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Light Wave Data Streaming

The LiFi-XC Dongle Is a Huge Step Forward In New Tech By PureLiFi

— February 27, 2018 — Tech
PureLiFi has recently demonstrated its light based Li-Fi internet access technology at MWC 2018 with its display of the LiFi-XC dongle. The company has been a pioneer of this technology for quite some time and this recent showing is an amazing display of the potential applications for Li-Fi. Li-Fi is an incredible new form of data connection that ditches radio frequencies for light waves. This technology could prove incredibly useful in the near future as radio frequencies face an impending spectrum crunch.

The LiFi-XC dongle is the first product offered by PureLiFi and it is designed to work with smartphones. A special case, fitted with a Li-Fi receiver, connects to the phone and from there the device is able to stream data via a overhead strip light placed on a modified laptop. The technology is not yet ready to hit the market, but PureLiFi has been in talks with various manufacturers about putting the technology into devices. Full integration with phones and computers could see an amazing step forward in the way data is sent out and could compliment or Wi-Fi in a big way.


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Trend Themes
1. Lifi Technology Advancements - Companies like PureLiFi will continue to innovate and improve LiFi technology for more efficient data streaming through light waves.
2. Radio Frequency Alternatives - As radio frequencies face spectrum crunch, there will be a shift towards exploring alternative options, such as LiFi, for data transmission.
3. Integration of Lifi Technology with Devices - The integration of LiFi technology with devices, such as smartphones and computers, will revolutionize and complement the way data is sent out.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - LiFi technology can disrupt the traditional telecommunications industry by offering a new way to transmit data, potentially reducing the need for expensive infrastructure.
2. Technology Hardware - The integration of LiFi technology with devices could lead to a new market within the technology hardware industry, significantly changing the demand and production of devices.
3. Smart Homes - The advancement of LiFi technology could disrupt the smart home industry by providing more efficient and secure ways to connect devices within the home.
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