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wifi
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business17 days ago
Target App Now Unlocks Drive-Up Doors via WiFi Tap, Cutting Average 32-Second Re-Entry Delay
The retailer deployed a handheld app update that lets staff tap to re-enter stores after fulfilling online orders. Business Insider reported the change saves more than 350,000 labor hours annually across nearly all U.S. locations.
spacenews.comworld55 days ago
UK Government Plans Satellite WiFi Upgrade on 1,400 Trains
The government will spend £57 million to install low-earth satellite connections on more than 1,400 main line trains. Officials say the system will raise on-board WiFi availability from 50-60 percent to at least 90 percent.
cnet.comtechnology60 days ago
Nanit Baby Monitor Users Report Connection Issues After Seven Months
Some Nanit baby monitor users say the devices have begun losing connection frequently after seven months of use. The reports mention that WiFi networks appear stable during the outages.
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fastcompany.comworld87 days ago
Tin Can Phone Sells Hundreds of Thousands of Units as Smartphone Alternative for Kids
A WiFi-enabled device called the Tin Can, priced at $100 and shaped like a colorful can, has gone viral since its April 2025 debut. It allows kids to make calls to approved contacts without apps, texting or games. Schools and parents are adopting it to limit social media exposure…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld102 days ago
Surrey County Cricket Club Launches Remote Work Initiative at The Oval During Matches
Surrey County Cricket Club has introduced a program allowing cricket fans to work remotely from The Oval stadium in Kennington during summer matches. The initiative provides desks, high-speed WiFi, and pitch views on terraces. It follows recent WiFi upgrades and aims to combine w…
Euronewstechnology103 days ago
British Airways Partners with Starlink for In-Flight WiFi Enabling Voice and Video Calls Amid Usage Concerns
British Airways has installed Starlink WiFi on a Houston-bound flight, marking the first for a British carrier, with plans to expand to its full fleet over two years. The free service supports high-speed internet for streaming, work, and calls, but the airline advises passengers…