ExtremeTech's Mark Hachman today looks at ultrawideband (UWB) startup TZero's plans for unwiring home entertainment systems.

While most UWB companies are focusing on Wireless USB, enabling short-range transmissions to replace wired USB connections, TZero wants to replace audio-visual cables throughout the house. "TZero, a startup in the Intel-led WiMedia camp, claims its components will be able to produce 100-Mbit data rates across distances of between 10 and 30 meters," Hachman writes.

And the startup isn't being shy about its capabilities -- in May, TZero announced plans with testing company Tektronix to establish a "gold standard" for UWB testing. Company CTO Rajeev Krishnamoorthy says the aim is to serve as a challenge to TZero's competitors. "Customers can use this to validate how good the other offerings from other vendors are, using us a base comparison," he says.