October 29, 2004
Hawking Technology has announced the release of a new WiFi signal detector, that goes past just detecting hotspots, with a push of a button the HWL1 will search for any 802.11b/g wireless networks within the vicinity and display the signal strength using its five LED lights. The finder can filter through unwanted wireless networking signals from other 2.4GHz broadcasts. The HWL 1 will be priced around $35, and will come with non-rechargeable lithium batteries. Gone are the days of having to power up your laptop looking for Wifi are having to ask the star bucks clerk if they have it.
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Secom and bag maker Kyowa Corp have announced a line of backpacks that feature built-in GPS transmitters that work with Secom's locational information service called Koko Secom.
The device can be removed from backpack and attached to belt etc.
The locational information can be accessed via phone, over the Internet or mobile phone. I can see this coming in handy for parents looking to keep a lock & key on their kids, it is a little bulky but just imagine if it was something so small that no one would recognize it was there.
The Device priced at 33000 Yen & Monthly Fee of $525 Yen has an accuracy level of 5 to 10 meters. Available Nov 1st.
via akiba.Sorobangeeks.com
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October 23, 2004
Net2Phone is back from the dead with the VoiceLine XJ100 WiFi Handset that extends their VoiceLine broadband service and connects to their SIP-based services wirelessly from any WiFi hotspot.
According to Net2Phone that little hitch with Wifi roaming is a total non-issue , the XJ100 transmits data via the internet(VoIP) , so now your calls to Sony Japan to get the offical date of the PSP could possibly be easier on your phone bill. - via Engadget
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October 22, 2004
Navman's iCN 510 is pocket sized, mobile GPS solution. According to Navman-Mobile the iCN 510 encapsulates Navman style and quality in a compact system that delivers leading edge road navigation.
Other features include 3.5" automotive TFT colour display, Intel PXA-255 300Mhz Applications , 32MB of map memory, expandable via SD/MMC cards. The iCN 510 will come packaged with a U.S. map set when purchase here in the States. - $450
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October 20, 2004
BMW has a new Bluetooth motorcycle helmet called the System V. This is a lot like the recently announced Momo Bluetooth Helmut , difference here with the System V being that fabulous "must have" blue of the season & a the sharper edges.
The System V has a fibre glass, carbon and Kevlar laminate shell, two array mics, a DSP to cut back on wind noise and interference, two speakers, integrated batteries, and, the Bluetooth headset module. - Via Engadget
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October 18, 2004
The ZyXELs P-2602HW is all-in-one ADSL VoIP IAD (Integrated Access Device) for SOHO and SMB applications.
The IAD integrates high-speed ADSL access, 4-port Ethernet switch, IEEE 802.11g high-speed wireless connectivity, and 2 POTS ports for Voice over IP functionalities. ZyXELs P-2602HW series also features Firewall and VPN as an ADSL security gateway,in addition to providing high-speed wireless connectivity with IEEE 802.11g wireless standard compliance. - More via ZyXEL
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October 14, 2004
WAZ a wireless internet service provider in Tempe, AZ now have on staff mobile WiFi electric carts(Teener E). Anywhere WAZ finds a weak signal they dispach the "Teener E" to patch up any links , so you always get good service. The electric carts are manufactured in Italy by the World Alternative Transportation Technologies Corpration. The Teener E is powered by rechargable batteries and driven by an electric motor - full battery recharge is 4 hours.
The WiFi transmit/receiver unit on the cart has range of 1 mile (1.6 km). It runs on Linux operating system, able to auto-recognize and auto-configure into local WiFi mesh. - MORE
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October 7, 2004
Belkin has announced that it will begin to sell Wi-Fi routers and network cards supporting the not-yet standardized 802.11n technology through retail outlets in the US on October 22. The technology increases the bandwidth of today's 802.11g standard from 54 Mbit/s to 135 Mbit/s. - MORE via netstumbler
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October 3, 2004
Here is look at the Asus WL-330G wireless access point device, fabulous for users looking to conserve space or for those users in the market for a portable pocket-sized router and Ethernet adapter. The Asus WL-330g weighs 2.2 ounces and measures just 3.4" long by 2.4" wide by 0.7" deep -- about the size of a deck of cards
The WL-330g runs at 54Mbps.
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October 1, 2004
If you live in a neighborhood like mind, having 24 hour car surveillance is a must, not that anyone wants to steal my car when my neighbors porsche is parked just in front but with this new Bluetooth Car Security System I can feel a lot safer. By combining satellite tracking, Bluetooth, GSM and vehicle multiplex technolgies, redcare auto-txt continuously monitors your car's or bicycle's status. When you unlock your vehicle, you enter your PIN code via a Bluetooth device e.g. PDA. Once authorized, you can drive the car.
The system is automatically 'armed' once you leave the vehicle. Any unauthorized movement or event is detected and the SOC alerted.
The SOC can track the vehicle in the UK and across 27 countries in the EU just in case the thief decides to ship it off.
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