The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) announced that Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct has been incorporated into its Interoperability Guidelines. Wi-Fi Direct is a certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance for products that can manage device-to-device connections without the presence of a hotspot network. Through incorporation into the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines, Wi-Fi Direct will expand on the existing Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices supported by DLNA and eventually enhance wireless connectivity for consumers all around the world.
As a consumer this doesn’t mean much to you since pretty much all Wi-Fi Direct-enabled devices can also “handle” DLNA. Still, it seems as a move in right direction to consolidate the standards.
In related news, DLNA and Wi-Fi Alliance unveiled a holiday edition Gadget Guide which highlights DLNA Certified and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED gift ideas available today for consumer purchase. And you can access the 2011 Wi-Fi and DLNA Gadget Guide: Holiday Edition from here.