Wi-Fi (also spelled Wifi or WiFi) is a popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data wirelessly over a computer network, including high-speed Internet connections. The Wi-Fi Alliance defines Wi-Fi as any "wireless local area network (WLAN) products that are based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' (IEEE) 802.11 standards".
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Google asks for government approval to experiment with 6GHz Wi-Fi
Google is gearing up to trial a secret 6GHz network in numerous states across the US, according to a series of FCC filings. ...
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How to turn your home Wi-Fi password into a QR code for easy sharing
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Zwift companion app not working? Try this
I’ve had a huge problem with Zwift's “companion app” not working recently — and I’m not alone — but I’ve finally ...
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Marshall's tiny new Uxbridge speaker comes with Alexa built-in
Thanks to the popularity of Amazon's Echo family, people have begun to expect voice assistant capabilities from their smart ...
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How the IEEE 802 group helped shape the modern internet with Ethernet and Wi-Fi protocols
Our life is surrounded by internet services and it’s hard to imagine not being connected to the web one way or another. ...
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India will finally allow inflight Wi-Fi after all these years
India is set to allow airlines to offer and enable inflight Wi-Fi within the country's airspace at last. The plan has been ...
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The next version of Wi-Fi might detect movement in your home
Wi-Fi is an important connectivity standard we rely on an almost daily basis. The standard was formed by IEEE's 802 connectivity ...
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WiFi network made of rubber ducks could save lives during natural disasters
The IBM-backed developers behind Project Owl, winner of 2018's Call For Code challenge, have successfully tested their rubber ...
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How to restore WhatsApp messages when you get a new phone AND a new number
Did you just get a new phone and a new number and want to restore your WhatsApp chat histories? Get in here to find out how ...
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Phillips smart bulbs could compromise your Wi-Fi network
You're going to want to update your Philips Hue firmware ASAP. Trust us, you don't want anyone trying to hack your network ...
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9 things I learned building my first PC (that I wish I knew before)
It's been a month since I built my very first PC and I couldn't be happier. Here are a few helpful tips I wish I knew before ...
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Just putting it out there: Ban Wi-Fi on airplanes
In this column, “Just putting this out there…,” we write about the odd ways we engage with tech and the unpopular opinions ...
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300-word review: The Sonos Move is a great (but pricey) wireless speaker
Reviews are great, but often they're just too long. This is why we're doing a 300-word review! This time round, it's on the ...
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Just putting it out there: Ban Wi-Fi on airplanes
In this column, “Just putting this out there…,” we write about the odd ways we engage with tech and the unpopular opinions ...
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Vulnerability in Asus Wi-Fi software put users at risk of fraud and robbery
A data leak in Asus Wi-Fi software made it possible for hackers to sniff your data and hijack your smart home devices, including ...
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CHEAP: Yes, I will take 54% off this Google Home Hub thank you very much
Smart speakers are at their best when they also include a screen — something the Google Home Hub has. And, excitingly, ...
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Report: Apple's 'Project OGRS' almost turned the iPhone into a walkie-talkie
Remember those old push-to-talk phones? You know, the ones that basically worked like a walkie-talkie, letting people chat ...
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Researchers hacked a Canon DSLR with ransomware demanding Bitcoin
Bitcoin demanding ransomware knows no bounds, and the latest potential victim? DSLR cameras. Researchers managed to exploit ...
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Bluesound wants its wireless hi-fi equipment back — they’re gonna have to fight me for it
Bluesound finally solved my wireless streaming problem — unfortunately it now wants the gear back. This means it's fighting ...
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The future of the internet is… streetlights?
Despite its apparent omnipresence, the internet is only available to around half of the world’s population. Whatever estimate ...
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CHEAP: Stop reading, start buying — the latest Chromecast is only $25
The Chromecast is one of the best bits of household tech available today. Even better, you can currently get the media streamer ...
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CHEAP: This beefy JBL Link smart speaker is now HALF PRICE OMFG
On the hunt for a smart speaker? Need some more powerful sound in your life? Then getting the JBL Link 500 for half price ...
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WiFi alliance and SD Associates’ ban won’t affect Huawei (badly) (yet)
Now, over the weekend, WiFi alliance and SD association have broken up with Huawei. The Chinese giant won't be able to use ...
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Playdate is a cute lil' console with a... crank (?) – and I fucking want one
The Playdate is a handheld games console with a difference. And that difference? IT HAS A GODDAMN CRANK OMG I'M FUCKING HYPED. ...
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CHEAP: Irritate the ancient with 25% off a pair of Sonos One speakers
Old folks just can't handle the new tunes, make sure you're in the latter camp by taking advantage of this amazing offer ...
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Android Q makes sharing your WiFi password with friends super easy
Google rolled out Android Q's first beta version for all Pixel phones last night. I've installed it on my Pixel 3 XL, and ...
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KEF LSX Review: If you have $1,100, these are the wireless speakers to get
Ask tech enthusiasts about the best wireless speakers, and chances are you'll get the same set of answers: the Sonos Play:5, ...
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Oledcomm's new Li-Fi setup delivers 100Mbps 16-user networks with invisible light
It isn't always easy to support a large number of internet users over a single wireless connection. This can be a problem ...
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For some bewildering reason the new Petcube has Alexa support
At CES 2019, Petcube announced the launch of two new products: the Petcube Bites 2 and the Petcube Play 2. Oh and they have ...
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December in Africa: Ghanian healthcare drones and Cameroonian separatist cryptocurrency
December is an expensive month for anyone, and tech companies across Africa went on a fundraising spree in advance of the ...
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Teen burglar wakes up California couple, asks to use their Wi-Fi
A couple of 60-somethings in Palo Alto awoke to quite a surprise on Sunday night: a masked intruder standing in their bedroom. ...
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Google’s new Chromecast looks suspiciously similar to its old Chromecast
Google's new Chromecast – its video streaming device – looks similar to its old one. But is that a bad thing? No, not ...
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September in Africa: Alibaba saves wildlife and Google Partners comes to Nigeria
Pan-African ecommerce giant Jumia may be about to launch an initial public offering (IPO), if reports are to be believed, ...
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How Cuban innovators are bringing the country out of digital isolation
Fifty years is a long time, and especially so under imposed isolation. Cuba’s economic freeze from the international community ...
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The Devialet Gold Phantom speaker is sexy, ugly, and loud af
We review the Devialet Gold Phantom – a weird looking, almost $3000 dollar bluetooth speaker that's literally as loud as ...
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Research: More than 56% of all cryptocurrency crime happens in the US
Investigations reveal account information of 720 cryptocurrency exchange users has been stolen, a 369 percent increase from ...
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Report: Apple's iPhone 6 has the highest failure rate among iPhones -- but Samsung is worse
A recent study of the past five years' worth of iPhone releases saw that the iPhone 6 was, hands down, the worst Apple handset ...
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4 devices that can help secure your home’s IoT
The fast growing Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon has already changed our lives in unimaginable ways, and offers many ...
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How to stop hackers from stealing your information on public Wi-Fi
Why is public Wi-Fi so attractive to hackers? Here we share a simple solution that protects you from the vast majority of ...
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Always get free airport Wi-Fi with these simple tricks
Airport Wi-Fi can be a tricky situation. It might be paid, hidden behind a password or hard to find. This is how you get ...
