Cellular chipsets get all the love these days, but it's WiFi that's still the most ubiquitous - and often the most consistent drain on the battery. Newport Media might have that last problem solved through its new NMC1000 chip. The part is billed as the lowest-power 802.11n wireless system-on-a-chip you'll find, and potentially a big help to smartphones and other devices that lean heavily on a wire-free existence. At just 2.5mm (0.1 inches) square, the equally record-setting size should also please device makers trying to squeeze wireless into an exceptionally tiny footprint.
Engadget, Newport Media claims tiniest, lowest-power 802.11n WiFi chip yet, smartphones get a little less thirsty
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