TOP 9 Wi-Fi routers: routers for every need and budget
When choosing a Wi-Fi router, it’s not just about «getting internet». It should keep you connected even through three concrete walls, not «choke» while watching a 4K video streaming, and preferably not overheat like a laptop while playing a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. We have collected models for you in different categories —…
Caltech scientists calculate the speed of human thought — millions of times slower than Wi-Fi
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology say that the speed of human thought reaches just 10 bits per second — and that’s incredibly slow. Meanwhile, the sensory systems of the human body perform significantly better, collecting data about our environment at a rate of a billion bits per second.
A first look at Wi-Fi 8 — same peak and better real-world speeds
Wi-Fi 8 is still a long way off, but MediaTek’s wireless division has released some details. For the first time, the update won’t chase peak speeds.
Foil cap is outdated: new ultra-thin film absorbs 99% of 5G, 6G and Wi-Fi waves
South Korean scientists have developed a thin film that absorbs almost all electromagnetic waves in the three bands of 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi.
US Navy commanders «dumped» on Starlink to use prohibited Wi-Fi on a warship to watch movies
In June, the U.S. Navy one of the commanders was fired and demoted. but now it turned out that the woman was not acting alone.
Digital View’s E-Ink display is battery-free and powered via Wi-Fi
Not only do E-Ink screens create the effect of reading from paper, but they also consume very little electricity. New display Digital View has no battery at all and receives the necessary energy from the wireless Wi-Charge power module.
An eco-friendly alternative to batteries: Researchers have learned to convert Wi-Fi signal into electricity
A research team led by the National University of Singapore has made a significant step in the development of energy harvesting technology. This development could potentially eliminate the need for batteries in various electronic devices.
Not only for the Internet: a new Wi-Fi system will help catch a burglar who has broken into a house
The Dutch startup Gamgee has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a home security system that detects physical intrusions by intruders using existing Wi-Fi. The company claims that the system Gamgee Wi-Fi Home Alarm with the help of artificial intelligence, «body prints» trusted people and pets, and a home mapping program, provides thorough…
Attack «evil twin»: attacker simulates airplane Wi-Fi and steals passenger data
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has accused a suspect of launching a fake Wi-Fi network on an airplane and using it to harvest passenger email and social media credentials – the so-called «evil twin attack». Suspicion fell on the man after the airline reported a suspicious Wi-Fi network that its employees discovered during the flight.
Wi-Fi vulnerability in Windows allows malicious attacks to be carried out completely unnoticed without logging into the network
Microsoft recently closed a security gap in the Windows Wi-Fi driver. The exploit would allow attackers to run malicious code on vulnerable systems via Wi-Fi. The vulnerability specifically affects Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as all versions of Windows Server since 2008. An attacker does not need to have access to the target computer to…
Senior US Navy commander illegally installed Wi-Fi on a ship — she was fired and demoted
The U.S. Navy has shut down an illegal Wi-Fi network on a warship. The senior commander who ordered the installation was demoted. The now former senior commander, Grizel Marrero, was convicted in March, according to the Navy Times, which received documents on the trial.
Researchers have identified all Starlink on the Russian-Ukrainian front due to Apple’s Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) vulnerability
A key element of Apple’s location services contains a serious privacy vulnerability that allows Starlink to track the movements of a war zone. The vulnerability also allows an attacker to determine the location of anyone with a mobile Wi-Fi router.
Wi-Fi and cable at the same time: Google plans to speed up the data transfer process when setting up a new Android phone
When you set up a new Android phone, you usually have three options for moving data from your old device: you can simply copy the data by connecting the two phones with a compatible cable, use Wi-Fi, or restore data from a Google One backup. However, Google wants to combine the two methods to make transferring or restoring data faster.
Ukrtelecom in 2023: revenues over UAH 5 billion and almost 11,000 km of fiber laid (2022-2023)
«Ukrtelecom» reported for 2023 and announced further investments in the development of the FTTH/P network using GPON technology. We have selected the main points from the report of one of the largest Ukrainian fixed-line Internet providers.
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