Chip PC Technologies announced a Linux version of its compact thin client. Based on an RMI Alchemy Au1250 processor, and running on a claimed 3 to 3.5-Watts of power, the Xtreme PC LX offers onboard multimedia acceleration, domain authentication, and Active-Directory-based management, says the company. (more…)

A startup called NeoPwn has customized the OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner to act as a network security penetration testing device. Booting BackTrack Linux off a MicroSD card to perform penetration testing (pentesting), the NeoPwn is the first network auditing distribution for a mobile phone, claims the… (more…)

Emac has introduced an SO-DIMM-sized processor module built around an ARM9-based Cirrus EP9302 SoC (system-on-chip). The SoM-9307M targets development of customized products and applications, and runs Linux, Windows CE 6.0, or the .NET Micro Framework. (more…)

J2 Retail Systems introduced a 15-inch terminal targeting the POS (point of sales/service) and hospitality industries. The Linux-friendly J2 650 supports processors from 1.6GHz Celerons up to 3GHz Core2 Duos, along with dual drives, optional RAID, and an integral UPS. (more…)

Energid Technologies Corp. announced an upgrade to its robotics software platform that adds fast validation features and Linux support. Actin 2.0 is aimed at developers of advanced industrial, defense, and planetary exploration robots, “including those with 100 or more degrees of freedom,” says the company. (more…)

SGI has radically simplified the license covering its OpenGL Sample Implementation, GLX, and other accelerated 2D/3D graphics software releases. Moving from five pages to three paragraphs, the new version of the SGI Free Software License B mimics the free X11 license, a non-copyleft license similar to the BSD license. (more…)

Nova Mobility Solutions has announced an industrial tablet PC that runs Linux on an Intel Atom Z510 processor. The ruggedized SideArm2 SA2I weighs under two pounds, has a 7-inch, 800 x 480 touchscreen, and targets healthcare, military, government, mobile sales, parking, fleet, and production management applications. (more…)

Nokia's Linux-based web tablets may soon gain faster processors and built-in 3G cellular modems. Nokia executive Ari Jaaksi revealed today in a keynote at the Open Source in Mobile show that Nokia will add 3G/HSPA capabilities to an OMAP3-optimized Maemo 5 release for the tablets. (more…)

Czech vendor Eltrinex has announced a netbook computer that runs Linux or Windows XP Home Edition, and sports a 320GB hard drive. The “MobilePC” includes a Via C7-M ULV processor, 10.2-inch display, 1GB of RAM, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, and a bundled external DVD writer, the company says. (more…)

A London, UK startup called VCA Technology has announced the beta release of its Linux video analytics software suite for TI Davinci SoCs that combine RISC and DSP cores. The VCAsys software will see widespread use in cameras integrating UDP Technology's IPE042 digital media processor module, VCA says. (more…)

Wowwee is readying a three-wheeled robot equipped with a video camera and onboard web server, and aimed at “sentry” applications. Wowwee's WiFi-enabled Rovio runs the open source eCos real-time operating system (RTOS) on a 200MHz ARM9 processor, according to coverage on DeviceGuru. (more…)

Super Talent Technology has announced a range of 2.5-inch SSDs (solid state drives) touted as “substantially faster than existing SSDs.” The MasterDrive OX and PX series include SATA II interfaces, have 0.1ms access times, and offer sequential read speeds of up to 170MB/sec., the company… (more…)

UK-based Omnima Ltd. is shipping a low-cost MIPS32 controller board with optional case. Booting the OpenWRT-based “Midge” distro from 2MB of flash, or a special “Squidge” Linux distro from a USB key, the eponymous “Omnima” controller has 16MB of RAM and a built-in four-port Ethernet switch. (more…)

OpenPandora.org will start taking orders this month for its developer-friendly Linux-based handheld gaming device. Set to ship in November, the $330 device runs Angstrom Linux on an ARM Cortex-A8 processor with OpenGL 2.0 graphics and a 4.3-inch, 800×480 touchscreen. (more…)

Neuros Technology has started shipping its second open set-top box, which targets both consumers and product companies. The high-definition capable “Open Source Device 2.0” (OSD 2.0) runs several open Linux stacks on a tiny TI Davinci-based CPU module delivered with a mini-ITX I/O board and enclosure. (more…)