Daily Archives: August 2, 2005

Wireless Mesh Standard Proposal On Tap

The vendor group is presenting its would-be spec, which is compatible with Wi Fi, to the IEEE. Via [informationweek.com]Continue Reading

Cellular Operators Engaging With WiMax To Cause Market Changes, Firm Says

WiMax is shaking up the cellular market, according to the latest data from ABI Research. Via [reed-electronics.com]Continue Reading

ZigBee Shrinks To One Chip

ZigBee devices are moving up in integration and down in cost, signaling a potential takeoff for the wireless networking technology. Ember Corp. is ramping up production of what it says is the first single-chip ZigBee solution, as well as its second-generation ZigBee software stack, EmberZNet 2.0. Via [designnews.com]Continue Reading

Feds Want To Tap In-Flight Internet Communications

Online WiFi service was first tested in 2003 by Boeing aboard a Lufthansa flight from Germany, and United Airlines was the first American carrier to move forward with in-flight WiFi. On board, the planes are equipped with wireless routers, making them WiFi hotspots, like a coffee house or a copy shop on the ground. ViaContinue Reading