http://www.networkworld.com/topics/wireless.html Breaking wireless and mobile news and analysis from NetworkWorld.com. Network World, Inc. Copyright(C) 1994 - 2009 Network World, Inc. http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/wireless/2009/112309wireless1.html I was asked recently whether I thought any wireless technologies were currently being over-hyped. The cynic in me was ready to tick several off of my fingers. But the more I thought about it, I realized there's actually one I consider under-hyped. That would be the wireless sensor. These little gizmos are quietly on a path to change civilization as we know it. Joanie Wexler 2009-11-20T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111909-best-and-worst-features-of-chrome-os-googlesubnet.html Today, Google released the source code for Chrome OS and promised that devices will be shipping in about a year, in time for the 2010 holiday season. Chrome OS will run only on devices specifically manufactured for it and Google is dictating to manufacturers the hardware specifications. For instance, Chrome OS devices will be netbooks, will not include a hard drive, will have only solid state disks, will rely on specified WiFi chipsets/adapters for connectivity and must have full-sized keyboards, says Sundar Pichai, Google's vice president of product management. Julie Bort 2009-11-19T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/wireless/2009/111609wireless2.html Cellular networks were originally built to keep people connected when away from their wired indoor phones. For its part, Wi-Fi's genesis was to eliminate cabling to desktop PCs, then later to provide data mobility in and around the home and office. Now, the respective technologies' goals are flip-flopping. Cellular is doing its darnedest to affordably cover indoor locations, while Wi-Fi is making a hard push outside. What gives? Joanie Wexler 2009-11-17T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111709-verizon-mocks-att.html This week, Verizon filed a sarcastic and defiant response to the lawsuit filed by AT&T earlier this month alleging that Verizon's "There's a Map for That" ads falsely assert that AT&T has major gaps in its wireless coverage. Brad Reed 2009-11-17T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/supp/2009/hgg/111609giftguide-travelgear.html Gadgets were practically invented for mobile business workers – always traveling, they’re always looking for technology that makes their journeys easier, more productive, and even fun or entertaining. You can argue that other categories in the gift guide, such as portable entertainment, smart phones, even computers/notebooks owe their existence to the road warrior. That said, here are some travel (or automobile) specific gadgets that we enjoyed: Keith Shaw 2009-11-16T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/supp/2009/hgg/111609giftguide-homeoffice.html Just because you have a fancy new computer doesn't mean that you're totally set on your technology acumen. You gotta trick out the rest of your office (either at home or at work) with the latest gear to help supplement that fancy new system. Here’s some of our favorites from the past few months: Keith Shaw 2009-11-16T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/supp/2009/hgg/111609giftguide-micekeyboard.html Mice and keyboards have been around as long as computers, but that doesn't mean you can't bring innovations and new features to these common peripherals. From Bluetooth to specialized gaming peripherals, here are some favorites in the mice and keyboard market this year: Keith Shaw 2009-11-16T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/supp/2009/hgg/111609giftguide-homeentertainment.html We are closer than ever to the realization of the networked living room dream that has been promised for years by technology vendors. No longer do we need to consume our content in one location on a specific device – the networked home means you can consume digital entertainment in a variety of locations and in a variety of ways. Here’s a bunch of products that you’ll want to add to your home network to be entertained: Keith Shaw 2009-11-16T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/wireless/2009/111609wireless1.html I've noticed a disturbing anecdotal trend in talking to enterprise customers lately, and some recent IDC numbers I just stumbled across seem to back it up. The unfortunate movement is away from corporate-liable mobile phone models and towards individual-liable setups, where employees procure their own wireless devices and services and may be reimbursed for their expenses by their employer. Joanie Wexler 2009-11-13T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111609-employees-mobile-phones.html I've noticed a disturbing anecdotal trend in talking to enterprise customers lately, and some recent IDC numbers I just stumbled across seem to back it up. The unfortunate movement is away from corporate-liable mobile phone models and towards individual-liable setups, where employees procure their own wireless devices and services and may be reimbursed for their expenses by their employer. Joanie Wexler 2009-11-13T12:00:00-04:00