April 25, 2024

Eye-Fi CEO slams SD Association’s eerily similar Wireless SD card standard, says his IP is being violated

Yuval Koren is not pleased. For those unaware, he's the CEO of Eye-Fi, the company that has practically written the rules on embedding WiFi into SD cards. If you blinked last week, you probably missed the SD Association's announcement that it had created a new Wireless LAN SD standard that would effectively give just about anyone the ability to add … [Read more...]

Sisvel International acquires over 450 Nokia patents, most of which relate to wireless

Remember Sisvel International? You know, that company that linked up with Apple and Siemens in order to engage on a full-on patent assault during CeBIT 2010? It's back, and it's snapping up 47 patent families comprised of more than 450 patents and applications originally filed by Nokia. We're told that the patents and patent applications "cover … [Read more...]

Ask Engadget: best DIY wireless home security (and fire) system?

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Roger, who is just about tired of hearing "ADT." If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com. "I'm moving into a new … [Read more...]

IOGEAR’s Wireless 3D Digital Kit streams the third-dimension in 1080p, ships soon for $380

It's like the company's CES-launched GW3DKIT, but with a dash of "HD," a spit shine and a realistic shipping date. IOGEAR's GW3DHDKIT has just been revealed to 3D-lovin' content watchers the world over, with the Wireless 3D Digital Kit consisting of a transmitter and receiver with connections that enable it to stream standard, HD or 3D resolution … [Read more...]

Shares in Sierra Wireless fall 16 per cent

VANCOUVER - Shares of Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW) were down 16 per cent in trading Thursday morning after the company reported a loss in its latest quarter and lower revenue than a year ago. Local news from … [Read more...]

H2O Wireless brings no-contract wireless broadband with international roaming to Best Buy, prices it into oblivion

And this, folks, is why Engadget will be first in line once the Occupy International Roaming convention gets underway. Truth is, it's not H2O Wireless' fault that its latest mobile broadband launch is priced in a way that would only appeal to those who spend their spare time printing money -- it's just the way the (crooked) industry works. Outside … [Read more...]

Ask Engadget: best WiFi repeater setup for killing wireless dead zones?

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Doug, who seems pretty fed up with those troubling WiFi dead zones in his abode. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] … [Read more...]

Wavefront Celebrates “The Best in Canadian Wireless + Beer” at 2011 AGM

FEATURING... + 7 of the best Canadian microbreweries + Instructor-led ' how to' on beer tastingWavefront 2011 AGM Logo + Demos of the latest and greatest in wireless technology + Highlights of another successful year at Wavefront Now THAT's what I call a good AGM! The evening will begin with beer tastings by several Canadian microbreweries, hosted … [Read more...]

Wavefront Celebrates Best in Canadian Wireless + Beer at 2011 AGM

FEATURING: 7 of the best Canadian microbreweries Instructor-led ' how to' on beer tasting Demos of the latest and greatest in wireless technology Highlights of another successful year at Wavefront Now THAT's what I call a good AGM! The evening will begin with beer tastings by several Canadian microbreweries, hosted by Just Here for the Beer , … [Read more...]

Ask Engadget: best wireless keyboard for tablet use?

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Pete, who reckons a tablet + keyboard combo will be best for his future note-taking. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] … [Read more...]