Welcome to the WrapUp by CyberNet. This is a collection of news stories, downloads, and tips that we have collected over the last few days, but never got around to writing about.
Wireless everything... It's one of those clichés that usually come to mind when talking about the future of technology. While wireless has seen plenty of success with the invention of the mobile phone and WiFi networks, our computers still have a truckload of wires attached to them.
Driving seems to get more and more dangerous these days with people talking and checking email on their phones, jamming out to music, and doing whatever it is that distracts them from keeping their eyes, and their minds on the road. Several states have already passed laws prohibiting drivers from talking on their phones unless they are using a hands-free device.
Google has always had lofty goals of providing wireless Internet to the masses, and a recent article in the Wall Street Journal shows they continue to have interest. This time around, it involves balloons. Yes, balloons.The talk is that they are going to either partner with or purchase a company called Space Data Corp.
Popular coffeehouse chain Starbucks has ditched T-Mobile for AT&T after a six year partnership of offering Wi-Fi Internet. In the United States alone, there are 8,891 T-Mobile Hot Spots like the ones found inside Starbucks coffeehouses. Once AT&T takes over all of those locations, the number of Hot Spots will decrease significantly.
No, you don't have to confess here if you're guilty of "Wi-Fi Tapping," piggybacking, or freeloading someone else's Internet connection, but chances are, you're not alone if you have. We've already talked about the simple fact that using an Internet connection that's not yours without the owner's consent is illegal and you can get arrested and fined for it. It's happened.
There are a lot of Apple fans out there these days, and I have nothing against them. I don't use any Apple products aside from the iPod, but I do think it is good that they are emerging successful in the computer market so that there is more competition. And good competition often means that the consumers win.
While many of you may see no harm in using someone else’s WiFi Internet over an unsecured network, it is in fact illegal! Even further, you could get arrested and fined for it! I’m sure you’re thinking, “but if they’re stupid enough not to secure their network, why shouldn’t I be able to use it?” I’m sure some of you have even snooped around your neighbor’s unsecured network before? You just happened to notice that their connection wasn’t secure so you decided to take a peak around?
When you rent a car from Avis Auto Rentals, you can now get both in-car and out-of-car Wi-Fi Internet! With the use of a portable router from Autonet Mobile, the car is then turned into your own Wi-Fi hot-spot.
