The Intersection Of PC And TV Jun 17, 2008
It doesn't require a dongle to receive the signal and, because the trackpad is built into the keyboard, you don't have to roll the mouse over the coffee table. Yet, it's still a Windows PC, which means it can get infected with malware, crash and subject people to all the other annoyances that PC users must contend with. (CBS News)
Cheap PC dongle for phone calls wins customers Jun 17, 2008
June 17, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Will the iPhone cause a data boom? Jun 17, 2008
Why doesn't optus give me free wireless 3g internet connectivity (either through a dongle or through a phone) that links up directly to be cable internet data allowance ... "Why doesn't optus give me free wireless 3g internet connectivity (either through a dongle or through a phone) that links up directly to be cable internet data allowance?". (Lifehacker Australia)
Mobile to displace fixed-line internet 'within two years' Jun 13, 2008
The customer plugs a small device known as a dongle into a laptop's USB port, and can then surf the web at speeds of about 1. 5 megabits per second (Mbps). (Times Online)
Gizmo eliminates wires from Wii experience Jun 6, 2008
The Kama package comes with a wireless nunchuk and an adapter dongle that snaps onto the Wii remote. When viewed side by side, the Nyko does appear to be slightly wider than the Nintendo original. (CNN -- Tech)
Broadband speed: The real rural idyll - a fast internet Jun 5, 2008
Mobile broadband, which transmits data over the mobile networks and requires you only to plug a USB "dongle" into your computer, could offer a solution to slow speeds in some locations. Although this is probably only an answer for people who are frequently on the move and know they want some sort of web access wherever they go, the networks are improving all the time and there are some good deals to be had from less than 10 a month. (Telegraph.co.uk)
'Dongle' links to web Jun 5, 2008
Dongle' links to web. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Science)
Compal picks Wavesat's 4G chip set to power its mobile WiMAX products Jun 4, 2008
Compal Communications, an ODM specializing in handheld devices, has chosen Wavesat to co-develop products for its Mobile product line, starting with a dongle ... Manufactured using advanced embedded technology, the requires no external memory, which saves real estate, cost and power consumption for very small form-factor portable and mobile applications such as wireless USB dongle, mobile handsets and other consumer electronic devices. (EETimes)
SCM Microsystems to Focus on Fast Growing Contactless Market Jun 3, 2008
SCM announced its first NFC-enabled product, a USB dongle for mobile payment applications, in April of this year. "The use of contactless technology is expanding rapidly across several sectors and regions, creating significant new demand for contactless reader and terminal solutions," said Felix Marx, chief executive officer from SCM Microsystems. (PR Newswire)
Ozmo Develops Low-Power Wi-Fi Personal Area Network Jun 3, 2008
Ozmo Devices approach does not require an additional radio inside the platform or a dongle to communicate with the peripheral. The technology achieves a data rate of up to 9 Mbps and a latency significantly below standard Wi-Fi. (Converge Network Digest)
Ozmo Devices Unveils the First Wi-Fi PAN Technology for Low-Power Applications Jun 2, 2008
Unlike legacy WPAN technologies, Ozmo Devices' innovative approach does not require an additional radio inside the platform or a dongle to communicate with the peripheral. Ozmo Devices' low-power Wi-Fi PAN technology includes a software driver that delivers native low-power peripheral connectivity to the platform and a highly integrated, ultra-low-power IC in the wireless peripheral that seamlessly communicates with the platform. (PR Newswire)
New AverMedia Tuner Brings HDTV To ExpressCard Notebooks May 31, 2008
A unique dongle lets the NanoExpress serve as a bridge between the laptop and AV devices such as a camcorder, Xbox, or PlayStation, with a Vista MCE Video Gaming plug-in eliminating the latency problem when playing games on Vista Media Center. A foldable antenna improves reception of 720p/1080i high-definition video. (HardwareCentral)
Meet the dongle - a very modern modem sparking a mobile broadband ... May 30, 2008
Meet the dongle - a very modern modem sparking a mobile broadband revolution ... You will have seen the 'dongle' posing next to a laptop in billboards or newspaper ads ... Analysts at Morgan Stanley estimate 50,000 people are buying the devices every month in Britain and more than a fifth of 3's new customers who sign up to monthly contracts are buying dongles. (Daily Mail)
Startup turns on global TV for notebooks May 29, 2008
They can be packaged in a single 5x5mm BGA or on a USB dongle or miniPCI card and will be in production in the fall. Currently, Mirics has demodulation software in beta test for a handful of radio and TV standards including AM, FM, DAB, DVB-T and T-DMB. It expects to release in 2009 software for ATSC, ISDB-T and possibly the DTMB standard being adopted in China. (EETimes)
3 Sticks It To Mobile Broadband May 22, 2008
Sure, each of the networks has a USB modem for wireless broadband, but most of them are hideous dongle things that just don't suit the Air's pleasing, minimalist design. Not to mention that they aren't exactly convenient for me working on the train on my way into the office. (Gizmodo Australia)
SCM Microsystems Reports First Quarter 2008 Results May 14, 2008
"Our growth strategy is based on expanding our sales into new geographic markets and on diversifying and growing our customer base. We have made progress in these areas during the last few months, adding sales resources and launching marketing programs that leverage our existing products to target the government and enterprise sectors in Latin America and Asia, and the photo kiosk markets in Asia and Europe. We have also initiated business development activities aimed at penetrating the... (PR Newswire)
Wireless - the new world order May 13, 2008
For the past 16 months the laptop dongle has been the most-sold mobile device (in Scandinavia). "And the PC is changing and the handset is as well," Mr Bergendahl said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The Air really is thinner May 4, 2008
I ticked a few option boxes, too, such as the Ethernet dongle (handy in the office), external SuperDrive (DVD burner in Mac-speak), faster processor and even the Apple remote. This has overcome most of the Air's serious drawbacks, though with an array of attachments and added cost. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
O2 launches mobile broadband service Apr 20, 2008
The service is accessed via a plug-in USB modem or "dongle". O2 Mobile Broadband will allow O2 customers to access the internet on a laptop via the O2 mobile network or over 7,500 free Wi-Fi hotspots across the UK. Tariffs start at 20 a month. (ComputerWeekly.com)
Nerdic: The new language of geeks Apr 20, 2008
Wimax, dongle and mashup. They might be unintelligible to technophobes, but they are just some examples of the colourful vocabulary of Europe's fastest-growing language: Nerdic. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Always connected Apr 19, 2008
" Wi-fi is spreading quite rapidly in Australia, but still has some way to catch up to its use in the US, particularly, but also Britain and Europe. But Apple has been confident enough of wi-fi availability to design its latest, super-light, notebook, the MacBook Air, without an optical drive to read or burn CDs and DVDs. Instead, the machine's built-in 802.11n high-speed wi-fi radio is used to connect to the optical drive of any nearby wi-fi equipped Macintosh or PC; another layer of wireless... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Can You Speak In Nerdic? Apr 17, 2008
Pixmania researchers said that more than 100 new words, such as 'wi-fi' and 'dongle' have been added to the Nerdic vocabulary in the last 12 months. Stuart Miles, editor of technology website Pocket-Lint, helped to compile the list. (Sky News)
The advent of the broadband 'dongle' could soon make the home ... Apr 12, 2008
The 'dongle' - the end of home phones ... The 'dongle' - the end of home phones ... The advent of the broadband 'dongle' could soon make the home phone obsolete. (Times Online)
Logitech diNovo Edge Review Apr 11, 2008
0 dongle, though if you use the diNovo with a PC with integrated Bluetooth you can skip the dongle altogether. We tested our review sample with Windows Vista running on a Penryn-based MacBook Pro (the newest), and were able to get the machine to pair with the diNovo without any hassle. (IGN Gear)
Wireless Auction Unlikely to Shift Carrier Balance Apr 7, 2008
A dongle for bringing HDTV broadcasts to your laptop while you're on the go. Sound great. (PC World)
Mossberg: 3G iPhone within 60 days Apr 6, 2008
USBfever today unveiled three new products for the iPhone and iPod: a Bluetooth stereo dongle, an iPhone stone-grain silicone case, and an iPhone car charger with an included dashboard mount. Rather than transferring audio over common FM frequencies which can be problematic in high-density residential areas the transfers stereo A2DP signals to a music system. (Electronista, CA)
SCM Microsystems Presents New Dongle For Multiple NFC Applications Apr 3, 2008
The Company is showcasing the new USB dongle during Asia's largest smart card event, Cards Asia, taking place April 9-11 at the Suntec Singapore Convention Centre in Singapore ... "But to become firmly established in the market, there must be a sufficient number of compelling applications and solutions using NFC technology. Our new dongle enables such applications and fills a need in the market for reliable, secure contactless connectivity devices. SCM Microsystems is once again demonstrating... (PR Newswire)
Brave new world Apr 2, 2008
A clever iPod accessory just on the Australian market aims to make this bit of your musical life a lot neater by using Bluetooth radio to connect your ears to the iPod or, for that matter, a Mac or Windows PC with Bluetooth built in (as for Macs) or with a dongle or a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. The BlueICE headset has two parts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Under the Hood: Gyro sensor liberates mouse Apr 2, 2008
At the suggestion of DesignLine site editor Jack Shandle, we embark this week on a teardown of a gyro-based mouse: Gyration's $150 ProGo Gyrotransport (which includes a free-space mouse as well as 1 Gbyte of "playing around" within the separate transceiver dongle on the host PC). For those unfamiliar with this sort of product, it's a fairly easy-to-use pointing and control system based on free-space movements and gestures. (EETimes)
USB gadgets you just cant live without Apr 1, 2008
You just need to connect them all to a and plug a Wireless USB dongle into your computer. There isn't space to give full coverage of the many other USB devices I found on the Web, although the USB Barbie caught my eye (remove her head to reveal the USB in her neck and plug the decapitated body into your computer. (Accounting Web, UK)
GPS Laptop Receivers and Software Mar 29, 2008
These antennas plug into the computer's USB port using either a cable or a wireless dongle. Most manufacturers also provide units that come bundled with GPS mapping software and extra long cables (some can be as long as 30 feet or more). (Suite101.com)
Legend Silicon and aigo Co-launch Mobile High Definition Device for 2008 Olympics Mar 27, 2008
Digital Television USB Dongle is Fully Compatible with China Digital Terrestrial TV Broadcasting Standard (GB20600-2006) ... The USB Dongle, designed around Legend Silicon's demodulation chipset and aigo's mobile digital devices, will enable Chinese consumers to view terrestrial high definition television (HDTV) being programmed by China Central Television (CCTV) on their own laptops -- just in time for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing ... "It is well known that Legend Silicon Corp. is the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Orange ranked the worst broadband provider Mar 21, 2008
Boost for dongles as survey finds half of users are unhappy with broadband - Mobile Today ... The results are another feather in the cap for USB dongles which continue to grow in popularity as people look for flexible broadband options ... Mobile revealed earlier this month how the battle for the mobile broadband market is hotting up with USB dongle sales jumping to 18,000per week the same amount sold in the whole of September last year. (Mobile Today)
Vodafone prepares for a new age Mar 20, 2008
Most are using "dongle" modems, which plug into USB slots on laptop and desktop computers to make wireless broadband connections, said Stefan Williamson, head of market analysis at the regulator ... For a two-year contract and 15 pounds, or $30, a month, Vodafone consumers in Britain can get a free wireless modem dongle and a plan with 3 gigabytes of data downloads per month at 3. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
MagicJack casts fair spell Mar 18, 2008
You plug the dongle into a USB port, plug a phone into the dongle (rather than the wall), and dial. Once connected to the computer, it automatically loads the software embedded in it and you pick a phone number after you complete registration. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Make a penguin do your bidding: a review of the Tux Droid Mar 15, 2008
4 Ghz wireless dongle shaped like a fish that plugs into a standard USB port on the host computer and facilitates communication between the computer and the robot ... Next, I plugged the fish dongle into the USB port on my keyboard. (Ars Technica)
Apple exec Cook talks Mac, iPod, Apple TV Feb 28, 2008
Use micro connectors and dongles if necessary ... But if I travel offsite, I'll take the kit bag with the USB ethernet dongle (as you suggested). (MacNN)
Class divide more than byte-sized Feb 25, 2008
I am much too self-conscious to ask "what is a dongle" or "HDMI stands for what?" because I know my social standing among my peers would drop several pegs. Instead, I nod my head in agreement and hope someone will change the subject to something that is not measured by hertz, watts, bytes or pixels. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Has the telco industry forgotten basic services? Feb 25, 2008
We are quite familiar with the dongles, which we even use for our desktop PCs ... The benefit is of course that we no longer have to carry around and risk losing the USB dongle. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Mossberg Reviews the Lenovo X300 Vs. MacBook Air Feb 22, 2008
If you're at _your_ office, then you've got a usb hub on the desk with the ethernet usb dongle. Big deal. (Slashdot)
Brain control headset for gamers Feb 20, 2008
The $299 headset has a gyroscope to detect movement and has wireless capabilities to communicate with a USB dongle plugged into a computer. The Emotiv said the headset could detects more than 30 different expressions, emotions and actions. (BBC News -- Technology)
Apple - more arrogant or innovative? Feb 20, 2008
I was set to buy the 24" imac but realized they had put(in my opinion) a sub-standard graphics card in. To upgrade would have cost another 160 dollars and turned it into a build to order, which meant waiting weeks for it and not being able to inspect for faults before delivery. Fortunately I discovered Linux (I love Linux), built my own system and have never looked back. I now look at all apple products with a cynical eye Posted by: F. Johansen on February 19, 2008 7:09 AM There is a market for... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Nyko Zero PS3 Controller Review Feb 15, 2008
It's smaller than the previous Zero design, houses a small sync button, and a large red LED at the end of the dongle. Its flat design has been swapped out for a more classic USB dongle look as well, resembling a small jump drive ... The sync button for the controller also doubles as the PS3 home button as well, so while it displays a multi-color strobe when syncing with its dongle, it'll turn red and act as a fully-functional home key once connected; also working perfectly. (IGN Gear)
A laptop can't be as slim as Apple's latest without sacrifice, but ... Feb 14, 2008
You can buy a USB-to-ethernet dongle, but again, it's another bit of kit to carry. It will also occupy the solitary USB port : if you want more than one , you'll have to plug in a hub. (Telegraph.co.uk)
The Daily Break Feb 12, 2008
Issue date: 2/12/08 Section. Sudoku below Horoscopes and Ledge, play online or print it out. (Daily Iowan, IA)
More news on video games Feb 12, 2008
A small white dongle snaps underneath the Wii Remote, where the Nunchuk cable would typically plug into, which then wirelessly communicates with the new Nunchuk, as if they were physically connected. The peripheral runs on two AAA batteries, which Nyko says can provide up to 30 hours of game-play. (USA Today -- Tech)
Apple MacBook Air Feb 11, 2008
A purpose-built external SuperDrive DVD burner (that connects through USB) is a $139 option and also extra are the Ethernet adaptor dongle thingy and the Apple remote (a standard inclusion on the cheaper MacBooks). Then there's the issue of the few available ports; a single USB, headphone jack and mini-DVI monitor (requires a dongle of course, though included) outlets are all you get. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Barcelona buzz moves mobile beyond voice and text Feb 11, 2008
However, Ben Wood, analyst at CCS Insight, predicts 2008 will be "the year of the 'dongle'," - the 3G datacards students and businessmen use to plug into their laptops to access the web without a fixed connection. Mr Wood expects the European market for 3G datacards will grow from an estimated 2m in 2007 to in excess of 10m units this year. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Wireless is more at firm that can't stand still Feb 4, 2008
He reels off a list of devices - dongle, slingbox, squeezebox - that sound more like Robbie Williams albums than gadgets. Harrison has glimpsed the future: and it is wireless. (The Observer)
Further Reflections on the MacBook Air Feb 2, 2008
Can't you just leave it connected to the end of the USB wireless dongle ... In the end, carrying an Air, a small travel router or the ethernet dongle or the cellular modem, and even the external DVD drive takes up less space and is lighter than a Macbook, a Macbook Pro, etc. (BusinessWeek)
Listen to your music without wires Feb 1, 2008
The Windows Vista and Mac OS X Leopard computer operating systems also support A2DP. It can be added to older systems with a USB dongle ... Numerous companies make USB Bluetooth dongles for your computer ... Before buying, make sure the dongle supports A2DP.. (USA Today -- Tech)
Waiting for the MacBook Air Pro Jan 31, 2008
Out will come a dongle that fits into the single USB port, which is contained in such a tiny space that lots of USB devices will need extender cables, allowing her to use the room s wired Ethernet connection. In fact, it s already clear that anyone doing serious computing will be hauling around a slew of dongles for the MacBook Air. (All Things Digital, CA)
Apple preps MacBook Air add-ons Jan 30, 2008
The Ethernet dongle is light and plugs into Air's USB port, according to Apple. Available on Apple's Web site, the $29 adapter will ship in two to three weeks. (InfoWorld)
Caringo Gives Structure to Unstructured Data Jan 29, 2008
"You can just pop in new servers, plug in a new dongle, and boom, you're up. We're a small company. We're conscious of our budgets and we want to scale as necessary, and not be late in doing that but also not build too far ahead of the curve." Caringo's CAStor allows CMWare to do that. While CAStor is not inexpensive (base price is $1,500 for 1TB), Ott felt that because of its scalability, data protection (CAStor allows you to replicate to a local cluster or across distance for disaster recovery... (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Skycross develops multi-feed antenna technology for MIMO Jan 29, 2008
DENVER Antenna component specialist SkyCross has developed a way to null coupling in adjacent antennas, allowing a single antenna with multiple feeds to handle multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) and multifrequency duties in footprints as small as a USB dongle. The company will come to in Barcelona with prototypes of "iMAT" (Isolation Mode Antenna Technology) in USB and ExpressCard/34 cards. (EETimes)
MacBook Air: A Little Too Pretty? Jan 26, 2008
And if you are like me, whatever dongle or adapter you need most will go missing at the worst possible moment. Battery and Connectivity Limitations. (BusinessWeek)
Stop, (Laptop) Thief! Jan 22, 2008
There's no external dongle for thieves to unplug, and the company said the software transmits a signal whenever the stolen laptop is connected to the Internet. Another product with some of the same functionality is by SpectorSoft Corp., based in Vero Beach, Fla. (Fox News)
Freedom to roam Jan 22, 2008
But now I won't even be tempted to latch on to other people's wireless, because I have a little white box, called a dongle, that plugs into a USB port on my laptop and can connect to the phone network ... And it can't be long before someone realises that the external dongle isn't really needed, and offers a laptop with a built-in 3G modem and a slot for a SIM card ... Many cybercafes in African countries already use a cellular phone to provide access to the internet, but these dongles could... (BBC News -- Technology)
MacWorld 2008: XtremeMac Announces InCharge FM Jan 18, 2008
A built in LCD on the InCharge FM dongle denotes the selected FM transmission station, and integrated play / pause / next buttons allow for small adjustments without forcing the driver the grab the iPod itself. XtemeMac's InCharge FM will hit retail in a matter of weeks, priced at $69. (IGN Gear)
Does the MacBook Air Jan 17, 2008
I get tired of strapping my 17" to my back when i ride home on my pushie. Instant on is something that all Mac's do 97% really well, so any improve in speed will be just amazing (and i don't care what anyone says.. M$ don't wake up straight away...) The missing Ethernet connection (although there is a dongle) is the only worry i have. A bit nervous of Ethernet over USB but that probably more of a windows / bigpond issue. Can you imagine sitting somewhere, need to quickly do some work, rip out... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Wireless Stereo For iPod Jan 14, 2008
Previously the company only offered the Motorola S705 Soundpilot bundle which includes a dongle with wired earplugs. The new adapter, the D650 allows you to listen to music stored on your iPod completely free from wires by adding stereo Bluetooth capabilities to the iPod which will team up with the ultralight S9 Bluetooth headset. (mobilised)
Connecting peopleFrom the global to the personal wireless network Jan 11, 2008
Jeff Ravencraft, president of the Wireless USB association, said: "As consumers get more and more comfortable with the wireless world, they want to be untethered with all of their devices. The first wireless USB devices hit the market last year - connecting current wired USB devices, using a dongle plugged into a computer, to a wireless USB hub. "Dell and Lenovo have announced support for the technology in their laptops - and that will help ramp up the technology," said Mr Ravencraft. More... (BBC News -- Technology)
CES coverage Jan 9, 2008
Then a USB dongle wirelessly beams data to this tabletop gadget, no matter where in the house you put it. You can also set up wireless sensors to measure temperature and humidity, both indoors and out. (CNN -- Tech)
UWB-based TransferJet: the latest go-it-alone technology from Sony Jan 8, 2008
(01/07/2008 3:29 AM EST). LAS VEGAS -- Sony Corp. unveiled Sunday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) a new proprietary Near Field technology called TransferJet, whose underlying technology is based on a variation of UWB.. (EETimes)
Fujitsu's Tiny Tablet PC Jan 4, 2008
11a/b/g WiFi radio, and a connector for a 5-inch dongle that adds VGA monitor and Ethernet ports. Bluetooth wireless is built in, too. (HardwareCentral)
