Houston Matters
From generative AI, to maximizing your Wi-Fi: the latest in consumer tech
Posted on · Houston Chronicle columnist Dwight Silverman joins us to discuss developments in consumer technology.
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Gov. Abbott Is Prioritizing Wider Broadband Access. Rural Texas Cities Are Optimistic
Posted on · Poor internet connectivity has been a long-standing issue in many rural communities, and it’s now back in the spotlight after Gov. Abbott outlined broadband access as a priority in his State of the State Address on Feb. 1.
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Rice University: New Tech Could Send WiFi Over TV Signals
Posted on · Engineers report they have created a new technology that allows wireless data to be transmitted together with television programming over UHF signals.
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Thousands Of Comcast Customers Now Have Public Wi-Fi
Posted on · But only those customers who already have a special "Gateway".
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Wi-Fi Hotspots Subject Mobile Device Users To Potential Identity Theft
Posted on · Wi-Fi hotspots are plentiful these days — restaurants, coffee shops, hotels and airports. But hotspots that aren't secure can make you vulnerable to identity theft. How can you tell if your Wi-Fi connection — paid or unpaid — is secure?
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Public Service Gets Connected
Posted on · You no longer have to go through withdrawal if you are digitally dependent and on jury duty in Harris County. Rod Rice reports the county has bridged that digital divide.