[Updated Nov. 11, 2004] — Kontron is offering a new Pentium M CPU module for its ruggedized in-vehicle computer. The fanless 1.4GHz Pentium M module offers a much more powerful CPU for the CV Server, previously limited to 400MHz and 700MHz Pentium III CPU modules. (more…)

China's government-owned TEM (telecommunications equipment manufacturer) has developed a 3G Linux mobile phone reference design, expected to appear in products in mid-2005. Datang's Linux phone design works with networks based on TD-SCDMA, a 3G technology largely invented by Datang, which may see use outside China. (more…)

NoMachine has upgraded its caching remote access proxies, which aim to lighten up the X, RDP, and RFB (VNC) protocols by placing caches at both network ends. NX 1.4.0 features better security, support for more platforms, and bugfixes. Updates of several open source packages using nx technology are also available. (more…)

Trolltech has revised its development platform, user interface, and application stack for Linux-based mobile devices, mainly adding features for mobile phones. New features in Qtopia 2.1 are said to include touchscreen phone support, full-screen handwriting input, new interface “themes,” MMS support, and reduced Flash footprint requirements. (more…)

The Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) is adding energy consumption metrics to its “application-focused” benchmarks for embedded processors. Two new working groups will establish required methodologies: one will focus on energy measurement benchmarks for hardware platforms and devices; the other will define simulation-based benchmarks for intellectual property (IP) processor cores. (more…)

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has adopted a second generation Bluetooth specification, said to increase data rates up to three times and reduce power consumption by up to half. Bluetooth Core Specification Version 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) is also backwards compatible with previous specifications, the organization says. (more…)

TimeSys is shipping an Eclipse 3.0-based version of its embedded Linux development and testing tools. TimeStorm Linux Development Suite (LDS) supports “any Linux” throughout the entire embedded development cycle, TimeSys says, while the TimeStorm Linux Verification Suite (LVS) provides thousands of pre-built tests, along with test authoring and automation tools. (more…)

Over 20 members of the Gelato Federation are currently meeting in Pittsburgh, from Nov. 8-11, to review and exchange research advances for Linux on Intel's Itanium2 platform. A similar, ealier meeting Oct. 11-13 in Beijing attracted more than 25 Gelato Federation members. (more…)

A conference devoted to the Eclipse framework for cross-vendor tools integration has announced programs and speakers for its second annual event, set for Feb. 28 through Mar. 3 in Burlingame, Calif. EclipseCon targets beginning and advanced Eclipse users, as well as developers and architects of Eclipse-based products. (more…)

Techsol is offering a compact, low-powered, Linux computer based on a CPU module available from 50 to 600MHz. Techsol's Gateway 38-000010-210 uses the company's 32-bit ARM-based Medallion CPU modules preinstalled with a full embedded Linux OS. It targets industrial control and monitoring, in-vehicle and solar-powered systems, (more…)

Sysgo is launching an updated version of its embedded Linux operating system and tools, at the “electronica” show in Munich, November 9-12. ELinOS v3.1 includes a 2.6.9 Linux kernel option, Windows hosting, and “many improvements for the embedded market,” the German embedded Linux specialist says. (more…)

PMC-Sierra is shipping four VoIP-oriented embedded processors that it acquired from Brecis. PMC-Sierra hopes the Brecis chips, which target VoIP (voice-over-IP) customer premises equipment (CPE), will enable it to serve existing customers of its carrier-network chips who are entering the “triple-play” (voice, data, and video) services market. (more…)

Cavium will launch a family of security accelerator cards based on the new PCI Express chip-to-chip interface, in Q1, 2005. The full-height Nitrox XL NPX cards will come with Linux drivers, and will target security appliances with multiple gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Models with 1.5- and 2.5-Gbps security processing will be (more…)

A novel both about — and written on — a Linux-based Sharp Zaurus has been released in paper form. Z4CK, by Scottish security professional Kevin Milne, is a cyberthriller set in 2031, whose protagonist uses a wireless-enabled Sharp Zaurus to defend himself from false murder accusations. (more…)

BlueGene/L, the revolutionary IBM supercomputer based on embedded processor technology, has set another supercomputing record. Although only a quarter complete, BlueGene/L has turned in a LINPACK benchmark result that nearly doubles a previous supercomputing record that stood for three years. (more…)