Wi-Fi
5 surprising things about QR codes
If you're not using them now, you may be soon. Here's why -- and how to scan them in both Android and iOS.<p>Years ago, when QR codes arrived on the tech scene, they were heralded as not only the inevitable successor to bar codes, but also the future of information-sharing. By scanning a code, you …
QR codesHow to Tell if Mac is Using 802.11ac, 802.11n or Other Wi-Fi Protocol
Most users connect a Mac to a wi-fi network and don’t think too much about which 802.11 wi-fi band protocol is in use, but many advanced users and …
OS XThe Nintendo Switch Network Adapter Really Helps With Online Gaming
If you like multiplayer, you’ve probably heard all about how you should be playing with a wired connection. The Switch, like the Wii U before it, …
Online LifeSamsung Connect Home review: Two products for the price of one
Turn your "dumb home" into a smart one and expand your Wi-Fi network all at the same time with Samsung's mesh router system.<p>There's nothing worse …
Google WiFiApple iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular Unlocked from $230 (Cert. Refurb, Orig. up to $929)
DailySteals offers Apple’s iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular Unlocked 16GB for Verizon marked down to <b>$229.99 shipped</b> when promo code <b>9TO5TOYSAIR10</b> is applied during checkout. You can jump up to 32GB for <b>$259.99</b> and 64GB for <b>$289.99</b> with the aforementioned code. Apple currently charges $359 for a refurbished …
TabletsThis WiFi camera is part security guard, part babysitter
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.<p>Whether you’ve got a home filled with priceless art, or you just want to make sure your puppy isn’t chewing your gym shoes to pieces while you’re at work, home security is a sound investment. And …
Wireless RoutersIt's Time to Consider Switching Your Network to 10 Gb/s
If you're a photographer or videographer you probably already have some sort of external storage. As your workload ramps up, it may become more …
PhotographySamsung Radiant Wi-Fi Bluetooth Speaker $149 shipped (Reg $240+)
BuyDig via eBay is offering the Samsung Radiant 360 R5 Wi-Fi Bluetooth Speaker (WAM5500) for an in-cart price of <b>$149 shipped</b>. That’s more than $200 off the original listing, $96 less than Amazon’s current price and the lowest we can find for it. Rated 4.1/5 stars by Best Buy shoppers.<p>We also still …
SamsungThe Wi-Fi's Free ... Though Costs Are Often Hidden
While free Wi-Fi offers its users the convenience of mobile broadband, it also poses several security risks to consumers. According to online …
SecuritySenators introduce bipartisan bill to bring high speed wireless to rural America
Sens. Gardner and Hassan's bill aims to improve broadband in some underserved areas.
Shelley Moore CapitoOur Wi-Fi at Indian railway stations is better than San Francisco, London Wi-Fi: Google
As a part of Prime Minister Modi's Digital India initiative, the Indian Railways have partnered with Google to provide Wi-Fi broadband facility to …
IndiaInmarsat survey hints at Asia demand for onboard wi-fi
An Inmarsat Aviation survey shows the growing importance of on-board wi-fi to air travellers, with more than half willing to pay for the service.<p>The …
AirlinesViaSat gets $19M deal to provide in-flight Wi-Fi to government VIP aircraft
Carlsbad satellite Internet provider ViaSat said this week that it has received a $19.3 million contract extension to supply broadband in-flight …
San DiegoThe London Eye: Now With Wi-Fi
Click to enlargeWi-Fi on London's transport network may be patchy at best, but at least one wheel now has comprehensive internet coverage.After a …
LondonXKCD: Wi-Fi vs. Cellular
I hadn’t really given this any thought, but now that I’ve seen this comic, I realize this is very much true for me as well. The reliability of Wi-Fi …
John GruberWeb-Based Two-Player Game
I made a similar project using but simpler hardware (only PHPoC) here.<p>Demo<p>Data Flow<p><b>Arduino ---> PHPoC WiFi Shield ---> Web browser</b><p><i>There are two</i> …
ArduinoLG 300 4.1-Ch. Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Soundbar w/ Chromecast: $199 (Reg. $400+)
BuyDig’s official eBay store offers the LG SJ8 300W 4.1-Ch. Wi-Fi Bluetooth Soundbar with Subwoofer for <b>$199 shipped</b>. That’s a $400 savings off the original MSRP, down $300 from Best Buy and a match of the all-time low price. LG’s line of soundbars are generally well-rated across the board.<p>LG SJ8 …
ChromecastI-Team: Monopole Moratorium Extended for MBTA’s Controversial WiFi Project
BOSTON (CBS) — Questions and concerns continue to swirl around the MBTA’s controversial plan to upgrade WiFi service by installing hundreds of …
Commuter RailGoogle announces Nearby Connections 2.0 complete with offline communication
The second iteration of Nearby Connections -- called, funnily enough, Nearby Connections 2.0 -- is upon us. Google has released the API to Android …
GoogleWe have run out of spectrum: Vodacom
Andries Delport<p><b>Vodacom is unable to expand</b> its 4G/LTE network in rural areas because it simply does not have the spectrum it needs to do so at an …
TelecomsAnker 10-ft PowerLine II Lightning Cable $13 Prime shipped, more
AnkerDirect via Amazon is offering its MFi PowerLine II 10-ft Lightning Cable in white or black for just <b>$12.74 Prime shipped</b>. That’s more than $7 off the original listing and the lowest we’ve seen for it. This cable is reinforced to protect against normal wear and tear. It also will power upquickly …
Gear & GadgetsYour cable company is robbing you every month, but we’ll tell you how to stop them
Like millions of other Americans across the country, you’re probably paying more for home internet service than you should be. No, we’re not simply …
InternetEverything you need to know about wireless mesh networks
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 …
Must-have Wi-Fi troubleshooting and management tools
As you may know all too well, Wi-Fi is a very fickle technology. It requires diligent configuration to work well and doesn’t like sharing the …
Business TechnologyBelkin WeMo Mini Smart Plug Review: Automate your dumb appliances
This is one of the simplest ways to get your non-connected gadgets into your smart home setup.<p>Buy<p>The WeMo Mini Smart Plug lets you control and automate nearly any device in your home. Plug the WeMo Mini into an outlet, then plug a lamp, fan, or coffee maker into it and you'll have control no matter …
Home AutomationWhat is mesh Wi-Fi and why do I need it?
There's a new buzz phrase in networking: mesh Wi-Fi. But what is a mesh? And why would you want one stretching across your home? Here we'll explain …
For the Best Internet at Home, Try These Tips on Wi-Fi Gear - ASHARQ AL
New York- Is there any device in your home more confounding, ever-changing and indecipherable than the modems and routers that take the internet in …
Middle EastThis guy hunted Wi-Fi hackers using a giant backpack made out of radios
Mike Spicer, an independent security researcher who goes by the handle d4rkm4tter, couldn’t walk five feet at the Las Vegas hacker convention DEF CON …
The 15 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Dreamy Vacation Rental
You've found the perfect seaside rental home for your next vacation and you're ready to book, but is it really perfect?<p>Listings and glossy photos …
TravelD-Link Says New System Delivers ‘Seamless Wi-Fi’
D-Link has introduced a $300 whole-house Wi-Fi system designed to create a seamless network over 6,000 square feet.<p>The Covr AC3900 Wi-Fi System …