September 2020

Durabook Americas, Inc., the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, offers boundless customization capabilities to users of its Z14I fully rugged laptop. The unit's endless configuration possibilities assure users of the power, flexibility, functionality, and data security that they need for their specific applications. [See Durabook media release]

Full review: Janam XT3
With their XT3 rugged high-performance handheld, Janam offers customers a substantial upgrade over the XT2 and XT2+ predecessors. The XT3 is quick enough to please smartphone users spoiled by rapid technological advance, and that can make or break a deal. About the size of a modern smartphone, the Snapdragon SD660-powered XT3 has integrated GPS, NFC/RFID reading, mobile broadband and industrial-grade 1D/2D imager for bar code reading. The dual cameras (13mp and 5mp) are among the best we've seen in rugged devices. And there's a modern USB-C port. [See full review of the Janam XT3] -- Posted Monday, September 28, 2020

Preview: RuggON VULCAN X
RuggON's just announced VULCAN X vehicle mount computer is of interest for those who seek a compact Intel Core-powered and fully-rugged onboard system that's easy to use and operate either via touch or via programmable buttons. The very bright (1200 nits) 10.4-inch display fits almost anywhere, and there's plenty of legacy and state-of-the-art I/O. [See description, analysis and specs of the RuggON VULCAN X] -- Posted Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Preview: DT Research DT382GL
The DT382GL, introduced by DT Research in August 2020, is an 8-inch rugged tablet that runs Windows 10. It was designed primarily for two-factor authentication and long range asset verification. At a time where CACs (Common Access Cards) are standard issue ID for military personnel, civilian and state employees as well contractor personnel, a compact handheld Windows tablet with a built-in CAC reader addresses very real needs. [See description, analysis and specs of the DT Research DT382GL] -- Posted Monday, September 21, 2020

faytech joint venture CLEAR-BOND celebrates the production of its 200th ton optical bonding blue
In 2017, faytech invented a new optical bonding process suitable for the mass production of large format optically bonded touchscreens. Since 2018, faytech has been the world leading supplier in this niche market. Based on its market position, the process was since then steadily improved further with tailored machines to improve the yield and bond-line thickness control. During this time period, parts of the optical bonding process was patented by faytech as well. [See faytech media release] -- Posted Monday, September 14, 2020

NVIDIA to acquire ARM for $40 billion, creating world's premier computing company for the age of AI
NVIDIA and SoftBank Group Corp. (SBG) today announced a definitive agreement under which NVIDIA will acquire Arm Limited from SBG and the SoftBank Vision Fund (together, "SoftBank") in a transaction valued at $40 billion. The combination brings together NVIDIA's leading AI computing platform with Arm's vast ecosystem to create the premier computing company for the age of artificial intelligence, accelerating innovation while expanding into large, high-growth markets. [See Nvidia media release] -- Posted Sunday, September 13, 2020

Getac's next generation UX10 fully rugged tablet delivers seamless mobile performance for professionals in challenging work environments
Getac, has today announced the launch of the next generation UX10, a powerful fully rugged tablet that's built to thrive in challenging working environments, such as those found in the public safety, utilities, natural resources and manufacturing industries. Building on the success of Getac's original UX10, this next generation tablet delivers improved performance, storage, connectivity and rugged reliability in a stylish new chassis, all while retaining the same proven form factor of its predecessor. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Thursday, September 10, 2020

Preview: DT Research DT362GL
The DT362GL, introduced by DT Research in August 2020, is a 6-inch rugged handheld that runs full Windows 10. It was designed primarily for two-factor authentication and long range asset verification. At a time where CACs (Common Access Cards) are standard issue ID for military personnel, civilian and state employees as well contractor personnel, a small handheld Windows device with a built-in CAC reader addresses very real needs. [See description, analysis and specs of the DT Research DT362GL] -- Posted Thursday, September 3, 2020

Intel launches world's best processor for thin-and-light laptops: 11th Gen Intel Core
Intel today unleashed a new era of laptop performance with the launch of its next-generation mobile PC processors and the evolution of its broad ecosystem partnerships that are propelling the mobile PC industry forward. New 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics (code-named "Tiger Lake") are the world's best processors for thin-and-light laptops with unmatched capabilities for real-world productivity, collaboration, creation, gaming and entertainment across Windows and ChromeOS-based laptops. [See Intel media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Trimble announces the next evolution of its flagship GNSS solution<
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the TrimbleŽ R12i GNSS receiver, the latest addition to its Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) portfolio. The Trimble R12i incorporates Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)-based tilt compensation using Trimble TIP™ technology, which enables points to be measured or staked out while the survey rod is tilted, empowering land surveyors to focus on the job at hand and complete work faster and more accurately. [See Trimble media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 2, 2020