Finance boss at Oxford Covid vaccine firm is spoken to by police after driving 250 miles to his second home ‘in search of better wi-fi signal’ Lee Warren travelled from Staffordshire to Rothbury, Northumberland last week He travelled with family on January 4, the same day lockdown was announced Three days later police ordered Mr … Read more
Virgin media has launched new intelligent wifi and smart pods designed to boost connections for people working and studying from home during lockdown. Customers can expect speeds up to three times faster around the home when the new equipment is combined with enhanced wifi features on its routers, the firm said. The pods are designed to be … Read more
The UK had to adjust to a more digital or ‘virtual’ way of life in 2020, and as we go in to 2021 many of us will still be working from home for the foreseeable future. For those who hoped they might go back into office sooner rather than later, now is the time to … Read more
Vodafone profit lift as virus sees a rise in demand for mobile data and more reliable wi-fi By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 16 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 16 November 2020 Vodafone is line for a profits boost after it saw ‘massive demand’ for its services during the pandemic. … Read more
A fourth-grader from New Mexico has been pictured lying outside of his elementary school using the internet connection so he can take part in remote classes. Nine-year-old Jonathan Endecott from Roswell had to sit outside the elementary school’s building, closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, because he doesn’t have internet access at home. Schools in … Read more
Britons value good WIFI above their PARENTS! Survey reveals the things in life we hold dear – with FaceTime, Netflix and social media all on the list Travelodge survey found we cannot go without Netflix and online shopping But Briton still value simple pleasures like cups of tea and a good belly laugh Study found that … Read more
A photo circulating of two young California girls relying on Taco Bell’s free Wi-Fi to complete their homework assignments has concerned local residents and reignited worry about the ‘digital divide’ during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August, many schools across the country kicked off the year with virtual lessons that involved children having their first day of … Read more
Amazon End of Summer Sale: Get peace of mind with the Blink XT2 indoor and outdoor wifi security camera – now reduced to under £75 By Emily Scrivener For Mailonline Published: 14:40 BST, 26 August 2020 | Updated: 14:40 BST, 26 August 2020 There are some serious savings to be had in the Amazon End … Read more
Details of the SpaceX ‘Starlink home router’, that will allow users of the satellite broadband network to get online have been revealed by regulators. The device has been given approval by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with people expected to start using it to get online in the coming weeks. Plans released as part … Read more
Cyber criminals can work out if people are away from home by examining information transmitted over Wi-Fi by home security cameras, say scientists. Internet-connected security cameras that track potential burglars, such as Google’s Nest Cam and Amazon’s Ring range, can be interfered with by attackers. These devices, which are becoming an increasingly common feature of people’s … Read more