In addition to a first AC Wi-Fi router, TRENDnet also announced a new powerline adapter ahead of the CES 2012. The new TPL-406 claims the title of “smallest 500 Mbps Powerline adapter in the world”. Unfortunately, TRENDnet did not communicated the size of its adapter, a straw for a product that is its main argument. But the photos show that it is almost two times smaller than its predecessor, the TPL-401E, meanwhile measuring 92 x 72 mm. It is difficult to say whether or not sit is maller than its direct competitor, the Netgear XAV2101, measuring 67 x 55 mm. The TPL-406 offers anyway a theoretical speed of 500 Mbps, which, in practice, is the same of existing products of approximately...

Almost two times smaller than a standard powerline unit, the new -Netgear Nano AV+ 500 with female socket provides data rates up to 500 Mbit/sec, ideal for applications such as HDTV,  3D/HD video streaming and multiplayer online gaming. Based on the HomePlugAV and IEEE1901 standards, the XAVB5601 incorporates additional filtered jack, which allows to connect other electrical equipment and ensure optimum performance of the powerline network. With a Gigabit Ethernet port, it installs on any electrical outlet in seconds. It includes a diagnostic function (Pick a plug LED), which via an indicator light on the front, automatically informs the quality of the powerline network on any electrical outlet....

ECS has announced the Wi-bridge, a box that allows the high definition video broadcasting via Wi-Fi, either from a PC, a tablet or a iOS or Android smartphone. A more open concept that what WiDi or Intel Wireless Display should be. The case itself includes an HDMI 1.3 and USB 2.0 port to connect a keyboard or mouse. Inside, there is a Wi-Fi 802.11n module, 256 MB RAM as well as 256 MB flash. The manufacturer does not indicate the goal of this memory, but it is assumed that it is used to store a mini operating system. ECS announces that its device is compatible with all Windows since XP. As for mobile devices, you must have an Android 2.2 (Froyo) or iOS 4.0 at least. ECS does not specify if it...