Software

Firesheep Sniffs Out User Credentials At Wi-Fi Hotspots

Firefox: Firesheep sniffs out and steals cookies – and the account and identity of the owner in the process – of popular websites from the browsing sessions of other users on the Wi-Fi hotspot you’re attached to.


October 5, 2010
Gadgets

Telstra Launching 3G Wi-Fi Hotspot Device

Gizmodo AU

All the other telcos are doing it, so why not Telstra? The Big T has today announced a pocket Wi-Fi device that uses NextG to give you a hotspot wherever you go.


August 4, 2010

Clear’s iSpot Is A 4G Hotspot For iPhones, iPads

With more cities being blanketed in the warm glow of WiMax every month, 3G speeds are going to start seeming primitive, fast. Clear’s iSpot hotspot lets iPhones, iPads and iPods touch get a taste of the delicious 4G future.


June 18, 2010
Computing

Sony Outfits Vaio Z And Y Series Laptops As MiFis

It’s not just phones that can act as personal hotspots anymore. Sony’s Vaio Z and Y series laptops will soon start shipping with Share My Connection (SMC), which turns your notebook into a MiFi for up to five devices.


June 7, 2010

Netcomm MyZone 3G Router Available Through Apple Stores

Gizmodo AU

Combine one part 3G modem, one part wireless router and one part sex appeal slim, stylish design, and you end up with the Netcomm MyZone 3G router. And after our brief hands on with the unit back in March, it’s finally available now.


May 13, 2010
Software

Android 2.2 Will Support USB Tethering, Create Wi-Fi Hotspots

Froyo has been on the cards longer than I can remember, but thanks to a TechCrunch exclusive we now know that Android 2.2 will also support USB tethering for data connection, plus be able to create Wi-Fi hotspots.


March 22, 2010
Geek Out

Sprint Overdrive Ad Features Masticating Actor, iPhone 4G Connectivity

In this recently released commercial from Sprint, altruistic “Matt” grants his friend “Steve” (ha!) 4G speeds on his 3G iPhone by way of the Overdrive mobile hotspot. Then he eats an apple – so clever!


March 1, 2010
Online

UK Bill Would Outlaw Open Public Wi-Fi Hotspots

If passed, something called the Digital Economy Bill over in the UK could do the unthinkable in this, the digital age: Ban open Wi-Fi spots.


January 19, 2010
Online

MiFi Exploit Reveals GPS Position, Security Settings

We Americans are fans of Novatel’s MiFi hotspots, which allow a 3G connection to be converted into Wi-Fi. What we are not fans of is a new exploit that lets hackers reveal your location and all your security info.


January 8, 2010
Mobile

Mobile HotSpot Makes Palm Pre Plus, Palm Pixi Plus Like A Mi-Fi

The Pre Plus and Pixi Plus can hook up five Wi-Fi devices to the net, over 3G, after using the Mobile HotSpot app. That means you can use the two phones as a Mi-Fi hotspot.