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Speech tech supports Windows devices
Oct. 01, 2008
Agilingua announced a new version of its SDK (software development kit) for creating user interfaces combining speech recognition and voice synthesis. The Atom Spoken Dialogue SDK, version 2.5, includes a new DSP (digital signal processing framework, plus runtime engines for Windows Mobile, Windows CE, and Linux devices, the company says. ...
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Windows Mobile devices attack desktops via ActiveSync
Oct. 01, 2008
Windows Mobile devices can be used as a tool for hacking into Windows XP computers, a security researcher has warned. Via ActiveSync 4.x, an attacker can take control of an otherwise-secure desktop computer, claims Seth Fogie, chief security officer at White Wolf Security. ...
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Trolltech and Qtopia rev'd and renamed
Sep. 30, 2008
Nokia-owned Trolltech announced a new name for both itself and the latest version of its Qtopia development platform for Linux consumer electronics devices. Trolltech is now "Qt Software," named for the cross-platform development framework upon which Qtopia (now called Qt Extended 4.4) is based. ...
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Atom-based module trims COM Express
Sep. 30, 2008
Advantech announced an Atom-based computer module using the company's new "SOM Express Micro" form factor. The SOM-6760 has an Intel Atom Z500 processor, up to 1GB of DDR2 memory, has 10/100 Ethernet, 8 USB 2.0 ports, EIDE, and a PCI Express interface, the company says. ...
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MID runs Windows XP on Atom
Sep. 30, 2008
Aigo is shipping what appears to be the first available MID (mobile Internet device) based on the Intel Atom. The Aigo P8860D is said to feature an Atom Z500 clocked at 800MHz, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 512MB RAM, a 4GB SSD (solid state disk), and dual cameras. ...
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PND sports "Knight Rider" interface
Sep. 30, 2008
Mio is now shipping a PND (personal navigation device) targeting fans of the original Knight Rider television series. The "Knight Rider GPS" runs Windows CE 5.0, has a 4.3-inch display, includes 1GB of flash memory, and announces routings via voice synthesis and flashing LEDs, says Mio. ...
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Slate-style tablet PC runs Windows
Sep. 30, 2008
Fujitsu Computer Systems added a new device to its long-running "Stylistic" series of slate-style tablet PCs. The ST6012 features a 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo, a 12.1-inch touchscreen, 1.3 megapixel camera, up to 320GB of storage, and optional HSUPA (high speed uplink packet access) networking, says Fujitsu. ...
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Windows device records meeetings, presentations
Sep. 29, 2008
Qumu has announced a Windows-based appliance designed to record presentations and business meetings. The "Capture Studio" has a quad-core Intel Core 2 Q6600 processor, eight video inputs and four audio inputs, integral A/V switcher and mixer, and creates video in multiple formats simultaneously, the company says. ...
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Toshiba samples 256GB notebook SSD
Sep. 29, 2008
Toshiba upped the ante for 2.5-inch solid state drives (SSDs), sampling a device packing 256GB of MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash storage. The "THNS256GE8BC" has a 3.0 Gb/sec. SATA interface, and is joined by 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB SSD modules aimed at lower-cost devices, says Toshiba. ...
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EPIC SBC targets graphics-intensive apps
Sep. 29, 2008
[Revised, Oct. 13] -- Axiomtek is shipping an EPIC format single-board computer (SBC) for digital signage, digital video recorder (DVR), point-of-sale (POS), and gaming applications. The Windows-compatible EP840 supports Intel's Core 2 Duo and Celeron M processors and has a Mobile Intel GME965 chipset, says Axiomtek. ...
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Windows Mobile chat tomorrow
Sep. 29, 2008
Microsoft has scheduled another of its "live chats" devoted to Windows CE and Windows Mobile. The event, scheduled for tomorrow, Sep. 30, will answer "tough technical questions" about the tools and technologies used to develop devices based on the operating systems, according to the company. ...
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x86 SBCs run Windows XP Embedded
Sep. 29, 2008
Sanyan is shipping an Intel-based ATX motherboard and an AMD-based single-board computer (SBC), both of which run Windows XP Embedded. The T601 ATX board has a Core 2 Duo clocked to 1.6GHz, and the T502 SBC offers an AMD Geode LX clocked to 500MHz, says Sanyan. ...
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CPU module has FPGA onboard
Sep. 26, 2008
TQ Components released a 2.95 by 2.4 inch computer module with an i.MX31 SoC (system on chip) and Altera FPGA (field programmable gate array). The TQMa31 runs Windows CE, with 256MB of RAM, 1 GB of flash, plus CAN, I2C, SPI and serial interfaces, says TQ. ...
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Multi-core API debuts
Sep. 26, 2008
The Multicore Association has released a standardized application programming interface (API) for inter-core communications on "closely distributed" multi-core systems. The new Multicore Communications API (MCAPI) attracted plaudits from Freescale Semiconductor, which posted a publicly available source code example, and from VirtuaLogix, which says its VLX virtualization products will support it. ...
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Microsoft pulls plug on mobile browsing experiment
Sep. 26, 2008
In its effort to provide better web browsing on Windows Mobile devices, Microsoft might have lost a battle, but has won the war. That's what the company seems to be saying as it pulls the plug on Deepfish, a experimental web browser from Microsoft Live Labs. ...
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Webcast shows "adaptive" apps for Windows Mobile
Sep. 26, 2008
Microsoft is offering the latest in a series of webcasts devoted to Windows Mobile 6.1 software development. The webcast, "24 hours of Windows Mobile application development: creating adaptive applications for Windows Mobile devices," is viewable on demand now, the company says. ...
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Fanless ETX module targets industrial apps
Sep. 26, 2008
Avalue is shipping a module using Kontron's ETX "computer-on-module" form-factor, targeting industrial applications. The ESM-910ETX runs Windows CE or XP Embedded, supports dual-channel LVDS for simultaneous display from two sources, has an Intel Celeron M processor clocked at 600MHz, and uses dual-channel DDR2 memory, says Avalue. ...
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Security appliance uses Intel SoC
Sep. 25, 2008
Portwell has announced a network appliance that uses Intel's EP80579 SoC (system on chip) and targets security and IP telephony applications. The CATO-3000 features seven gigabit Ethernet ports, PCI Express x4, 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drive expansion, and Intel's QuickAssist technology, says Portwell. ...
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Asus spins carrier-ready netbook
Sep. 25, 2008
Asus has added HSUPA (high speed uplink packet access) wide-area networking to its popular "Eee" netbook line. The carrier-ready "Eee PC 901 with 3.75G" will provide download and upload speeds of up to 7.2Mbps and 2Mbps, respectively, along with 7.5 hours of battery life, says Asus. ...
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Free tool adds trace instructions to .NET apps
Sep. 25, 2008
Eqatec has announced a free tool that automates the task of adding trace instructions to any .NET or .NET Compact Framework (.NET CF) executable. Eqatec Tracer adds tracing straight to an application, imposes minimal overhead, and can trace any or all defined methods, the company says. ...
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Windows Mobile 6.1 clears Federal security hurdle
Sep. 25, 2008
Microsoft announced that Windows Mobile 6.1 has received an important U.S. Federal security certification. "Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2+ (EAL2+)" certification means the operating system can potentially be used in combat and reconnaissance missions, battlefield medical triage, logistical support, and other secure operations, Microsoft says. ...
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Rugged scanning handheld runs Windows Mobile
Sep. 24, 2008
Janam says it is now shipping a ruggedized handheld computer based on Windows Mobile 5.0. The XM65 features a Freescale iMX.21 processor, 3.5-inch QVGA touchscreen, Bluetooth, optional 802.11b wireless networking, a backlit numeric keypad, and a scanner supporting 1D and 2D barcodes, says Janam. ...
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Intrinsync spins Soleus upgrades
Sep. 24, 2008
Intrinsyc Software has announced a 20 percent reduction in workforce, but also promised updates to its Windows CE application stack for phones and PNDs (personal navigation devices). The navigation-oriented "Soleus Transit" and a Soleus 2.0 beta will both be released in the fourth quarter, says Intrinsyc. ...
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Windows CE GPS comes with gamepad
Sep. 24, 2008
Kinwei Techologies has announced a Windows CE GPS system that comes with a game joypad. The KW-GM4306TG has a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, 400MHz processor, 64MB of RAM, and 256 of flash storage, Bluetooth, plus an SD/MMC expansion slot, according to the company. ...
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"Fastest" Windows Mobile browser finally downloadable
Sep. 24, 2008
Skyfire Labs announced a public beta of its Windows Mobile web browser, claimed to make browsing on a smartphone "just like browsing on a PC." Touted features in Skyfire version 0.8 include fast operation, contextual zoom, improved text entry, A/V playback, and Today screen integration. ...
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