Gadgets: I'm runnin free!
By Jay GarrettFirst off, thanks for putting up with my random Tweets on Twitter when I shifted all my posts from my old site to the new GadgetyNews.com home.
All is well now :)
Since our last meeting Sony's new Alpha DSLR's have been officially priced after being leaked on their Russian site, TeamXbox say that Microsoft is releasing something that sits 'tween Xbox and Zune and Someone with waaaaay too much time on their hands has built a full-sized replica of a Fender combo out of LEGO!
We have also been treated to leaked pics of Microsoft Office 2010, Phosphor have released some really cool looking e-Ink watches and Sharp have released a cameraphone that's more camera than phone.
The biggest “Huh? What?” award has to go to the Dog-O-Matic.
This invention comes from the twisted mind of Frenchman, Romain Jerry. He obviously loves the old Levi's ad that features Nick Kamen in a laundrette, and owns a dog; then thought he saw a symbiosis between his two loves.
Back in September you may remember I wrote an article here on NewsLite on how to get free Wi-Fi in public places – Well, we know how genuine free Wi-Fi is thin on the ground…. errr….. air.
Those places that do offer ‘free wi-fi’ will stand over you until you buy a coffee, beer or bun.
That could be about to change with the introduction of Freerunner.
Freerunner has been thought-up by Owen Geddes, one of the people responsible for The Cloud network.
No need for a subscription either as Freerunner is offering free to use access points in venues geared towards the community.
I’m talkin bout libraries (the few that are left), transport hubs (stations), community centres and schools.
Freerunner is also offering its Wi-Fi solution to commercial venues too for a charge - but a charge that’s just a third of the current rate set by other operators.
That means you wont be forced to knock back that sixth extra-large-double-whip-caramel-macchiato.
The Freerunner network is based on open source technology, with a distributed network architecture, with no data centres and no single point of failure.
All that should mean reliability, a faster connection and a low operating cost.
The north east of the UK will be the first to get in on the action.
If Freerunner takes off, which it really should, expect to see it down your street very soon.
........
Jay Garrett is a a professional bass player and gadget junkie. Check out his blog GadgetyNews.com
This invention comes from the twisted mind of Frenchman, Romain Jerry. He obviously loves the old Levi's ad that features Nick Kamen in a laundrette, and owns a dog; then thought he saw a symbiosis between his two loves.
Back in September you may remember I wrote an article here on NewsLite on how to get free Wi-Fi in public places – Well, we know how genuine free Wi-Fi is thin on the ground…. errr….. air.Those places that do offer ‘free wi-fi’ will stand over you until you buy a coffee, beer or bun.
That could be about to change with the introduction of Freerunner.
Freerunner has been thought-up by Owen Geddes, one of the people responsible for The Cloud network.
No need for a subscription either as Freerunner is offering free to use access points in venues geared towards the community.
I’m talkin bout libraries (the few that are left), transport hubs (stations), community centres and schools.
Freerunner is also offering its Wi-Fi solution to commercial venues too for a charge - but a charge that’s just a third of the current rate set by other operators.
That means you wont be forced to knock back that sixth extra-large-double-whip-caramel-macchiato.
The Freerunner network is based on open source technology, with a distributed network architecture, with no data centres and no single point of failure.
All that should mean reliability, a faster connection and a low operating cost.
The north east of the UK will be the first to get in on the action.
If Freerunner takes off, which it really should, expect to see it down your street very soon.
........
Jay Garrett is a a professional bass player and gadget junkie. Check out his blog GadgetyNews.com
Odd News From Our Partners >>
