Motorola’s Moto G4 smartphone may have just gone on sale for $200 and up (or less, in some cases). But it looks like Motorola’s budget line of Moto E phones may also get an update soon. Earlier this year specs for a phone that was expected to be marketed as a 3rd-gen Moto E showed up […]
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TP-Link routers sold in the US won’t support DD-WRT, OpenWRT
Don’t like the firmware that comes on your wireless router? You may be able to replace it with an open source alternative such as OpenWRT or DD-WRT as a way to tighten security, tweak performance, keep an old router up to date after it’s no longer supported by the manufacturer, or just to gain more […]
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Coming soon: Flash custom Android ROMs over WiFi?
Want to flash a custom ROM on your phone or perform other actions using the fastboot tool? Then you’ll need to plug your phone into a computer with a USB cable… for now. But Android Police notes that there’s plenty of evidence that Google will add support for using fastboot over a wireless connection soon. […]
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WiFi is coming to Internet of Things with new WiFi HaLow standard
There’s a good chance you use WiFi to connect your phone, tablet, or computer to the internet… and to other phones, tablets, and computers on your home or work network. But right now a lot of low-power wearables, smart home products, and other “Internet of Things” devices rely on Bluetooth or other technologies. The Wi-Fi […]
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Google’s OnHub gets designer shells so you won’t want to hide your router
WiFi routers work best when they’re not tucked behind your gadgets, stuck on the floor, or otherwise positioned where you can’t see them… because if you can’t see them, the antennas have to work harder to blanket your space with wireless connectivity. So Google’s come up with an interesting way to get you to stop hiding […]
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OnHub is a simple $200 WiFi router from Google and TP-Link
Settings up a WiFi router isn’t exactly rocket science. But it does take a bit of work to change the default password, find the channel with the best connection, and solve problems as they arise. Google thinks it has a solution: the company has partnered with TP-Link to release a powerful but simple router called […]
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SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick: USB flash drive and WiFi file server
USB flash drives may provide an easy way to copy files to and from a computer and keep them in your pocket. But using a standard flash drive with a phone or tablet can be tricky, since most of those mobile devices lack full-sized USB ports. The SanDisk Connect line of products tackle this by […]
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Toshiba Satellite Click 2-in-1 tablet on the way
Toshiba sells a line of 2-in-1 tablets with detachable keyboard docks under the Toshiba Satellite Click name. The company has been offering models with 13.3 inch displays since 2013. Earlier this year the company unveiled a smaller model with an 8.9 inch display called the Satellite Click Mini. And now it looks like there may be […]
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Most Android Wear watches support WiFi: LG G Watch and Asus ZenWatch do not
Google is rolling out an update to its Android Wear operating system for smartwatches that brings new features including new gestures, support for drawing emojis on the screen, and support for “always-on” apps which don’t disappear when you drop your wist. One of the biggest changes though, is support for connecting to the internet over […]
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Android Wear update brings WiFi, emoji, and more
Google is rolling out an update to its Android Wear platform that brings new features to existing (and upcoming) smartwatches. One of the biggest changes is support for WiFi, allowing you do more with your watch even when your smartphone’s not around. The update also adds support for always-on apps, allowing apps to stay visible […]