The article discusses how the Australian government agency CSIRO has profited from its WiFi patents, receiving a total of $434 million from settlements with various tech companies. Despite CSIRO's claims of inventing WiFi, the article highlights the complexity of patent litigation and the historical context of wireless technology development. It raises questions about the recognition of innovation and the financial implications for consumers.

TOMMY is an innovative system that turns ordinary Wi-Fi devices into motion sensors, capable of detecting movement through walls and obstacles. It offers easy installation, seamless integration with platforms like Home Assistant, and flexible zone coverage for smart home automation. Currently in beta, users can access all features for free and join a community for support and updates.

The article discusses a recent experience of flying with British Airways, where the author discovered a way to access free WiFi for messaging by signing up for their frequent flyer program mid-flight. It explores the technical aspects of how the airline restricts internet access based on the SNI (Server Name Indication) during TLS handshakes, allowing only certain messaging apps while blocking others, and includes a detailed analysis of the WiFi setup and testing methods used to investigate the restrictions.