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Bring Your Own Wi-Fi Hotspot

Posted By: Sarah Perez | Jan 31st @ 11:43 AM
A new product called iBox2Go is a portable wi-fi hotspot that fits in a briefcase. Perfect for travelers who may need to share internet access anytime, anywhere, the iBox2Go is a great "internet in a box" product. The iBox2Go unit connects to the internet using a Sprint Mobile Broadband USB card with speeds up to 3.1 Mb. The connection can be shared by 10 people via the included Wi-Fi router. If it's just you, you can remove the wireless card from the iBox2Go unit and use it directly in your laptop instead. There are 3 versions of the iBox2Go: iB300 ($200) which has a 40-ft range, iB100 ($250) which has a 50-ft range, and iB500 ($350) which has a 200-ft range. You can also rent one from their website. (Via ComputerWorld)
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Free T-Mobile HotSpot access for Vista users

Posted By: JD Lewin | Jan 25th, 2007 @ 10:57 AM
There are already plenty of reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista, but if you need another, how about free WiFi access? T-Mobile and their pink planet is offering Vista users access to their HotSpot network. The details can be found at Sky Surprise, which features at least 7 minutes of entertainment courtesy of Yuri and Sergey, Soviet Cosmoauts and Vista hucksters. Good luck decoding the mysteries of deep space, and remember that, in space, "No one can resist the smell of toast."
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Belkin Skype handset reviewed

Posted By: JD Lewin | Jan 19th, 2007 @ 11:52 AM
Belkin's wifi phone for Skype can now be found in the wild, and the first reports back are relatively good. The advantage of being able to manage our Skype existence from either the desktop or the handset outweighs the few niggles related to Belkin's hardware design. The ever-growing access to wireless networks in major metros should continue to make this sort of gadget increasingly useful. Also keep in mind that you've got eleven days left to get Skype Unlimited for 15 stones.

Read Alan Graham's review for ZDnet: Hands on With the Belkin Skype Phone.
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Puget Sound Transit gives wifi to the carless geeks

Posted By: JD Lewin | Sep 15th, 2006 @ 6:43 PM
Not many people enjoy their commute. It's probably the least enjoyable part of the daily experience, plus these days it's the least environmentally-friendly thing most of us do. Well the cats at King County Metro have taken a big step toward getting us out of our cars.

Two of the more popular bus lines have been outfitted with free WiFi, which certainly makes public transit a much more attractive option for those of us moving around in Seattle. Check out how Ken Watanabe and his team are making sure you have no place to hide from your email!
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Solo Tech Journalism: from personal passion to writing for Macworld and The New York Times

Posted By: Laura Foy | Jul 26th, 2006 @ 10:00 AM
Self-proclaimed ‘Unsolicited Pundit’ Glenn Fleishmann came by to share his thoughts on being a one-man journalistic force. Glenn talks about his focus on the wireless industry and the larger goal of explaining complex technology easily and making a name for himself in the process. We pried into his vault of expertise to learn more about cell phones on airplanes, testing WiFi access points, and how what you study in school rarely influences what pays the bills ;)
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Where 2.0 Am I?

Posted By: JD Lewin | Jul 17th, 2006 @ 2:27 PM
You're at the Where 2.0 conference! A gathering to discuss maps, global positioning, mobile devices, and anything else that relates to your location on the planet. We spoke with a handful of the presenters at Where 2.0, rode someone else's electric scooter, and wrapped up the evening with some thoughts from Tim O'Reilly himself.
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Today in Tech

Posted By: Adam Kinney | Mar 28th, 2006 @ 1:00 PM
Laura and Tina dish out their latest finds from the net.
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