Timesys says its subscription-based LinuxLink development framework now supports a new dual-core, Freescale 8641D PowerPC-based single-board computer from Mercury Computer Systems. Mercury's Ensemble 5000 Series VXS HCD5220 offers dual PMC/XMC mezzanine sites and serial RapidIO, and is designed for sensor-networked environments such as radar installations and other military and industrial applications.

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Portwell has announced a 1U appliance targeting VPN, firewall, and network management applications. The CAR-3000 supports Intel processors ranging from a Celeron 440 up to a Core 2 Quad, uses DDR3 memory, and has six Ethernet ports, the company says. (more…)

Novatel Wireless announced a new multi-network version of its Linux-based “MiFi” mobile hotspot, supporting HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS. The MiFi 2372 appears to be similar to Novatel's Europe-targeted MiFi 2352, but adds UMTS (CDMA) support, and is accompanied with a new OpenCGI API designed to program the device. (more…)

After its positive Q2 earnings report, Motorola announced it would release two Android handsets in the U.S. for the holidays. Meanwhile, rumors that Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint will field Motorola's Android phones have led to some “sunny expectations” about the struggling company among investment analysts, says a story in eWEEK. (more…)

Novell's new SUSE Studio web-based service for creating software appliances on SUSE Linux has been favorably reviewed by eWEEK. While SUSE Studio does not offer the breadth of features of rPath's rBuilder, Novell's product is much easier at appliance creation, says the review. (more…)

Icop has released a 3.1 x 2.0-inch processor module based on an x86-compatible VortexDX system-on-chip (SoC). The tiny VDX-6317-X draws under two Watts, and connects to an optional VGA/LCD development kit, says Icop. (more…)

Early-bird registration has been extended to Aug. 5 for the Linux Plumbers Conference (LPC). Scheduled for Sept. 23-25 in Portland, Oregon, the conference will feature keynotes and presentations from Linus Torvalds, Federal CIO Vivek Kundra, and Intel's Keith Packard, covering Linux “plumbing” issues such as kernel subsystems and core libraries. (more…)

VoIP provider Ooma is readying a Linux-based VoIP desktop phone for shipment this fall. Building upon the company's earlier Ooma Hub, the Ooma Telo adds up to six DECT 6.0 cordless handsets, improved voice quality, and advanced features including mobile transfer and a “connected phonebook,” says the company. (more…)

SimpleHomeNet announced an OEM-targeted home area network (HAN) automation gateway controller that supports ZigBee Pro, 6LoWPAN and JenNet wireless technologies, and can be interfaced to power-line modems for Insteon and X10 compatibility. The programmable device runs Linux on a 32-bit Atmel AP7000 SoC and AVR32 core, says the company. (more…)