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Network simulator to run Windows XPe — Jul. 11, 2007 — Itheon Networks has announced a network simulator that will run Windows XP Embedded. Placed between an end-user client and a host, the Itheon Network Emulator Compact (INE Compact) simulates wide area, remote, or wireless network conditions. ...
Using Windows XPe to create a home media server — Jul. 10, 2007 — Windows Media Player 11 now features the Home Media Ecosystem (HME), which lets a Windows-based system serve streaming media to client devices. One great way to deploy an HME server is via a Windows XP Embedded (XPe) image, according to a new article by Microsoft's Alex Gimenez. ...
A visit to the home of Bill Gates — Jul. 10, 2007 — "This was probably one of the coolest experiences of my life." That's what Robert Smith, a program manager intern on the Windows Embedded team, writes about his recent visit to Bill Gates's house. ...
Using Windows XPe tools on Windows Vista — Jul. 10, 2007 — Migrating a suite of Windows XP Embedded (XPe) development tools to Windows Vista can be "a bit of a challenge," according to Windows Embedded developer and author Sean Liming. An article newly posted on his website aims to simplify the process. ...
ARM9-based SBC targets data acquisition apps — Jul. 10, 2007 — Emac has introduced a PC/104-sized single-board computer (SBC) built around an ARM9-based Cirrus EP9302 SoC (system-on-chip). The iPac-9302 SBC targets embedded data acquisition and control applications, and runs Windows CE 5.0, the .NET Micro Framework, or Linux. ...
Marvell processors gain Windows CE BSPs — Jul. 10, 2007 — Bsquare has announced three new development platforms for the Marvell PXA3xx (aka Monahans) family of application processors based on third-generation XScale technology. The DevKit PXA300 and DevKit PXA320 are shipping now, with the DevKit PXA310 expected to ship shortly. ...
Windows Mobile phones boast fingerprint authentication — Jul. 09, 2007 — Toshiba Europe says it is now shipping two new phones featuring built-in fingerprint authentication. The Portege G500 and G900 are also claimed to be among the first shipping Windows Mobile 6.0. ...
Robotic dog runs Windows XP Embedded — Jul. 09, 2007 — [Updated July 10] -- Robosoft has announced a four-legged robot dog that runs Windows XP Embedded and reportedly offers "power ... far beyond standards seen to date." The "RobuDOG" also features ankle movement in its front legs, allowing it to kick a ball with more accuracy. ...
Microsoft Robotics Studio targets Windows CE — Jul. 09, 2007 — Microsoft has released an enhanced version of its robotics application development toolkit. Version 1.5 of Microsoft Robotics Studio now allows creation of autonomous robots running Windows CE and Windows Mobile, and also adds support for vision and speech recognition. ...
i-mate releases budget Windows Mobile phone — Jul. 06, 2007 — i-mate has launched an entry-level Windows Mobile 5.0-based PDA/phone. Reportedly designed to sell for an "extremely competitive" price, the "Jama" omits WiFi or a QWERTY keyboard, but includes all other typical essentials. ...
Audio recording app runs on Windows Mobile — Jul. 06, 2007 — Resco has released an update to its sound recording application for Windows Mobile devices. Newly refined for QWERTY keyboards, Resco Audio Recorder v3.21 allows mapping any of its operations to any hardware buttons, ...
HTC introduces conservatively styled PDA/phone — Jul. 06, 2007 — HTC has introduced a new PDA/phone running Windows Mobile 5. The P6300, whose conservative styling has been criticized as "bland and dated," is a tri-band GSM/GPRS PDA/phone with a 2.0 megapixel camera and both WiFi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. ...
Consumer electronics vs. Planet Earth — Jul. 06, 2007 — Computers, television, and other consumer electronics will soak up nearly half of the electricity used in British homes by 2020, a report released this week says. According to the Energy Saving Trust (EST), this will overtake lighting and refrigeration, previously the largest domestic power drain. ...
SIP, UMA, M2M poised for rapid growth — Jul. 05, 2007 — Products and services based on SIP (session initiation protocol), UMA (unlicensed mobile access), and cellular M2M (machine-to-machine) technologies are all poised for rapid growth, according to a trio of reports released this week by ABI Research. The forecasts track expected growth rate for each from 2006 to 2012. ...
Iconic Fiat 500 offers Windows Mobile infotainment — Jul. 05, 2007 — Fiat has launched its latest car using Microsoft's Windows Mobile-based "Blue&Me" infotainment platform. The Fiat 500 has been designed to evoke the original "Cinquecento," an iconic vehicle that made its debut 50 years ago today. ...
Compact SBC expands via PC/104, mini PCI — Jul. 05, 2007 — Aewin has announced a highly integrated 3.5-inch form-factor single-board computer (SBC) that accepts either Pentium M or Celeron M processors. The EM-7302 runs Windows XP/XPe, offers modular PC/104 and optional mini PCI expansion, and targets applications such as interactive kiosks, parking gate control, and medical equipment. ...
Managing breakpoints in CE 6.0 Platform Builder — Jul. 05, 2007 — A posting on the Windows CE base team blog explains how to manage breakpoints programatically for automation of Windows CE 6.0 Platform Builder. CE development team member Sankar Ramasubbu's current posting builds on his earlier entry on automating the breakpoint and stepping operations. ...
Via Mark powers fanless SBC — Jul. 03, 2007 — Axiomtek has announced a new 3.5-inch form-factor single-board computer (SBC) that employs a Via Mark CoreFusion processor and offers modular PC/104 expansion. Targeted at embedded and industrial applications, the SBC84602 features four COM ports and fanless operation, ...
LBS software targets Windows Mobile 6.0 — Jul. 03, 2007 — Spime Inc. has announced two location-based services (LBS) applications targeting Windows Mobile 6.0-based devices. NorthStar and Discovery will be released in the third quarter of this year, the company says. ...
"Mini-kiosk" reads barcodes, mag stripes — Jul. 03, 2007 — Hand Held Products has released its latest Windows CE 5.0-powered "self-service mini-kiosk" for retail environments. The Image Kiosk 8570 features both a barcode reader and an integrated magnetic stripe reader. ...
Maximizing Windows XPe driver quality (Part 2) — Jul. 02, 2007 — This article explains how to use two tools from the Windows Driver Development Kit to maximize the quality of Windows XP Embedded (XPe) device drivers. The article -- the second in a two-part series -- builds on the previous article's introduction to the Windows XPe driver Verifier tool. ...
Japanese smartphone market grows rapidly — Jul. 02, 2007 — Smartphones will account for 13 percent of Japan's overall handset market in 2010, according to a new report from Research and Markets. Between 2005 and 2010, unit sales of the devices in Japan are forecast to grow at an average rate of 78.6 percent. ...
Windows CE-powered PMP to offer WPS, VoIP — Jul. 02, 2007 — iRiver will release a new portable media player (PMP) running Windows CE "later this year," according to its European website. In addition to playback of numerous multimedia formats, the W10 integrates an FM tuner, WiFi positioning system (WPS) technology, and, it is rumored, VoIP phone-call capabilities. ...
Remote Tools Framework released for Windows CE — Jul. 02, 2007 — Microsoft has released Remote Tools Framework 1.0, a platform for developing tools that diagnose and test Windows CE- and Mobile-based devices. Thanks to an included shell, users can deploy multiple tools simultaneously to the same device. ...
Panel PC expands via Modbus, runs Windows XPe — Jun. 29, 2007 — Sealevel Systems has introduced a touch-screen panel PC that runs Windows XP Embedded (XPe) on an AMD Geode LX800 processor. The SeaPac-LX is designed for industrial computing and features a highly modular and expandable design, ...

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