Privacy problem or boon to parents? It remains to be seen whether the service offered by FindAMobile in the UK will be one or the other, or maybe a bit of each. The service allows registered users to find other users (who have given their permission to be found by …

Those at the Apple World Wide Developer's Conference last week had mixed reviews for the wireless access. Although coverage in the facility was excellent as far as signal goes, there were troubles with the volume of users on the system. Most of the problems were because of the sheer numbers …

CIT Online is reporting that Cesky Telecom and KFC are teaming together to provide internet access at 42 KFC restaurants in the Czech Republic. The free service will last through September, at which time, it may turn pay.

The Economist has an article this week describing the current state of WiFi hotspots and asking some important questions about the viability of the business model that is causing the WiFi hotspot explosion. As mentioned in another article here today, the number of hotspots appears to be exploding. However, The …

A series of announcements in the last few days has indicated a continued expansion of "hotspots" for 802.11 access. Here's a list: Barnes and Noble will be testing WiFi access in stores in Seattle and Atlanta (from SmartMoney.com) SBC is planning to roll out 2,000 WiFi Hotspots …

In a new twist, speakeasy, a high-speed internet provider has branched out into helping its customers provide WiFi-shared internet connections. As far as I know, this is the first company to offer a service to provide the billing and back-end support (email, etc) for customers who are sharing internet via …

An article from CNet talks about a report from Forrester Research that states that the money spent on building out 802.11 for public spaces is a waste of money. While I agree that some of the organizations are exaggerating the likelihood of people paying a lot of money for …

In a good announcement for CDMA users, Qualcomm (inventors of CDMA cellular telephony and purveyors of many of the phones) have announced a deal with Broadcom (a chip manufacturer) which heralds the inclusion of Bluetooth features in future CDMA phones. I've been a very happy Bluetooth user for some time …

An article from CNET tells of a company from Tennessee that is installing WiFi systems in over 200 truck stops. IdleAire Technologies is a service company that provides a cab service unit that allows truck drivers to have HVAC, power, and internet services without leaving their engines running. Since they …

SlashDot pointed to an article by Bob Frankston on ZDNet describes how he thinks that Bluetooth is dead because it is basically a one trick pony in comparison to 802.11. I, on the other hand, think that until we find a better way to mesh wireless networks for different …

Three french cellular companies have agreed to allow roaming on their WiFi networks throughout France, according to this article from IDG Hong Kong. The move is not too surprising considering the European GSM philosophy of having everybody roam on everybody else's network for reasonable prices. Unlike AT&T in the …

Intel has officially announced that the Centrino chips are only compatible with five particular pieces of VPN software and only then when you turn off the "Adapter Switching" feature of the chipset, Wired reports. If you don't turn that off or you use another piece of software, be prepared for …

Sick and tired of Bluetooth adapters that just don't have the range? This review from MacMerc is of a "Class 1" device from Mitsumi that claims 100M range. Further, the review says he's actually been able to confirm 60 feet, which is pretty amazing all by itself.

An article from CNET reports that some hospitals are turning to WiFi phones as an alternative to hard-line telephones so that nurses (and presumedly doctors) can carry around a telephone instead of having to run to the nearest desk when paged.

ZDNet UK is reporting that there is strong interest in providing WiFi access on train cars throughout the UK. Today, there is already a company rolling out 802.11 access in the stations, but the future may include the rolling stock as well. Frankly, I would appreciate it as an …

Despite the fact that I'm a bit concerned about the government handing out concessions to recently-corrupt MCI (formerly WorldCom), it is good to know that we came to our senses and aren't saddling the Iraqi's with CDMA, and instead are going to get them some GSM for their troubles. report …

Is your wireless network too slow? You need WiFi Speed Spray. Thanks to Amanda for the pointer.

I didn't see them at E3, but X-tra Fun is advertising a new product that will allow up to eight of Nintendo's GBAs to communicate using Bluetooth. Not only can you play games together, but if you have a Bluetooth internet Access Point (AP), you can play over the …

As a followup to an earlier story this week, Verizon has turned up 150 of their planned network of 1000 payphone-WiFi devices in New York City. This according to an article on CNET.

In an exciting development, a Verizon has stated that the company expects to announce soon a plan to add WiFi hotspots to some pay phones. The idea is pretty simple: since the pay phones already have hard lines back to the Central Office, they can run DSL over the phone …