Hardware
Openmoko selects STMicroelectronics’ MEMS solution
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor company and a supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) motion-sensing chips, has announced that its LIS302DL 3-axis accelerometer is being used by Openmoko to provide motion-sensing functions in Openmoko’s Neo Freerunner LINUX-based mobile open platform. Openmoko is a project dedicated to delivering mobile phones with an open source software stack. The company is [...]
Viewcast to acquire assets of Ancept
Viewcast, a developer of hardware and software for the transformation and delivery of video over broadband and mobile networks, and Ancept Media Server, a provider of digital asset management solutions, have signed an asset purchase agreement whereby Viewcast will purchase the assets of Ancept. The combined company will have an expanded global business presence and [...]
NXP to transfer its mobile services business to Gemalto
Gemalto, a player in digital security, and NXP, a semiconductor company founded by Philips, have entered into an agreement whereby NXP would transfer its mobile services business to Gemalto. The related unit based in Sophia Antipolis, France will continue to develop and market software and service solutions compliant with the MIFARE4Mobile interface specifications which manage [...]
Telesphere introduces Hosted Call Recording service
Telesphere, a US-based business phone and internet services provider, has announced a new Hosted Call Recording service to its Telesphere Anywhere customers. The offering gives Telesphere customers the ability to digitally record and store calls in a standard M3U/MP3 format. The Hosted Call Recording will give customers the ability to record calls made to their [...]
NXP, MIPS unveil 45nm HDMI 1.3 receiver IP solution
MIPS Technologies, a provider of architectures, processors and analog IP, has announced that its cooperation with NXP Semiconductors has resulted in, what is claimed to be, the industry’s first 45nm HDMI 1.3 receiver IP solution. The companies announced a year ago that they were extending their strategic relationship to offer HDMI-based IP solutions for digital [...]
Sony’s BD player, home theatre systems go wireless
Sony is adding four new Blu-ray Disc devices to its line-up, including a stand-alone player with Wi-fi capability for easy BD-Live access and Blu-ray Disc home theatre systems with S-AIR wireless audio. The BDP-S360 and BDP-S560 stand-alone players and BDV-E300 and BDV-E500W BD home theatre systems are aimed to deliver full HD 1080/60p and 24p [...]
Pentax introduces Pentax X70 megazoom digicam
Pentax Imaging Company has unveiled its X70 Megazoom digital camera featuring a high magnification 24X optical zoom lens with wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage. With 12 megapixels, SLR-like styling and flexible exposure modes, the Pentax X70 is aimed to be a bridge between compact digital cameras and digital SLRs. The company believes the camera will suit [...]
Sony improves its Bravia LCD HDTV line-up
Bolstering the recently announced 2009 Bravia LCD HDTV line-up, Sony Electronics has announced a series of additional networked models with full HD 1920 x 1080 progressive (1080p) resolution. The company has informed this new W-series adds an economic HDTV option, while delivering the same interactive functionality as the recently announced Bravia Z5100 and XBR9 models. [...]
Alpha Networks launches HD media player
Alpha Networks, a player in the networking ODM/OEM industry, has announced plans to display its high definition media player, the ADM-555H, at 2009 CeBIT. The company informed that the ADM-555H supports HDMI up to 1080p resolution and multimedia formats to enjoy HD content. The ADM-555H is a plug-and-play device that enables users to play videos, [...]
Avea, RIM launch BlackBerry Curve 8900 in Turkey
Avea and Research In Motion (RIM) recently launched the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone in Turkey. The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 has a feature set aimed at keeping users connected to family, friends and colleagues. In addition to its e-mail, messaging, organiser, web browser and multimedia applications, the smartphone features global connectivity support, built-in Wi-fi and [...]
