Wifi Predictions
Will any US Airline offers free in-flight Internet access in 2008?
[ Predicted ]
No free WiFi in 2008
(84% chance)
Many US airlines are now talking about offering in-flight Internet access for the price of $13 USD. Here is an article arguing why in-flight Internet access will take off. Of course the writer believ...
[ Closed ] on 2009-01-01 EST,
Unanswered
The first Android phone is out. It is the new T-Mobile G1. Check this out, and see if you think you will get it before the end of this year?
http://www.android...
The G1 is available in a choice o...
[ Closed ] on 2008-12-29 EST,
Unanswered
Which major US city will be the first to announce city-wide free Wi-Fi in 2008?
[ Predicted ]
None of these major cities
(78% chance)
A lot of European and Asian countries have launched free Wi-Fi programs in their major cities. Let's predict which major city in US will be the first to announce city-wide Wi-Fi in 2008.
[ Closed ] on 2009-01-01 EST,
Unanswered
http://www.pcworld...
For those of us who live in the US, we probably heard of the free Wi-Fi program offered by Starbucks. Basically, you have to get a starbucks card with minimum $5 on the it, and ...
[ Closed ] on 2009-01-01 EST,
Unanswered
Will another US airline announce WiFi support on domestic flights in Q3 2008?
[ End Result ]
Yes, Wifi support
Delta is going to be the first US airline to support Wifi access on all its domestic flights by summer 2009. This announcement is good news for travelers looking for in-flight access to web, e-mail, I...
[ Scored ] on 2008-10-09 EDT
This prediction is inspired by the news article from TG Daily:
http://www.tgdaily...
"Microsoft ... included free Wi-Fi access in 9800 McDonald's fast food restaurants through ISP Wayport, mirrorin...
[ Closed ] on 2008-10-01 EDT,
Unanswered
A lot of US cities are holding off or even cancel their citywide wifi project probably because a new and more economical technology is coming up - WiMax. Let's predict if LA will ahve city-wide WiMax ...
[ Scored ] on 2008-07-03 EDT
The plan for Google and Earthlink to provide city-wide free WiFi to San Francisco has been put on hold. Let's predict when will these two giants get back together, and finally launch the city-wide fre...
[ Scored ] on 2008-07-03 EDT
2008 Google April Fools' Day Hoax Prediction: What "product" will be announced?
[ End Result ]
Space project
If you have been noticing all the products Google announced in the last 7 years, real and fake ones, you can argue it is Google's tradition to delivery April Fool's Day hoax every year. Google is one...
[ Scored ] on 2008-04-01 EDT
A lot of people say WiMax is the future wireless Internet standard for mobile devices soon to replace WiFi (outside of home/office). And Sprint is the first company to offer a commercial plan soon. W...
[ Scored ] on 2008-05-02 EDT
After Google dropped the San Francisco free wifi project, it was picked by another startup Meraki which Google also invested in. It proves that Google does have some interest in this project. You thi...
[ Scored ] on 2008-04-01 EDT
Will Dell release its first built-in Wi-Max laptop in US by mid-June 2008?
[ End Result ]
It did not happen
Intel CEO Paul Otellini estimate by 2008, 150 million people will be covered by Wi-Max. And laptop makers are agreeing on using the Intel's Montevina combination Wi-Fi and WiMAX platform some time nex...
[ Scored ] on 2008-06-17 EDT
Apple just announced its new touch-screen iPod called iPod Touch. With a similar touch screen as iPod, WiFi capability and a partnership with Starbucks to roll out free download service at its coffee ...
[ Closed ] on 2008-01-02 EST,
Unanswered