Devices implementing Sony's TransferJet short-range wireless technology are already available in Japan, and are coming to Western shores some time in the spring.

Tests of the first commercial Long Term Evolution mobile network have proved underwhelming.

Cisco has successfully completed preliminary tests of its DoD-sponsored Internet Routing in Space device, offering direct IP routing between satellites.

A £90 million investment scheme is set to see homes and businesses across South Yorkshire offered 25Mb/s broadband connections by the end of 2012.

Swindon is set to be blanketed with WiFi, offering all residents a completely free 1Mb/s Internet connection - with the possibility to upgrade to 20Mb/s.

The newly formed WiGig Alliance promises gigabit-speed wireless network and the ability to ditch almost all the wires in your house - but can it succeed where others have failed?

Researchers have, in conjunction with Microsoft Research, created a USB dongle that can keep downloading while your PC is asleep.