VIA Technologies showcased their latest in ultra mobile and small form factor computing featuring the VIA Nano processor and the VIA C7-M ultra mobile processor. More info at http://www.via.com.tw

VIA Embedded showcased their new ARTiGO A2000 barebone storage system and innovative home server set-up using the touch-screen VIPRO. http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/embedded/

Graphics will demonstrated the latest HD video and image applications using the all-new Chrome 500 series graphics cards running on a VIA Nano processor-based board. http://www.s3graphics.com
Blendtec, famous for their “Will it Blend” videos in which they blended an iPhone in their kitchen blender, was on hand to talk about their highly successful viral youtube campaigns. Blendtec CEO Tom Dickson and VP George Wright was on hand throughout Lunch@Piero’s to blend a phone, a garden rake.  http://www.blendtec.com

Developing and organizing your thoughts isn’t always a straightforward linear process, especially in groups. Comappings “mind-mapping” tool helps you make sense of even the most complex topics and projects with its innovative approach to formulating, developing, and organizing ideas. http://www.comapping.com

CTERA is a cloud data storage and back-up company, specifically targeting the needs of small business and home offices. It’s developing key new technologies to create a complete platform for ISPs to be able to offer advanced cloud storage services to end customers. Its unique, multi-layered approach combines cloud computing and Network Attached Storage (NAS). http://www.ctera.com

D-Link this year introduced new products based on 802.11n wireless technology, including an all-in-one router with storage and photo frame capabilities, D-Life cameras for home security, network video recording and surveillance system, a mini-monitor for PC multitasking, a chumby photo frame and more.  http://www.dlink.com
Good OS the company behind the gOS operating system that debuted on Wal-Mart computers just over one year ago released Cloud 0.8 operating. Cloud combines a browser with a Linux operating system, and features a special icon dock inside the browser for launching your favorite apps.  http://www.thinkgos.com

Green Plug (http://www.greenplug.us) and its partner Innergie (http://www.myinnergie.com), demonstrated the Greentalk-enabled Innergie mCube90G powering a variety of consumer electronic devices, each with unique power requirements. The stylish mCube90G marks the first implementation of Greentalk - a secure, open systems digital protocol between power supplies and electronic products.
Lexmark International highlighted a range of devices that can help working professionals get “Back to Business” including the all-in-ones X7675 and the X4975 and the color laser C543dn. http://www.lexmark.com

Openmoko Inc, showed off applications, distributors and distributions that run on the FreeRunner mobile phone.  http://www.openmoko.com

Qik, the official mobile video platform provider for Lunch@Piero’s provided a real-time video stream to share video that were shoot mobile phones at the event. http://qik.com/event/1172/lunchpieros

Total Immersion’s augmented reality (AR) technology transforms the passive viewer into the active performer. They integrate real-time interactive 2D, and 3D into a live video stream, AR from Total Immersion turns the consumer into the star of the show and allows him/her to interact with products, characters, and concepts that magically come to life. The individual controls the action. http://www.t-immersion.com

London-based Truphone has been conspicuous of late for the speed and frequency with which it has been rolling out Internet communications capabilities. In addition to Wi-Fi enabled calling for dual-mode mobile handsets from Nokia they are queuing up for Google’s Android platform and Windows Mobile, along with a wide range of IM and presence capabilities. http://www.truphone.com.

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