Wi-Fi

Comcast is turning Chicago homes into public Wi-Fi hotspots

An important step for public Wi-Fi, Comcast tries to steer customers to its Wi-Fi when they leave their homes.

Pre-installed malware turns up on new phones

A fake version of Netflix that steals personal data and sends it to Russia has been found on several phone models

Android-based malware: the good, the bad and the ugly

F-Secure's Threat Report sheds light on how Android, though a target, is no push-over

iOS 7.1 to ship any day now, says Gruber

In-the-know blogger John Gruber relays that iOS 7.1 may within the next week.

Liquid gold? AirPnP looks to cash in on Mardi Gras revelers’ need to relieve themselves

Bathroom access app latest example of sharing economy

Hacking an Android phone for $8 monthly broadband and TV

It wasn't easy, but I used a Wi-Fi router app for a smartphone to get access to live television and home broadband access, eliminating a monthly cable bill.

Attack campaign compromises 300,000 home routers, alters DNS settings

Attackers have used a variety of techniques to exploit known vulnerabilities in router models from different manufacturers

Gartner: Microsoft sells more tablets in 2013, still lags far behind Android, iOS

2014 offers some hope to Microsoft as ultramobile sales are expected to rise

Gear Fit: Samsung strikes again with its ‘build one of any device’ plan

Stylish, real-time OS-based Fit smart wristband was unveiled at MWC along with two Tizen-based Gear smartwatches and the Galaxy S5 smartphone

4 Ways Businesses Use Free Wi-Fi to Better Serve Customers