Automobile traffic produces air pollution, chokes cities, and wastes time. Mass transit is one of the best options for change. Many of us would ride mass transit if it was readily available. But I think many more would be inclined to ride if the metro offered internet access. Extra Wi-Fi time instead of … [continued]
The National Science Foundation is funding a project to create distortion-tolerant communications for wireless networks that can work with very little power. The aim of the research is to improve the wireless sensors deployed in remote areas where the wi-fi is reliant on batteries or energy-harvesting devices for power. … [continued]
A high-performance, silicon-based, cavity-backed slot (CBS) antenna has been developed that will enable Wi-Fi speeds up to 200 times faster than the fastest speeds of today. The antenna has demonstrated a 30-times-stronger signal transmission over on-chip antennas at 135 GHz. It’s also tiny, approximately the size of a sesame … [continued]
The IEEE has completed its 802.22 ‘TV White Spaces’ standard for wireless broadband networking. With a 100 km (62 mile) range, the so-called ‘Super Wi-Fi’ standard is expected to spur broadband adoption in rural areas, improve ‘last-mile’ network connectivity and alleviate broadband network congestion without interfering with VHF and UHF TV transmissions.
On-Ramp Wireless has invented a new way to transmit Wi-Fi signals which does not just use more power to strengthen the signal, but less.
Solar-powered “flower stations” are appearing across major U.S. cities providing free Wi-Fi and electricity for charging laptops, cell phones and other devices.
