Intel announced three new processors targeting PDAs, all based on the company's popular XScale processor architecture. The new processors offer the latest in microprocessor packaging and stacking techniques and feature higher performance along with reduced power consumption, the company said. (more…)

Agilent has introduced a family of miniature camera modules for mobile phones and wireless PDAs. The modules are said to provide a complete imaging solution, including high image quality CIF or VGA resolution CMOS image sensors, tightly integrated image processor, embedded power supply, and high-quality lens. (more…)

Market research firm Forward Concepts announced the release of a report on the worldwide broadband market, including DSL and cable modem technologies. The report, which is based on data collected from over 50 countries, predicts total subscriber growth, subscriber revenues, equipment revenues, and semiconductor revenues through 2006. (more…)

Microcross announced that the latest version of its GNU X-Tools XScale Toolsuite (v3.0) now fully supports all current Intel XScale variants. (more…)

SnapGear reports that they have recently completed porting uClinux to the Motorola ColdFire MCF5282 processor, after working closely with Motorola to complete the port. The MCF5282 port is based around the uClinux patches to the 2.4 Linux kernel. (more…)

Zultys Technologies has begun shipping a new IP phone that the company says is built 100 percent on open technologies, including “a highly stable real-time Linux operating system.” The device, called the “ZIP 4×4”, is said to be compatible with any IP telephony system using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), with support for advanced features such as line-rate Ethernet switching, voice encryption, and… (more…)

TimeSys Corp. announced a real-time Linux software development kit (SDK) for the Dy 4 Systems SVME/DMV-181 single-board computer, a rugged VME-based SBC which targets avionics, tactical ground vehicle, and naval applications. (more…)

Metrowerks announced an integrated development environment (IDE) for embedded system and device designs using Motorola's PowerQUICC III system-on-chip processors based on PowerPC e500 processor cores. The IDE includes support for embedded Linux based operation of the target devices. (more…)

LinuxDevices.com previews the Zultys ZIP 4×4, a new IP phone that is said to be built 100 percent on open technologies, including “a highly stable real-time Linux operating system.” This device profile briefly reviews the features of the device, explores why and how Linux was chosen to be its embedded operating system, and finds… (more…)

Motorola announced a new reference platform for developers of residential and SOHO (small office / home office) gateway products. The “Smart Gateway 857 IAD” platform supports bridging and routing, hardware-based VPN security, packet telephony, and wireless access capabilities, and can be used as the basis for xDSL modems and routers, Ethernet routers, and voice-enabled integrated access devices (IADs),… (more…)

Motorola announced a new Voice Over IP (VoIP) reference platform for developing media gateway devices including remote access servers (RAS) and IP-PBXs. The new platform, called the “Smart Packet Telephony 8101,” is said to support IP-based voice, fax, and modem data services. (more…)

Sharp has just published a technical whitepaper describing the key differences between the SL-5500 and the new SL-5600 models of the Zaurus Linux PDA. The paper includes hardware changes, like CPU, estimated battery life, and physical size, as well as differences in the operating system and core applications. (more…)

Conexant Systems announced a new family of home network processors for broadband gateways and wide area network access applications. The CX8611x family enables secure, high-speed Internet access sharing for multiple personal computers while supporting Ethernet, USB, HomePNA, HomePlug, IEEE 802.11a/b/g, and other network media, the company said. (more…)

From the Linux command line, Perl can accomplish — in just a single line — tasks that require pages of code in most other languages. Those who use Perl as a programming language frequently forget that it is just as useful as a quick and dirty scripting engine for command-line operations. (more…)

ON Technology will showcase new technology for remotely managing Linux-based systems and mobile devices at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2003 next week in San Diego. The new technology is described as being suitable for managing devices such as blade servers and wireless devices. (more…)