Microsoft Launches Windows Embedded Automotive 7

Microsoft Corp. announced the availability of Windows Embedded Automotive 7 to car makers and suppliers in the automotive industry. According to the statement, designed to support the development of new infotainment systems, Windows Embedded Automotive 7 is a platform providing integrated services for communication, entertainment, navigation and information for the mass market.

Microsoft Zune Expands Internationally

Microsoft Corp. announced the further international expansion of Zune, its digital entertainment service. According to the statement, this fall, Zune will expand its music and video footprint and bring the free Zune software, Zune Marketplace online store, Zune Pass music subscription service and enhanced features on Zune.net to new markets on Windows-based PCs, Windows Phone …

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GEAR Adds Video Encoder to SDK

GEAR Software announced the addition of a digital video-to-MPEG encoder to its GEARWorks SDK for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. According to the statement, GEARWorks SDK is a DVD and CD authoring and burning engine that is licensed by GEAR to software development companies. The GEAR encoder will be made available to GEAR’s existing …

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Seagate Launches Three Terabyte External Hard Drive

Seagate announced a three Terabyte (TB) external desktop hard disk drive. According to the statement, available immediately, the 3.5″ FreeAgent GoFlex Desk external hard drive ($249.99) features 3TB capacity for both Mac and PC, includes continuous backup with software file encryption and its USB 2.0 interface can be upgraded to USB 3.0 or FireWire 800 …

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Seagate Unveils FreeAgent GoFlex External Hard Drives

Seagate announced GoFlex, the next line in its FreeAgent external hard drive storage solutions. According to the statement, the FreeAgent GoFlex storage family includes easy, plug-and-play portable and desktop drives, with an array of interchangeable cables and desktop adapters that allow each drive to adapt to the interface or device being used. GoFlex hard disk …

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