This week saw Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and the number of tablets have expanded with Samsung, LG and HTC getting in the mix; while publishers are angry with Apple and Telstra gains some love with us with its announcement over 4G.
Topic: Wireless
Panasonic goes crazy with 3D, Plasma and LCD televisions
VIERA TC-L42U30 LCD-LED HDTV (Image: Panasonic)
Panasonic is going crazy with televisions, despite the fact we haven’t seen those announcements of the largest plasma televisions in the entire world. But with 14 3D televisions with HD, 7 plasma televisions, 6 LCD-LED HDTVs and 5 LCD HDTVs, Samsung is also pushing 3D television – like many other television producers (i.e. Sony).
Review : Logitech MK710 Wireless Desktop
Logitech, one of the leading computer peripheral companies, has brought out their new MK710 Wireless Desktop. This combo features Logitech’s new Incurve Keys (TM), has a three year battery life and we have been given it to test and use with our up and coming TECHGEEK.com.au Computer.
Plantronics releases BackBeat 903+ for those on the go
Ever thought that you have to be tethered to a wire when you receive a call? Well, no longer. Plantronics has announced a new product joining its massive list of headphones and headsets with the BackBeat 903+. The wireless headphones are designed to be used for those with active lifestyles, with a rugged design and sweat-resistant materials. It also features two microphones in order for you to be heard when you receive a call.
BigPond Ultimate USB Modem launches for consumers
Back in late August, Telstra announced their new Mobile Broadband that could reach up to 20Mbps. The same speed that ADSL2+ can reach. It was firstly only available to Business customers in major CBD areas. However, it was announced today that the BigPond Ultimate USB Modem has launched and is available for consumers.
Organs status sent to cellphones wirelessly
A Dutch research facility has found a way to send organ status updates with a new wireless technology called a Body Area Network (BAN) so that they can be forwarded to doctors via a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. Yes, this means that your liver is getting its own IP address – not that IP addresses are scarce.
LG launches LED HD 3D TV – and yes, you still need to wear those glasses
LG has announced a brand new 3D television, the LX9500, which is built using LED technology – not like the LCD screens many other 3D screens are using. The television is also super thin – measuring 16mm thin – and is said to allow you to watch any movie from any direction because of its “Multi Picture Format”, unlike many others which are limited sitting directly at the screen. You still, however, need to wear those geeky and uncomfortable glasses. It also support 1080p and features the Skype TV function.
Mobile operators unite to bring global apps store
Twenty-four telecom operators – including Vodafone, SingTel, China Unicom, China Telecom, Telenor, TeleSonera, Sprint, T-Mobile, Orange , AT&T and Verizon Wireless – have announced that they will form together a group known as the Wholesale Applications Community. The group will have the backing of the GSMA consortium and will be backed by LG Electronics, Samsung and Sony Ericsson.
Netgear’s new way to connect your laptop to your TV – wireless?
Looks like Wireless is making a big impact this year (along with Tablets, 4G phones [possibly], e-books and 3D TV) as new pictures show Netgear’s next product – a wireless way of connecting your laptop to the television? The PTV1000 Push 2 TV adapter recently hit the FCC database, and is expected to use an upcoming Intel standard known as Wireless Display that can be found within Core i3, i5 or i7 with an Intel GMA HD graphics adapter and Windows 7. Pricing and availability has not been told, but expect an announcement during CES – hopefully, because this could be helpful in reducing the cable clutter.
WiFi a/b/g/n and introducing WiFi Direct
There it is folks – a new Wi-Fi type that will be officially support by the Wi-Fi Alliance and is aimed to do one thing – create a devices-to-deivces network without a base station or ad-hoc nonsense.
From the Wi-Fi Alliance website press release:
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