Siemens is demonstrating a Linux-based “concept device” that doubles as a mobile phone and digital TV receiver, at the enormous CeBIT trade show this week in Germany. The device supports the emerging DVB-H standard, and can record and time-shift digital content, as well as make calls. (more…)

[Updated Mar. 18, 2005] — TomTom is demonstrating two Linux-based in-car navigation systems at CTIA this week in New Orleans. The TomTom Go 700 and 300 can use Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones to access service offerings, and the 700 can be used as a hands-free phone kit. (more…)

VersaLogic is offering a free Linux development kit for a high-end EBX SBC (single-board computer). The kit is based on Fedora Linux, and includes a 128MB CompactFlash device. It supports VersaLogic's Pentium M based Cobra board, and targets OEM design engineers, software engineers, and system integrators. (more…)

Several LinuxDevices readers have reported that a thriving user community has sprung up around a line of inexpensive wireless routers from Asus that run Linux. The Chupa forum hosts user hacks and firmware downloads for the Asus WL-500g, WL-300g, WL-HDD, and WL-series WLAN cards. (more…)

A Chinese appliance company best-known in the US for its air conditioners has demonstrated a Linux cameraphone at a wireless tradeshow in New Orleans this week. The Haier N60 features a 1.3 megapixel camera, an SDIO expansion slot, and built-in MP3 and MPEG4 players. (more…)

[Updated Mar. 18, 2005] — AML is shipping a GSM/GPRS module for its Linux-based industrial data terminal. The module enables the M7100 to connect to enterprise systems from offsite. It targets route accounting, delivery, and other field service data collection applications. (more…)

Toradex AG of Switzerland has released an SODIMM format computer module based on the Intel XScale PXA270 processor. The Colibri is optionally available with Linux pre-installed, and targets low power applications that still require high CPU performance, according to the company. (more…)

QuickLogic has introduced a PCI bridge for Intel's PXA27x (“Bulverde”) XScale chips targeting mobile multimedia devices. The uWatt Programmable Bridge lets designers interface PXA27x processors to PCI-based peripheral functions such as Wi-Fi, UWB, and USB 2.0, the company says. It targets handheld GPS, portable medical devices, VoWLAN PDAs, and smartphones. (more…)

Sony Ericsson has used Linux to build a tiny robotic camera that can be controlled via Bluetooth from Bluetooth/Java phones. The ROB-1 includes a VGA camera, four LEDs, and software that, with some phones, can stream back video for capture on the phone. (more…)

Sharp has introduced a new model in its Zaurus line of Linux PDAs. The SL-C1000 is similar to the SL-C3000, but without an internal harddrive. As with previous Japan-only Zaurus models, the SL-C1000 will be available with internationalization features from a number of global resellers. (more…)

IBM has published the following technical articles, tutorials, and downloads on its developerWorks Website. They cover a range of interesting (though not necessarily embedded) technical topics, primarily related to Linux and open source system development. Some require free registration. Enjoy . . . ! (more…)

ARM Ltd. previewed its ARMv7 microprocessor architecture at the Embedded Systems Conference this week, providing some technical details and partner information. Processors in this new family will be available in three distinct profiles for different application spaces. (more…)

Via is now shipping its first dual-processor mini-ITX board. The DP-310 features dual 1GHz Eden-N processors, along with gigabit Ethernet, SATA, a media-processing graphics system, and more. It targets high-density server systems, appliance servers, and compact embedded digital devices. (more…)

The cellphone today is burdened by having to support multiple wireless communications standards, and the situation is growing worse, according to market research firm ABI Research, which has just launched a wireless semiconductor research service. Today's mobile phone supports multiple cellular standards such as GPRS, EDGE and UMTS, (more…)

Kontron is readying a highly integrated device in the very compact 67 x 49-mm X-board COM (computer-on-module) form-factor. Dubbed the X-board GP8, the SBC is built around an Intel Xscale 80219 microprocessor and Silicon Motion SM501 chipset, and it runs either Windows CE or Linux. (more…)