Category Archives: Intel

Intel Pushes Hybrid Approach For Next-gen Wi-Fi

Intel Corp.’s R&D group will push for a hybrid approach to what is expected to be a broad and heated debate on next-generation Wi-Fi standards in the IEEE 802.11n group. The proposed 100 Mbit/second version of 802.11 should embrace smart antennas, wider channels and advances in error correction and power efficiency, said James Wilson, aContinue Reading

Intel Invests In Japan Wireless Network Operator

Intel Capital, the venture capital arm of semiconductor chip-maker Intel Corp., has invested in a Tokyo-based mobile virtual network operator that is offering nationwide fixed-price wireless access through both wireless LAN and mobile telephone networks. Via [infoworld.com]Continue Reading

Intel Preps Centrino Wi-Fi Support For Linux

Intel is to develop Linux drivers for its Centrino platform, providing the open source OS with access to the notebook system’s wireless networking technology. Via [theregister.co.uk]Continue Reading

Intel Braves New World Of WiMax

An emerging wide-area wireless broadband technology known as WiMax shows promise as a “last mile” solution for bringing high-speed Internet access into homes–but it’s still a few years away from general availability, according to an Intel executive. Via [news.com.com]Continue Reading

Intel Updates Centrino With New Wi-Fi Part

Chipmaker Intel is making new Wi-Fi parts available in its Centrino bundle of chips so that PC makers can use the latest Wi-Fi standard in their notebooks. Via [news.com.com]Continue Reading

Intel To Push Centrino In 2004

Intel is making a resolution to convince consumers that Centrino notebooks will be the thing to have in 2004. Via [news.com.com]Continue Reading

Intel Overhauling Wireless Biz

Intel Corp. said Wednesday it would reorganize its communications chip business, less than a week after announcing a surprise $600 million charge due to sluggish prospects for its wireless business. Via [money.cnn.com]Continue Reading

Cisco, Intel To Push Wireless Mesh Standard

Engineers from Cisco Systems Inc. and Intel Corp. are trying to kick off an effort to standardize mesh networks, one of the hottest new segments in wireless. The move comes as a handful of startups are hitting the market with proprietary mesh networking technologies embedded in their homegrown ASICs and software. Via [crn.com]Continue Reading

Intel Fields Wireless Desktop Hub

Intel is building into a forthcoming microchip an ability to let desktop computers act as a hub in home and office wireless networks, taking aim at the market for stand-alone wireless access points. Via [wired.com]Continue Reading

PCCW And Intel Team Up On Fixed Wireless Broadband Development

Hong Kong’s dominant telecom player, PCCW has announced that it will co-operate with Intel to explore new WiMAX fixed wireless broadband technologies and to maximize opportunities in the delivery of broadband data to the consumer and enterprise market segments. Via [cmpnetasia.com]Continue Reading

Intel Raises The Stakes On Wi-Fi Chips

Chipmaker Intel is developing new Wi-Fi products as it looks to expand its influence beyond the notebook market. Via [news.com.com]Continue Reading

AMD Exec Blasts Intel Wireless Technology

An executive of chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices took a shot at rival Intel’s Centrino technology, calling the wireless component of Intel’s offering “garbage” and suggesting the company misleads the market. Via [crn.com]Continue Reading

Intel Buys Wireless Chip Maker Mobilian

ntel Corp. has acquired wireless LAN chip maker Mobilian Corp., (Hillsboro, Oregon) for an undisclosed sum, a deal the chip maker says strengthens its strategy to offer a variety of chips for phones and other devices. Via [commsdesign.com]Continue Reading

Intel, Others To Offer Free WiFi Day

In three events to be held simultaneously on Sept. 25, a number of hardware and service providers will fete consumers with “One Unwired Day”, combining Lollapalooza with the Internet café. Consumers will be able to choose from a list of Wi-Fi public hotspots offering free service, while listening to a free concert. Via [extremetech.com]Continue Reading

Intel To Move Centrino To 802.11a/b Next Month

Intel will upgrade the WLAN component of its Centrino mobile platform to support dual-band connections next month. Via [theregister.co.uk]Continue Reading