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Fing becomes part of a bigger family
Fing joins forces with Lansweeper, leader in IT Asset Management We are happy to inform you that, as of today October 14th, 2020, Lansweeper, the leading IT Asset Management platform, has announced the acquisition of Fing. This addition will extend and enhance Lansweeper’s own IT network discovery capabilities by adding Fing’s unique device recognition capabilities to the company’s product portfolio. Moreover, this change will allow Fing to grow beyond expectations,...
Internet outage trends during Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 outbreak is now a worldwide issue and the most adopted countermeasure is social distancing: citizens across the world are asked to stay inside their homes in an attempt to limit the outbreak. People from all over the world had to suddenly change routines to “indoor mode”, as almost every activity is moved inside their own houses. This is a big stress for home Internet connectivity, that is now...
Drop of Internet performance in Europe during Covid-19 outbreak
It has been two months since Europe has been fighting against the coronavirus, which has forced citizens across countries to stay inside their homes in an attempt to limit the spread of the disease. The European population quickly had to change its routines and everyday lives, moving every activity inside their own houses. The main changes include working remotely and online classes. However, the restriction to stay inside has also...
A brand new kick-start for 2020 with Fing Desktop
We are happy to celebrate the new year with Fing Desktop. This new addition to the Fing Suite is the PC adaptation of the Fing App, our top ranking network toolkit. The Fing App offers a fast, beautifully designed, free network scanning service along with many additional features, such as internet speed test, service port scan, ping and traceroute. The Fing Desktop is an evolution of the Fing App, providing...
Talk to Fing App and Fingbox with Google Assistant
Hey Google, talk to Fing! Good news! Fing App and Fingbox now work with Google Assistant artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant. You can ask questions about your home network performance and perform actions using voice control on Google Assistant devices like your Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, Google Home, Google Mini and Google Home Hub. Getting started with Google Assistant and Fingbox Download Google Assistant to your device to get...
Fing’s Home Cybersecurity Technology takes CES 2018 by Storm
Last week the greatest tech show on the planet, CES, took place in its hometown of Las Vegas. Every year CES is the epicenter of new technology and innovation, and this year was no exception. To exhibit at a show like this as a cybersecurity startup was very exciting! So much happened, and we met so many great people, that we could write a whole novel about it! But to...
Fingbox Named CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree
New York, NY, 9 November 2017 – Fing, the leading maker of network scanning and security tools for homes today announced that it has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree for its Fingbox network security appliance. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers, and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in innovative...
Fingbox Home Network Security Device Demo
Fingbox has officially come to life. Boxes are being fulfilled to over 20,000 Indiegogo backers around the world. It’s been exciting times at Fing watching the product come to life and delivering the end product to users. Check out the Fingbox Release Notes to see how the product is evolving by the day. Carlo and Marco have recorded a brand new demo video which gives you a full tour of...
Fingbox Reviews: what the first Indiegogo supporters think of Fingbox
Backer Appreciation Events kicked off the launch of our Fingbox home network security device. The first Fingboxes are hand delivered to crowdfunding supporters in person. A few months ago we started to brainstorm how we could show you, our Fingbox Backers, how important you are to us! You’ve made Fingbox a reality by supporting us through the ideation, development and production phases of building Fingbox. It would have been nearly...