Flip Video camera with Wi-Fi shows up at the FCC

Posted in Cisco by Conner Flynn on January 27th, 2011

An FCC filing has confirmed that Cisco is developing a Wi-Fi version of its Flip Video cameras. The M3260 has been tested using 802.11n Wi-Fi along with the HDMI and USB connectors. The purpose of the wireless is probably to share video on a local network and maybe even upload video directly to YouTube or Facebook.

We don’t know what the camera will be like outside of the Wi-Fi, or when it will ship. It should be $200 or under to fit into the marketplace.

Veebeam streams media to your TV via Wi-Fi

Posted in Media Streamers by Conner Flynn on January 19th, 2011

Veebeam HD will provide an easy solution for streaming your PC display directly to your TV via Wi-Fi. You can enjoy 1080p or 480i PC display mirroring and video “play-to” support to your HDTV via the Veebeam wireless HDMI receiver.

The Veebeam creates a point-to-point, 150Mb/s wireless connection between the USB Antenna and the receiver, so you can stream media without using your home network, and therefore not bottleneck it for other users.

Eat and Tweet with the new Samsung WiFi-enabled RF4289 fridge

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on January 13th, 2011

Samsung’s new RF3289 fridge allows users to access Pandora or even tweet while finding a snack. The fridge is the first of its kind to feature integrated WiFi that will let you view Google calendars, check the weather, download recipes from Epicurious, or leave digital reminders and notes. If there is such a thing as being too connected, this right here may be it. I’m surprised it doesn’t tell your Facebook friends what you are eating.

The fridge has an 8-inch LCD touchscreen as well as a Twin Cooling Plus System that keeps perishable produce fresher for longer. The RSG309 and RF4289 models also provide plenty of storage space. Both will be available in Canada later this year.

Wi-Fi-only Motorola XOOM tablet confirmed

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on January 10th, 2011

Samsung’s Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab is taking it’s sweet time to arrive, but Motorola doesn’t want its customers to wait so long. Motorola’s Latin America GM Maurizio Angelone says that a Wi-Fi-only version of the XOOM tablet does exist and that it will arrive in April, which is a month before the 3G version.

We aren’t sure if the dates are for Argentina only or if it applies to everywhere, but at least now you know that a Wi-Fi-only version is coming.

Samsung SH100 Wi-Fi Digital Camera connects directly to Galaxy S phone

Posted in Cameras by Conner Flynn on January 4th, 2011

Samsung has announced a new camera, the 14.2 megapixel SH100, equipped with built-in Wi-Fi so you can share your photos nearly instantaneously over Wi-Fi and also has high definition video recording. The Samsung SH100 will also connect via Wi-Fi directly to Samsung’s Galaxy S phone allowing you to view your photos on the phones screen in real time and control the shutter on the SH100 via remote.

Other features include the ability to back up photos automatically to a computer via DLNA or through the touchscreen navigation. The new Samsung SH100 Wi-Fi camera will be shipping in March and will cost you $129.99.

Dell Streak 2 gets WiFi Certification

Posted in Dell by Conner Flynn on December 27th, 2010

Dell may not have announced a follow up to the Dell Streak, but it’s clear that they have a new device in the works, as a new and mysterious ‘mobile Internet device’ from Dell has just received WiFi certification. The WiFi Certification describes the new device from Dell as a ‘Category: Smartphone, dual-mode (Wi-Fi and cellular)’, and it has the model number M01M.

So this might just be the new Dell Streak 2. Maybe. All we know about it so far is that it comes with support for 802.11 b/g/n WiFi. That’s it. Like you, we are hoping to get some more information on the new Dell Streak 2 at CES 2011 in January.

Bang & Olufsen Beo6 Wi-Fi Remote Control

Posted in Bang & Olufsen by Conner Flynn on December 23rd, 2010

Bang & Olufsen has introduced the Beo6 Wi-Fi remote control, a successor to the Bang & Olufsen Beo5. It is designed to be used as a universal remote for your audio and video systems and the high-tech touchscreen system can control everything from your TV to music player all with the touch of a finger.

The Beo6 will connect to your Wi-Fi network to enable 2-way control with other Bang & Olufsen devices as well. It measures 82mm x 118.1mm x 36.7mm and weighs 215 grams.

Tokyo taxis get Wi-Fi and PSPs

Posted in Wi-Fi by Conner Flynn on December 7th, 2010

Taxis in Tokyo are among the most expensive in the world. But now NTT DoCoMo is planning to add value to the taxis by offering free Wi-Fi. 820 vehicles to be exact. Though I doubt your taxi will be surrounded by beautiful babes like in this picture.

Also about 100 of the taxis will get PSP’s to keep customers distracted from the meter as much as possible. The service is in testing phase now and will roll out fully by March 2011.

Clear launches new WiMAX router with integrated WiFi

Posted in Modems by Conner Flynn on December 5th, 2010

CLEAR has launched a new modem to use with its WiMAX service for the home or small-office users. It features an integrated WiFi b/g/n radio for sharing the 4G connection with several users, a Beceem BCS5250 WiMAX chipset, internal 5dB average gain antenna, an Ethernet port and a WAN port for using the router with a cable/DSL modem.

The device is now available for $120 or $7 per month. You can get month-to-month or two-year agreements, with service plans starting at $35 a month and you can add CLEAR Voice for $15 a month.

Pandigital 9″ TouchScreen Color Multimedia WiFi eReader tablet w/ Case for $199

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on November 22nd, 2010

Pandigital has a new iPad-like tablet coming in a 9-inch form factor, shown in the FCC photo above. Looks like this Pandigital tablet will be $199.99 inclusive of shipping, via QVC. Payment can be broken down into five monthly instalments of $40 each of course.

The device is powered by at least Android 2.1, with four buttons upfront at the bottom and includes a 4GB SDHC memory card. We don’t yet know when it will be available though. Might just be a QVC exclusive for all we know.

WiFi Antenna Booster increases the range of your WiFi signals

Posted in Wi-Fi by Conner Flynn on November 21st, 2010

This WiFi Antenna Booster looks like it is lit up to announce a blue-light special. Just attach it to your router and it will boost your networking signal exponentially in every way possible. There’s no need for software installation or reconfiguration.

The Signal Boosting Wi-Fi Antenna comes equipped with a flexible gooseneck that positions the antenna in an upright position for optimal signal reception. Yes, it looks dorky, but if it does what it promises, who cares? You can purchase the Signal Boosting Wi-Fi Antenna for only $59.95.

Study finds Wi-Fi radiation bad for trees

Posted in Wi-Fi by Conner Flynn on November 21st, 2010

Tree-huggers won’t like this news. Results from a preliminary study by DU Delft University, Wageningen University, and other institutions in the Netherlands show that WiFi radiation may be harmful to trees. The study found that WiFi radiation may cause bleeding and fissures in tree bark, which were not caused by any virus or bacteria.

According to their data, 70% of trees in urban spaces are now showing signs of damage compared to just 10% five years ago. Trees located the closest to WiFi radiation exhibited a lead-like shine on the leaves and death of the leaves’ lower and upper epidermises. Radiation from WiFi was also found to inhibit the growth of corn cobs.

Sony’s Reader Daily Edition now on sale with Wi-Fi and 3G

Posted in ebooks by Conner Flynn on November 9th, 2010

Hot on the heels of Hanvon introducing a new color E-Reader, Sony is announcing that you can now purchase another monochrome version. Lucky you.

The Sony Reader Daily Edition is now on sale in-stores and online. The Reader Daily Edition has both Wi-Fi and 3G, and like the new Reader Pocket Edition and Reader Touch Edition, it also has a touch panel. The 7″ screen will give access to Sony’s Reader Store via Wi-Fi or 3G, and you can also do some basic Web browsing via Wi-Fi.

Google offers free In-flight Wi-Fi for the holidays

Posted in Wi-Fi by Conner Flynn on November 8th, 2010

Delta Airlines has just announced free in-flight Internet access on all of its Wi-Fi equipped flights during the upcoming holiday season. This free Internet access will begin on November 20, 2010 and last all the way through January 2, 2011.

It is offered with Gogo Inflight, Google and the Google Chrome Web browser, although you don’t need to stick to Google products to go online. You just need to join the gogoinflight wireless network and hit the airborne.gogoinflight.com Web site while in the air.

Pandigital Novel Personal e-book Reader with Wi-Fi

Posted in ebooks by Conner Flynn on October 18th, 2010

Pandigital has introduced their latest Personal eReader in the Pandigital Novel series. This eReader sports a 6-inch ePaper electrophoretic display with an 800 x 600 pixel resolution and an integrated Barnes & Noble eBook store, which gives you direct access to over one million eBooks, newspapers and magazines.

The device is powered by a Lithium-ion battery, rechargeable through an AC adapter or a USB port. The battery delivers up to 6,000 page turns. The Pandigital Novel Personal supports PDF and EPUB file formats, 2GB of internal storage space, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and a web browser.