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Sneakers Get Smelly in New Way, as Wi-Fi Sniffers

Designer Stefan Dukaczewski's sneakers join the line of wearable Wi-Fi detectors next to the T-shirt and wristwatch, winning the title of strangest so far. Based on Nike Dunk shoes, the prototype—dubbed A Step in the Right Direction—has an 802.11 detector under the flap on the left shoe, with a discrete three-LED display system. As you tromp along the street a pressure sensor in the heel turns it on, and Wi-Fi signals detected within 150 feet light the LEDs. So you could wander around in a "warmer... colder" manner peering at your toes, until you find the best signal. We suspect this'd lead to many cricked necks, but at least you'd be able to avoid doggy-do on your mission to "borrow" someone's Wi-Fi. [ASRD via Talk2MyShirt]

5:52 AM on Thu May 1 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,259 views, 7 comments

Latest by jkoppee: ok do people REALLY need to have the internet that bad? How many WiFi sniffing devices do we need? People you are outside STEP AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER. Oh and these shoes are retarded looking. more »

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Wi-Fi Finding Laptop Bags Make Complete Sense

There are a lot of Wi-Fi finders out there, including a Wi-Fi finding shirt, but few are as practical as a finder embedded in a laptop bag. After all, not having to pull your laptop out of the bag to look for a signal is a great time saver when you are hopping around town looking for some freebie bandwidth.The "Wifinder" lineup of laptop bags from Soyntec offer four different styles to choose from, ranging from €43 (about $62) to €43 (about $101). [Product Page via le Journal du Geek via GeekAlerts]

9:10 PM on Sun Jan 6 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,803 views, 8 comments

Latest by darex: Ummm...does it tell you if said strong WiFi signal is secured or not? If not, what a big tease! THE-MASSES: if your phone is like mine, the WiFi sniffing ability on it is about 1/10th as good as the Eee's. Can more »