Wireless Network
March 11, 2010
USB DisplayDock Hooks Up Wirelessly
Atlona Technology and Wisair have teamed to produce the USB DisplayDock. It connects your Macbook, Mac OS or Notebook PC to a monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers and does so wirelessly. The plug and play device works at a range of up to 30 ft. with a resolution up to 1440×1050. The DisplayDock will be out soon with a price of $199.99.
Via Wisair
March 10, 2010
Netgear Kits Stream with WiFi
Netgear has been busy designing two new WiFi devices that support Internet enabled TVs, Blu-ray players and set-top boxes. The High-Performance Wireless-N HD Home Theater Kit will stream HD into almost every room at a price of $79.00 when it becomes available in Q3. The Universal WiFi Internet Adapter for Home Theater Devices and Gaming Consoles streams via Ethernet and will also be available for $79.00 this May.
Via PR Newswire
March 5, 2010
Sharp Cordless Phone/Digital Frame
Still using your landline? Sharp has combined their wireless JD-4C1CL Cordless Phone with a digital photo frame. The frame can show pix or be used as clock or calendar. A 4.3" touchscreen makes it super simple to use. The phone combo will be released in Japan in April and perhaps by the holiday season in the US.
Via Akihabara News
February 22, 2010
Electronic Companies Venture Into Wireless TV
Hitachi, Panasonic, and Toshiba are working on 60GHz RF transceiver chips that will work with integrated antennas on digital home electronics. In basic English, this translates into wireless TVs. We may get to see the next wave of networking sometime this year. Panasonic is also working on a version for kiosks that will transfer a standard definition film in 9 seconds or a CD in five.
Via Nikkei
February 5, 2010
VTech Unveils Latest DECT Set
While most of us continue to abandon our landlines, VTech has released a DECT 6.0 wireless Walkie-Talkie. The push-to-talk cordless LS6325 set can receive signals from as far as 1,500 ft. away. The set will come with three handsets at a price of $80.00 or four for $90.00 and will arrive this April.
Via PR Newswire
February 2, 2010
TransferJet Wireless Networking
Sony claims that its new technology works like Bluetooth without complications like security issues. TransferJet allows users to send data and images from one device to another by touching them together. The device is even compatible with other brands. With a range of 3 cm and a USB 2.0 cable speed, bundles start at $599.97.
Via Sony Style
January 29, 2010
SE HD Vivaz Comes With Major Pre-Packs
Not content to merely utilize HD in their TVs, monitors and laptops, Sony Ericsson's Vivaz has 720 HD video recording with 16 million colors, 3.2" intuitive touchscreen, 8.1 megapixel sensor, 4x digital zoom cam with autofocus, 75MB expandable memory and comes equipped with apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Google maps, games and YouTube. The 107.0 x 52.0 x 12.5 mm size Symbian OS device has WiFi, TV out and FM radio. Available in 4 different colors, no price or date is out yet.
Via Akihabara News
January 25, 2010
eCoupled Offers Wireless Charging Solution
Although it will be some time before this concept becomes reality, eCoupled is working on wireless charging. This means you can charge your laptop, MP3 player or other electronic device when an outlet isn't available. The technology consists of an electromagnetic conduit combined with an intelligent control system.
Via eCoupled
January 19, 2010
WiFi Available Soon on Amtrak Acelas
In an effort to compete with the airlines, Amtrak will be offering wireless Internet service beginning in March. Access will be available on Acela trains that travel between Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. and will be free, at least for now. The company plans to extend the service in the future to Northeast regional trains.
Via USA Today
December 29, 2009
Ford Adds WiFi to SYNC System
Ford is counting on your next car being one of theirs and to make the deal sweeter, they are building WiFi into their SYNC system. You will have to have a mobile broadband modem and 3G card for access as you plug into its USB port. The deal includes software updates so that SYNC will be able to adapt to future devices.
Via PR Newswire
December 23, 2009
Free WiFi Under the Golden Arches
Strike 3, Starbucks. McDonald's began offering McCafe, redesigned many of their restaurants and will now be offering free WiFi courtesy of AT&T. They were charging $2.95 for two hours, but will cut the fee beginning in January at 11,000 of its 14,000 locations in the US. They also plan on selling frappes and smoothies to go with those fries and will soon have a dollar menu for breakfast.
Via WSJ
December 21, 2009
Ekahau Wristband Tracks With WiFi
Keep track of your grandmother, kids, or wandering spouse with the Ekahau T301W. The waterproof RTLS wristband can determine their location via WiFi. Accuracy is within a few feet and the device features a programmable push button that sends out an emergency or status message, a two color LED and vibration alarm. Contact the company for price and availability.
Via Ekahau
December 15, 2009
D-Link Creates Boxee Set Top Box
Boxee isn't just software anymore (although they have released an updated beta version.) D-Link's Box features an HDMI output, Ethernet and USB ports and built-in WiFi allowing the Interweb be seen in all its glory on your TV. Controlled by RF remote, it can play any non-DRM media and hook you up with your buds on social networking sites. Look for a $200.00 price when it debuts in Q2 2010.
Via Boxee
December 14, 2009
Fusion Garage Debuts Joo Joo
Now that the CrunchPad has ceased to exist, Fusion Garage has reinvented it as the Joo Joo. Featuring a 12" touchscreen, it can boot in about 9 seconds and has menu links to websites such as Hulu and Twitter. It has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 4GB of internal memory and WiFi connectivity. You can pre-order one now for $499.00.
Note: It looks as though the fight is not over as TechCrunch's Michael Arrington has filed a lawsuit against the company.
Via The Joo Joo
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