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iiNet Has Sold 50,000 BoBs

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3:27PM August 4, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Modem, wireless router and landline/VoIP handset super combo device BoB from iiNet seems to be rather popular, with the ISP announcing that they’ve sold 50,000 of the devices since they launched about a year ago. More »


The Google Nexus One’s Hidden Secret: Wireless N

3:30AM April 25, 2010 | John Herrman

The Nexus One’s hardware supports wireless N networks. The phone’s software, well, sort of. But! Super-fast Wi-Fi may hit the Nexus one in the next Android update – and if you’re feeling adventurous, you can have it sooner. More »


Software

Flash 10.1 Beta 3 Brings HD Flash Video To Netbooks With Crappy Graphics

3:24AM February 25, 2010 | Matt Buchanan

Flash 10.1 Beta 3 spreads the hardware-accelerated H.264 video love to more graphics chips, specifically ones you’d in less beefy netbooks: Intel’s GMA 500 series and Broadcam’s Crystal HD video decoder. Stick with 720p Flash video, and you’ll be dandy. More »


Adobe Promises Flash Video Acceleration on Netbooks: Not For a While, And Not For Everyone

7:01PM June 2, 2009 | John Herrman

HD Flash video, which has a hearty appetite for CPU cycles, and Intel’s Atom, which doesn’t have huge surplus of said CPU cycles, have never made a great couple. So Adobe getting serious about Flash hardware acceleration on netbooks is great news! For some. Eventually.

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New Chip Combines Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi and FM Radio, Destined for iPod Touch?

4:59AM April 23, 2009 | Mark Wilson

Broadcom makes the Bluetooth chip spotted in the iPod touch. The company’s latest offering might show us what’s to come next on Apple’s platform.

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Mobile

Bluetooth Over Wi-Fi Zoomtastic Speed Shocks Our Pants Off

10:25PM February 17, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

If there’s a must-have mobile technology this year, that’s Bluetooth over Wi-Fi. Easy-to-establish, peer-to-peer Bluetooth connectivity seamlessly coupled with Wi-Fi speeds. As the video shows, the experience is perfect. I want this in my iPhone.


Broadcom Launches 802.11n Wi-Fi Chip For Mobile Phones

6:00AM December 9, 2008 | John Mahoney

The new chip, which also integrates Bluetooth and FM radios, can grab 802.11n data at speeds of up to 50Mbps, and Broadcom claims it can do it all without totally devastating your battery.


Broadcom Wi-Fi Chips to Have Skyhook Wi-Fi Positioning Built-In

3:40AM October 2, 2008 | John Mahoney

Broadcom already makes a boatload of the GPS chips found in mobile phones and other location-aware gadgets, and now they’re adding Skyhook’s Wi-Fi positioning service to most of their mobile Wi-Fi chipsets, spreading the location-based love even without GPS. This is how iPhone regular finds your location in addition to using nearby cell towers (Skyhook IDs your position by comparing to those of known hotspot SSIDs in the vicinity), so look for even more location-based services coming to more phones in the future. [CNet]

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Broadcom Exec Accused of Spiking Tech CEO’s Drinks, Has More Blow Than Scarface

10:15AM June 6, 2008 | Adrian Covert

Henry Nicholas, co-founder of integrated circuits manufacturer Broadcom, has just been charged with spiking the drinks of other technology execs and maintaining a warehouse full of coke, meth and ecstasy. This is the latest incident for Nicholas, who in July 2007, was accused of constructing a sex cave so he could roll hard on ecstasy and properly love his prostitutes. In addition, Nicholas, along with co-founder Henry Samueli and CFO William Ruehle were charged last month on multiple counts of conspiracy, options backdating, falsifying reported income and securities fraud (BORING!). And call me a dreamer, but I’m still waiting for allegations involving a midget to work their way into this equation. Checkout Valleywag for the full indictment document.[NYT]

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Mobile

GPS on the iPhone 3G Confirmed?

9:00AM May 31, 2008 | Sean Fallon

We have all heard the rumours about whether or not GPS functionality will show up on the new iPhone, but according to GigaOM it is a done deal. Their confirmation is based on two factors: private sources that claim a GPS contract for the iPhone was awarded to Broadcom and legal requirements put in place last year by the FCC regarding Enhanced 911. Even though GigaOM is a reputable source, I’m not ready to buy into iPhone GPS just yet. Sources are sources and I’m pretty sure E911 doesn’t even need GPS. [GigaOM]

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