WLAN (wireless LAN) using the WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) IEEE 802.11b/g protocol is becoming standard in PCs and laptop computers, and it is making its way into PDAs and other portable data appliances. At the same time, Bluetooth is arising as a wireless-serial-cable replacement for headsets and microphones in all kinds of mobile-system applications. They are...

Boston's Logan International Airport is attempting to pull the plug on Continental Airlines' free Wi-Fi node, which competes with the airport's $7.95-a-day pay service. Via [news.zdnet.com]

The three competing groups submitting proposals to the IEEE for the 802.11n next-generation Wi-Fi standard have agreed to work together to create a common and agreed standard. Via [vnunet.com]

Is that warehouse about to collapse? Is that turbine about to throw a blade? Is that oil well going to explode? Via [cfo.com]

Motorola and Nortel Networks have each taken a stake in Wi-Fi start-up Trapeze Networks, the company said on Tuesday. Via [news.zdnet.com]

TowerStream, a provider of high-speed Internet services using cutting-edge WiMax technology, has teamed with Internet telephony giant Vonage in one of the first co-marketing agreements of its kind. Via [news.com.com]

A group of young hackers who broke a world record for Wi-Fi connectivity last year can expect to hear from the Guinness folks again. Via [wired.com]

Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company, and Intel have announced plans to promote high-speed, in-flight wireless Internet services, and say they have successfully finished compatibility tests with laptops that use Intel's Centrino mobile technology. Via [pcworld.com]

Even today, after devoting an entire month of his life to researching the subject, as well as several more weeks to analyzing the resulting data and then organizing it on a multicolored map that rivals any in a military situation room, Ofir Gal-Mor, 32, of Ramat Hasharon, still has no explanation for the mapping bug...

West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada, offers visitors a Wi-Fi network the size of 48 city blocks. Via [informationweek.com]

Belkin said Monday that it is about to released enhanced pre-standard 802.11n Wi-Fi equipment using Multiple Input-Multiple Output (MIMO) technology aimed at home and small office users. Via [eet.com]

Zultys Technologies and Meru Networks Inc. have each unveiled plans for products that support voice services over a wireless LAN. Via [eweek.com]

Nintendo is launching its multi-million dollar advertising campaign to promote the online capabilities of the Wi-Fi enabled DS handheld. No doubt much to the delight of cinemagoers everywhere there will be a one minute ad spot to go with the other 29 minutes of crap that precedes half the movies these days. Via [theinquirer.net]

The broadband wireless technology has reached some milestones, and certified equipment is expected to ship this year. But it still faces an uncertain future. Via [wirelessweek.com]

BellSouth announced on Monday that is now offering a wireless broadband service to customers in Athens, Ga. Via [news.zdnet.com]