The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved for sale in the U.S. an Axim X3 personal digital assistant (PDA) from Dell Inc. with both a Bluetooth and an 802.11b chip, according to documents posted on the FCC Web site. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Bluetooth
National Semi Takes on Bluetooth With Low-Power Wi-Fi
A new low-power wireless technology unveiled this week could expand the use of Wi-Fi in devices currently using the Bluetooth standard, National Semiconductor officials said. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Linksys Previews Wireless Gear
Linksys Group is readying the launch of an 802.11g wireless print server, an 802.11g USB adapter, and its first Bluetooth product. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Software Tool Steals Data Via Bluetooth
A UK researcher has developed a sniffing tool to demonstrate security holes in the wireless technology. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
New 2.4Ghz Spec Offering 55Mbit Throughput
The 802.15 camp (Bluetooth) has just drafted a 2.4-GHz specification that offers 55-Mbit/second throughput for Multimedia use in the home (WPAN). They promise all the speed of IEEE 802.11a, quality of service, security and the (heh-hem) low price of Blue Tooth. They claim a range of 100 feet. Its intended use is to replace the… Continue Reading
The Year Ahead: The Year Of Bluetooth?
Bluetooth has suffered one of the most drawn-out launches of any technology in history, but with devices now appearing on the shelves, its time just might have come. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading