July 21, 2004
wiPod - a free hotspot directory for your iPod
OK, it might be more of a gimmick than a useful utility, but this little piece of software sounds very cool. The BayAreaFreeFi website is offering free downloads of their wiPod hotspot directory, which lists locations of free-to-use hotspots in the Bay Area.
We'd love to be able to offer something similar in Manchester, but the first thing we'd need to do is to setup a database of open access points. There is some work being done on this, but we could always do with more help. If you could lend a hand, drop me an email
In other news, Atheros have announced the iminent (read at least a year) release of their new MIMO antenna technology. MIMO technology can potentially make more efficient use of the 2.4GHz band, providing more bandwidth, greater range, and more scalable networks.
Posted by rob at July 21, 2004 12:34 PM