Tag: wi-fi

September 23, 2022

T-Mobile is broadening its free in-flight Wi-Fi promotion by adding domestic United Airlines flights to the offer. Subscribers to T-Mobile’s Magenta Max and Magenta post-paid plans have already had access to a similar deal on Alaska Airlines and Delta flights, […]

February 22, 2022

Google says a fix is on the way for Pixel 6 owners who are dealing with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity issues after installing a security patch earlier this month, as reported by 9to5Google. In response to a user on Reddit, […]

April 23, 2021

Solve all your network problems by upgrading to one of the best routers available. It’s true that you can invest in one of the best Wi-Fi extenders to get a little more performance or range from your current router, but […]

March 2, 2021

Do you use your wireless AirPods or wired EarPods to fall asleep to music every night? Do you wake up each morning with your battery somewhat depleted and your data bucket severely drained? (if you have Wi-Fi, use it) According […]

January 21, 2021

Google is working on Android 12, and its features are appearing online one after the other. The latest rumor reveals that a new feature will allow users to easily share their Wi-Fi passwords remotely. It is tipped to use Google’s […]

October 1, 2020

iOS 14 is out, and in keeping with the theme of 2020, things are rocky. Very rocky. There are issues galore. From performance issues, battery problems, user interface lags, keyboard stutters, crashes, problems with apps, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity […]

September 16, 2020

Microsoft has been improving its Your Phone companion app heavily in the past months. The company first tested screen mirroring between Android and Windows 10 back in March 2019. Later last year, Microsoft added the ability to view Android phone […]

August 27, 2020

The Internet of Things is hardly new, but until now it’s been more of a pipe dream than a reality. With the advancement of 5G and IoT devices, we’re more prepared than ever to live more intelligent and connected lives. […]

August 10, 2020

Sony doubles down on virtualized 3D audio with the HT-G700, a 3.1-channel soundbar that can deliver immersive 3D audio using not one, not two, but three competing audio technologies. While it lacks the upfiring drivers that most Dolby Atmos- and […]

June 17, 2020

It was only yesterday that we rounded up and recapped the key specs and features of the oft-rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, and lo and behold, the first real-world pictures of the impending Tizen-powered smartwatch in both 41 and 45mm […]

May 6, 2020

It’s no longer a big secret that the US mobile 5G landscape is… pretty messy, as the nation’s major wireless service providers are each doing their own thing when it comes to implementing the different flavors of 5G technology, which […]

May 5, 2020

Mesh networking for small networks appeared in 2015 with the claim that it would solve Wi-Fi problems by improving coverage, speeding networks, and eliminating hassle. It also promised to remove the need to place base stations meticulously around a home […]

April 2, 2020

Google will provide 4,000 Chromebooks and fund the use of 100,000 Wi-Fi hotspots for rural students in California, who are studying from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, CNBC reports. The initiative, which was announced by California governor […]

September 23, 2019

More than half of Wi-Fi devices sold in 2024 will support the Wi-Fi 6 standard, opening up a range of possibilities for mobile and broadband providers. Earlier this year, the Wi-Fi Alliance decided to adopt a more consumer-friendly nomenclature, ditching […]

May 10, 2019

A great wireless router is an essential element of tech life, whether you’re building out a smart home or you just want the best experience streaming music and video at home. If you’re suffering with low wireless throughput or dead […]

April 16, 2019

No more looking for the scrap of paper with your Wi-Fi password. And no more mistyping the password. In Android Q from Google, you’ll be able to generate a QR code with the credentials to your Wi-Fi network that guests […]

October 16, 2017

There’s a hole in Wi-Fi security, and it affects the vast majority of Wi-Fi devices and networks. That very likely means your phone, your home wireless network, your wireless network at work — everything. Belgian security researcher Mathy Vanhoef from […]

August 31, 2017

You would be forgiven for thinking that wireless mesh networking is just another marketing bullet point for new Wi-Fi routers, a phrase coined to drive up prices without delivering benefits. But we can avoid being cynical for once: mesh technology does deliver […]

July 31, 2017

Everybody talks about smart cities, but few are doing anything about it. New York City is an exception. It’s in the early stages of an ambitious project to blanket the city with ultrafast Wi-Fi via smart kiosks, which will replace obsolete […]

July 28, 2017

It’s not exactly clear what metrics Apple is using to determine one of its latest tools to ease people’s aggravations, but it’s apparently been activated on the iOS 11 beta. In fact, it’s a feature that’s been on since version 2, BGR reports, but […]