Sometimes, just sometimes sanity prevails. Remember Wibree, Nokia’s proposed Bluetooth-like (but not Bluetooth) solution for short-range wireless cable replacement in low-powered devices? Well, as of this morning, Wibree, and its 10x lower power consumption (but shorter range) will become part of the Bluetooth specification for ultra low power wireless devices. Once the spec is integrated, products like watches, toys, and even healthcare devices (er, pacemakers?) can join your Bluetooth Personal Area Network. You know, after the spec if finalized during the “first half of 2008″ which will undoubtedly extend to Q3 of 2008 and then Q… ah hell, you know how it goes.
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Original post by Thomas Ricker
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