Sony VAIO Z and Y series laptops feature MiFi-style hotspot

The new Sony VAIO Z and Y series laptops will be able to deliver MiFi-style mobile Wi-Fi, connecting to the Internet via 3G and extending the connection to nearby Wi-Fi devices.

Sony calls its version of MiFi “Share My Connection”, and it uses the Sony VAIO Z and Y series laptops’ built-in 3G modem, along with the ability to create a private, local Wi-Fi network for up to five further gadgets to get online. That means you can connect your smartphone, handheld games console, iPod Touch, iPad or Wi-Fi equipped camera to the Internet without having to hunt down the nearest hotspot. Basically, you have your very own mobile hotspot.

While the Sony VAIO Z and Y series laptops (which are both 13.3-inch models) aren’t quite as portable as the palm-sized MiFi gizmos offered by the likes of Three and T-Mobile, it sounds like a pretty handy feature for us. Share My Connection will be available in partnership with the Verizon network in the US, and while no UK plans have been revealed, we’ve contacted Sony to see if anything is in the works. We’ll let you know what we find out.

ISP 3 launches new mobile broadband Wi-Fi modem

Leading mobile broadband provider 3 is to launch a revamped Mi-Fi device, boosting consumers who enjoy using web services on the move.

The internet service provider has teamed up with Huawei to offer a new Mi-Fi product which converts a 3G data connection to a local wireless network.

Consumers can use the Huawei E585, which comes in a stylish black model, to create personal Wi-Fi hotspots for up to five devices.

This characteristic may appeal to those who have purchased an Apple iPad tablet to complement their laptop or desktop PC.

Other changes from the previous Mi-Fi offering include an improved OLED display, and the removal of flashing LEDs to indicate performance.

3 is set to launch the device next month at a retail price of £49.99 on its pay-as-you-go mobile broadband packages, with other service options to be announced.

MiFi Exploit Shows GPS Position and Security Settings for Your Mobile Hotspot

We're fans of Novatel's MiFi hotspots, which allow a 3G connection to be converted into Wi-Fi. What we are not fans of is a new exploit that lets hackers reveal your location and all your security info.

The exploit, which affects the MiFi 2200s sold by Verizon and Sprint, kicks in when users visit a certain website.

"Among the information the MiFi 2200 will readily share is the WiFi security key – sent in clear text – and with some Javascript Baldwin showed it was possible to change the hotspot's settings to the point where a factory reset is required in order to restore functionality to the user. Even if GPS is turned off, a remote command can be used to switch it back on.

A further exploit can extract the entire configuration of the MiFi, again in clear text, including all of the security settings."

If you're a MiFi user, just be careful out there until Novatel issues a fix. [UMPC Portal via SlashGear]

MiFi, Hostpot Mobile Wi-Fi Smart

Novatel Wireless, Inc.., Has released MiFi, a product with Intelligent Mobile Hotspots, which is integrated with application environment suitable for enterprise and consumer. MiFi bring broadband connectivity ecosystem. Unlike other solutions that require router broadband external modem and is only valid as a provider of connections, but also making cloud MiFi personal than the Internet connection speed is easily shared with many users, as well as Wi-Fi devices, like laptops, cameras, gaming devices, and multimedia player. Product MiFi has brains, able to open platform that can host an advanced software applications and highly flexible to continue the evolution of mobile broadband.

"With MiFi pocket-sized device, the Novotel Wireless has made mobile broadband wireless solutions only, to encourage the design and performance improvement to the experience of mobile broadband era. "Said Peter Leparulo, chairman and CEO of Novotel Wireless. "Mobile Broadband is growing with increasing wireless electronic devices to the market, especially to meet the needs of users and applications to the Internet is still connected to the Internet." Explained Christopher Collins, senior analyst The Yankee Group Research, Inc..

MiFi represents a new category of mobile broadband that enables users to put content, services and connections to these pocket-sized device. MiFi features of an internal battery that is ready standby for more than 40 hours and for active use for four hours for all filling, too fast Internet access from anywhere with a cellular connection. MiFi offers unique solutions that secure, control and wireless connection settings, including support VPN applications, automatic syncing email, and remote management for IT managers in the enterprise. With MiFi, consumer can manage their mobile Internet services through a secure channel. MiFi also preparing applications support and Internet services to individual and family to a mobile lifestyle.

Users only need to click the content and services they use, without the need to install the host application or hardware drivers as part of the installation process. MiFi will be sold by Novatel Wireless customer service and retail channels in the next year. (h_n)

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