NEW  D O U B L E  FEATURE He said, she said: HTC HD2 vs. the Apple iPhone 4 Incisor.tv, September 2010 Excerpt … “It’s time to dispel some misconceptions.  It seems the Apple iPhone 4 has received some notorious press lately, but the ever-so loyal Apple fans queue relentlessly to obtain Apple’s latest gadget.  Despite issues surrounding antennae; proximity sensors and camera functionality to name a few, the phone has sold, according to numerous reports, in its millions.  HTC could only wish for such furore and sales figures of a single Smartphone.  After all, HTC develop a range of Smartphone products using the Android and Windows Mobile operating systems.  It seems Google Android has beaten Apple in the market share stakes and let’s not dare ask how Windows Mobile is faring!  Dean and Sarah decided to take a closer look at the Apple iPhone 4 and the HTC HD2 – both impressive beasts with enviable capabilities and features.  …” Read more …         NEW  D O U B L E  FEATURE Members' club only: Welcome low power Wi-Fi Incisor.tv, September 2010 Excerpt … “Everyone knows Wi-Fi. Everyone knows what to expect from the technology. Everyone has become familiar with the often cumbersome security key entry and are familiar with SSIDs. Everyone knows that you can enter a shopping centre and you’ll find a Wi-Fi hotspot. Everyone knows they can sit in an airport lounge and receive a Wi-Fi connection. And everyone, most likely, has a Wi-Fi connection at home or at their business/place of work. Wi-Fi, well it’s everywhere! In fact, the majority of notebooks manufactured today have Wi-Fi. Smartphones are no exception either, as typically both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are integrated (don’t forget to read the “He said, She said” feature covering the HTC HD2 and Apple’s new iPhone 4 (on page XXX). I often see the word ubiquitous used to describe Wi-Fi’s presence, but maybe that’s an understatement nowadays. …” Read more …         NEW A case of Déjà Blue: Bluetooth low energy hits the headlines! Incisor.tv, August 2010 Excerpt … “It’s finally been adopted!  The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) made the announcement in July 2010 – the all new Bluetooth low energy specification is now available and has been formally adopted, following the initial adoption of the low energy technology back in December 2009.  Likewise, the Bluetooth SIG Qualification Program is now open, enabling the qualification of Bluetooth v4.0 prototypes.  And it seems that some manufacturers have already come prepared to synchronise with the recent adoption and qualification opportunity.  For example, Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR.com) recently released information regarding a new Bluetooth single-mode chip low energy platform, which they have coined µEnergy (CSR1000 and CSR1001).  Call me a skeptic, but I have to voice some initial concerns, as I feel definite ‘déjà Blue’ vibes here with the hype that surrounded the original Bluetooth technology back in 1999 ringing out once again. …” Read more …         AVAILABLE This is it: Will Near Field Communications overcome its Growing Pains? Incisor.tv, July 2010 Excerpt … “I fear that this may sound all too familiar to some of you. I have told this story numerous times and in various forms over the last few years and, again, it came back onto the radar last month following a discussion I had with Vince. We were debating the whole Near Field Communications (NFC) saga and I reminded him that I had covered several stories surrounding NFC and felt that just too many promises had been made and broken. Now the hyperbole has returned, as we are all informed once again that NFC is the next big thing (apparently). To be honest, I’m not convinced; I mean why will it be any different this time around? However, it seems I may be the minority, as Nokia’s Anssi Vanjoki (via NFC World) announced this month that all Nokia Smartphones in 2011 will be integrated with NFC. In fact, Nokia has already integrated NFC in its 6131, 6212 and 6216 phones and there have been rumours that Apple will also integrate NFC into their phones, although I didn’t see any news relating to such a feature for the new iPhone 4! So is this it? The time for NFC to strut its stuff? To be honest, I’m still trying to work out what’s so new. …” Read more …         AVAILABLE Swimming with Dolphins: How EnOcean's New Energy Harvesting Platform Will Keep Wireless Afloat Incisor.tv, June 2010 Excerpt … “I received an email a week or so ago from the EnOcean Alliance, inviting me to their first Open House exhibition in London.  The exhibition was staged to showcase the continuing success and growth of EnOcean technology, drawing on the fact that the technology has already been successfully deployed in over 100,000 buildings across the world.  Furthermore, EnOcean boasts several prominent British companies as part of its alliance, namely Barclays Bank, O2 and Scottish & Southern Energy.  The star of this great event, however, was undoubtedly EnOcean’s all new wireless sensor network and software development kit, the Dolphin platform.  It was the focus of unrivalled attention during the exhibition, thanks to its unique sensor modules (a world’s first according to EnOcean) that facilitate new and exciting possibilities in building automation, along with many other processes.  Personally, I’m devastated that, due to personal circumstances, I had to miss out on the opportunity to attend the exhibition (thanks anyway Graham) and, of course, I’m also referring to the opportunity to consume  unnecessary quantities of wine! …” Read more …         AVAILABLE Why ANT? Introducing ANT Wireless Incisor.tv, May 2010 Excerpt … “I thought I had covered pretty much everything when it came to wireless technology. After all, I have been researching, developing and using wireless telecommunications in some guise or another over the past two decades and am always on the lookout for something new that will capture my attention. With this in mind, I was directed to ANT Wireless (thisisant.com). Crikey, I will have to be honest here; this is the first time I have come into contact with the company and its technology and I didn’t want to waste this opportunity to study and explore a little further. So, as it’s customary and indeed very trendy in these modern times, I posted a message via Twitter (@grattonboy). What’s more, whilst awaiting feedback from my followers, I took a peak at the company’s website and came across the words “Why ANT?” A question I hope to answer in my column this month …” Read more …           AVAILABLE The Need for Speed: Introducing Long-term Evolution Incisor.tv, April 2010 Excerpt … “I recall touching upon this subject briefly in last month’s article following a call with Rupert Baines, Vice President of Marketing at picoChip (picochip.com). In the article (The Marmite Affair, Femtocells) I intimated that I wanted to discuss the subject of Long Term Evolution (LTE) and I think it’s now a perfect opportunity to dispel some of the myths and common misunderstandings. Anyhow, it allows me to discuss a subject that normally wouldn’t be permitted in Incisor, as typically the magazine covers the short-range RF domain, but with very recent partnerships, I can now consider a wider review of wireless technologies – a prospect that has been causing my fingers to twitch in anticipation …” Read more …           AVAILABLE The Marmite Affair: Femtocells Incisor.tv, March 2010 Excerpt … “Vince and I just got off the phone with Rupert Baines, Vice President of Marketing at picoChip (picochip.com). Following the call, Vince and I compared notes and were confident that picoChip had a very bright and prosperous future, and indeed a healthy portfolio, to look forward to. But later, thoughts of events outside the context of our chat with picoChip seemed to whisper another side of the story in our ears; that of the unfortunate justification of mobile network operators (MNOs) imposing a levy onto consumers to pay for a Femtocell product where there was insufficient cell coverage. With this argument of morals still buzzing in my head, I’ve come straight to my computer, as I wanted to get this down and off my chest with as much clarity as possible. First things first – some mood music, so I need to start iTunes and select an album to set the scene. Alicia Keys, The Element of Freedom – perfect! I need to share my love and hate relationship of Femtocells with you! Indeed, a true Marmite affair. And I’m now gesturing to the wife (Sarah). “Coffee,” “coffee please darling” (it’s 9:00am in the morning and I couldn’t morally start the wine, could I?). I’m still waiting for the coffee (looking towards the door of my office and reaching for a large intake of breath, I now find myself shouting): “Sarah!” …” Read more …           AVAILABLE Spotlighting Bluetooth 4.0 May the fourth be with you … Incisor.tv, February 2010 Excerpt … “Here I am, January 2010 – a belated happy New Year to everyone. I’m returning to my keyboard with such enthusiasm; a keenness, if you like, to get back to a regular and monthly routine to steady my fingers and to forge ahead with my first feature of the new year! Eeesh, I have to admit I’m feeling a little rusty! Come on Dean, resurrect those brain cells and dust off that thesaurus! I have a new story to tell. One small confession though; I should have been writing my new book (sigh), so I really don’t have an excuse to become rusty at all. Never mind! Maybe there’s another reason? Another excuse to hear the whooshing of those deadlines passing by? Okay, perhaps I shouldn’t have over indulged in a Christmas and New Year of shameful and bountiful quaffing of red wine – I love wine, but it doesn’t love me! Maybe I should just stop drinking? Okay, so it doesn’t matter, as I’m pleading guilty to drinking a glass of red wine (or two) whilst tackling this feature! …” Read more …