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Implementation of a Server Architecture for Secure Reconfiguration of Embedded Systems

Implementation of a Server Architecture for Secure Reconfiguration of Embedded Systems

Field reconfigurable logic finds an increased integration in both industrial and consumer applications. A need for secure reconfiguration techniques on these devices arises as... Read more

1 December, 2011

HP: Printed images can 'come alive' with Autonomy tech

...strategic partnerships at Aurasma, told ZDNet UK. "It's certainly a goal." Consumer applications are also on the cards. A user could take a photo... Read more

20 April, 2012 by Jack Clark

Photos: Bendy, waterproof phones and door-opening devices - Nokia's mobile future on show

...supermarket baskets arriving first - perhaps as early as next year - before any consumer applications. Photo: Natasha Lomas/silicon.com Read more

27 October, 2011 by Natasha Lomas

Lenovo tablets bring Android for work and play

...the ThinkPad and runs the same Android 3.1 OS but has consumer applications bundled from companies such as Amazon, Electronic Arts and Rovio. Both... Read more

20 July, 2011 by Ben Woods

Cisco app store to complement business tablet

...display. Cius users will be able to choose from both business and consumer applications to run alongside the native Cisco WebEX, Quad, Jabber and TelePresence... Read more

30 June, 2011

NEC claims spintronics memory breakthrough

...is seen as highly desirable, as it increases the potential range of consumer applications. Traditionally, most experiments are done at close to absolute zero so... Read more

13 June, 2011
Photos: Acer Iconia Tab tablets

Photos: Acer Iconia Tab tablets

...bit). Windows 7 provides access to a huge range of business and consumer applications, but isn't the most tablet-optimised of operating systems. To... Read more

24 March, 2011 by Charles McLellan

STMicroelectronics and Gemalto partner for secure NFC

...are being developed to boost the adoption of NFC services, specifically in consumer applications such as contactless payment, transportation ticketing, personal data protection and device... Read more

21 March, 2011 by Jack Clark

Apotheker forecasts cloud and connectivity in HP's future

...to-launch cloud app store and marketplace that will deliver developer services, consumer applications, and enterprise services and applications in the same place. "Data is... Read more

15 March, 2011 by Jack Clark
Eyes-on with Lenovo's eye-controlled laptop

Eyes-on with Lenovo's eye-controlled laptop

...extending the technology to tablets. To show off some of the possible consumer applications of the technology, Olsson demonstrated a gaming application (pictured). In this... Read more

3 March, 2011 by Jack Clark

CES: Dell unveils 7 and 10-inch Android tablets

The company has presented the Dell Streak 7 at CES 2011 in Las Vegas, along with the prototype of a 10-inch tablet device aimed at business users Read more

7 January, 2011 by Simon Bisson

AOL buys personal landing page About.me

...announcement but AOL confirmed that about.me will form a part of Consumer Applications Group alongside AOL Mail, AIM and AOL Lifestream. About.me allows... Read more

21 December, 2010

Intel to start making 22nm chips for others

...s FPGA technology. The Speedster22i is aimed at telecommunications, networking, industrial and consumer applications. "Intel's manufacturing strengths and lead in process technology offers leadership... Read more

2 November, 2010 by David Meyer
Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 Beta

Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 Beta

...Live Essentials Wave 4 for some time now. Although they're essentially consumer applications, they do have many features of interest to businesses — especially small... Read more

14 June, 2010 by Simon Bisson
LiveNurse by GreatCall - Call a live registered nurse 24/7, with medical library and symptom checker 1.3

LiveNurse by GreatCall - Call a live registered nurse 24/7, with medical library and symptom checker 1.3

...recognized as one of the most innovative, functional, and cutting-edge mobile consumer applications available giving you access to a wealth of health information provided... Read more

11 March, 2012

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