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  • 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.

  • Google discloses tech specs and developer API for Glass

    The Google Glass wearable computer will have a high-resolution display equivalent of a 25-inch high-definition screen from eight feet away, and will capture 5-megapixels images and video at a resolution of 720p, according to technical specs disclosed on Monday.

  • EU radio reshuffle proposal could mean more spectrum for 5GHz WiFi

    The European Commission has no plans to force spectrum licence holders to give free access to their frequencies.

  • Ouya game console raises more than £5.8m on Kickstarter

    Ouya, the upcoming Android-based game console from the company of the same name, ended its Kickstarter run Wednesday night, bringing in nearly $8.6 million from more than 63,000 backers. Most Ouya supporters pledged enough money to receive one of the first Ouya consoles shipping in late 2012 through early 2013 -- assuming the company is able to meet its Kickstarter promises as there are no money-back guarantees for Kickstarter investors.

  • Asus Eee PC 1225C comes with preloaded with Ubuntu Linux

    Asus has released a new Eee PC 1225C, an 11.6-inch notebook device that features the all new Intel Atom Cedar Trail dual-core CPU and Canonical's popular Ubuntu Linux operating system.

  • Cisco adds 802.11ac and cloud features to new home router

    Cisco's Linksys brand of home wireless networking routers today joined other vendors in coming out with 802.11ac equipment, as well as enabling a cloud-based platform for configuration and control of its "Smart Wi-Fi Routers."

  • Motorola Solutions debuts lightweight handheld computer

    Motorola Solutions today announced the MC2100, a lightweight, rugged handheld computer designed in the shape of a slender TV remote control device.

  • HP's iPad rival could be called device HP eStation Zeen

    Details about a new portable device from Hewlett-Packard emerged on the US Federal Communications Commission's website on Thursday, intensifying speculation about HP's plans for tablets and mobile devices.

  • Toshiba launches new media mobile

    Toshiba's update on its TG01 multimedia smartphone has made a quiet debut at this week's Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona.

  • New Apple iPhone spotted?

    A software analytics program has detected evidence that Apple may be testing a new iPhone model, identified as ?iPhone 3,1,? in the San Francisco area. But there?s very little hard evidence of what the newness might be.

Latest Features

  • Five technology breakthroughs that could change computing forever

    We explore advances in how we access the Net, how we power our devices and how we interact with them.

  • Sony Next Generation Portable: Hardware

    Not only is it real, but GamePro got some face time with Sony's sleek new handheld. We take a look at what makes the Next Generation Portable tick, and how it stacks up against the PSP.

  • Five tips to speed up a home wireless network

    Maybe you're tired of paying the cable company and want to get your movies and other entertainment from the web. Naturally you'll want to watch those shows on your TV with the aid of a Roku box or similar device. More and more people are doing that, and if you want to join the crowd, you've got to be sure you're home Internet network is up to the challenge.

  • The future of wireless networking architecture

    With ever more devices needing greater throughput for video and voice content, today's wireless hub-and-spoke network architecture is showing its age. What's needed is a wireless LAN (WLAN) solution capable of greater intelligence at the network's edge to optimise traffic flow without compromising security or quality of service and driving up cost.

  • 6 useful Wi-Fi tools for Windows

    We live in a mobile world; if you have a laptop (and who doesn't?), that means constantly connecting to the Internet via Wi-Fi. You most likely use Wi-Fi not just when you're on the road at cafés, airports or hotels, but to connect to your home network too. You might even connect to a wireless network at the office.

  • How to buy a new PC: The specs

    Once you've determined the type of desktop system you want, a compact PC, a budget system, a mainstream all-purpose model, or a performance crackerjack, you need to know what components to look for.

  • Overlooked online threats

    There's the danger you know, and then there's the danger you don't know.

  • Smartbook: the ultimate evolution of the netbook?

    The netbook promises convenience and capability in a small, lightweight, and generally inexpensive package, and the concept of a smartbook goes even further: a handy dandy combination of smartphone and notebook.

  • Cheaper or better? Vendors fight for 802.11n

    Did you think 802.11n was done and dusted? Aruba claims it can get massive speed boosts without breaking the standard, while Ruckus says its architecture allows it to slash prices

  • What will wireless LANs do in 2008?

    Don't expect an explosion of 802.11n - but watch out for the overlap with cellular networks.





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