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What’s the Difference Between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?
Binary Computer Code, Binary Code, Internet, Technology, Password, Data
How Does Wi-Fi Work?
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 with improved performance and Wi-Fi audio • May 15, 2025, 7:46 PM ET (The Indian Express)
United becomes largest airline to deploy fast Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi • May 14, 2025, 6:24 AM ET (TechSpot)
Millions of Apple Airplay-Enabled Devices Can Be Hacked via Wi-Fi • Apr. 29, 2025, 9:36 AM ET (WIRED)
imagine launches ‘Fibre Everywhere’ for seamless home connectivity • Apr. 26, 2025, 3:34 AM ET (The Star)
Virgin Atlantic in Talks With Starlink, Amazon for Wi-Fi Deal • Apr. 24, 2025, 6:28 AM ET (Bloomberg.com)

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The iPod nano, introduced by Apple CEO Steve Jobs in San Francisco, May 2007. A revolutionary full-featured iPod that holds 1,000 songs and is thinner than a standard #2 pencil. MP3 player, music player, digital music
Electronics & Gadgets Quiz
Demystified
Smart city and connection lines. Internet concept of global business in Sydney, Australia. Concept for wifi or bluetooth
What’s the Difference Between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?
Binary Computer Code, Binary Code, Internet, Technology, Password, Data
How Does Wi-Fi Work?