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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Linux camera, video server power up over Ethernet
Nuvation has introduced two Linux-based reference designs that run on Texas Instruments (TI) DaVinci processors, and support power-over-Ethernet (PoE). The IP Camera includes its own high-resolution camera sensor and lens, while the IVS is designed for use with external analog CCTV (closed-circuit TV) cameras. ...
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Cortex-A8 SoCs target embedded, consumer devices
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Texas Instruments (TI) announced four Linux-compatible, Cortex-A8-based applications processors today. At the high end, the OMAP35xx line closely resembles TI's OMAP34xx offerings for mobile phones, but with a larger ball-pitch and lower-volume pricing, for use in embedded applications and less mainstream consumer electronics devices. ...
Friday, February 22, 2008
Qualcomm SoCs feature "sensor-augmented" GPS
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Qualcomm has announced a family of three pin-compatible system-on-chips (SoCs) based on an ARM11 core. Built on 65-nanometer process technology, the QST 1000, 1100, and 1105 feature "sensor-augmented" GPS, available cellular connectivity and 3D graphics, and optional mobile TV support, according to the company. ...
Wind River's Linux chief to speak
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Beijing Vimicro SOC targets low-cost phones
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Beijing-based Vimicro has announced an ARM-based system-on-chip (SoC) intended for low-cost Linux-based smartphones. Built on a 0.13 micron process, the VC0818 offers a variety of multimedia features, supports three-megapixel camera sensors, and is available with a complete development platform, Vimicro says. ...OMAP3430 Gets lots of Industry support
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Monday, February 18, 2008
Linux distro revamps for UMPC market
Not a bad little distro for embedded MID style devices.
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Taiwanese Linux distributor Linpus Technologies has re-emerged with a new distro targeted at ultra-mini PCs (UMPCs), Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and low-cost laptops. Linpus Linux Lite features a dual-mode user interface -- one for newbies and the other for experienced Linux users. SPECIAL REPORT: Motorola adopts Linux for future mobile phones
SPECIAL REPORT: Motorola adopts Linux for future mobile phones
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[Updated Feb. 14, 2008] -- Motorola has embarked upon a strategy to use Linux in future smartphones. This Special Report tracks announcements related to Motorola's embedded Linux smartphones, including product announcements from Motorola and technology announcements from its partners.Linux mobile group announces SDK strategy
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The LiMo Foundation has announced it will release a series of application software development kits (SDKs) for its mobile phone specification in the second half of the year. The strategic rollout will include SDKs for native Linux, Java, and Webkit. ...Webkit-based browser heads for mobile Linux platform
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Following up on its announcement that it would integrate Webkit HTML rendering technology into its Qtopia mobile phone platform, Trolltech licensed an open source, Webkit-based mobile browser. Torch Mobile's Iris Browser will become the latest member of Trolltech's Qtopia Greensuite third-party application ecosystem. ...Wednesday, February 13, 2008
NVidia enters mobile SoC market -- but where's the Linux?
It's rumored to run Andoid - but, who isn't running Andoid these days.
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Attesting to the primacy of devices in the computing world, GPU and desktop chipset vendor Nvidia is sampling its first-ever mobile applications processor. The ARM11-based APX 2500 boasts HD (720p) graphics, an HDMI interface, and a super-low power ULP GeForce core. ...Mobile multimedia API gains traction
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The Khronos Group formally released the OpenKODE 1.0 API, touted as a royalty-free, device-appropriate alternative to Microsoft's DirectX collection of multimedia APIs. Linux-compatible commercial implementations were announced by Ideaworks3D and Acrodea, while NVidia, Aplix, and Antix Labs have also announced support. Cellphone-on-module supports any Linux phone stack
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Freescale is touting the Linux-worthiness of its MXC line of "cellphone-on-module" chips. The Motorola spin-out says the Linux BSP (board support package) supplied with its MXC ("Mobile Extreme Convergence") chips can support "any of the Linux application frameworks," ranging from industry standards to OEM proprietary solutions. ...Linux phone stack firm releases dev suite, touts handset win
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Monday, February 11, 2008
AOL counters Google, Yahoo!
Hum - it adds a choice, but seems be too little to late to counter Android. Time will tell.
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Androids flock to mobile phone show
And no mention of the big dog - Labrador - Woof!!
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LiMo drives 18 phones, nine new members
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Eighteen mobile handsets that support the LiMo (Linux Mobile) Foundation platform have been announced by Aplix, LG Electronics, Motorola, NEC, Panasonic Mobile Communications, Purple Labs, and Samsung. The LiMO Foundation also announced the addition of nine new members, including Access, Orange, and AMD. ...Linux phone stack integrations on demo
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MontaVista Software is demonstrating a pair of Linux stacks for mobile phones that it co-developed. One was done with interface-stack firm Movial, and features a Web widgets UI, while the other comprises a complete "pre-integrated" stack developed in partnership with Japanese phone software vendor Access. ...TI's Cortex-A8-based SoCs target Linux devices
Labrador lives
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