyes municipal deals. Plus: The mobile Internet--are we there yet?

California passes Wi-Fi user protection bill

State's assembly and senate overwhelmingly favor security warnings on Wi-Fi network gear.
August 30, 2006

Camera 'photographs' wireless connections

blog The Wifi Camera Obscura is an experiment that aims to take real-time snapshots of the electromagnetic fields created by wireless networks.
August 30, 2006

AT&T eyes municipal Wi-Fi deals

Springfield, Ill., picks it to offer wireless Internet access to residents and businesses.
August 29, 2006

The mobile Internet: Are we there yet?

Basic components, such as speedy wireless networks and Web page formats for the small screen, are on the way.
August 29, 2006

10 tips to safe wireless surfing

blog Just as you're nestling into a hot spot, sometimes you can't help but wonder--is my computer safe?
August 29, 2006

FCC speeds bidding in wireless sale

Agency accelerates auction process to help complete sale as companies vie for licenses around the country.
August 29, 2006

Group to certify prestandard Wi-Fi gear

The Wi-Fi Alliance plans to put its stamp of approval on early 802.11n products in an effort to keep Wi-Fi moving forward.
August 28, 2006

Singapore: One nation under Wi-Fi

Firecrackers and gum chewing might be frowned upon in Singapore, but the country is going nuts for Wi-Fi.
August 28, 2006

Intel to release 802.11n chip before final standard

blog The chipmaker is sticking to its schedule with plans to release so-called "draft standard" products that work at the faster speeds delivered by 802.11n.
August 28, 2006