We don't cover embedded news as frequently as in the past, so occasionally I like to update our readers on what's happening in the market. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced a CTP of Windows Embedded Compact 7, the next generation of its Windows Embedded CE platform. The release is targeting slates, media players, and other specialized devices with new content sharing features, a new version of Internet Explorer, and syncronization with Windows 7 PCs. Microsoft has added Exchange 2010 AirSync and continues to support Microsoft Exchange Server. Windows 7 based embedded offerings were released last month.