EzHomeTech has upgraded its Linux-ready “SSP” middleware and SSP-based SDKs (software development kit) for 1080p HD IPTVs (Internet protocol TVs) based on Sigma's MIPS-based processors. After announcing SSP 5.0 in May, EzHomeTech has released the updated SDKs over the summer, and has now announced new licensing. (more…)

Sony Electronics is shipping a digital still camera with WiFi for uploading files to photo-sharing services. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 offers 10-megapixel recording, a 4X optical zoom, DLNA compliance, 4GB of memory, and face- and scene-recognition software that runs on Linux. (more…)

[Updated Jan. 9] — Skype is beta-testing a “Moblin” version of its proprietary VoIP softphone. The eBay subsidiary says Skype 1.0 Beta for Intel-based MIDs (mobile Internet devices) offers excellent video calling, thanks to the high-performance processors and high-bandwidth wireless capabilities MIDs are… (more…)

Fluffy Spider Technologies (FST) and Zylux Acoustic have jointly developed a hardware/software Internet radio reference design that runs FST's FancyPants lightweight graphics stack on Linux. (more…)

[Updated: Jan. 15, 2009] — Chumby demonstrated an Internet-connected digital photo frame (DPF) reference design developed with Samsung Electronics. Based on Samsung's ARM11-based, 533MHz S3C6410 system-on-chip (SoC), the WiFi-enabled design includes an 8-inch touchscreen, and delivers content from… (more…)

Marvell is sampling a new ARM-based system-on-chip (SoC) family targeting consumer electronic devices. Based on its “Sheeva” core technology, which is said to combine Feroceon and XScale architectures, the PXA168 targets low-power devices that run Linux or Windows CE, and incorporate Internet connectivity, multimedia, and touchscreen interfaces, says Marvell. (more…)

Movial has ported its Linux-ready mobile multimedia stack to Texas Instruments's ARM Cortex-A8-based OMAP3530 system-on-chip (SoC). Apparently targeting ARM-based MIDs (mobile Internet devices), Movial's IXS Internet Experience Suite for TI's OMAP3530 is designed to optimize browser… (more…)

Motorola is readying a rugged, weather-resistant 3G HSDPA clamshell phone for ATT Mobility. Targeting outdoor enthusiasts, contractors, and (cruel but true) “teenagers,” the Motorola Tundra VA76r runs Linux, and offers aGPS, Bluetooth, a 2-megapixel camera, and Push to Talk (PTT), says Motorola. (more…)

Taiwanese manufacturer “Dr. Mobile” announced what appears to be the first netbook using Via's Nano processor. The FreeStyle 1300n offers an 11.6-inch screen, up to 4GB of RAM, a webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a PCI Express Mini Card slot for optional broadband, the company says. (more…)

At CES, fabless chip-maker Mindspeed Technologies will demonstrate a prototype of a consumer DLNA router that combines its Comcerto 100 broadband processor with Wind River's Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition. The media sharing demonstration will also feature DigiOn's DiXiM Media Server (DMS), says Mindpeed. (more…)

Round Solutions is shipping a Linux-capable processor module targeting custom wireless positioning and monitoring devices. Available with a development “breadboard,” the AarLogic C10/3 measures 4.1 x 2.5 (104 x 63mm) inches, has an Atmel ARM9 applications processor, SiRF3 GPS radio, GSM module, and a 160-pin interface. (more…)

Israeli SBC (single board computer) specialist CompuLab announced an “enterprise digital assistant” that enterprises can use to build custom devices with Android or Angstrom Linux. The “Exeda” has a 3.5-inch VGA touchscreen, QWERTY keyboard, touchpad, two-megapixel camera, microSD slot, GPS, and optional cellular… (more…)

HP announced a netbook targeting “business applications” and “instructional use,” and available with SUSE Linux. The HP Mini 2140 features a 10.1 screen up to 1366 x 768 pixels, Atom N270 processor, 160GB hard disk drive or 80GB SSD (solid state drive), plus an ExpressCard/54 slot. (more…)

[Updated 2:45PM] — Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced an X86-compatible chipset for ultra-portable laptops. With its Athlon “Neo MV-40” CPU that resurrects the venerable K8 core, the solderable AMD Yukon chipset could prove interesting for low-cost rugged boards and devices running Linux, though no lifecycle guarantees have been announced. (more…)

EMC's Iomega division is readying a networked external hard drive for home users. The Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive is available in a 500GB or a 1TB configurations, runs EMC's LifeLine Linux distribution, and provides networked storage and media streaming services, says Iomega. (more…)