Alternative positioning technologies the key to unlocking the handset, says ABI Research

Jun 4, 14:58

While GPS has become a standard feature in smartphones driven by the popularity of mapping, navigation and LBS applications, GPS penetration in feature phones remains low outside...

Ralink forecasts more than 30% shipment growth for WLAN chips in 2Q09

Jun 4, 12:18

Networking IC designer Ralink Technology has upward adjusted its second-quarter WLAN chip shipment growth to more than 30% thanks to Wi-Fi deployments in China. The company estimated...

Computex 2009: Nvidia and partners unveil Tegra-based products

Jun 3, 10:54

Nvidia and industry partners have unveiled 12 new high-definition mobile Internet devices (MIDs) all powered by Nvidia's Tegra processor. These new Tegra-based devices, which include...

Computex 2009: Intel introduces new CPUs, chipset, and wireless technology

Jun 2, 17:04

Intel has introduced four new processors, including a low-power version, and a value chipset, to usher in mainstream ultra-thin notebooks. Intel CULV processors will enable new consumer...

Dell introduces 10-inch netbook for education

May 20, 14:33

Dell has launched its new Latitude 2100 netbook which has been tailored to suit the needs of the education sector.

Ralink launches integrated wireless cable modem gateway

Apr 9, 14:20

Networking IC designer Ralink Technology has recently announced that its RT3052, a highly integrated single-chip 802.11n Wi-Fi router with firmware and interfaces, has been optimized...

Wi-Fi 802.11n chips in short supply, says paper

Newswatch - Mar 17, 16:22

Networking IC designer Realtek Semiconductor has increased 802.11n chip orders to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) thanks...

Wi-Fi access point shipments to exceed 70 million by 2010, forecasts ABI Research

Mar 12, 15:33

The global WLAN market has grown tremendously in recent years, ABI Research has commented. Wi-Fi in particular has been successful because of its ease of deployment in both consumer...

Tomizone signs global alliance agreement with D-Link

Mar 4, 16:50

Tomizone, Australasia's largest Wi-Fi service and global Wi-Fi Hotspot provider, has announced that it has signed up with D-Link's Global Alliance Program agreement as a solution...

Wi-Fi-enabled handset shipments to double from 2008 through 2010, says ABI Research

Feb 16, 10:31

Shipments of Wi-Fi-enabled cellular handsets will double in volume by the end of 2010, compared to January 2008, and that growth curve is expected to continue through 2013, according...

802.11n to lead the WLAN chip market in 2009

Feb 13, 17:15

Single chip 1X1T 802.11n solutions are expected to largely replace 802.11g chips this year because the price difference between the two has narrowed, according to industry sources.

Ralink receives 802.11n orders from Asustek and Acer

Feb 13, 17:13

Ralink Technology is reported to have received 802.11n single chip orders for netbooks from Asustek Computer and Acer. The orders are expected to help increase Ralink's Wi-Fi market...

SiP getting popular in Wi-Fi chip packaging, says paper

Newswatch - Jan 12, 16:32

Atheros Communications, Ralink Technology, Broadcom and Marvell are forging closer relationships with Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) and Siliconware Precision Industries...

Ralink expects 26% sales increase in 2009 amid WLAN chip diversification

Oct 29, 14:21

Ralink Technology has reported third-quarter sales at NT$1.28 billion (US$38.39 million), up 5% sequentially and up 24.6% on year. Gross margin was 37.7%, down 3.5% compared to the...

Ralink to see sales growth in 4Q and 2009 amid continued growth in the WLAN market

Oct 20, 15:16

Fourth-quarter sales for Ralink Technology are expected to grow 6-9% sequentially, which would represent a company record, thanks to strong shipment of its new WLAN chips from new...

More chip integration expected in handset market

Sep 22, 12:18

As smartphone functionality is becoming more diverse and comprehensive, chip designers are looking to integrate more functionality into a single chip to minimize power consumption,...

WLAN making more inroads in the handset market

Jun 26, 11:07

According to new a research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, WLAN will become the next prevalent connectivity technology in mass-market mobile handsets. The number of handsets...