Chip making corporation Intel announced on Wednesday that Skylake, their next generation platform, will go live in 2016.
In July 2013, PCGames Hardware reported about the Skylake leaked information of 14-nanometer chips set for release on the second half of 2014. The report said that the chips would be used on mobiles. Intel will finally introduce Skylake, which is slated to build designs for the company's wireless technology, to the public.
Senior vice-president and general manager of the PC Client Group Kirk Skaugen, demonstrated the wireless display, charging and docking features that the company envisioned for its wireless future at the Computex show.
Skaugen, as reported by CNET, presented a "docking technology" made by the high-speed WiGig standard. This technology creates a connection between the screen and the other peripherals once the device is moved within its range. It will also swap back and use its standalone usage once the device was picked up. According to Skaugen, the WiGig can deliver speeds of up to 7Gbps.
The idea for a wireless PC is a dream for the technology industry. But the biggest challenge for designers and creators alike concerns designing the PC, complete with its connections, peripherals, and of course, power supply.
Intel tried to address the issue with the power supply by introducing Rezence, a wireless power transfer technology that uses the principles of magnetic resonance, promoted by the Intel-affiliated Alliance 4 Wireless Power. The system could be installed under the table since its magnetic fields could go through as much as two inches of wood. It could also support charging multiple devices at a time.
During the show, Skaugen showed that the system could successfully charge a tablet, phone, headset and a laptop all at the same time. He also introduced other companies involved with the A4WP group including Fujitsu, Lenovo, Logitech, Panasonic, Dell, Logitech, Toshiba and Asus.
Wireless technologies such as this one would bring about fiercer competition among providers and manufacturers. However, A4WP and Power Matters Alliance recently entered into an agreement to ensure that cross-compatibility is observed.
Skylake-equipped devices are expected to hit the market by 2016.
