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Broadcom, Verizon Wireless reach 3G phone deal
Broadcom goes straight to Qualcomm's customer to cut a licensing deal for its patents, which Qualcomm has been found to infringe.
July 20, 2007 2:57 PM PDTImport ban on 3G handsets could hurt industry
A ban on all importation of future 3G handset models using Qualcomm technology could have a big impact on cell phone operators and handset manufacturers.
June 8, 2007 11:02 AM PDTImport ban slapped on some 3G handsets
Trade group says chipset tech in some phones runs afoul of patents at the center of Qualcomm's battle with Broadcom.
June 7, 2007 10:42 PM PDTQualcomm, others await international trade decision
Commission expected to rule Thursday whether cell phones using a particular Qualcomm technology can be imported to the U.S.
June 7, 2007 9:22 PM PDTBroadcom flaw could allow Wi-Fi hijacks
Vulnerable software was shipped in PCs and networking gear from HP, Dell, Gateway, eMachines and others.
November 14, 2006 3:46 PM PSTNew Wi-Fi standard hits another bump in the road
First draft of 802.11n standard fails to pass critical vote, which could trip up companies already selling compliant goods.
May 3, 2006 10:32 PM PDTWi-Fi consumers cautioned to wait on new gear
Testers unhappy with new Wi-Fi equipment that complies with the draft version of 802.11n standard.
December 20, 2006 1:50 PM PSTFaster Wi-Fi standard gets draft approval
IEEE settles on proposal for 802.11n, but not all products built to draft standard may comply with final version.
January 20, 2006 6:29 PM PSTNew Wi-Fi standard back on track
Opposing groups compromise on standards specifications for faster Wi-Fi, with new proposal expected next week.
April 11, 2006 8:40 PM PDTTech companies form Ethernet group
Several tech companies band together to form a marketing alliance to promote new advancements in the technology.
January 10, 2006 8:57 PM PSTThe bugaboo of standards
Roger Kay asks why the computer industry fears something that is in the best interests of consumers.
October 28, 2005 2:59 PM PDTIntel calls the Wi-Fi shots
By touting its own version of a key specification, the chip giant may be rendering a formal standards-setting process moot.
October 12, 2005 6:04 PM PDTNew demands boosting chipset market to $10 billion
The PC core-logic chipset market to benefit from arrival of multicore processors and other advances, In-Stat says.
August 1, 2005 7:50 PM PDTQualcomm and Broadcom go at it again
Two months after Broadcom filed suit, Qualcomm fires back, claiming the cell phone chipmaker infringed on its patents.
July 12, 2005 1:19 PM PDTIDC: Growth ahead for wireless chip sales
According to a new report, WLAN semiconductor revenue will jump to $3 billion by 2009--up from $1.2 billion last year.
May 23, 2005 6:49 PM PDTBroadcom sues Qualcomm over patents
Broadcom takes Qualcomm to federal court, alleges infringement on several of its patents.
May 19, 2005 5:11 PM PDTRaza Micro jumps into Ethernet-everywhere craze
Company's new chip family marries the traditional phone network with Ethernet, the basis for corporate networks.
May 16, 2005 8:51 PM PDTHP promotes smaller server drives
Company's server group begins promoting two shifts in storage technology: smaller hard drives and IP-based networked storage.
March 17, 2005 3:12 PM PSTAMD adds Opteron to embedded processor lineup
Move represents expansion of long-running rivalry with Intel, which still dominates the market for x86 chips.
Broadcom co-founder to buy NHL's Mighty Ducks
Henry Samueli says he will keep his focus on chip designs and let others manage the hockey team.
February 28, 2005 7:08 PM PST
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