Webremix Articles

Slingbox No Longer Alien To Android

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:07:00 GMT

SlingPlayer beams television signals to Google devices with WiFi, 3G.

In-Depth Review: Eye-Fi Pro X2 Lets Your Digital Camera See the World of WiFi

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:08:26 GMT

The Eye-Fi Pro X2 is a SDHC memory card for your digital camera. What sets it apart from other memory cards is that it contains a tiny WiFi radio.

Skype updates Android app for Verizon users, lets you keep the WiFi on

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:03:00 GMT

Well, it looks like you still won't be able to actually make calls over WiFi, but Verizon Android users can now at least keep their WiFi connection active while using Skype Mobile -- something that was curiously not possible before. That's just one of the improvements in the latest version of the app (also updated for BlackBerry), which also includes features like incoming caller ID, support for copy and paste and emoticons in IM conversations, and the ability to automatically set your location as your mood message.

Skype updates Android app for Verizon users, lets you keep the WiFi on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

SmartMeters coming to Monterey C

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:30:47 GMT

Monterey resident Nina Beety describes herself as a sort of prisoner to radiofrequency radiation - the kind emitted by cell phones, baby monitors and WiFi networks.

OnLive to test WiFi support, extends free year offer and sale on all games

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT

We've had a good time with OnLive's "instant-play" game streaming service so far, but if there's one thing we'd change, it would be the fact that it only supports wired internet connections. Thankfully, there are enough similarly minded folks out there, prompting the service to single out WiFi support as a "top development priority" to be introduced in beta form before October.

OnLive also announced today that it is extending its Founding Members program yet again (it was due to end this coming weekend), offering a free year of service and a guaranteed $4.95 monthly fee thereafter to anyone who signs up before January 1, 2011.

For those who are already members, Labor Day weekend (that's September 4-6 -- only two days away!) will bring with it a sale on all titles in OnLive's catalog, to the tune of 50 percent off each and every one. A full list of games available can be found here. If you're keen to try out the service (or get a preview of its WiFi support) the company will be exhibiting at PAX Prime this weekend, September 3-5.

Continue reading OnLive to test WiFi support, extends free year offer and sale on all games

OnLive to test WiFi support, extends free year offer and sale on all games originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Tweeting Wifi Body Scale Scores 3 Million Euros

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:08:11 GMT

Withings , the Paris-based company behind the famous tweeting wifi body scale , has just scored 3 million euros from French VC firm, Ventech . It's the company's first round of funding and will be used primarily for the development of 2 new products, which should come out within the next 6 months. For anyone who isn't already familiar with the company's first product, the tweeting wifi body scale, it's a terrific wifi-connected device that tracks your weight. May sound simple but it can recognize up to 8 users and allows you to transfer your weight information to a computer, iPhone or iPad - which is where the Tweeting comes from, obviously. The product launched officially last year on June 25 goes for €129 in France and is a great little way to track a fitness program or diet.

New Apple TV hits the FCC with Bluetooth, dual-band WiFi

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:59:00 GMT

It's not just the new iPod touch that's gotten the FCC treatment today -- what we can only assume is the new Apple TV has also just turned up in some newly published documents from the agency. Unfortunately, there's no pictures this time around (internal or otherwise), but there are a number of test reports that confirm that the device does indeed pack Bluetooth and dual-band WiFi (802.11 b/g/n at 2.4GHz and 802.11 a/n at 5GHz). And in case you're wondering where the label goes -- it goes there.

New Apple TV hits the FCC with Bluetooth, dual-band WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | FCC | Email this | Comments

WiFi File Explorer Manages Your Android SD Card from a Web Browser [Downloads]

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:12:51 GMT

Android only: Missing your USB cord, or just too lazy to grab it? WiFi File Explorer turns your Android SD card into a small web server, so you can transfer files, stream media, and otherwise control your content across a Wi-Fi network.

Samsung Galaxy Tab falls into FCC hands with GSM radio frequencies, 5GHz dual-band WiFi

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:27:00 GMT

When Samsung's 7-inch tablet finally sees the states, it might indeed be more than a giant Galaxy S -- for one thing, it may have Froyo , but for another, it could have faster, more building-penetrating WiFi than most comparable devices on the market. That's because when the Galaxy Tab hit the FCC by the name "SHW-M180S," it came loaded with dual-band 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi capable of speeds up to 150Mbps. It also intriguingly sports the GSM 1900 radio frequency, meaning an AT&T launch might be in the cards alongside the CDMA one rumored for Verizon . Browsing through the WiFi Alliance databases in an attempt to track the tablet down, we spotted both a "GT-P1000T" and a "GT-P1000L," each with dual-band WiFi, suggesting that there are multiple versions in the works... and the Global Certification Forum shows one of them actually has quad-band GSM and HSDPA connectivity. Not bad, Samsung. Now, let's hear about battery life.

Samsung Galaxy Tab falls into FCC hands with GSM radio frequencies, 5GHz dual-band WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

PogoPlugs Print! Also, Biz Model and WiFi Adapter Now Shipping

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:01:40 GMT

PogoPlug keeps getting better and better. Today they're announcing that wireless printing, first mentioned earlier this summer, is now available. Users can print from iPads, iPhones, Androids and pretty much any other Internet-connected device. While you're vacationing in Rio, you can print off instructions for your buddy who's house sitting for you! Or you can print off a stack of vacation photos while still on vacation! Also announced today is that the PogoPlug Biz and the PogoPlug WiFi Adapter are both shipping.

Ford begins using WiFi to install Sync on assembly lines

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:32:00 GMT

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Technology, Crossover, Ford

In case you thought installing SYNC into Ford vehicles was a ho-hum-whatever affair, that's not the case - Ford puts a lot of thought into it. The Blue Oval's latest assembly line advance is to have SYNC's infotainment software installed into the 2011 Ford Edge via WiFi. Made possible by the the latest version of SYNC with WiFi access, the new process allows Ford to save money on parts and inventory by using a common module among vehicles in different cars and made in different plants. After the Edge, the Lincoln MKX and 2011 Explorer will gain the same systems. Follow the jump for the press release.

[Source: Ford]

Continue reading Ford begins using WiFi to install Sync on assembly lines

Ford begins using WiFi to install Sync on assembly lines originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Clearwire to Introduce PrePaid WiFi Hotspot

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:12:06 GMT

The company said in an SEC filing that it would unveil a new pay-as-you-go service.

Scott Stinson: Why we shouldn't worry about WiFi

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:38:37 GMT

Laptop computer and iPad users enjoy WiFi Internet access at a Starbucks in Fort Worth, Tex.

Google WiFi lawsuits head to Silicon Valley

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:38:36 GMT

Whether Google is liable for damages for secretly intercepting data on open WiFi routers across the United States is to be aired out in a Silicon Valley federal court.

Our Map of Airports Around the World with Free WiFi Keeps Growing

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:51:12 GMT

If you haven't checked out our comprehensive and ever-updating Airport WiFi Map , you totally should! Thanks to tips from readers and our own traveling, we're adding new airports with internet weekly, and today we've happily got 8 new additions for it! We have over one hundred total already, all around the world.

Scott Stinson: How WiFi ate Simcoe County's brain

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:44:40 GMT

When I first saw the headlines this week about a group of Simcoe County, Ont., parents asking their local school board to turn off its WiFi network, I assumed they were concerned that wireless signals would distract from the real business of education.

Steve Thoms: WiFi won't make your head explode

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:10:51 GMT

Yet another new tech toy: an itty-bitty head-mounted computer. It won't kill you, but why would you bother? There's been an uproar in Ontario that is quickly escalating to ridiculous proportions.A Parents in the Barrie area are worried that WiFi signals in their childrens' schools are making them sick .A The parents have grouped together and ...

Wireless Digital Cameras

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:46:25 GMT

With bluetooth technology and Wifi, now you can easily transfer photos from your camera without having to use an USB cable or even save the images on a disk or flashdrive for later use.

Pogoplug gets WiFi b/g/n Wireless Extender; Pogoplug itself cut to $99

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:14:39 GMT

Pogoplug has launched a new WiFi adapter, the Pogoplug Wireless Extender, which allows users of the home NAS adapter to get online via a wireless network rather than stringing ethernet cable to their router.

Vodafone launches R201 mobile WiFi hotspot in the UK, Three shrugs

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:17:20 GMT

Vodafone's no stranger to the mobile broadband scene, but until now, British road warriors have had to rely on Three for a mobile WiFi hotspot solution. Enter the R201 modem -- just as we heard in our exclusive leak last month, said device from Huawei can host a party of up to five WiFi devices, and it'll do HSDPA 7.2 Mbps plus HSUPA 5.76 Mbps for up to four hours on a single charge. Sadly, there's no pay-and-go option just yet, so buyers will have to live under Vodafone's roof for 18 months with a choice of three room sizes: £15 ($23.51), £20 ($31.34) or £25 ($39.18) for 3GB, 4GB and 5GB (with free device) of monthly bandwidth, respectively. It sure is a fair bit of investment here, so before you hit the buy button, be sure to keep an eye out for our forthcoming review later this week.

Continue reading Vodafone launches R201 mobile WiFi hotspot in the UK, Three shrugs

Vodafone launches R201 mobile WiFi hotspot in the UK, Three shrugs originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Free wireless Internet popping up all ...

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:56:11 GMT

Fast and free Optimum WiFi wireless Internet access is in bloom for Optimum Online customers across the Garden State, allowing residents and visitors to get online in an expanding array of locations in the area.

Portable WiFi penetration testing

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:54:38 GMT

Inside this box you'll find a La Fonera wireless access point. [Emeryth] and his band of miscreants built this portable device for WiFi security testing .

Iriver WiFi Story e-book reader

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:30:29 GMT

Product Iriver WiFi Story e-book reader Website www.iriver.com Specifications 6-inch screen, 800x600 resolution, 16-greyscales, 2GB Flash, 802.11b/g WiFi, SD card slot, 291.5g Price 199 AMAZON MIGHT have finally opened its UK Kindle store , but the fact you still can't buy one of the blighters over here it puts something of a spanner in the works.

Wireless schools blamed for illness

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:51:13 GMT

Parents in Simcoe County believe their children are getting sick from WiFi transmitters set up in schools across the region.

RIM Working on a Tablet For November Release

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:04:54 GMT

According to Apple Daily Quanta has won a bid to manufacture a 9.7 inch tablet for RIM. The tablet, called BlackPad, will have Bluetooth, WiFi, and front-and rear-facing cameras and will also be compatible with 3G using a BlackBerry phone.

Sam's Club soon offering free WiFi in all US locations

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:49:00 GMT

Hit a Sam's Club on a weekend afternoon and you'll notice not everyone is there to stock up on raisin bran and Fruit Loops. Some come to sample the wares; running to toaster ovens staffed by kind old ladies and tearing freshly warmed Hot Pockets from their arthritic hands. Soon shoppers will have another thing to pilfer: the internet. Sam's Club is working with AT&T to add free WiFi to all its stores by November, allowing shoppers to tell their Facebook friends how many bulk packs of toilet paper they can stuff in those giant shopping carts. The store will also enable connectivity for its IPTVs so that customers can sample Pandora on the like before deciding which set to take home. No word on whether stores will feature associates pulling WiFi access codes out of toaster ovens in batches of 10 at a time, but we sure hope so -- that kind of thing just adds to the fun of the hunt.

Sam's Club soon offering free WiFi in all US locations originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink DailyFinance | Yahoo! Finance | Email this | Comments

Sam’s Club to launch in-store WiFi and smartphone apps

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:59:59 GMT

Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Computers, Wireless

Sam’s Club is one of the more popular warehouse stores around America and it looks like the giant company is going to offer in-store WiFi access to all its customers. In an effort to showcase WiFi enabled TVs, Sam’s Club hopes its customers will utilize the Internet functions on the TV with the in-store WiFi. Expect new 3D TVs to be on demonstration in the coming weeks across all stores as well. Sam’s Club is encouraging prospective TV customers to use Pandora, Facebook, and other web apps on the TV. In addition, the WiFi will allow customers to compare prices, and since Sam’s Club prides itself on low prices, it feels the price comparison will sway in its favor.

Starting in November, the in-store WiFi will be rolled out to its 500 stores across the United States. Sam’s Club plans to train its Tech Experts in order to provide 24/7 complimentary service to its customers. Lastly, in September, Sam’s Club will launch an app for each major mobile OS: Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone. The Sam’s Club app would allow users to read up on product reviews, search for products in the store, and receive exclusive member discounts.

Via [CNet]

Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »

ECDC's EarthSearch Now Offering Handheld RFID/Barcode Reader With Integrated GPS Technology

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:09:03 GMT

PowerRating) RFID and GPS division, EarthSearch Communications, announced today its newest product offering: LogiBoxx Certified Handheld RFID Reader ES3001H with integrated GPS technology that is capable of wireless communication via UHF, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPRS.

China Unicom getting WiFi-enabled iPhone 3GS next week, iPhone 4 on September 1?

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:28:00 GMT

Remember that WAPI -compliant version of the iPhone approved back in May ? Yeah, well, China Unicom is just now getting around to rolling it out, promising it'll be available next week in the form of an 8GB 3GS for an incredible 4,999 yuan (about $739). As far as we can tell, the phone will be compatible both with straight WiFi and WAPI wireless networks, which is a big step for the country -- traditionally, the Chinese iPhone has been WiFi-free while the iPod touch has gone unfettered, the result of bureaucracy, product categorization, and strange laws that don't fly in many other locales. On a related note, rumor has it that the iPhone 4 -- presumably also with WiFi / WAPI -- is on track for a September 1 release, so if the 3GS is feeling a little too 2009 for you, you may not have long to wait.

China Unicom getting WiFi-enabled iPhone 3GS next week, iPhone 4 on September 1? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Zotac reveals H55U3 WiFi Mini-ITX motherboard with USB 3.0

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:53:35 GMT

Zotac has developed the H55U3 WiFi, a new Mini-ITX motherboard for LGA1156 processors that features two USB 3.0 ports and built-in WiFi.

Google is not selling out the Internet

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:13:08 GMT

The solution to this is more WiFi, to unlicense new wireless bands rather than selling them to the highest bidders, who can’t build them out anyway and so try to sell bandwidth through an eye dropper.

China Unicom to finally roll out iPhone with WiFi (AFP)

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:25:33 GMT

AFP - China Unicom, the only telecom operator offering Apple's iPhone in the world's largest mobile market, said Friday that it would start selling the smartphone with WiFi function next week.

Sony Ericsson X10 firmware update introduces wildly annoying WiFi bug

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:57:00 GMT

Apparently, the latest firmware update for Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 (which, yes, is still based on Android 1.6 ) does more harm than good -- if you're frequently using WiFi and you find yourself in weak cellular coverage, anyhow. Basically, any time your cellular signal drops to zero then bounces back, WiFi turns itself off, which is particularly brutal considering that a weak signal is probably why you're leaning on WiFi in the first place. We don't have details on what X10s are affected, but R2BA026 sounds like the offending version -- so if you see it, we'd probably stay far away until SE manages to push another update.

[Thanks, Sergio M.]

Continue reading Sony Ericsson X10 firmware update introduces wildly annoying WiFi bug

Sony Ericsson X10 firmware update introduces wildly annoying WiFi bug originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Clear iSpot is a $25 WiFi enabled 4G friend for your iPod or iPad

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:01:11 GMT

The basic idea behind this device is that it'll create a WiFi hotspot anywhere you are in range of the Clear 4G network, allowing any Apple WiFi enabled mobile device to get online.

Cell phones and WiFi set to invade NYC's subways

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:08:24 GMT

After years of negotiations, a plan is afoot to wire New York City's subway platforms for both cellular and WiFi service, a move that may see service extend into many of the subway system's tunnels.

Kindle 3 sells out

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:20:33 GMT

Section: Gadgets / Other, ebooks

The Kindle 3 is already seeing tremendous demand that is stressing Amazon. After only being announced last week, both the Wifi and Wifi + 3G versions have been completely sold out with the Wifi not expected to catch up with demand until September 4th.

The new reader has started a fire in the ereader market by lowering costs considerably in the space.With the starting prices for the Wifi and Wifi+3G being $139 and $189 respectively, it is no wonder why everyone wants to get their hands on the slim-downed sequel.

Via [SlashGear]

Full Story » | Written by Hunter Clarke for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »

Infinitec opens pre-orders for 'infinite' USB memory drive, touts dual-WiFi

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:14:00 GMT

We're guessing that the past six months have dragged on (or zipped by, depending on viewpoint) for the folks at Infinitec as they waited for this day, but the device we first spotted at the Engadget trailer during CES 2010 is finally up for pre-order. Hailed as the world's first "infinite USB flash drive," this ad hoc streaming device enables any two locally networked devices to send content to one another , and as of today, those who have longed for just this thing can get in line. The startup's also taking this opportunity to gloat about the "dual-WiFi" capabilities included (a video explanation awaits you past the break), which essentially enables an IUM-equipped laptop to connect to another device while retaining its live connection to the web. Hit the source link to part ways with your $129, and if you buy in early, you'll be gifted with gratis worldwide shipping come August 31st. And you can't beat that deal with a stick, USB or otherwise.

Continue reading Infinitec opens pre-orders for 'infinite' USB memory drive, touts dual-WiFi

Infinitec opens pre-orders for 'infinite' USB memory drive, touts dual-WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Infinitec | Email this | Comments

NY Subway to get WiFi

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:26:51 GMT

Six station platforms near 14th Street will be wired for WiFi and cellular service, despite delays and a $900 million dollar deficit.

Down

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:17:27 GMT

WiFi is a turnkey solution to your WiFi hotspot needs. Built onto the rock solid stable debian linux, setting up a secure WiFi hotspot is just a minute away.

Google agrees to delete WiFi data collected in Hong Kong

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:38:00 GMT

Google has agreed to delete all personal WiFi data gathered by its "Street View" mapping service in Hong Kong, in what the city's privacy commissioner said was a first.

NetJets begins Aircell in-flight WiFi installations, won't stop anytime soon

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:37:00 GMT

It's one thing to expect in-flight WiFi on a commercial flight serving two or three hundred addicted peons, but how on Earth has it taken until now for NetJets to hop onboard this bandwagon? For those unaware, NetJets hosts the world's largest fractional fleet of business-oriented aircraft, and those that lay claim to portions of its herd are amongst the most wealthy this world has to offer. Currently, the outfit has just over 800 planes, and starting next month over 250 of them (in the midsize and large-cabin categories) will be equipped with Aircell 's high speed internet service. In time, NetJets is planning to have "all future fleet aircraft, including light cabin models, delivered from the factory with high speed internet," and we're guessing that the jetsetters who drop the Benjamins to have their own plane are as anxious as ever for the future to be now. After all, who wouldn't want to tweet images of filet mignon from 35,000 feet?

Continue reading NetJets begins Aircell in-flight WiFi installations, won't stop anytime soon

NetJets begins Aircell in-flight WiFi installations, won't stop anytime soon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | | Email this | Comments

WiFi "Hole196": major exploit or much ado about little

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:40:03 GMT

The latest hole in WiFi security is quite serious, but it's unlikely to cause widespread disruption in the corporate and government networks for which it would have the potential to cause the biggest ...

Amazon Kindles Lose Weight, Pack On Features

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:03:03 GMT

Amazon has announced two new Kindle models, one with 3G and WiFi connectivity, the other offering WiFi access only. The two six-inch-screen devices are smaller and lighter than Amazon's previous six-inch-screen Kindle, and they have more features. The Kindle WiFi is priced at $139, and the Kindle 3G + WiFi goes for $189. Both can be pre-ordered now and will ship Aug. 27, Amazon said.

New Kindles now available for pre-order

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:05:00 GMT

You might've heard about a new Kindle model or two this evening, and good news if they tickled your fancy -- they're now on Amazon and available for pre-order. Both the WiFi-only and WiFi / 3G models are shipping August 27th, the former in graphite and the latter in graphite and white options. Search your pocketbook, if you know it to be coveted.

P.S. - UK customers, try here .

New Kindles now available for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Amazon (WiFi) , (WiFi + 3G) | Email this | Comments

No Surprise: Amazon Announces New Kindle $139 WiFi Only $189 3G

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:15:57 GMT

Please tell me you saw this coming. Amazon is announcing its next generation Kindle. It’s not the Kindle 3, it’s just called the Kindle. There are two radio options and price points. A $139 WiFi only model and a $189 3G model that will use AT&T. This will be rolling out on August 27th. Amazon [...]

Samsung unveils WiFi-enabled ST80 camera, swiveling-lens HMX-E10 pocket camcorder

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:30:00 GMT

Camera releases are somewhat a by-the-numbers thing with so many different variations being released by numerous companies throughout the year. Samsung 's pair here does have some interesting standout features, but one at a time. The 14.2 megapixel ST80 point-and-shoot boasts WiFi capabilities for email / direct upload of images (DLNA supported, to boot). It's also got 3x optical zoom, a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen, 720p 30fps H.264 video recording, and Sammy's "Smart Crop" feature for taking angled shots and "straightening them up" (i.e. a banner that is fixed to look straight on). This one's due out September 2010 for a penny under $250. Then there's the HMX-E10 pocket camcorder with an impressive 270-degree swiveling lens and 1920 x 1080 30p H.264 HD video recording. That touchscreen you see is a 2.7-inch LCD, the lens has 2x digital zoom, connectivity is HDMI and USB (also used for charging), and release details are September as well, for $199.99. You know the drill: product shots are below, press releases after the break.

Gallery: Samsung ST80 press shots

Gallery: Samsung HMX-E10 press shots

Continue reading Samsung unveils WiFi-enabled ST80 camera, swiveling-lens HMX-E10 pocket camcorder

Samsung unveils WiFi-enabled ST80 camera, swiveling-lens HMX-E10 pocket camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | | Email this | Comments

New Samsung ST80 Carries WiFi Option

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:40:49 GMT

Samsung today is announcing an additional still camera to go with the three new cameras the company announced last week. The latest camera, the ST80, offers WiFi connectivity.

The ST80 (pictured here) includes 14.2 megapixels of resolution, a 3X optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch LCD, and a 720p HD video option.

...

Read Full Post

Hack brings WiFi to Sprint Palm Pixi courtesy of Verizon Pixi Plus radio board swap

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:31:00 GMT

We can't say it's the most practical of hacks, but it looks like Sprint Palm Pixi users eager to add some much-needed WiFi to their device do have at least one option. As demonstrated by PreCentral forum member gitit20, all you have to do is find a Verizon Pixi Plus somewhere, pull out its radio board, swap it with the one in your Sprint Pixi, and run the Sprint webOS Doctor application to get everything back in working order. As you can see above, the two radio boards are identical apart from the missing WiFi chip, and there's apparently no extra fiddling with serial numbers or anything required. Head on past the break for the whole thing on video.

Continue reading Hack brings WiFi to Sprint Palm Pixi courtesy of Verizon Pixi Plus radio board swap

Hack brings WiFi to Sprint Palm Pixi courtesy of Verizon Pixi Plus radio board swap originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | PreCentral | Email this | Comments

Verizon FiveSpot CDMA / GSM mobile WiFi hotspot leaks out

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:14:00 GMT

Looks like Verizon's about to take its mobile data game worldwide -- we just got this snap of the "FiveSpot," a "global ready" mobile WiFi hotspot . That certainly sounds like a hybrid CDMA / UMTS mobile hotspot to us, which makes sense -- Verizon already sells a bunch of world phones with dual CDMA and GSM radios, so a globetrotting riff on the MiFi fits right in. Based on the name, we'd guess this supports five simultaneous users, but that's a guess. No idea when this will hit or how much it might cost, but we'll keep our eyes open -- check the box shot after the break.

[Thanks, RWN]

Continue reading Verizon FiveSpot CDMA / GSM mobile WiFi hotspot leaks out

Verizon FiveSpot CDMA / GSM mobile WiFi hotspot leaks out originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Kodak Pulse Digital Photo Frame Offers WiFi

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:18:21 GMT

Digital photo frames are great gift ideas for digital photographers, giving them a chance to show off several of their photos with a rotating loop of images on the LCD screen.

...

Read Full Post