Wi-Fi Alliance Celebrates 15 years of Wi-Fi

In 2014, the Wi-Fi Alliance celebrates 15 years. Interoperability, ease of use and innovation lies at the heart of one of technology’s greatest success stories. In the roadmap for the next 2 years are new frequency bands, WiGig supporting multiple-gigabit data rates in 60 GHz, and new 802.11ah and 802.11af standards for operation below 1 GHz to support longer-range, very-low-power connectivity.

During the IFA 2014 show in Berlin there were several major technology announcements from Harman consumer division. Leveraging the advances on Wi-Fi technology, Harman announced its new Wireless HD Audio System as “a breakthrough in high-quality wireless home streaming.” Harman also announced APIs for its lifestyle products will be made available for developers working on media streaming, audio applications, and advanced connected applications.

British digital radio and connected audio IC specialist Frontier Silicon, working closely with Spotify, has developed a multi-room audio synchronization solution which allows wireless speakers, micro-systems, AV receivers, adapters and table-top radios to benefit from Spotify’s streaming services, allowing full control from a mobile device.