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Gap widens between wireless and PC hardware spending

February 2nd, 2012
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The growth in mobile platforms has made wireless hardware vendors the top consumers of silicon components for the second straight year.

A report from research firm IHS found that wireless manufacturer spending on semiconductors topped even that of PC manufacturers.

Overall, the firm estimated that vendors spent $58.6bn on components for wireless devices, compared to $53.7bn for computers.

Wireless spending has outpaced computer spending for two of the past three years, and analysts expect the gap to widen in the coming years. Over the past year, computer spending climbed by four per cent, while wireless spending climbed by 14.5 per cent in 2011.

For 2012, IHS projects wireless spending to hit $65.1bn, while PC semiconductor costs will decline slightly to $53.5 before recovering in 2013.

“A substantial portion of the segment’s increase will be due to rising tablet sales, although mobile handsets like smartphones will continue to account for the lion’s share of semiconductor segment in the wireless area,” said IHS analyst Wenlie Yi.

“The market for desktops and notebooks has stumbled in the shadow of smartphones and tablets, whose portability and computer-like features have usurped the position of the once-mighty PCs.”

The semiconductor and hardware manufacturing spaces saw a tumultuous year in 2011. Much of the industry ground to a halt in the wake of a chain of disasters in Japan and later by flooding in Thailand.

The year also saw the mobile space reach new heights. The continued success of Apple’s iPhone and iPad models was joined by record sales for Android lines and the emergence of the Windows Phone platform.

Source:http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2143129/gap-widens-wireless-pc-hardware-spending

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Netgear’s Wireless Extreme router has been tailored for Macs

December 13th, 2011
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For the most part, most of your everyday computer hardware tends to be both Windows and Mac compatible, such as external hard drives (formatting could be different but that depends on the user some times), speakers, displays, etc. Well the good news for Mac users looking for a bit of exclusivity is that Netgear has launched a WiFi router that supposedly has been tailored to Mac users.

So what makes the Netgear Wireless Extreme a Mac-tailored WiFi router? Well according to Netgear, the Wireless Extreme will come with native support for Time Machine with drives plugged into the USB port on the router, thus allowing Mac users to backup their computers over WiFi. It will also come with dedicated software that lets USB printers share properly on Macs even without full Mac OS X support.

Apart from those features, the Wireless Extreme router is pretty much standard fare. It runs dual-band 802.11n WIFi with four gigabit Ethernet ports, DLNA sharing for USB drives, built-in broadband meter that checks collective usage and device-independent parental controls. For those who might be a bit clueless on setting up a password-protected WiFi network, it seems that Netgear will be shipping the Wireless Extreme password-locked by default.

Source:http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/12/netgears-wireless-extreme-router-has-been-tailored-for-macs/

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How to Set Up an iPhone 4 Wireless Hotspot

December 5th, 2011
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The iPhone 4 wireless hotspot is an exciting feature that enables users to create personal wireless access for tablets, laptops and other devices. Setup is quick, easy and takes only a few minutes.

Before you begin, you must first have service for this feature enabled by your wireless provider. You can also use a jailbreak option but is not covered here. Please note that monthly fees for this feature vary from carrier to carrier.

Once you have your service enabled, go to your iPhone’s settings from the settings application. This is an icon that is grey with an image of gears on it. Once in the home settings menu, select general from the list of options. In the general settings menu select network from the list of options. Once on the next screen, you should see an option that reads personal hotspot. If you do not have the feature enabled, the option will read setup personal hotspot. A popup will then direct you to contact your carrier or visit your carrier’s website. After you select the option there will be an on/off option at the top of the next menu screen. Simply turn on the personal hotspot. A popup window may appear asking if you would like to enable the feature for Bluetooth. This is not necessary if you plan to connect over a wireless connection or USB.

To connect using wifi, you must enter your wireless network password. If your network does not have a password you can skip this step. When personal hotspot is turned on, go to your computer or other device that you wish to use the internet on. Select iPhone from the list of available wireless connections. If you wish to connect using Bluetooth, enable this feature when prompted. The device that you are using to connect via this method must have the proper software, hardware and drivers to work. If your computer or other device does not have Bluetooth capabilities, you will not be able to connect.

Another option you have is to connect your phone to your computer via USB. You must have an available USB port on your computer in order for this to work. Many tablets and other wifi enabled devices do not have a USB port. To use the iPhone wireless hotspot feature with the USB method, plug your phone into your computer using your ten pin connector. In your computer’s settings, choose iphone from the list of network services. On PC’s this can typically be found under control panel and then networks.

Source:http://www.pdfdevices.com/how-to-set-up-an-iphone-4-wireless-hotspot/

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DARPA Wants Wireless Network For Satellite Clusters

November 17th, 2011
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The Department of Defense is looking for a way to wirelessly connect a cluster of small satellites so they can communicate as one entity with facilities on the ground.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has put out a call to computer chip and electronics manufacturers to develop a networking device to achieve this for its System F6 program. Rather than a one-time, custom system, the agency hopes to reuse the F6 Technology Package for various satellite clusters it aims to launch as part of the program, it said.

Such electronics technology already exists on earth, but there is nothing comparable for space use, according to DARPA.

“Today’s space electronics are clunky,” said Paul Eremenko, DARPA program manager, in a statement. “They provide limited processing speed and capability, they’re bulky and power-hungry, and they are manufactured as bespoke, one-of-a-kind products.”

What DARPA is looking for is essentially a network-computing device to physically connect and provide switching and routing functions between the spacecraft bus, wireless inter-satellite transceivers, shared resource payloads such as computing, data storage, and mission payloads such as sensors, the agency said.
As envisioned, F6TP would act as a hardware platform running cluster-networking software, such as the network protocol stack, middleware that allows the satellite cluster to share resources, and flight and mission-specific applications.

The technology also would provide security features such as encryption to protect communications and information being shared across the cluster.
The concept behind DARPA’s F6 program is to have a group of small satellites act and function as one larger satellite, according to DARPA. This type of activity requires the sharing of a host of technology–such as communication networks and flight logic–and DARPA is eyeing open-standards-based interfaces to facilitate this unified system.

In fact, one of the three main aspects of F6 aside from F6TP and an in-orbit demonstration scheduled for 2015 is an F6 Developer’s Kit (F6DK), a set of open source, freely exportable interface standards, protocols, software and behaviors that will allow anyone interested to develop a clean-sheet module design for a satellite cluster, the agency said.

To send F6 satellites into orbit, DARPA also is working on a new launch capability that is less expensive and more efficient than technology currently used.
The agency’s Airborne Launch Assist Space Access (ALASA) program is working on a new design for sending small satellites into space independent of larger satellite payloads, which is how they are launched now.

Source:http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/mobile/231903182

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Logitech Launches Wireless Headset syncs with Bluetooth

October 12th, 2011
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We have eralier review XANTHOS Stereo Console Gaming Headset & NuForce BT-860 Stereo Bluetooth Headset (Audiophile-Grade) both are very good in Sound & performance , today we are revieing Logitech Wireless Headset which can be syncs with Ipad , Ipod & any Bluetooth Device.

The headset pairs easily with iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and other Bluetooth® devices. So, you can roam freely up to 33 feet (10 meters)* from your tablet or smartphone.

You can position the microphone right where you want it—and rotate it up so that it discreetly hides in the headband when you’re listening to music or watching a movie.

A six-hour rechargeable battery lets you listen and chat longer—whether you’re hanging at home or you’re on the move.

You can position the microphone right where you want it—and rotate it up so that it discreetly hides in the headband when you’re listening to music or watching a movie.

The lightweight headset folds up like sunglasses when you’re ready to hit the road.

In other words, The Logitech Wireless Headset is a good set of wireless headphones. It isn’t available for purchase right now, but you can pre-order it at the official Logitech web site for about 69.99.

Source:http://gedgetsworld.in/logitech-launches-wireless-headset-syncs-with-bluetooth/

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New Logitech Wireless Touchpad Lets You Point, Scroll and Swipe with Ease

September 13th, 2011
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Today Logitech (six:LOGN) LOGI -0.42% unveiled the Logitech(R) Wireless Touchpad, making it easy to point, scroll and swipe your way to wherever you go on the Web — and beyond.

With multi-touch navigation and intuitive, gesture-based controls, the Logitech(R) Wireless Touchpad lets you navigate your computer naturally. The large touch surface gives you plenty of room to let your fingertips do the clicking. And since there are no cords, there’s no clutter and no hassles. Just put the touchpad anywhere on your desk or tabletop, insert the plug-and-forget Logitech(R) Unifying receiver into your computer’s USB port and let the fun begin. Plus, the receiver stays in your computer and enables you to easily connect up to five other compatible devices.

“The Logitech Wireless Touchpad is perfect for people who want to surf the Web in a more fun and natural way,” said Rory Dooley, Logitech’s senior vice president and general manager of the Control Devices business unit. “It lets Web surfers flick through websites and effortlessly scan long pages — making browsing easier than ever.”

The Logitech(R) Wireless Touchpad’s multi-touch navigation offers up to four-finger gestures and swipes to scroll pages, jump tabs and switch applications. Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless virtually eliminates delays, dropouts and interference. And you can easily stay powered up — with up to four months of battery life and an LED indicator light that tells you when the touchpad is on and your batteries are running low.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Wireless Touchpad is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in September 2011, for a suggested retail price of $49.99.

Source:http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-logitech-wireless-touchpad-lets-you-point-scroll-and-swipe-with-ease-2011-09-13

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Rice demonstrates full-duplex wireless technology

September 7th, 2011
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Rice University researchers today announced they have successfully demonstrated full-duplex wireless technology that would allow a doubling of network traffic without the need for more cell towers.

Ahutosh Sabharwal, a Rice professor of electrical and computer engineering, said the innovative full-duplex technology requires a minimal amount of new hardware for both mobile devices and networks.

However, he added that full-duplex technology does require new wireless standards, meaning it might not be available for several years as carriers move to 5G, or Fifth Generation, networks, he added.

Today, the largest national carriers in the U.S., AT&T and Verizon Wireless, are in the early stages of rolling 4G networks on LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology, while Sprint has a more fully developed 4G network running over WiMax.

Full-duplex technology would allow a cell phone or other wireless device to transmit data and receive data on the same frequency; today’s networks require separate frequencies to send and receive.

In effect, therefore, full-duplex technology could double a network’s capacity.

Rice reported that its innovation has attracted interest from wireless companies globally, noting that carriers are universally concerned about having enough spectrum to support the continuing explosion of wireless devices and their increasingly complex applications, such as video.

One of AT&T’s arguments in wanting to purchase T-Mobile USA for $39 billion is to gain access to more wireless spectrum.

Asked on Tuesday to comment on the full-duplex technology demonstrated at Rice, an AT&T spokesman said the carrier would need to study the innovation before commenting on it.

Sabharwal and his colleagues, Melissa Duarte and Chris Dick, first wrote in 2010 that full-duplex was possible, and this summer Sabharwal and other colleagues showed a full-duplex signal with 10 times better reliability and throughput than any other touted by researchers, Rice officials said.

Sabharwal said Rice has also been able to show it can add full-duplex as an additional mode to existing hardware, such as smartphones, where space is limited. That means that a smartphone maker would not need to add new hardware to support full-duplex.

Rice’s new technology was able to repurpose MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) antenna technology, which is already fairly widely used.

MIMO uses multiple antennas and the Rice team was able to send two signals in a way that they cancel each other out, allowing a clear signal to go through over the single frequency.

Cancellation of signals had been proposed in theory for full duplex networks a while ago, Sabharwal said, but it took time to figure out a way to implement the idea at low cost without sophisticated new hardware.

In addition to full-duplex technology, Rice has created a Wireless Open-Access Research Platform (WARP) with open source software that provides a space for researches from other organizations to innovate freely and examine full-duplex innovations.

Also, Sabharwal’s team has demonstrated it can provide full-duplex in asynchronous mode, which means that one wireless node can start receiving a signal at the same time it is transmitting, instead of waiting to finish the transmission.

Source:http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9219752/Rice_demonstrates_full_duplex_wireless_technology

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