Wibree is now Bluetooth's ultra-low power wireless standard

Sometimes, just sometimes sanity prevails. Remember Wibree, Nokia's proposed Bluetooth-like (but not Bluetooth) solution for short-range wireless cable replacement in low-powered devices? Well, as of this morning, Wibree, and its 10x lower power consumption (but shorter range) will become part of the Bluetooth specification for ultra low power wireless devices. Once the spec is integrated, products like watches, toys, and even healthcare devices (er, pacemakers?) can join your Bluetooth Personal Area Network. You know, after the spec if finalized during the "first half of 2008" which will undoubtedly extend to Q3 of 2008 and then Q... ah hell, you know how it goes.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 13th 2007 7:51AM]

What's the point of making pacemakers joining the personal area network? Perhaps we should have a PAN-capable warning bracelet? So medical condition can be told discreetly =)

[kte Posted Sep 12th 2007 12:10PM]

I'm impressed. As you mention, sanity (or just good old (un)common sense) prevailing is rare enough to warrant a celebration.