As great as current high-end VR headsets are, for many, cutting the cord is the next big step. Wireless VR is often reserved for mobile and low-power solutions like the Gear VR or Oculus Go. However, HTC is bringing the wireless experience to the VIVE and VIVE Pro this year. …
Read More »Intel drops some ‘WiGig’ wireless docks, will focus on wireless VR
It looks like Intel is putting an end to its wireless laptop docks as reports this week show that the company has discontinued the current ‘WiGig' line of products. These wireless docks used video out, USB and ethernet ports and could offer close to 4.7Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth. Unfortunately, this …
Read More »Wireless charging, wireless docking and smart sensing will remain exotic PC features
When Intel Corp. revealed first details about its mobile platforms powered by its code-named “Skylake” microprocessors about a year ago, the company said that the new systems would feature a number of innovative technologies, including wireless charging, fast wireless docking, Thunderbolt 3 interconnection, RealSense cameras and so on. But while …
Read More »Intel ‘Skylake-U’ processor lineup for notebooks detailed
A web-site has published complete specifications of Intel Corp.’s upcoming “Skylake-U” microprocessors for low-power laptops. The new central processing units will have thermal design power of around 15W and promise to significantly increase performance of ultra-thin notebooks. As reported, Intel will release its code-named “Skylake-U” processors in September. The Core …
Read More »Intel: ‘Skylake’ to have 10–20% higher performance than ‘Broadwell’
It is not a secret that Intel Corp.’s upcoming “Skylake” processors will have a number of micro-architecture-related advantages over predecessors. Various leaks point to different kind of performance gains, but Intel itself, apparently, expects its new central processing units to be 10 – 20% faster than “Broadwell” products depending on …
Read More »Notebook makers need to adjust inventory before releasing ‘Skylake’ laptops – report
It is not a secret that Intel Corp. plans to formally introduce its code-named “Skylake” processors for mobile computers in late September or early October, 2015. Apparently, notebook makers are ready to mass produce new generation of laptops based on the next-gen central processing units, according to a media report. …
Read More »Asus: Intel ‘Skylake’ and Microsoft Windows 10 to debut in Q3
Chief executive officer of Asustek Computer has revealed that Intel Corp.’s code-named “Skylake” microprocessors as well as Microsoft Corp.’s Windows 10 operating system will both debut in the third quarter of the year. He also disclosed that his company’s products with new chips inside will use the next-generation operating system …
Read More »Intel: ‘Skylake’ to consume 60% less energy than ‘Broadwell’
Intel Core M “Broadwell” processors already feature impressively low power consumption, but the upcoming Core M “Skylake” chips will sport not only all-new micro-architecture, but also even lower power consumption, according to an excerpt from Intel’s document. Manufacturers of notebooks and high-performance tablets will be able to make their devices thinner and …
Read More »Intel unveils WiGig-powered 7Gb/s wireless docking tech for mobile PCs
Intel Corp. has formally unveiled its wireless docking technology first announced last year. The new tech will be supported by laptops, tablets and 2-in-1 hybrid systems powered by the company’s next-generation microprocessors code-named “Skylake”. The new tech will rely on WiGig technology and will eventually be accompanied by Rezence, a …
Read More »Intel, Dell, Samsung, others to develop new wireless tech
Six major high-tech industry companies on Tuesday said they would jointly develop a new wireless communication technology for various devices. The new interconnection will utilise existing and emerging wireless standards and will be designed to be compatible with a variety of operating systems Atmel Corp., Broadcom Corp., Dell, Intel Corp., …
Read More »Qualcomm acquires Wilocity, set to support up to 7Gb/s WiGig in various devices
Qualcomm Inc. on Wednesday said that it has completed acquisition of Wilocity, a leading developer of chipsets supporting the WiGig technology with multi-gigabit transfer rates. The company also said that it will offer platforms for various devices that will support the 60GHz wireless tech based on the IEEE 802.11ad standard. The …
Read More »Intel wants to get rid of cables with ‘Skylake’-based devices
The upcoming systems powered by the Core M “Broadwell” microprocessors will certainly be impressive. But the real revolution awaits us sometimes in 2015 – 2016, when Intel Corp.’s partners roll-out devices based on the code-named “Skylake” central processing units. Those mobile systems are expected to be completely wireless and therefore …
Read More »Wi-Fi at seven Gbps coming soon
Wi-Fi that can operate at up to seven gigabits per second could be just around the corner, as chipset firms Marvell and Wilocity have announced a partnership to develop the new high speed wireless technology. The standard, known as IEEE 802.11ad operates in the 60Ghz band and was originally created …
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