When Intel releases its Grantsdale family of chipsets, motherboard makers can buy wireless capabilities to add onto the board. Intel will, apparently, switch off this wi-fi support by default, a wise move indeed in our opinion. Via [theinquirer.net]

Seattle Wi-Fi users may find slightly fewer hotspots because Cometa is closing its doors, but the shutdown shouldn't hurt the overall growth of the hotspot market. Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]

Internet service provider EarthLink will work with Digitalpath Networks to offer wireless broadband access in certain Northern California cities, under a deal to be announced Wednesday. Via [zdnet.com.com]

Intel will ship its Grantsdale chip set this summer with the wireless features turned off by default in an attempt to prevent the spread of unsecured access points. Via [eweek.com]

Startup Cometa Networks on Tuesday said it planned to shut down after failing to attract the additional investment needed to expand its Wi-Fi network nationwide. Via [techweb.com]

Calypso Wireless said Monday that it is negotiating with what it calls a "major" original design manufacturer about its patented technology that enables seamless hand-offs between cellular and Wi-Fi networks. Via [crn.com]

In a perfect world of wireless security, no data ever lies exposed on the disks of mobile clients. There's never a possibility of rogue access points (AP) hijacking critical log-in data. All wireless datagrams are encrypted to stymie those sniffing sessions out of thin air. This perfect world evaporates with users, the weak link in...

Voice-over-IP technology operating over wireless LANs has redefined voice communications, offering greater mobility and dramatic savings. Via [computerworld.com]

Vendors insist third generation mobile and Wi-Fi hot spots are complementary technologies, while analysts claim that for IT professionals, it's decision time again. Via [insight.zdnet.co.uk]

Wi-Fi switch suppliers are stuffing too many security features in their products, to meet over-blown fears, says switch company Trapeze Networks. Via [computerweekly.com]

Wireless LANs are maturing rapidly but expect rough patches along the way Via [infoworld.com]

Despite the objections of TV broadcasters, the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday is expected to propose allowing unlicensed wireless services to use vacant airwaves between TV stations. Via [usatoday.com]

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have discovered an easily-exploited vulnerability which can be used to take down most 802.11 wireless networks. Via [australianit.news.com.au]

Opinion: Microsoft's forgettable foray into 802.11 hardware sales demonstrates the power of management guru Tom Peters' principle: stick to the knitting. Via [eweek.com]

The 1394 Trade Association has approved a specification for the development of wireless FireWire applications, which will let 1394-enabled devices--both wired and unwired--to connect with each other. Via [techweb.com]