Li-Fi is a wireless data system remarkably similar to Wi-Fi, but uses light to send information. Data rates can hit a gigabit a second, while maintaining line-of-sight privacy. pureLiFi is showing off ...

A new light-based communications standard meant for Li-Fi technology has rolled out. The emerging wireless technology relies on infrared light instead of radio waves. It’s said that Li-Fi could offer ...

As technology enthusiasts, we all have a love-hate relationship with Wi-Fi. It's so convenient, the way it enables devices to access networks including the internet in a totally untethered fashion. It ...

The latest Wi-Fi standards are probably faster than your home internet connection, but even the fastest wireless networks can't touch Li-Fi. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE ...

Li-Fi technology has the potential to give us faster, more secure wireless internet access, even in busy environments where there is already heavy Wi-Fi coverage. It’s not a replacement for Wi-Fi, but ...

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A group of researchers has used Li-fi, an innovative communication technology leveraging visible light for data transmission, to outpace Wi-Fi speed by more than 100 times, potentially providing a ...

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Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...

This article was taken from the February 2012 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...

The curious minds at ColdFusion explain Li-Fi and how it could replace Wi-Fi at 100x speed ...