The Wifi Alliance hopes it will have the standard of choice once the wireless video revolution happens-- with Miracast, a technology set aiming to beat WiDi and AirPlay.

The alliance still needs to finish the certification standard (which is to launch later this year), and will award compatible device with a "Wifi Certified Miracast" mark.

Devices eligible for certification include notebooks, smartphones and tablets.

One vendor already supports the standard-- future versions of Texas Instruments' OMAP processors and WiLink connectivity solutions (including the recently announced OMAP 4470/WiLink 7.0 combo) will be Miracast compliant.

Go Wifi Alliance to Launch Wifi Certified Miracast

Go TI OMAP Processors and WiLink Connectivity Solutions Together Expected to Provide Rich Miracast Experiences

CEDIA releases the 2nd white paper on the integration of mobile devices in residential systems-- Ten Steps to Creating a Robust Wireless Environment for Mobile Device Integration.

As customers depend more on IP networks and mobile device numbers grow, modern homes need increasing amounts of wireless bandwidth in order to keep all devices working and communicating at all times.

Thus the white paper provides installers with a 10-step roadmap to creating a profitable and repeatable wifi solution.

The paper combines with the advanced IP and networking courses the association offers at CEDIA EXPO, and is available from the CEDIA marketplace.

Go CEDIA Releases Ten Steps to Creating a Robust Wireless Environment for Mobile Device Integration

Electric Imp has a simple proposal to bring about the so-called "internet of things"-- connecting almost any device to the internet with the addition of a simple card in a slot.

Created by ex-Apple and Google engineers, the Electric Imp card looks very similar to standard SD cards. It carries a wifi 802.11b/g/n radio, a Cortex M3-based processor and software-controllable I/O pins.

Once the user installs the Imp card into a device (be it a coffee machine, a washing machine or a lighting system) using an Electric Imp circuit board-- the company is also in talks with OEMs to get slots pre-installed into products--  the card connects to the internet, allowing users to control the device remotely via Electric Imp's online cloud and simple web-based software.

The "internet of things," in other words.

Currently the Electric Imp card exists as a developer preview, which company will start shipping from June 2012 for $25. It is also in talks with vendors, who will release compatible devices later this year.

Go Electric Imp

SES introduces Sat-IP, a new IP-based satellite reception technology that demodulates and converts satellite signals to IP for further in-home distribution to any IP-enabled device.

In a Sat-IP environment, IP-enabled devices such as tablets, PCs, laptops, smartphones, connected TVs, game consoles and media players will be able to receive satellite programming. This means that consumers will be able to enjoy the benefits of watching satellite TV potentially on any IP-based device at home and on different devices and screens.

Asheridge Communications has a solution for saturated wifi networks-- the echoBox, using MoCA (Multimedia over Coax) to improve internet connections without the need for rewiring.

The echoBox sends ethernet signals across in-home coax networks (usually star wired from the aerial splitter in the roof), turning all coax points into useable ethernet sockets.

Maximum connection speeds reach up to 200Mbps (CAT5e quality) to 16 rooms in a house.

It needs no new cabling, making it ideal for retrofits and customers without access, budget or desire to re-cable the entire home.

The echoBox adapter is a discreet accessory, small enough to fit the palm of the hand and thus easy to hide behind display screens.

Go Asheridge Launches echoBox

Amped launches what it claims is the "most powerful, long range" indoor wifi solution-- the R20000G dual band router, ideal for use in either large homes or offices.

An upgrade of the earlier R10000G router, the R20000G covers an area of up to 930 square metres using dual 2.4GHz and 5GHz amplifiers to ensure unbroken wifi signals.

Boosting signals further are dual 5dBI detachable antennas and an internal processor reaching 620MHz speeds.

It features x5 gigabit networking ports and a USB 2.0 port for adding networked storage.

Go Amped Wireless Unveils Most Powerful, Long Range Indoor Wifi Solution