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Utility squishes Windows Mobile data — Jun. 27, 2007 — Smith Micro Software has released an edition of its compression software with support for Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0 smartphones and PDAs. Stuffit Wireless Windows Mobile Edition enables both creation and expansion of both Zip and Stuffit archives. ...
Windows CE WiFi stack gains security, ease of use — Jun. 27, 2007 — Summit Data Communications has updated the Windows CE software stack for its WiFi radio modules. The company says its new software, which supports its 10G and 20G families of WiFi modules, "enhances radio administration and improves the reliability of connectivity and roaming." ...
Windows CE student competition names finalists — Jun. 27, 2007 — Microsoft has announced 15 finalists in its annual Windows Embedded student competition, now integrated into a broader event known as the Imagine Cup. Out of these 15, the top three teams will take home a total of $15,000 in cash prizes. ...
Mini-ITX board targets digital signage apps — Jun. 27, 2007 — Via Technologies has introduced a new mini-motherboard built in its signature mini-ITX form-factor. The "Epia LT" is based on the company's 1.5GHz or fanless 1GHz C7 processor and highly-integrated CX700 chipset, provides dual-Ethernet and dual-LVDS flat panel outputs, and is available with a TV-out video option. ...
DRM tech adds Windows CE, enhances XPe support — Jun. 26, 2007 — Aladdin Knowledge Systems has added Windows CE (x86) support to HASP HL, its USB hardware-based DRM (digital rights management) technology. Additionally, for Windows XP Embedded, the company has introduced HASP SRM, a more powerful version of the software said to operate with or without hardware keys. ...
June 12 Windows XPe chat transcript surfaces — Jun. 26, 2007 — Microsoft's MSDN developer website has published a transcript of the Windows XP Embedded (XPe) online "chat" held earlier this month. In the chat, several Microsoft "XPe experts" answer developers' questions relating to the Windows XP Embedded "Update Rollup 1.0" and what the XPe team is working on for the future. ...
Low-cost, customizable processor runs Windows CE — Jun. 26, 2007 — Atmel has launched a new chip family aimed at reducing NRE (non-recurring engineering) expenses associated with ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) development. The CAP ("customizable Atmel processor") integrates a Windows CE-friendly ARM9 core with a metal-programmable function block where users can implement additional cores, DSPs (digital signal processors), or custom peripherals. ...
Drug/explosive detection gadget runs Windows CE — Jun. 26, 2007 — DetectaChem LLC has released a multipurpose handheld detection device that incorporates an Atmel ARM926-based embedded processor running Windows CE 6.0. The Seeker CDU 220 can detect a wide variety of explosives, drugs, biological agents, and chemicals, and it integrates a barcode scanner and optional GPS receiver. ...
COM Express module offers versatile graphics — Jun. 25, 2007 — Win Enterprises has expanded its computer-on-module (COM) product line with the introduction of its first COM Express module. The MB-07315 employs the Intel 945GM chipset and supports both Core 2 Duo and single-core Celeron M processors, and runs Windows CE and XP Embedded, among other OSes. ...
Digital sign displays remotely managed content — Jun. 25, 2007 — Planar Systems has announced a digital "display appliance" that features a 40-inch LCD and is based on a Windows XP Embedded software platform. The iS40 Integrated Sign comes preloaded with the company's CoolSign 3.0 software, said to enable the device to receive managed, automatically updated content. ...
Automation control display runs Windows Embedded — Jun. 25, 2007 — B&R Automation has released its Panel PC 300, a board that slides into the company's previously announced Automation Panel 900 display. Together, the products form a Panel PC system that runs either Windows CE or Windows XP Embedded. ...
Cordless phone platform runs Windows CE — Jun. 22, 2007 — Westell Technologies has added the Opera web browser to its Windows CE-powered broadband networked cordless phone platform, the MediaTerminal AV. In addition to accessing the web, the browser will render parts of the device's user interface to deliver unique, customized content, according to Westell. ...
Free VoIP client runs on Windows Mobile devices — Jun. 22, 2007 — Fringland Ltd. has ported its free mobile VoIP software to Windows Mobile 5 and Windows Mobile 6 devices. Fring allows users to make free VoIP phone calls and conduct multiple live chat sessions through Skype, Google Talk, MSN Messenger, and many other SIP service providers, ...
Thin clients gain memory, internal WiFi upgrades — Jun. 22, 2007 — Neoware has upgraded several of its Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded thin clients with more and faster memory, and has also added a factory-installed wireless option. The new DDR2 RAM are claimed to provide up to 25 percent faster performance with no increase in price. ...
VPN client software adds Windows Mobile 6.0 support — Jun. 22, 2007 — NCP Engineering has added Windows Mobile 6.0 device support to its mobile IPsec Virtual Private Network (VPN) client. Secure Entry CE Client verison 2.3x supports the Standard, Classic, and Professional variants of Windows Mobile 6, according to the company. ...
Microsoft launches software testing discussion forum — Jun. 21, 2007 — What's the difference between "smoke" and "sanity" testing? What's a "dev unit" test? The answers to these and many other vexing questions about testing software can now be found at the "all-purpose" Software Testing Discussion forum, just launched by Microsoft on its MSDN developer website. ...
Rugged handhelds gain major wireless carrier — Jun. 21, 2007 — An industrial-strength handheld computer made by Psion Teklogix is now usable on AT&T's BroadbandConnect and EDGE wireless networks. The Workabout Pro is powered by Windows CE 5.0 or 6.0, and offers built-in barcode and RFID scanning, GPS, Bluetooth, and WiFi capabilities, among other features. ...
Products combine for model-driven HMI development — Jun. 21, 2007 — Tilcon and Telelogic have collaborated to integrate Tilcon's GUI development software with Telelogic's model-driven development environment. The combination aims to help embedded developers design, validate, test, and target advanced 2D/3D HMIs (human-machine interfaces) across multiple platforms, including Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded, ...
Vista-friendly networked projectors run Windows CE 6.0 — Jun. 20, 2007 — NEC Display Solutions of America has introduced a line of intelligent, networked projectors claimed to be the first to support the Windows Vista "Connect to a Network Projector" wizard. The NPx150 series projectors run Windows CE 6.0 and target corporate, educational, and government applications. ...
Verizon debuts business-oriented FMC services — Jun. 20, 2007 — Verizon is introducing three new fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) services intended to enhance employee mobility and productivity for businesses and government agencies. The services, dubbed Wireless Office, PBX Mobile Extension, and Mobile Conference Connection, aim to "seamlessly bridge" wireline and wireless networks, ...
Book details Windows Mobile application development — Jun. 20, 2007 — Microsoft Press recently released the Microsoft Mobile Development Handbook, by Andy Wigley, Daniel Moth, and Peter Foot. The book offers "practical information for developing applications with the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0," according to its web page. ...
Virtualization platform supports ARMv6 — Jun. 20, 2007 — Trango has added support for ARM Ltd.'s ARMv6 CPU architecture to its virtualization platform for embedded systems and mobile devices. The company says that this update to its "Hypervisor" was motivated by customer requirements for enhanced connectivity, richer multimedia content, and increased security capabilities, while meeting tight cost constraints. ...
Windows XPe-powered digital signs gain features — Jun. 20, 2007 — Samsung has introduced a major update to its proprietary software for corporate and commercial digital signage applications based on the company's Windows XP Embedded-powered large-screen LCD and plasma display systems. MagicNet Pro lets users control content across several displays from a single ...
Windows Mobile PDA targets education — Jun. 20, 2007 — Data Evolution Corp. is entering the handheld PDA market with a rugged, full VGA-resolution device aimed at "demanding enterprise and education users." The VGA E3 runs Windows Mobile 5.0 and incorporates a range of built-in wireless communication features including WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS, ...
Mini-ITX motherboard supports Core 2 Quad — Jun. 19, 2007 — Taiwanese industrial PC-maker Commell has introduced what appears to be one of the first mini-ITX boards to support Intel's quad-core processors. The LV-676 accommodates up to 3GB of onboard memory and targets "graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching programs." ...

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