Category: Intel

Intel has invested in 'smart antenna' developer Motia. It's not clear how much Intel has given the company, which announced the investment as a part of a $12m third funding round. Intel Capital, the chip giant's VC wing, has already invested in Motia. Via [theregister.co.uk]

When PCs using Intel's "Grantsdale" chip set launch next week, their ability to serve as a wireless access point won't be made broadly available until as late as the fourth quarter, Intel officials said Thursday. Via [eweek.com]

Intel and wireless equipment maker Proxim today said they would collaborate on the development of WiMAX kit for both ends of the broadband wireless link. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Intel Corp. has landed WiMAX agreements with two Chinese cities, the company revealed Wednesday. Via [reed-electronics.com]

Intel has published a pre-beta version of its Linux-based 802.11g driver for its Centrino platform in a bid to entice open-source fans to its wireless notebooks. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]

When Intel releases its Grantsdale family of chipsets, motherboard makers can buy wireless capabilities to add onto the board. Intel will, apparently, switch off this wi-fi support by default, a wise move indeed in our opinion. Via [theinquirer.net]

Intel will ship its Grantsdale chip set this summer with the wireless features turned off by default in an attempt to prevent the spread of unsecured access points. Via [eweek.com]

The new Grantsdale chip-set promises to be a particularly consumer-friendly product, designed to enhance playback of DVDs and provide home-theater-quality sound. Via [news.designtechnica.com]

Intel, unhappy with the fragmented nature of the wireless Internet market, has brokered the launch of a new company - RoamPoint - which aims to bring GSM-style roaming to Wi-Fi hotspots. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Intel has bought Israeli wireless networking chip maker Envara for $40m, local business site The Market has claimed. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Intel and network gear maker Alcatel announced on Thursday an alliance to deliver WiMax equipment by the second half of 2005. Via [news.com.com]

Intel is expected to today pick three Taiwanese WLAN device providers as its possible contract makers for a large volume of 802.11g mini PCI modules to be shipped in the second half of this year, according to sources at local makers. Via [digitimes.com]

T-Mobile, Cisco, IBM and Intel today used 3GSM in Cannes to announce an initiative to roll out broadband WLAN and mobile networks across European university campuses. The plan will enable students to work and communicate wirelessly and off-campus, using either WLAN, UMTS or GPRS. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Intel plans to integrate Bluetooth onto its next-generation Wi-Fi sub-system, it has emerged. Via [theregister.co.uk]

In a wide-ranging interview, an Intel executive lays out the company's vision for getting laptops online anywhere - not to mention extending battery life. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]