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Smartphones get antivirus live updates — Nov. 07, 2005 — McAfee and Good Technology have collaborated to enable live, over-the-air distribution of McAfee's VirusScan Mobile for handheld devices using Good's Secure OTA technology. VirusScan Mobile will now be available as a "partner application" for over-the-air distribution via the GoodLink Management Console, according to the companies.

SBC aims Windows XP Embedded at casino gaming — Nov. 07, 2005 —

Zendex is shipping a Pentium 4 based single-board computer (SBC) designed specifically for casino gaming applications. The ZXE-855 gaming platform supports Windows XP Embedded and delivers the "rich visual gaming experience" that people expect in today's casinos, according to the company. ...

Ballmer launches Microsoft's latest development tools — Nov. 07, 2005 —

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer formally launched Visual Studio 2005 (codenamed Whidbey), Microsoft's flagship development toolsuite, at a kick-off event in San Francisco today. Visual Studio 2005 will be offered in new low-cost, easy-to-use "Express Editions" aimed at hobbyists and students, Ballmer said. ...

Secure WiFi client stack supports Windows CE — Nov. 07, 2005 — Devicescape is shipping a cross-platform WiFi stack for wireless consumer and office client devices, such as digital televisions and gaming consoles, printers, LCD projectors, and VoWiFi (voice-over-WiFi) handsets. Secure Wireless Client 1.0 (SWC) targets Windows CE and supports the latest WiFi chipsets, security standards, and Cisco extensions, the company says. ...

Handheld GPS runs Windows Mobile, includes US metro maps — Nov. 04, 2005 —

Pharos Science & Applications has added a new model to its line of Windows Mobile GPS handheld navigation devices. The "all-in-one" Pharos Traveler GPS 505 comes preloaded with map data for top US 50 metropolitan areas, according to the comapny. ...

Finding memory leaks in Windows CE and Windows Mobile apps — Nov. 04, 2005 — This extensive tutorial explains how to use the Windows CE and Windows Mobile 5.0 Application Verifier, and how it works. Memory leaks are the bane of embedded software developers. They're often extremely hard to track down, since the symptom doesn't show up until some time after the offending code executes. ...

Pocket PC app gives pilots weather updates — Nov. 04, 2005 —

Hilton Software has released a free Pocket PC browser that provides quick aviation weather updates to general aviation pilots. The WingX Browser uses advanced data compression algorithms to provide pilots with "super-fast" weather updates on a state-wide or nation-wide basis, according to the company.

Windows Mobile GPS handhelds feature autoloading maps — Nov. 04, 2005 —

Mobile Crossing has announced "significant upgrades" to its Windows Mobile-based handheld navigation devices. The Waypoint 100 and Waypoint 200 can now download maps directly from the Internet using a Bluetooth-enabled cellphone, according to the company. ...

Microsoft explores "dependable" software platforms — Nov. 03, 2005 — The operating systems group at Microsoft Research recently released an extensive technical report on "Singularity," a project that began with the question: "what would a software platform look like if it was designed from scratch with the primary goal of dependability, instead of the more common goal of performance?" ...

Rugged data-collection handheld runs Windows CE 5.0 — Nov. 03, 2005 —

Symbol Technologies has expanded its MC3000 line of Windows CE-based rugged handhelds. The new MC3090 features a pistol-grip form-factor and runs Windows CE 5.0. The new configuration offers customers increased flexibility and versatility to choose the form factor most appropriate to a specific application, according ...

Bluetooth GPS supports Windows Mobile 5.0 — Nov. 03, 2005 —

Socket Communications has released enhancements to its BlueTooth GPS navigation package including new connection software and application features, updated map data, and Windows Mobile 5.0 support. GPS Nav Kit with Connect!Agent software now provides "no-hassle" cordless GPS navigation for Windows Mobile devices, according to the company. ...

Mini-ITX mobo boasts BGA Celeron, Gig E, Windows Embedded — Nov. 02, 2005 —

Kontron is shipping a passively cooled, Windows-compatible mini-ITX motherboard with a soldered-down BGA (ball-grid array) Intel processor and long-term availability. The 886LCD-M/mITX(BGA) has a 600MHz mobile Celeron processor, and targets cost-sensitive, low-power applications, such as POS (point-of-sales/service), gaming, banking, measurement, medical, and industrial computing. ...

Radio Shack chooses Windows Server, XPe over Unix, Linux — Nov. 02, 2005 — Radio Shack is nearing completion of a major IT upgrade that replaces aging Unix servers with Windows Server 2003 boxes, and upgrades thousands of POS terminals and kiosks from Windows 95 and 98 to Windows XP Embedded. An extensive case study at ServerIQ.net details the process Radio Shack went through ...

ISA-bus SBC boasts high integration, runs Windows Embedded — Nov. 02, 2005 —

Acrosser Technology has introduced a high-integration, ISA-bus form-factor SBC (single-board computer) based on a low power 600MHz Via Eden processor. The AR-B1673 includes a battery-backed SRAM for saving critical data in the event of a power failure, and runs both Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded. ...

Windows Mobile app helps safeguard "lone workers" — Nov. 02, 2005 —

Slipstream Solutions has released a client/server application for Windows Mobile Pocket PCs and Smartphones that can help reduce the risks of employees working alone in potentially hazardous situations. Mobile LoneWorker sends automated response prompts to workers' wireless mobile devices, and monitors their responses on a server, ...

Windows XP Embedded thin clients become more secure — Nov. 02, 2005 —

Wyse Technology is now bundling antivirus software from Computer Associates (CA) with its Windows XP Embedded-based thin clients, such as the V90 shown here. CA claims that its eTrust Antivirus for XPe is the industry's first virus protection software designed specifically for Windows XP Embedded.

Transactional filesystem now readable from Windows PCs — Nov. 01, 2005 — Datalight has released a driver that allows its proprietary Reliance transactional filesystem formatted data to be read on Windows XP/2000 PCs. Reliance v2.0 now includes the required driver, and version 2.0 of FlashFX Pro has achieved support for nearly 100 flash memory components, including Intel's latest 90 nm NOR chips, ...

10 gigabit NIC supports copper, Windows XPe — Nov. 01, 2005 —

A company claims to have created a NIC (network interface card) supporting 10Gbps Ethernet speeds over Cat 5 copper wires, rather than the fiber optic lines used by most 10gbps NICs. Dynatem's "MAX Copper" PCI-X NIC card is available with Windows XP (and therefore XPe) drivers. ...

Security concerns slowing mobile device adoption? — Nov. 01, 2005 — Survey data gathered at the recent Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) conference suggests that concerns regarding the security of mobile devices and data are common, and may be inhibiting the adoption of mobile technology, according to Bluefire Security Technologies, which conducted the survey. ...

Bsquare beefs up Japanese sales channel — Nov. 01, 2005 — Bsquare has signed up Wellbean Co. Inc. of Kanagawa, Japan to customize and distribute its Windows Embedded and other software products to Japanese OEMs. Wellbean will offer engineering services, technical support, and training for Bsquare products in Japan, according to Bsquare. ...

Intrinsyc to develop platforms for new Windows Mobile handhelds — Nov. 01, 2005 —

Intrinsyc Software has been selected to develop hardware platforms for the next generation of Hand Held Product's mobile computers for retail and transportation applications. One of the two new platforms is a successor to the Dolphin 9500 (shown here), according to Intrinsyc. ...

Orange releases Windows Mobile 5 smartphone and PDA — Nov. 01, 2005 —

[Updated Nov. 4] -- Orange SA has added a pair of wireless devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 to its Signature family of business-oriented mobile devices. The SPV C600 smartphone and the SPV M3000 wireless PDA both support high speed data via cellular EDGE technology, ...

GPS PDA contains North American maps — Oct. 31, 2005 —

Garmin International has added a new model to its line of Windows Mobile-powered GPS PDAs. The iQue M4 boasts a new highly sensitive SiRF GPS receiver, and comes pre-loaded with "highly detailed" street data for the entire US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, according to the company. ...

Microsoft releases .NET CF 2.0 redistributable — Oct. 31, 2005 — The .NET Compact Framework 2.0 Redistributable is now available from Microsoft's download center. The 25 MB file includes everything needed to run applications built for both .NET Compact Framework (CF) v1 and v2, including the Common Language Runtime and the .NET Compact Framework class library, according to Microsoft. ...

Windows CE tops record PDA shipments trend — Oct. 31, 2005 — Contrary to other analysts' recent pessimistic findings, Gartner reported today that worldwide PDA shipments in Q3 of 2005 increased nearly 21 percent over Q3 of 2004, and are on track to make 2005 a record year for PDA shipments. Additionally, Windows CE remains the PDA software platform marketshare leader. ...

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