No technology conference would be complete without a flashy presentation of the future, preferably featuring a smiling family immersed in a world of limitless digital content available at their fingertips. Via [wired.com]

BT says Wi-Fi usage is growing fast, and claims network aggregators such as iPass don't offer the kind of coverage that mobile workers need. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]

The "ultimate complement to Wi-Fi," it's expected to be widely available commercially in 2006, with Intel likely leading the way. Via [businessweek.com]

New mesh-networking software from PacketHop lets police and first responders use their mobile devices to set up wireless networks that don't require Wi-Fi access points or routers. Via [informationweek.com]

Intel today demonstrated a location-detection system for Wi-Fi networks that it claims will provide far more accurate readings than traditional triangulation techniques. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Vo-Fi integration efforts have taken a back seat to more immediate technical wireless LAN hurdles. The industry has been preoccupied with addressing security vulnerabilities and centralized management architectures for scalability. Via [newsfactor.com]

Visitors to any of the 39 rest areas available along the Iowa Interstate highway system can now use their 802.11-based devices to access the Web for free. The hotspots, which are also found at eight welcome centers and two shopping malls, were deployed by Des Moines-based I Spot Networks. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]

BT is making it cheaper for new users to use its wireless hot spots; will slashing prices boost demand? Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]

Intel is pushing its wireless USB initiative to faster data transfer rates that enable fewer cables for peripherals like printers, scanners, digital cameras and storage devices. Via [internetnews.com]

As predicted, the big guns are looking at WiMax to provide broadband and voice services wirelessly. In this case Airspan has provided UK major league ISP, Pipex, with the gear to test residential services. Via [theinquirer.net]

Back in 1965, Bob Dylan took the stage with an electric guitar, and although some folk faithful booed, the enlightened went, "Oooo, you can combine folk AND rock. Folk-rock, man. Dig it." Via [usatoday.com]

Intel and Cisco Systems are linking their plans to improve the reliability of wireless computer networks and the quality of Internet voice communication. Via [news.zdnet.com]

VeriSign has planned to get on to the bandwagon of Wi-Fi Cellular roaming and has begun trial tests in three major universities. The commencement of the trial was announced last week and under the pilot program, the company is trying to integrate on-campus Wi-Fi to any wide-area wireless carrier network for data and voice roaming...

In a pre-show briefing to international press on Monday, Intel discussed developments that the company claims will herald a new era of cooperating standards in wireless. "Our goal is to provide seamless network connectivity across a wide range of networks," said Alan Crouch, the director of Intel's Oregon Communications Technology Lab. "And 802.21 is the...

A new worldwide study predicts an annual growth rate of 159% for VoWLAN even though the technology faces challenges. Via [informationweek.com]