By Adriana Lee |
Do you commute via Amtrak? Then you might know the horrors known as Amtrak Wi-Fi. Indeed, the railroad has taken a lot of heat over spotty Internet access, but news came in this week that things are beginning to change for the better: The organization…
By Todd Haselton |
Boingo announced on Tuesday that customers can now use an iTunes account to purchase a subscription to its Wi-Fi hotspot service. The company currently offers more than 600,000 hotspots around the globe, and users simply need to download the company’s Wi-Finder application for iOS to…
By Todd Haselton |
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and executives from T-Mobile, AT&T, Boingo Wireless and Transit Wireless announced on Thursday that wireless connectivity is now available in 30 additional subway stations in New York City. Services are now available in a total of 36 stations in the…
By Todd Haselton |
Boingo announced Tuesday that it is now partnering with AT&T to provide Wi-Fi roaming around the globe. AT&T customers with a 300MB or 800MB AT&T Data Global plan will be able to access Boingo Wireless hotspots in certain international airports, although neither company named which…
By Adriana Lee |
Wi-Fi problems can be caused by myriad things. Sometimes it’s a weak signal from the router. Other times, it’s an issue with the device itself. That’s no surprise. Phones have gotten slimmer, with less room for trifling things like — oh, I don’t know — ANTENNAS.…
By Sean P. Aune |
If you live in New York City, or are just coming in for a visit, finding free Wi-Fi just got a whole lot easier. Gowex, a company specializing in setting up what it calls Wireless Smart Cities, has announced that it has deployed 1,953 Wi-Fi…
By Sean P. Aune |
According to a new report, Apple is in talks with Broadcom to add 802.11ac Wi-Fi support to its 2013 line-up of new Macs. Sources said to be familiar with Apple’s plans spoke with The Next Web and informed them that the company has struck a…
By Brandon Russell |
The FCC is pushing for airlines in the U.S. to adopt better in-flight Wi-Fi technology, with the stipulation that regulatory approval time will be cut down by as much as 50 percent. Under the new framework, the commission wants terms to be simpler, which it…
By Sean P. Aune |
Starbucks announced today that it was opening 1,500 more stores in the U.S. over the next five years. For some this means more places to buy coffee, for others it means 1,500 more places to find free Wi-Fi. As difficult as it may be to…
By Killian Bell |
Google has announced that it will finally fix a networking bug that has been present in Android for two and a half years in the platform’s next software update. The bug was first reported to the company back in April 2010, but because it only…
By Killian Bell |
If having access to the United Kingdom’s only 4G network wasn’t enough, EE customers are to be handed free Wi-Fi access on London tube trains from early 2013. The carrier announced the deal via its official Twitter feed, but its message was quickly pulled amid…
By Killian Bell |
When Research in Motion launches its much-anticipated BlackBerry 10 platform early next year, it will include the latest edition to BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), version 7.0. In addition to traditional text messaging, the update will allow BlackBerry users to enjoy free voice calls over Wi-Fi. Just…
By Brandon Russell |
We spend a lot of time in front of the TV — an average of four hours each day, according to Nielsen. It’s become a decades-old pastime, during holidays, parties or simply after a long day of work. Over the years, however, the experience has…
By Killian Bell |
Samsung’s Android-powered Galaxy Camera is coming to the United Kingdom on November 8, just in time for the holiday rush. It’s expected to cost £399.99 (approx. $637), but Samsung is yet to confirm that price tag — despite the release being just three days away.…
By Killian Bell |
The BlackBerry PlayBook 3G+ is now available to purchase from electronics retailers in the United Kingdom. As its name suggests, the new model boasts built-in 3G connectivity, allowing users to stay connected while they’re away from Wi-Fi hotspots. But its hefty price tag has left…
By Killian Bell |
After first arriving on handsets locked to Three and Vodafone, the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade is now making its way to unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III devices in the United Kingdom. The package weighs in at just over 284MB, and it’s being distributed over-the-air…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple’s upcoming iPad mini will be Wi-Fi-only in an effort to keep prices competitive. According to The Guardian, the Cupertino company won’t introduce a 3G-capable mini, contrary to an earlier report that provided an iPad mini shell with nano-SIM slot. It’s not a surprising omission,…
By Killian Bell |
Acer has unveiled its first Windows 8 tablet this morning called the Iconia W700, which promises to deliver a “first-rate touch and typing experience for productivity-focused PC users.” The device boasts an 11.6-inch full HD 1080p display (1920 x 1080), and comes with a choice…
By Todd Haselton |
Did you install iOS 6 on your iPad or iPhone? Are you still experiencing a bug that prevents you from activating Wi-Fi? You’re not alone. In fact, there are 91 pages and 888 responses to an original Apple Discussion thread discussing the problem. Several users…
By Killian Bell |
Nokia has this morning announced the latest additions to its Asha Touch budget smartphone lineup: the Asha 308 and the Asha 309 — which are focused on super speedy web browsing. Both devices are almost identical inside and out, however, the Asha 308 boasts two…
By Killian Bell |
Not too long ago, it looked like GAME Group, the retailer behind the GAME and Gamestation stores across Europe and Australia, was going to go bankrupt and close the doors of its 1,270 retail outlets for the last time. Thankfully, the company was saved by a…
By Killian Bell |
The PS Vita’s latest software update will be rolling out today, and it’s one you’ll want t0 install as soon as it drops. The v1.80 release boasts a number of awesome number features, including Cross-Controller functionality, which will allow you to use your handheld as…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple on Friday began seeding the first build of OS X 10.8.1 to developers, though strangely the company didn’t report any known issues. Instead, the instructions to developers said to focus their attention on specific areas for testing: Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange in Mail, SMB…
By Brandon Russell |
One of the iPhone’s more glaring issues, something that’s not often discussed, is the device’s tendency to latch onto any Wi-Fi connection available, no matter how bad. This option can be turned off but, most times, it leads to such horrible data degradation that speeds…
