Hexus reports that an FCC filing hints at a new HDMI Wi-Fi Miracast device
The FCC application for the device only revealed that it features Wi-Fi, HDMI, and USB connectivity. However Nokiapoweruser has managed to get their hands on the Wi-Fi Alliance product database, which refers to the HD-10 a "Miracast Dongle". The Wi-Fi Alliance's Miracast screen-sharing technology is currently available for Windows 8.1, Windows RT, Windows Phone 8.1, Android 4.2 and later, and BlackBerry 10.2.1 systems.Microsoft reportedly working on a dongle to take on the Chromecast
The Miracast is probably not a direct Chromecast competitor as it may first appear. It will likely have only simple display mirroring functionality for a paired smartphone, tablet or laptop screen. Compared to Chromecast it is suspected that the Miracast dongle will not be as flexible and will only show what's on the source device's screen, it will not allow users to multitask whilst streaming. It will also not include the function to queue up media from multiple devices at the same time, or allow multiplayer games.
