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Microsoft funds robotics in education initiative
Jul. 13, 2006
In an effort to boost enrollment and retention in college computer science classes, Microsoft has partnered with the College of Computing at Georgia Tech and Bryn Mawr College to create the Institute for Personal Robots in Education (IPRE). ...
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Two new Windows CE shared source projects surface
Jul. 13, 2006
Two new community projects based on Windows CE have set up shop at CodePlex, Microsoft's recently announced online collaborative software development and source code sharing portal. The two projects are: a Windows CE driver for Phidgets, and LSP (layered service provider) samples. ...
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Consortium mulls "PC/104 Express"
Jul. 13, 2006
As we predicted last September, the PC/104 Consortium is developing a PCI Express version of its popular PC/104 embedded computer module specification. "Work is already well under way" on "PC/104 Express," according to the Consortium's July 2006 newsletter. ...
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New Windows Mobile Treo to assist Euro email push
Jul. 13, 2006
Palm has announced a partnership with Vodafone aimed at expanding the adoption of wireless push email in Europe. The end result of the collaboration is expected to be a new Windows Mobile Treo smartphone running on Vodafone's 3G/UMTS network, an "industry first," according to Palm. ...
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Yahoo! and Microsoft link IM networks
Jul. 13, 2006
Yahoo! Inc. and Microsoft on July 12 announced a "limited public beta" test of interoperability between their instant messaging services. The companies claim the connection between Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger with Voice will create the "world's largest consumer IM community," numbering 350 million accounts. ...
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Windows Mobile phone in college technology pilot
Jul. 12, 2006
This fall, Wake Forest University will equip up to 500 students, faculty, and staff with Cingular 8125 Pocket PCs running Windows Mobile 5.0. The deployment is part of a mobile computing wireless technology pilot program, for which Cingular has been selected as the exclusive wireless carrier. ...
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UK embedded conference targets hardware, software developers
Jul. 12, 2006
A conference devoted to system engineering and embedded software development will be held in Birmingham, UK, on Oct. 11-12. The Embedded Systems Show is promoted by EDA Exhibitions, and is said to be the largest event of its kind in the UK. ...
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Japan's #1 cellular carrier preps Windows Mobile handset
Jul. 12, 2006
NTT DoCoMo, Japan's largest cellular carrier, will release its first Windows Mobile handset later this month. The DoCoMo "hTc Z," sporting a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth and 802.11b/g wireless, and dual cameras, will target corporate customers in Japan. ...
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Low power EPIC SBC supports Windows CE 5.0
Jul. 12, 2006
Arcom is shipping a new "ultra-low power" XScale-based EPIC format single-board computer (SBC). The Zeus SBC supports Windows CE 5.0 and takes advantage of the power saving modes of the PXA270 processor. It's aimed at applications such as asset monitoring, vehicle tracking and mobile, information display, ...
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Wireless Windows CE tablet helps students learn
Jul. 11, 2006
Fourier Systems has partnered with Inspiration Software to port Inspiration's visual learning software to Fourier's Nova5000 portable wireless computing device. The Nova5000, based on an XScale processor running Windows CE 5.0, offers "one-to-one" student computing at a low TCO (total cost of ownership), according to Fourier. ...
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App turns HTC phones into webcams
Jul. 11, 2006
Ateksoft has released a new version of its photo and video software for Windows Mobile phones made by HTC. CoolCamera v1.12.5 even allows a smartphone to be utilized as a webcam with applications such as Skype, MSN Messenger, and Yahoo Messenger, over WiFi or Bluetooth, ...
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Field force automation tool adds Windows Mobile 5.0
Jul. 11, 2006
SAT Corp. has ported its field force automation work process management system to the .NET Compact Framework (CF). IntelaTrac Version 3.0, which is now certified for Windows Mobile 5.0, provides an extensible mobile infrastructure for rapid deploying mobile task management and collaborative automation capabilities, according to the company. ...
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Slim QWERTY smartphone debuts in Europe
Jul. 11, 2006
Samsung is set to officially release a slim QWERTY smartphone that was first announced at the 3GSM World Congress in February. Dubbed by some the "Q-killer," the "sleek and stylish" i320 runs Windows Mobile 5.0 and will launch in Europe this month, ...
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Fanless thin client computer runs Windows CE
Jul. 10, 2006
Wonderware has released an industrial-strength thin client computer with Windows CE pre-installed. The Wonderware Thin Client Computer is a compact, lightweight, and fanless industrial computer that is compatible with a variety of display units, according to the company. ...
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Magnetic memory to replace flash?
Jul. 10, 2006
Freescale is shipping what is claimed to be the first commercial Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) chip. MRAM, which combines magnetic materials with conventional silicon circuitry, can deliver RAM-like speeds, flash-like nonvolatility, and unlimited "endurance," according to the company. ...
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"Feature Pack 2007" enhances Windows XPe
Jul. 10, 2006
[Updated July 27] -- Microsoft is preparing a Community Technology Preview of an upcoming feature pack for Windows XP Embedded (XPe). According to Andy Allred of the Windows XPe team, the primary goals in Feature Pack 2007 are to improve the developer's experience, and to enable new capabilities ...
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Real-time location tracker runs on Windows Mobile 5 devices
Jul. 07, 2006
Mologogo, a free service that tracks GPS-enabled mobile devices in real-time, has released a client for Windows Mobile 5.0. Mologogo combines real-time, location-based services, social networking, and now "location aware chat," according to its website. ...
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Rugged handheld adds flash, wireless, Windows Mobile
Jul. 07, 2006
Tripod Data System (TDS) has updated its Recon series of rugged handheld computers. The new Recon-X series features twice as much flash memory (up to 256 MB) as the original, optional built-in Bluetooth and 802.11g WiFi, and Windows Mobile 5.0 instead of Windows CE, ...
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mPod due by Christmas?
Jul. 07, 2006
Microsoft's rumored portable music and video player rival to Apple's iPod is expected to be on store shelves in time for Christmas, according to Bloomberg.com. Rumors of the device first surfaced about two weeks ago with word that Microsoft had already demonstrated working hardware. ...
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"Executive briefing" series to cover Windows CE 6
Jul. 06, 2006
Bsquare is partnering with TI to present a series of executive briefings for top management of OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) who are evaluating Windows CE 6 for next-generation mobile and embedded devices. The two-day session will explore challenges customers must address when migrating systems to the new Windows CE kernel, ...
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Home entertainment networks coming on strong
Jul. 06, 2006
By 2010 some 30 million households are expected to have "connected entertainment networks," according to a recent study by Parks Associates. A connected entertainment network is "a network composed of either a PC connected to at least one consumer electronic (CE) device or multiple interconnected CE devices ...
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Single-chip x86-compatible chipset runs Windows Embedded
Jul. 06, 2006
Via says its "single-chip" chipset targeting UMPCs (ultra-mobile PCs) and other portable devices will ship in Q3. The VX700 combines north- and south-bridge functions into a single 35mm-square chip that mates with Via's x86-compatible C7-M and C7-M ULV (ultra-low voltage) processors. It supports Windows CE ...
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Integrated thin client does WiFi, dual monitors, Windows Embedded
Jul. 06, 2006
VXL Instruments has released its first thin client series integrated into a 17-inch LCD monitor. The Itona TI54xx series clients feature built-in 802.11g WiFi, and support for dual monitors, a requirement for many financial applications and customer care centers, according to the company. ...
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Opera mobile browser gets nod from Japanese carrier
Jul. 05, 2006
Japanese PHS (Personal Handyphone System) service provider Willcom will offer its recently announced WS004SH smartphone with the Opera Mobile 8.6 browser for Pocket PCs. The newest device in Willcom's W-ZERO3 series is the first phone to come with Opera Mobile for Pocket PC pre-installed, ...
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