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Tag: wireless mesh networks

Apple patent application explores simplification of device connectivity, including generating a mesh network in an emergency

Friday, March 22, 2019 9:32 pm4 Comments

Wearable devices like the Apple Watch and Internet of Things hardware could have an easier time connecting…

Now that Amazon has bought eero, it’s time for Apple to revive the AirPort line

Thursday, February 14, 2019 11:28 am14 Comments

After Apple discontinued its AirPort line-up (which was a mistake), one of my favorite replacements was the eero…

Why didn’t Apple buy eero instead of Amazon?

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 11:00 amTuesday, February 12, 201949 Comments

Amazon announced today that it is acquiring popular mesh Wi-Fi company eero…

Amazon.com to buy mesh wi-fi system-maker eero for an undisclosed amount

Monday, February 11, 2019 5:34 pm35 Comments

Amazon and eero today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement…

How to fix problems with your Mac’s Wi-Fi

Monday, December 24, 2018 10:17 am1 Comment

Modern versions of macOS have a diagnostic tool built in

Downloading the newest Wi-Fi protocols: 802.11ax and 802.11ay explained

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 1:01 pmTuesday, November 27, 20183 Comments

Look, Wi-Fi still kind of sucks…

Apple removes all AirPort products from online and retail stores

Saturday, November 17, 2018 10:45 amSaturday, November 17, 201860 Comments

Apple back in April ended development on its AirPort line of products…

Ikea’s smart home dares to make sense

Monday, August 14, 2017 3:02 pmMonday, August 14, 201711 Comments

The ‘smart home’ has not yet distinguished itself. Sure, you might dim your lights…

Apple has proven me wrong about HomeKit

Thursday, August 3, 2017 2:55 pm9 Comments

Apple has made major changes to HomeKit that accelerate the standard’s trajectory…

Bluetooth SIG announces mesh networking capability, ideally suited for IoT solutions

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 3:45 pmTuesday, July 18, 20173 Comments

The new mesh capability enables many-to-many (m:m) device communications and is optimized for creating large-scale device networks…

Apple’s ‘Siri Speaker’ has entered overseas production ahead of WWDC

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 4:26 pm30 Comments

Apple has started manufacturing a long-in-the-works Siri-controlled smart speaker…

Here are all the devices that are compatible with Apple’s HomeKit

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 2:26 pm6 Comments

Now you can ask Siri to turn on your Philips Hue lights (they can also check the air quality!) or check to see if your…

Apple Siri Speaker: What will it be, how might it look, and what will it do?

Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:01 pmThursday, May 18, 201711 Comments

What might Apple want from a Siri Speaker? Well, first and foremost…

Wishlist for Apple’s Siri Speaker: Hi-Fi audio, multi-user control, HomeKit, and more

Monday, May 8, 2017 2:25 pmMonday, May 8, 201722 Comments

Amazon Echo and Google Home both offer features that I’d like, but there are things…

Home wireless network keeps the government snoops away

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 2:31 pmWednesday, November 20, 201314 Comments

The Personal Telco Project, one of a growing number of community wireless…

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