Nokia releases Bluetooth replacement

MOBILE PHONE firm Nokia has released a short-range wireless connection specification that is smaller and more energy-efficient than Bluetooth.

According to Reuters, Nokia has decided to name the device Wibree, although it is not clear why. We think it means small runny French cheese in Bulgarian.

Nokia said the new technology can work alongside Bluetooth short-range wireless connections and uses up to 10 times less power. It provides a radio link of up to 30 feet between devices.

It will move short-range wireless technology into areas that Bluetooth has been unable to go. So far watches, sensors, wireless mice, health monitors can't use Bluetooth due to power problems. Broadcom, CSR, Epson and Nordic Semiconductor have signed a licence to use the technology. µ

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