Wireless

Usually there isn’t a whole lot to report with a new wireless router as they all pretty much do the same thing and have the same functionality. These new Cisco Linksys E-Series and Valet wireless routers do offer a lot to get excited about though especially if you are a bit lacking in the technical department. The routers will come with an Easy Setup USB flash drive that makes configuring the routers almost plug and play. They also offer the ability to set up a guest network with a unique password and custom limitations, which is great if you don’t want to give everyone access to your full network. [OhGizmo]

One of the technologies that has people getting the most excited about is wireless charging. The technology is still far from perfect but this Qi Wireless Consortium Device is the closest so far. It is currently limited to devices that require only 5 watts of power but they have got to start somewhere. Are devices like this one signaling that we are moving closer and closer to forever ridding our world of wires of all sorts? We would like to hope so. [UberGizmo]

Creative is expanding their sound system lineup with an interesting new speaker that will probably attract a lot of attention while it sits on your desk. This new Wireless Rock Speaker, is very appropriately named as it is made out of granite rock. It is said that the speaker can withstand moderate weather conditions so it will be safe to be used in a rock’s natural habitat, the outdoors. It features a removable Lithium-ion battery and will use 2.4Ghz wireless technology for transmitting sound. [EverythingUSB]