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Broadcom, Verizon Wireless reach 3G phone deal

July 20, 2007 2:57 PM PDT

Broadcom goes straight to Qualcomm's customer to cut a licensing deal for its patents, which Qualcomm has been found to infringe.

Import ban on 3G handsets could hurt industry

June 8, 2007 11:02 AM PDT

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.

Import ban slapped on some 3G handsets

June 7, 2007 10:42 PM PDT

Trade group says chipset tech in some phones runs afoul of patents at the center of Qualcomm's battle with Broadcom.

Qualcomm, others await international trade decision

June 7, 2007 9:22 PM PDT

Commission expected to rule Thursday whether cell phones using a particular Qualcomm technology can be imported to the U.S.

Broadcom flaw could allow Wi-Fi hijacks

November 14, 2006 3:46 PM PST

Vulnerable software was shipped in PCs and networking gear from HP, Dell, Gateway, eMachines and others.

New Wi-Fi standard hits another bump in the road

May 3, 2006 10:32 PM PDT

First draft of 802.11n standard fails to pass critical vote, which could trip up companies already selling compliant goods.

Wi-Fi consumers cautioned to wait on new gear

December 20, 2006 1:50 PM PST

Testers unhappy with new Wi-Fi equipment that complies with the draft version of 802.11n standard.

Faster Wi-Fi standard gets draft approval

January 20, 2006 6:29 PM PST

IEEE settles on proposal for 802.11n, but not all products built to draft standard may comply with final version.

New Wi-Fi standard back on track

April 11, 2006 8:40 PM PDT

Opposing groups compromise on standards specifications for faster Wi-Fi, with new proposal expected next week.

Tech companies form Ethernet group

January 10, 2006 8:57 PM PST

Several tech companies band together to form a marketing alliance to promote new advancements in the technology.

The bugaboo of standards

October 28, 2005 2:59 PM PDT

Roger Kay asks why the computer industry fears something that is in the best interests of consumers.

Intel calls the Wi-Fi shots

October 12, 2005 6:04 PM PDT

By touting its own version of a key specification, the chip giant may be rendering a formal standards-setting process moot.

New demands boosting chipset market to $10 billion

August 1, 2005 7:50 PM PDT

The PC core-logic chipset market to benefit from arrival of multicore processors and other advances, In-Stat says.

Qualcomm and Broadcom go at it again

July 12, 2005 1:19 PM PDT

Two months after Broadcom filed suit, Qualcomm fires back, claiming the cell phone chipmaker infringed on its patents.

IDC: Growth ahead for wireless chip sales

May 23, 2005 6:49 PM PDT

According to a new report, WLAN semiconductor revenue will jump to $3 billion by 2009--up from $1.2 billion last year.

Broadcom sues Qualcomm over patents

May 19, 2005 5:11 PM PDT

Broadcom takes Qualcomm to federal court, alleges infringement on several of its patents.

Raza Micro jumps into Ethernet-everywhere craze

May 16, 2005 8:51 PM PDT

Company's new chip family marries the traditional phone network with Ethernet, the basis for corporate networks.

HP promotes smaller server drives

March 17, 2005 3:12 PM PST

Company's server group begins promoting two shifts in storage technology: smaller hard drives and IP-based networked storage.

AMD adds Opteron to embedded processor lineup

March 9, 2005 2:02 PM PST

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

February 28, 2005 7:08 PM PST

Henry Samueli says he will keep his focus on chip designs and let others manage the hockey team.