Posts Tagged ‘ wireless ’

Is that Trendnet’s New Wireless-N USB Adapter in Your Pocket or are You Really Cold?

November 11, 2010
Is that Trendnet’s New Wireless-N USB Adapter in Your Pocket or are You Really Cold?

Networking specialist Trendnet recently announced what it claims is the world’s smallest 150Mbps Micro Wireless N USB Adapter, the TEW-648UBM.
Boring name aside, this nifty device measures just 0.59 x 0.74 x 0.28 inches. Pop it into an open USB port an…

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In-flight Wi-Fi at Risk Following Bomb Scares

November 3, 2010
In-flight Wi-Fi at Risk Following Bomb Scares

We first heard about the printer cartridge bombs on October 29, but now some details about the nature of the devices are coming to light. As New Scientist reports, our ability to use in-flight internet could be at risk following this latest terror thre…

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Audyssey Audio Dock: South of Market Edition

October 28, 2010
Audyssey Audio Dock: South of Market Edition

SOMA or So What?
Audiophiles will be familiar with Audyssey Laboratories. The company produces calibration technology that analyzes the acoustic properties of a room (or an automobile or even a commercial move theater) and automatically equalizes the s…

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Creative ZiiSound D5 Bluetooth Speaker Review

October 28, 2010
Creative ZiiSound D5 Bluetooth Speaker Review

Who says Bluetooth is lousy for audio?
Creative’s ZiiSound D5 promises to deliver the convenience of wireless audio without committing the sin of sonic compromise, and it comes pretty darned close. If that surprises you, you’ll be doubly amazed to …

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Download of the Week: Ekahau HeatMapper

October 26, 2010
Download of the Week: Ekahau HeatMapper

How strong is your Wi-Fi signal? Or, more importantly, how strong is your neighbor’s Wi-Fi signal? Where do you have to be to leech, er, acquire the best free Wi-Fi signal in your general surroundings? At your favorite strip mall? Outside of the loca…

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Klipsch LightSpeaker Review

October 25, 2010
Klipsch LightSpeaker Review

Running wires through existing construction sucks, whether those wires are needed for telephones, PCs, cameras, or speakers. Clambering around the attic, basement, or crawlspace; drilling holes; fishing wire; installing junction boxes—it all adds up …

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Rocketfish 2.4GHz Indoor/Outdoor Speaker

October 22, 2010
Rocketfish 2.4GHz Indoor/Outdoor Speaker

Take it outside
Wireless audio systems are great for streaming music from room to room, but they’re practically essential when it comes to playing your tunes outdoors. Best Buy’s private-label Rocketfish system delivers an innovative solution with …

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