Category: Wi-Fi
Could this be the end for batteries? Scientists generate electric power from Wi-Fi
A flexible material that converts radio signals into usable electric current raises the prospect of a world without batteries. Scientists in the US developed the device, known as a “rectenna”, […]
BT extends Complete Wi-Fi, promises to end black spots in home
BT has announced it is extending its Complete Wi-Fi solution to new Superfast and Ultrafast Fibre broadband customers. With Complete Wi-Fi, BT claims it is the the only broadband provider […]
Norwegian becomes ‘first budget airline’ with free WiFi on long-haul flights
Norwegian claims to be the first low-cost airline to launch free WiFi for the full length of its long-haul flights. The service enables passengers to browse the web, check social […]
Ford’s brainy benches to offer free solar powered mobile charging and wi-fi
Worrying about a flat smartphone battery could become a thing of the past, at least to those living in parts of London. Ford and smart cities start-up Strawberry Energy are […]
Vodafone announces WiFi calling for places without a phone signal
Unable to get a signal to make a call? Then Vodafone promises a solution called WiFi Calling. Whether you’re stuck in the basement, in a home with thick walls or […]
Canon announces new PowerShot and IXUS models
Canon has announced a range of new cameras at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company unveiled three new superzoom PowerShots, plus the PowerShot N2, along with […]
The Digest: Spotify fans are cat people… and 4 other things people are talking about today
[nextpage title=”Next”] Spotify fans are cat people, but Taylor Swift fans prefer dogs, data shows | The Guardian “Maybe the row between Spotify and Taylor Swift is about more than […]
Man gets $1200 in-flight wifi bill
While not quite the worst thing that can happen during a flight, this must be up there – right? A Canadian man travelling on Singapore Airlines from London to Singapore […]
Wifi will now work at 150 Tube stations
Good news for London commuters this morning as Virgin Media has announced it has installed wifi in its 150th London Underground station. The news comes as Wimbledon, Richmond, Morden, East […]
The Digest: Google launches Inbox app… and 4 other things people are talking about this morning
[nextpage title=”Next”] Google has launched the Inbox app in an attempt to solve email headaches, says the Guardian: “Unveiled this week, Inbox is an app for Android and for iPhone, […]
