HP's Android-powered netbook

HP is set to unveil its first netbook to use the Android operating system, reports V3.

The netbook, called Compaq AirLife 100, comes with a 10.1-inch screen, 16GB solid state drive, Qualcomm Snapdragon processor similar to the iPad, and touch controls. It supports 802.11 b/g WiFi and 3G cellular communications.

“The browser has become the desktop for many people, and the new Compaq AirLife is the next evolution of a mobile computer that is streamlined specifically for the Web,” says Charl Snyman, GM of HP's Personal Systems Group in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Lenovo is to release three new PCs - Lenovo G455 and G555 notebooks and the C315 all-in-one desktop, states eWeek.

The new machines will support the latest AMD Turion and Athlon processors and ATI graphics.

“Our new G series notebooks and C series all-in-one desktop are designed for users who want a simple but powerful computing experience without any headaches,” says Dion Weisler, Lenovo vice-president of business operations.

Lenovo didn't release specific details for the new PCs, but the company says the notebook displays will have HD widescreens, offering 16:9 aspect ratios. The notebooks can support up to an AMD Turion II dual-core processor and ATI Radeon HD integrated graphics.

The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has awarded a five-year grant of $52.8 million to AMD Canada to fund R&D activities under Ontario's Next Generation of Jobs Fund, according to EE Times India.

The grant is expected to fund R&D activities by AMD's Markham-based engineers in the development of its upcoming AMD Fusion family of processors, related software infrastructure, and integrated computing platforms.

"With this partnership, Ontario will be at the forefront of helping to bring this game-changing technology to market, and will deepen the province's reputation as a seat of technology innovation," says Dirk Meyer, AMD president and CEO.