Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Starting in mid-2010, new versions of gadgets like cameras, cell phones and computers will be able to talk to each other using Wi-Fi without needing to connect to a wireless network first.

The Wi-Fi Alliance, an industry group, said Wednesday it is nearly finished putting together set of technical "rules" that guide consumer electronics companies that plan to add the new capability. For instance, it would let people send pictures directly to digital photo frames, the television and the printer.