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Linux-ready NAS devices run dual-core Atoms

20.07.2010 17:04 Synology America is shipping two network-attached storage devices running its Linux-based Synology DiskStation Manager 2.3 software. The desktop DiskStation DS411+ and rack-mount RackStation RS810+ are both equipped with dual-core Intel Atom D510 processors, as well as four bays supporting up to 8TB each, with the RS810+ expandable to 16TB via Synology's RX410 add-on unit....

Android leads booming location based services market, study says

19.07.2010 23:48 IE Market Research Corporation released a report projecting that the global market for GPS navigation and location-based services will rise by 51.3 percent through 2014 to $13.4 billion, and will be led by Android. Meanwhile, location-enabled search and advertising will see the biggest growth in market spending, growing at 131 percent by 2014, says IEMR....

Intel's IDF to focus on Atom ecosystem and Sandy Bridge

19.07.2010 22:07 Intel Corp. announced open registration and keynotes for its 13th annual technical conference, which returns to San Francisco on Sept. 13-15. Promised for the Intel Developer Forum are a keynote from CEO Paul Otellini on the Computing Continuum,as well as a keynote and track on the Intel Atom, and a track on the chipmaker's Sandy Bridgemicro-architecture....

Google fades out Nexus One, reports solid earnings

19.07.2010 19:44 Google received its last shipment of Nexus One smartphones from HTC, and will not re-stock once they're gone, says eWEEK. Meanwhile, the publication adds, Google posted solid second-quarter financials, with 24 percent higher revenues compared to 2Q 2009, and is making a bundle on Android-driven mobile advertising, but still faces major challenges....

Samsung spins 512GB solid state disk

17.07.2010 00:26 Samsung announced what appears to be its first 512GB SSD , utilizing high-performance toggle-modeDDR NAND flash. The device provides three times the performance of a typical hard disk drive, and extends battery life even further than previous SSDs, the company claims....

Sony Ericsson earnings up thanks to Android

17.07.2010 00:23 Sony Ericsson has returned to profitability thanks in part to its Android phones, and it's contemplating dropping its Symbian and Windows Mobile phones, says the Wall Street Journal. The company has found success with its Android-based Xperia X10 and Xperia Mini and Mini Pro, says the story, and the company is now prepping a mid-range Xperia X8 model....

Droid X sells out as Motorola defends lock-down chip

16.07.2010 23:48 The Motorola Droid X sold out in its first day, and won't be available at Verizon Wireless until July 23, says eWEEK. Meanwhile, Motorola responded to complaints over the Droid X's eFuse ROM lock-down chip, reassuring potential buyers that it won't destroy the phone if ROM modifications are made....

Australian Linux conference seeks papers

16.07.2010 21:30 Linux.conf.au announced a Call for Papers for its 12th annual open source Linux conference for developers, to be held in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan 24-29. Linux.conf.au 2011 starts off with two days of mini-conferences, and is followed by three days of main sessions and an Open Dayof events and presentations that is open to the general public....

OpenSUSE 11.3 ships with Btrfs, LXDE

16.07.2010 17:56 The Novell-backed OpenSUSE Project announced the final 11.3 release of OpenSUSE Linux, featuring Linux 2.6.34, the Btrfs file-system, improved netbook support, and desktops including the new LXDE 0.5.5. Meanwhile, eWEEK reviewed Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, praising its new virtualization features, despite a few snags....

AMD's revenues jump, too

16.07.2010 17:54 AMD saw revenues in the second quarter grow 40 percent over last year, thanks to strong growth in the mobile PC chip business. AMD's graphics business also did well, though AMD officials expressed frustration with the server numbers....

Droid X ships amidst controversy over ROM lockdown

15.07.2010 23:58 Verizon Wireless and Motorola launched the much-anticipated Android 2.1-based Droid X smartphone for $200, and said they foresee none of the shortages that have plagued other recent Android phones. Yet, modders are up in arms by the news that the Droid X has been locked down to prevent the loading of custom ROMs, say reports....

Linux to dominate non-smartphone mobile sales, says study

15.07.2010 20:05 ABI Research projects that by 2015, Linux-based operating systems, led by Android and Chrome OS, will represent 62 percent of the OSes shipping in all mobile devices aside from smartphones. The study also suggests that Linux offers a unifying advantage for mobile platforms, with a large number of upstream components that can be shared in addition to the Linux kernel....

HP delays Android Slate while Acer preps two Android tablets

15.07.2010 19:33 HP is postponing, if not cancelling, its Android-powered version of its Slate tablet, says All Things Digital. Meanwhile, DigiTimes says Acer will launch both seven-inch and ten-inch ARM-based Android tablets in the fourth quarter....

Ultra-compact PC expands connectivity, power options

15.07.2010 18:04 Axiomtek announced a fanless embedded system that uses Intel's 1.1GHz Atom Z510 or 1.6GHz Z530 CPUs and measures just 5.2 x 3.8 x 1.87 inches. The eBOX511-820-FLincludes gigabit Ethernet, CompactFlash storage, and four USB ports, and supports a wide range of power inputs, the company says....

Tablet upgrades to Android, 3G, and a 720MHz processor

14.07.2010 23:58 SmartDevices is readying an Android 2.1 version of its Ubuntu-based, seven-inch SmartQ R7 Linux color e-reader tablet. The SmartQ T7-3G tablet offers a more powerful 720MHz processor, provides Wi-Fi connectivity, upgrades to a 4700mAh battery, and is available with onboard 3G connectivity....