Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Every tech blog and that blog's neighbor are talking about the Motorola split today. I don't particularly care one way or the other, but I am sure with our dim economy we'll be seeing more mergers/splits and business demise. So let's briefly discuss, ok?It is true. Motorola announced it's splitting into two companies: a "Mobile Devices" company that makes cell phones, and a "Broadband & Mobility Solutions" company with all the other parts of Moto. Existing stock holders will get shares in both companies.
Here is an excerpt from the press-release:
Based on current plans, the creation of the two stand-alone businesses is expected to take the form of a tax-free distribution to Motorola's shareholders, subject to further financial, tax and legal analysis, resulting in shareholders holding shares of two independent and publicly-traded companies:There is a lot going on in Motorola world. Not just a company split.
The Mobile Devices business is an industry leader in multi-mode, multi-band communications products and technologies. The business designs, manufactures and sells mobile handsets and accessories globally with integrated software solutions that incorporate the latest personal communications technologies. It also licenses a portfolio of intellectual property.
The Broadband & Mobility Solutions business includes Motorola's Enterprise Mobility, Government and Public Safety, and Home and Networks businesses. These businesses manufacture, design, integrate, and service voice and data communication solutions and wireless broadband networks for enterprises and government and public safety customers worldwide. These businesses also provide end-to-end digital and Internet Protocol (IP) video solutions, cellular and high speed broadband network infrastructure, cable set-top receivers, and associated customer premise equipment for residential and commercial wireless network system access.
Airvana, Inc. is getting involved in many media companies so as to heighten the "mobile experience." Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and so it is only natural evolution that is causing this change. Of course when you hear about changes everyone panics. People leave companies, shareholders sell, etc. I think it is foolish in this instance, but obviously I'm not working on Wall Street.
Motorola has termed these changes "Long Term Evolution" (LTE for short). LTE is an all-IP, OFDM-based technology that will deliver a personal media experience similar to that of fixed line broadband both in terms of bandwidth and latency. With LTE, applications that can be delivered today on fixed line will soon be available over the air and with full mobility.
Does that sound like something to run from or embrace?
Labels: communication, motorola, wireless
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Holy ethernet batman! D-Link's DGL-4500 Xtreme N Gaming Router has a GameFuel Engine to keep your game running smoother. Brian would this help with our latency troubles in WoW? It has Gigabit LAN and WAN ports to power a wired network. AND Xtreme N Duo wireless technology for data transfer rates of up to 300Mbps!
Product specs say the wireless signal will be just as strong in the basement as it is in the attic. Awesome! I mean with Gigabit ports, high-performance CPU and backward capability you have got to admit this is drool worthy.
There is even a Network Activity Display to show you what's going on with your router. You can see the securities immediately and you can also see how much is sending and receiving on the display.
For any of you who ever doubted my nerdiness...you really should have no doubts now.
Labels: gaming, router, wireless, WoW
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Oh heck yes! Security aside, I am all about wireless. Cable clutter makes me angry. So as the number of USB devices connected to my PC grows, the more Hulk-like I become. At last! Wireless USB FTW! Wireless USB technology enables networking of devices such as printers, scanners, game controllers, and digital cameras to their PC at speeds that exceed those of Bluetooth®. Connections up to 480mbits per second, to be exact.
yesterday, D-Link announced its DUB-9240, a wireless USB hub. The kit includes a Wireless USB Adapter and a 4-Port Wireless USB Hub.
The DUB-9240 Wireless USB Kit, DUB-2240 4-port Wireless USB hub, and DUB-1210 Wireless USB adapter are set to ship in Q4 this year. The DUB-9240 MSRP is $219.99.
I don't care what anybody says about wireless products at home, I like them, and I openely embrace wireless USB..although I was a little saddened to see the MSRP.
D-Link® Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Wireless USB Kit.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Marin Soljacic, an assistant professor in MIT's Department of Physics and Research Laboratory of Electronics had a thought. Quite often we forget to recharge our cell phone, and when it is about to die it emits an unpleasant noise. "Needless to say, this always happens in the middle of the night," he said. "So, one night, at 3 a.m., it occurred to me: Wouldn't it be great if this thing charged itself?" He began to wonder if any of the physics principles he knew of could result in new ways of transmitting energy.MIT is known for being at the forefront of new technology. Marin Soljacic and researchers there have made a 60 watt light bulb glow via wireless energy 7 feet away. Wireless energy!. This is significant. We are now closer to having small gadgets run without having to be plugged in somewhere. This technology works by using tuned waves - setting the recharging device and the same frequency. Much work has yet to be done, but either way how cool is this?
MIT News
Labels: energy, technology, wireless
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