Intel is working on a new processor architecture, codenamed Olo River.  It includes an XScale processor core capable of 1GHz.

So, what is it for?

Multimedia, essentially.  The new architecture is designed to be placed in virtually any piece of A/V hardware to enhance the abilities of that device.  For instance, next generation televisions can use the Olo River processor to develop a 3D or 2D interface for the user to navigate.  Or it could connect to the internet via your ethernet LAN to download content such …