The Register - Comms: WirelessBiting the hand that feeds ITSpotigo promises Wi-Fi mapping within 5 metres- May 15, 2008 'It says we're...in the airport' German Wi-Fi specialist Spotigo has managed to compile a Wi-Fi radio map of London and other major European cities, enabling it to locate any Wi-Fi device within five metres - and it promises to have the rest of Europe mapped within a year.http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/15/location_based_on_wi_fi/ Wireless can be good for your health- May 14, 2008 Ofcom stares into healthcare crystal ball With an aging population there's going to be bundles more cash to splash on health care in years to come, if you believe UK regulator Ofcom and this year's edition of its future technology report, the Wireless World of Tomorrow.http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/14/ofcom_futures_healthcare/ AT&T defends 'open' wireless network- May 13, 2008 A mixed message Innovation '08 Three years ago, Jason Devitt was speaking at an industry conference when he criticized a mobile application just released by a big-name wireless carrier. And the big-name wireless carrier wasn't happy.http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/13/att_tackles_net_neuts/ HomePlug retakes lead in powerline Ethernet standards race- May 13, 2008 Once more unto the vote, dear friends The HomePlug Alliance (HPA) has once again beaten rival powerline Ethernet organisation the Universal Powerline Association (UPA) to become the lead candidate for the IEEE's powerline networking standard. But it won't know it's won for sure until July.http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/05/13/homeplug_wins_ieee_p1901_b... Business suit tailored to reflect phone radiation- May 12, 2008 Something more stylish to go with your tinfoil hat If youre worried that mobile phone and Bluetooth signals could be doing you harm, then you can now block them out and still remain a dedicated follower of fashion.http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/05/12/remys_e_blocker_suit/ WiMAX gets EU harmonisation at 2.6GHz- May 9, 2008 Intel buys up Swedish airwaves The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has started the approvals process for WiMAX to be officially recognised as a 2.6GHz technology, though Intel's bid for Swedish airwaves provides more substantial evidence of deployment plans.http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/09/wimax_2_6_ghz/ Google questions Verizon 'open network'- May 6, 2008 A closed door is not open Google wants to make darn sure that when Verizon opens up its wireless network, it actually opens up its wireless network.http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/06/google_renews_open_access_... AT&T giveth free Jesus Phone WiFi- May 5, 2008 And AT&T taketh away For several days, AT&T was offering free WiFi to anyone with a Safari browser and a little common sense. But it seems the company has put a stop to such generosity.http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/05/att_cuts_off_free_iphone_w... |