Updated Software Simplifies Commercial GPS Application Development

General PDA

StormSource Software, a GPS software component vendor located in Colorado, has announced the release of a new version of its “GPS.NET Global Positioning SDK” software designed to greatly minimize the development time for writing commercial-grade, location-based services. The software manages all communications with GPS devices, allowing software developers to focus on actual business uses of GPS. Other features such as enforcement of precision, support for mobile devices, and support for international use promise developers solid performance while saving thousands in development and testing.

The topic of precision enforcement is of special importance with StormSource and its president, Jon Person. “GPS devices are subject to gross positional error at times, even with DGPS and WAAS enhancements. Unfortunately, this is frequently overlooked by developers and even by third-party GPS component vendors,” warns Jon. “This could be disastrous in a commercial environment.” Jon encourages developers to take a second look at their software tools and consider finding alternatives if they do not provide the ability to monitor and control “dilution of precision.”

The newest version of GPS.NET, released today, improves precision with a new feature which uses a “fuzzy logic” algorithm to determine the reliability of a satellite fix. The release also focuses on saving business money spent on technical support with a feature called Automatic Device Discovery. Jon explains: “Typically, a customer has to tell the software where the GPS device can be found on their computer before it will start working. This is a lot to ask of people, especially those who may not be computer-savvy. Automatic Device Discovery solves this problem by quickly locating GPS devices and determining the proper settings. The software now just knows what to do to connect.” Jon adds that this feature typically finds devices on desktop and hand-held systems in less than two seconds. More...

Isotope244 Graphics has released Acky's XP Breakout for the Pocket PC First Pocket PC VGA Game Released

Windows Mobile News

Isotope244 Graphics has released Acky's XP Breakout for the Pocket PC, an exciting brick-blasting arcade game with stunning particle effects and VGA compatibility. Using a reflective space pad, you destroy bricks, and move through 150 action-filled levels.

Unlike simple arkanoid games that let you shoot level after level of boring bricks, Acky's XP Breakout lets you work with 26 unique power items and 80 different brick types. The gameplay is always changing, with a dynamic mesh of particle effects, point bonuses, and mesmerizing object morphing. There are special gemstone and blaster items, as well as bricks that explode, ghost, move, and shatter. You even get to create the balls that you use to break the bricks. More...

Intellisync Extends Presence in Asian Market With Key Enterprise-Wide Deployment at Cathay Pacific

General PDA

Intellisync Corporation (NASDAQ:SYNC) , a leading provider of mobility and synchronization solutions, today announced that Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, an international airline based in Hong Kong serving passenger and cargo customers on five continents, has completed an enterprise-wide deployment of Intellisync's synchronization technology. Cathay Pacific is Intellisync's first Hong Kong-based enterprise customer, and one of the largest corporations in the Asia-Pacific market. Cathay Pacific's use of Intellisync's synchronization technology is intended to increase company-wide employee efficiency and productivity by enabling employees to sync Palm OS and Pocket PC handhelds with Novell GroupWise, the company's standard groupware solution.

"Intellisync's technology continues to proliferate throughout the Asia-Pacific region, as proven by this important enterprise win," said Masanari Arai, Intellisync's vice president & general manager for Asia-Pacific. "Cathay Pacific's decision to deploy our technology demonstrates that companies all over the world are seeking ways to become more efficient by synchronizing important business data and applications between employees and the devices they rely on every day." More...

ACCESS NetFront Browser Powers First 3G Smart-Card Handset From NTT DoCoMo

Consumer Electronic News

ACCESS Co., Ltd., (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 4813), a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet access technologies, today announced that its NetFront browser was selected for deployment in NTT DoCoMo's 3G FOMA(TM) F900iC handset. The F900iC handset, which became available on August 7, 2004, is the first 3G smart-card handset that is compatible with NTT DoCoMo's i-mode(TM) FeliCa smart-card service.

ACCESS worked closely with NTT DoCoMo to jointly develop the NetFront browser solution for the FOMA 900i series, and the solution has since been bundled in all FOMA 900i series handsets, including the 900iT, 900iV, and 900iS. The FOMA 900i series deployment continues the success of NetFront browser technology with NTT DoCoMo's i-mode service. ACCESS' NetFront browser has been the browser selection of choice since the launch of the first i-mode handsets in 1999. More...

FB-4 Inc. Announces the Availability of Anti-Virus Software for the Symbian Operating System

General PDA

FB-4 Inc., an innovator in mobile computing devices software, announces today the availability of a new suite of enterprise-grade software and services for Symbian OS smartphones. The security suite works with Samsung, Nokia, Siemens, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, BenQ, and Arima devices. FB-4 Virus Guard prevents virus intrusions and malicious code from attacking mobile devices and business networks. The suite is available via direct download from smartphone handsets and also features SMS call blocking and data encryption.

The suite application, created for both corporate and general clients, utilizes a user-friendly interface and hassle-free implementation. The software is installed onto the mobile device and administers both on-demand, user-initiated scans and contains a real-time monitor working behind the scenes. An over-the-air (OTA) distribution framework allows such applications to run with no wires or PC synchronization. More...

An original logical game: Arrows 2.0 released

Windows Mobile News

Full Description:

There is a field - 6x6 cells. Each field can be empty or contain a colored brick with arrow on it. Arrow direction depends on the bricks (or vice-versa). You can manipulate these bricks: tap on the brick to move it accordingly to it's arrow direction. Groups of two or more bricks having the same color dissapear, but each turn some new bricks come to the field. Destroy bricks to earn points. The goal is to earn as much points as you can. The game ends when there are no empty cells left on the field so it's impossible to place incoming bricks on it.

In the new version:
- full graphic update;
- saving of the game before exit;
- if you don't make a move within 10 seconds, the button shows on the toolbar. On pressing it you are given a hint in the form of blinking arrow.

Program Info Page : http://www.original-games.net/arrows.html
Direct Download Link : http://www.original-games.net/download/Arrows.Setup.exe
Screenshot URL : http://www.original-games.net/images/arscreen.gif More...

SONYERICSSON K500i/K508i preview @ ocworkbench.com

Mobile Phones

Here is an excerpt:

The K500i is the little brother of K700i. It has a subset feature set of the K700i. The K500i has no radio tuner and bluetooth. It's memory is limited to 12MB in contrast to 41MB on the K700i. You still get a camera but the quality on K500i is not as good as K700i. It supports up to extended mode (1280x960) but does not support Panorama mode.

K500i comes with a max talktime of 8 hrs and a standby time of 300hrs. Ringtones supported format is MIDI and MP3. Video Recording is supported 3GP format. Java is also supported and you can install your favourite 3D games via GPRS or IrDA. You can play your favourite 3D SuperRealTen Tennis game on K500i.

http://www.ocworkbench.com/2004/sonyericsson/k500i/k500-1.htm More...

The American Cancer Society is releasing a free handheld program called C-Tools 2.0

General PDA

C-Tools aims to be a reference of cancer-related information, intended to give physicians and other medical professionals access to the widest possible array of information relating to cancer. In turn, that will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer patients faster and with greater accuracy, which in turn should help save lives.

Currently the American Cancer Society is looking for Primary Care Physicians, residents, nurses and physician assistans to help beta test the product in the coming months. To learn more about our program please visit www.cancer.org/c-tools If you are interested in applying to be a Beta Tester please send an email to testing@acspdasupport.com More...

Neo by AlphaSmart Now Available for Student and Professional Use

General PDA

AlphaSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALSM) , a provider of technology solutions for education, today announced that Neo by AlphaSmart, the newest addition to its family of computer companions, is now shipping in time for the back-to-school season. Designed as a simple, affordable solution for one-to-one classroom computing, this lightweight, rugged device also appeals to mobile professionals who find its full-size keyboard and expansion capabilities ideal for writing and information gathering.

"AlphaSmart computer companions have earned a reputation within the education community as a writing tool that allows the creative process to take place virtually anytime, anywhere," said Manish Kothari, president of AlphaSmart. "With Neo, our goal was to enhance the features that make the writing and editing process easy and efficient, while also building new functionality into the device to extend its use for keyboarding instruction, classroom quizzes, outlining and more."

Based on the updated SmartApplet architecture, Neo is lightweight (two pounds), rugged, easy to use and features more than 700 hours of battery life (on 3 AA alkaline batteries). It provides twice the memory and storage capacity of the AlphaSmart 3000, and a 50% larger screen with support for variable font sizes so users can see more of their work on screen without scrolling. More...

ESPRE Solutions Acquires Wireless Peripherals, Inc. and Its Award-Winning, Wireless PDA Video Collaboration Technology

General PDA

ESPRE Solutions (OTC Pink Sheets: EPRS), a Dallas-based technology company, with a revolutionary and patented video compression technology, today announced the acquisition of Wireless Peripherals, a video collaboration technology company which uses the ESPRE video CODEC to make two-way video over a PDA possible.

Using ESPRE's patented Lightening Strike(TM) video CODEC, eViewLink(TM) (Wireless Peripherals technology) puts the power of high quality interactive video in the hip pocket of maintenance technicians, paramedics, nurse practitioners or any professional who benefits from remote diagnostic expertise and decision support. What was once a dream and a gadget only seen in the movies, is now possible today. "James Bond, Dick Tracy ... it's finally come to real life and ESPRE Solutions is the only one with the current capability to make it a reality", says ESPRE's CEO, Pete Ianace. More...

Beta Windows Mobile Firewall Released

Windows Mobile News

Airscanner Corp. today announced the public beta release of their personal firewall for Windows Mobile 2003/Pocket PC. Airscanner Mobile Firewall is a full-strength, fully configurable, NDIS packet-filtering TCP/IP firewall. It is the first personal firewall made specifically for the Widows Mobile PDA end-user.

Download Airscanner Mobile Firewall 1.0 beta here:
http://airscanner.com/downloads/fw/amfw.exe

View the User's Manual here:
http://www.airscanner.com/downloads/firewall/fwManual.htm

Airscanner Corp. has also published a series of articles showing how to detect, remove, and reverse engineer embedded viruses and Trojans on Windows Mobile. Using step-by-step instructions, we show you exactly how to dissect CE.Dust, the first Windows CE Virus, and Brador, the First Windows CE Trojan. This series of articles will appear on a weekly basis starting in a few weeks. Stay tuned to Airscanner.com for details. More...

West Joins BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program to Deliver Westlaw Wireless to Legal Professionals

General PDA

Being available to clients whenever and wherever necessary is crucial to legal professionals. To enable legal professionals to be more productive when on the go or in the courtroom, West, a Thomson business (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announced that the company has joined the BlackBerry(R) ISV Alliance Program. The alliance solidifies West's commitment to providing easy, fast and full-featured access to Westlaw(R), the legal profession's preferred and most powerful legal research service.

Westlaw Wireless(TM) was launched in 2000 and West's alliance with BlackBerry, developed by Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), reflects a larger trend towards the increasing use of wireless communications in the legal profession. According to a recent American Bar Association technology survey, 42 percent of respondents now use handheld communication devices while away from the office, an indication that "mobile lawyering" is fast becoming a reality for many attorneys. More...

Qiao Xing Universal Says CECT Mini PDA Mobile Phones A Hit in China's Domestic Market

Mobile Phones

Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, CEC Telecom Co., Ltd. (CECT), recently launched a new model Mini PDA Mobile Phone -- CECT T868 -- to satisfy white-collar ladies, supplying the demand for handsets of good taste and practical use. Such PDA phones are now best sellers in China's domestic market.

Mr. Wu Zhi Yang, CEO of CECT said, ''Besides having commercial and popular functions such as WAP, a 128M memory stick, data exchange abilities, translation software and a digital camera, the phones are also small in size and lightweight (84g), not to mention exquisite in appearance. Such features have helped to attract the attention of many white-collar ladies. What's more, compared with similar PDA mobile phones launched by other domestic and foreign companies, the T868 is more competitively priced, costing around only US$327.'' More...

3Com and HealthRamp Collaborate to Deliver Mobile Solutions to Long Term Care Industry

General PDA

Ramp Corporation (AMEX:RCO) today announced that its HealthRamp subsidiary has signed an agreement with 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) to provide mobile point-of-care order entry, resident management and electronic medical records (EMR) mobile solutions to the long term care industry. 3Com is a tier-one provider of innovative, practical and high-value voice and data networking products, services and solutions for enterprises of all sizes and public sector organizations. Ramp Corporation, through its wholly-owned HealthRamp subsidiary, markets the CareGiver technology suite. CareGiver lets long term care facility staff place orders for drugs, treatments and supplies from a wireless handheld PDA or desktop Internet web browser.

Under terms of the agreement, 3Com and HealthRamp are committed to collaborate on the implementation of the CareGiver solution in long term care facilities nationwide. HealthRamp has integrated its CareGiver software with 3Com's wireless infrastructure technologies enabling long term care facilities to collect and manage data for electronic resident charts, prescriptions, treatment orders and logistics in a HIPAA compliant manner from anywhere within a facility. This integrated solution can help enable long term care facilities to increase quality of care and decrease prescription errors, while reducing administrative and purchasing costs. The CareGiver solution, supported by a complete 3Com wireless infrastructure, will be installed in the first series of nursing homes before the end of the third quarter. More...

palmOne's Treo 600 Smartphone Now Available in T-Mobile USA Retail Stores

PalmOne News

palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) today announced that T-Mobile USA, Inc. is now selling the award-winning Treo(TM) 600 smartphone in its retail stores as well as through authorized dealers nationwide.

In February, T-Mobile began selling the Treo 600 smartphone through T-Mobile's direct business sales channels, select value-added resellers and online at www.palmOne.com Based on the popularity of the Treo 600 smartphone among T-Mobile business customers, and growing demand from mobile professionals and consumers, T-Mobile has expanded its distribution of the Treo 600 smartphone, so more T-Mobile customers can enjoy the benefits of the groundbreaking smartphone. More...

PQI PC3200 1Gig Ultra Low Latency Dual Channel Memory Kit Review @ Tweaknews.net

Personal Computer News

Article Snippit:

"More often than not, cheaper priced memory has a hard knock life getting respected in the enthusiast community seeing the market is dominated by a select few that make amazing memory, but it always comes at an amazingly high price. What I wanted to prove today is that you can save a boatload of money and still get absolutely exceptional memory capable of lower latency timings at stock speeds and still pull through with a jaw dropping overclock to boot."

Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/pqi3200/ More...

Consilient Technologies Announces 15-day Free Evaluation of Consilient

PalmOne News

Consilient(tm) Technologies today launched a 15-day free trial of Consilient Mobile Mail(tm) software for the Treo 600 from palmOne. Customers interested in wireless access to GroupWise or any IMAP4 server, can now evaluate their preferred email platform on the Treo 600. Downloads for both the Enterprise and Subscriber Edition are available at www.consilient.com/products/treo-solution.html More...

G3 Studios Partners With High Energy Magic To Bring SAS: Commando Tobrew Phones

General PDA

G3 Studios, a premier developer and publisher of video games for cell phones, handheld devices, Pocket PC and other platforms, and High Energy Magic, a UK-based developer of mobile entertainment, have signed an exclusive publishing agreement. Under this agreement, G3 Studios intends to globally publish and distribute "SAS: Commando", a gripping infiltration-style action game, for Brew cell phones. Using High Energy Magics revamped Transcend engine technology the game allows for more furious action, more animation, more sprites and smoother gameplay than ever before, even on lower-end phones. As part of the agreement, G3 Studios will create the port of the game for Brew handsets and place the game with Brew carriers around the world. More...

Astromist 1.6 for Plan now available

PalmOne News

Feature list:

Provide Bluetooth (and infrared) control of telescope (special rebate available for Astromist register users for the complete bluetooth hardware solution).

- Up to 2,5 million of stars and 18200 deep sky objects using full catalogs,
- More than 14000 object Dreyer descriptions including a Translator to facilitate understanding, More...

LandWare Releases the Leonard Maltin 2005 Movie Guide for Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Palm Powered Handhelds & Smartphones

Windows Mobile News

LandWare, a pioneering handheld and smartphone software developer announced today the immediate availability of Leonard Maltin’s 2005 Movie Guide for Pocket PC and Palm OS handhelds and smartphones.

The leading authority on American film is back with the latest edition of bestselling movie and video guide. Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide includes extensive details for over 20,000 films, "top lists" as voted by over 100,000 regular film goers, complete tools for tracking the films you watch, rent, & own and an online calendar that keeps you abreast of DVD release dates, new releases in theatres, and film festivals. More...

Handmark® Selected To Demonstrate New Product At Prestigious DEMOmobile 2004

General PDA

Handmark®, the leading developer and publisher of software for smart mobile devices, is proud to announce it has been selected as a demonstrator company at DEMOmobile 2004, one of the world's most exclusive showcases for emerging wireless and mobile technologies. DEMOmobile 2004, to be held in La Jolla, California on September 8-10, gives an elite group of technology investors, business executives, and international media the chance to see "the next wave in mobile and wireless", according to conference descriptions. More...

funSMS 4 for palmOne Treo 600

PalmOne News

funSMS 4 for the palmOne Treo 600 is the complete solution for managing text messages with ease. The integrated address functionality makes it even more comfortable. funSMS 4 Treo 600 GSM supports the 5-way navigation button for comfortable navigation within the application - all without lifting a stylus. funSMS 4 Treo 600 GSM offers an extremely attractive layout and optimized graphics especially designed for the 160*160 pixel resolution of the palmOne Treo 600. More...

Street Fighter Controllers Officially Licensed By Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Consumer Electronic News

NubyTech announced today their series of Street Fighter controllers have been officially licensed by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. The controllers are uniquely designed to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the Street Fighter series of video games from Capcom. Main features of the controller are: a 6-button fighting style layout, patent pending N-imation™ Lenticular, which is a three image holographic lenticular display in the center of the controller depicting each character in their signature motion, and exquisitely designed collector’s box featuring exclusive artwork from Udon Entertainment, the creators of the Street Fighter comic book series. More...

Cenuco to Unveil New Business/Enterprise Product Technologies Built on Intel(R) Architecture at ASIS International 2004

Windows Mobile News

Cenuco, Inc. (AMEX:ICU) has announced that a number of new business and enterprise- oriented product technologies will be announced at ASIS International 2004, the world's largest tradeshow exclusively dedicated to security products and services. Cenuco will host cellular video streaming product demonstrations, as well as a private showcase facility.

"Intel is pleased to support Cenuco's exciting development initiatives with cellular-based video streaming in the security sector," said Melissa Laird, general manager of Intel's Software Enabling Division. "The Cenuco demonstration slated for the ASIS International 2004 conference highlights how a working relationship with Intel through the Intel(R) Early Access Program can deliver innovative applications for Intel Xscale(R) technology and Intel architecture-based platforms." More...

Certicom Licenses Elliptic Curve Cryptography to Avanza Technologies

Windows Mobile News

Certicom Corp. (TSX: CIC), the authority for strong, efficient cryptography, today announced it has licensed Security Builder Crypto 4.0, its cross-platform cryptographic toolkit, to Avanza Technologies to build Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) into its secure identity management product, It'sM(x)iMail. Avanza's product generates an email address that looks and acts like a standard email address but is encrypted with security features that dictate user identification and privileges. Avanza needed the strength of ECC to provide authentication and key exchange, and the small key size to make it all fit.

It'sM(x)iMail fights spam and viruses by creating a non-transferable email address that prevents others from using an email address without the owner's authority. The Avanza framework gives the email creator control over who can read the message, who can respond to it and how long the address remains valid.

For Avanza, Security Builder Crypto and its optimized ECC implementations was the obvious choice for its cryptography. First, Avanza needed a cyptosystem small enough to fit into an email address. Second, the ECC implementation had to be flexible enough to work on a number of different platforms, including Pocket PC, Linux and Microsoft Win32. Third, Avanza's customer-data protection technology required a cryptographic framework robust and efficient enough to process hundreds of thousands of key pairs in conjunction with a real-time customer database to prevent theft of customer information. Finally, Avanza needed the confidence that the public-key scheme used would remain viable for the life of a potential email address - potentially for many years. More...

NTT DoCoMo and Motorola to Develop 3G FOMA Handset for Business Users

Mobile Phones

NTT DoCoMo, Inc., Motorola Inc. and Motorola Japan Ltd. announced today that they have signed an agreement to jointly develop a FOMA(R) handset targeting business users by taking advantage of high-speed 3G FOMA technologies. Commercialization is scheduled for spring 2005.

The new handset, which is compatible with GSM/GPRS technologies, will be the first FOMA model that may be used outside of Japan.

Unlike i-mode(R)-capable phones, the handset will enable access to the internet through mopera(R) or any other available internet connection service. What's more, its browser will be able to display standard web pages.

In addition, the new handset will be compatible with public wireless LAN services offered by DoCoMo and other providers, enabling users in hotspots to enjoy high-speed internet access at fixed rates. More...

The World's Smallest Flash Disk Provides 64MB of High-Performance Internal Storage for Windows CE .NET Operating System and a Variety of Software Applications

Windows Mobile News

Tiger Telematics' (OTC: TGTL.PK) eagerly anticipated handheld multi-entertainment device, the Gizmondo, will come complete with the industry's most advanced on-board non-volatile memory chip, mDiskOnChip G3 from M-Systems (Nasdaq: FLSH).

Launched in March 2004, mDiskOnChip G3 provides low cost, next-generation flash storage for embedded systems, without compromising reliability and performance. It leverages M-Systems' field-proven technologies developed for mobile phones and PDAs to deliver the most reliable multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash-based data and code storage with boot functionality. mDiskOnChip G3 is optimised for seamless integration in embedded systems with support for all major CPU architectures, such as ARM, and all operating systems, including Microsoft Windows CE .NET.

The Microsoft Windows CE.NET-powered Gizmondo boasts a 2.8-inch TFT colour screen with a Samsung ARM9 400MHz processor and incorporates a 64-bit graphics accelerator. Planned to hit markets in Europe and North America late this year and during 2005, Gizmondo provides cutting-edge gaming, multimedia messaging, an MP3 music player, MPEG4 movie playing capability, a digital camera and a GPRS network link to allow wide-area network gaming. It also contains a GPS chip for location-based services and is equipped with Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming. Nestled within Gizmondo is M-Systems' 64MB flash disk, providing the necessary on-board storage for the variety of software applications. More...

HP iPAQ 6315 Lil' Sync Pro & WriteSHIELD Shipping

Windows Mobile News

PocketPC Techs are pleased to announce that we are shipping a WriteSHIELD™ AG & C2 Screen Protector for the HP iPAQ 6300 Series. In addition we have confirmed that the new Lil' Sync™ Pro for the 41XX/43XX is compatible with both the iPAQ 6300 and rz1715 Series.

Overview:
Lil' Sync™ Pro: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/lilsync.asp

WriteSHIELD™ Premium Screen Protector: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/ws.asp

They are also now offering the WriteSHIELD™ in a combo 2-pack. The combo 2-pack includes one of the WriteSHIELD™ AG and one of the WriteSHIELD™ C2 Screen Protectors, , two Klear Screen Wet Single packs, 3.25" horse-hair brush, three applicator/removal picks, Optical quality MicroFiber cloth and fully illustrated instructions. More...

iPAQ rz1715 Mobile Companion now availible for order with free shipping!

Windows Mobile News

The HP iPAQ rz1715 Mobile Media Companion, powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile software, makes it easy to view and share your memories with friends and family. You can make your digital music mobile and listen to your favorite tunes wherever you go. Integrated Personal Information Manager (PIM) software package keeps up with your busy schedule, stores your favorite phonenumbers, and tracks your to do list. The slim, sleek HP iPAQ rz1715 Mobile Media Companion has theentertainment essentials you need at the value you want.

Get $100.00 off on this device with a one-year subscription to Audible.

Free UPS Ground Shipping with purchase of this iPAQ Pocket PC!
Free shipping offer valid through 08/31/2004.

Click here for more info... More...

Intec Gets Ready for Battle with New Wireless Kombat Arcade Sticks

Consumer Electronic News

Intec, Inc., the leading manufacturer of cross-platform video game accessories, today introduced two new additions to its comprehensive line-up of 2.4Ghz wireless video game accessories. The Wireless Kombat Arcade Stick -- available for PlayStation(R) 2 (G7080 - MSRP $29.99) and Xbox(TM) (G8080 - MSRP $34.99) -- is perfect for players who want to experience the "old school" feeling of an arcade stick while playing their favorite combat games at home. Set to begin shipping in North America on November 15, 2004, the Wireless Kombat Arcade Sticks are loaded with the latest features and are designed for maximum fighting action.

Great for PlayStation(R) 2 games such as Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution, Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance, Fight Night 2004 & 2005, Def Jam: Fight for New York, and Tekken 5, and Xbox(TM) games such as Dead or Alive 3, Soul Calibur 2, and Fight Night 2004 & 2005, Def Jam: Fight for New York, Intec Wireless Kombat Sticks allow users to jump, kick, run, duck, and punch with amazing accuracy and instant response. Each offers users the following features: More...

foneGEAR CORD FREE™ Headset Named one of “The Best Wireless Headsets for Cell Phones”

Consumer Electronic News

foneGEAR™ LLC (Troy, MI) – a leader in mobile communications accessories - today announced the immediate price-reduction of the CORD FREE™ universal wireless headset in recognition of it being named one of “The Best Wireless Headsets for Cell Phones” in the September issue of “Business 2.0®” magazine. The article is available at http://www.business2.com/b2/web/articles/0,17863,680519,00.html CORD FREE is available on-line at www.fonegear.com and www.tagaccessories.com for the new low price of $39.99, and was included in the article with headsets priced at up to $170. CORD FREE sets a new standard for small size, portability, ease of use, battery life and price-performance capabilities among wireless headsets. Compared to similar headsets based on Bluetooth™ technology (with headset and dongle) that can retail for up to $170, foneGEAR’s design offers substantial advantages in cost, battery life, privacy and size.

Designed to rid consumers of yet another AC wall charger, the foneGEAR CORD FREE headset uses a single AA alkaline battery to achieve up to 25 hours of use and 3 months of standby power. The foneGEAR headset dispenses with an ‘on-off’ button, so users never need to remember to turn it off. Simply dock the headset in the base that attaches to your phone through a universal 2.5 mm headset jack - and you're ready to go for your next call. More...

SYSPRO Scores Double Win at START Magazine/Microsoft Technology and Business Awards

Windows Mobile News

SYSPRO, a leading producer of enterprise software, announced it came away a double winner at the 7th Annual Technology and Business Awards Ceremony held on August 18, 2004, by START Magazine in cooperation with Microsoft Corporation.

The awards presentation held on the Odyssey Boat Cruise at Navy Pier in Chicago, marked the sixth year in succession that SYSPRO and its customers have been the recipients of the START T&B Awards, which recognize end-user companies and their suppliers for their visions in implementing technology to solve business challenges. Charles Johnson, Microsoft managing director, Manufacturing Solutions, handed out this year's awards. More...

New Microsoft Streets & Trips 2005 With GPS Locator Puts End to 'Are We There Yet?'

Windows Mobile News

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) today announced the availability of Microsoft(R) Streets & Trips 2005 with GPS Locator, a landmark product that combines the company's first Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware device with the latest version of the best-selling(1) mapping and travel planning software for the United States and Canada. Streets & Trips 2005 with GPS Locator provides real-time GPS tracking and a comprehensive array of maps, driving directions and points of interest to help travelers know exactly where they are and where they are headed at all times.

"GPS navigation technology has been around for years, but until now it has been a luxury item, too expensive and complicated for most consumers to take advantage of," said Thilo Koslowski, vice president and lead automotive analyst with Gartner Inc. "Companies that offer easy-to-use mobile navigation products will gain market share in the near future as consumers are looking for more affordable alternatives to embedded GPS navigation systems in the vehicle." More...

Nokia Teams with Pointsec Mobile Technologies to Deliver Advanced Security for Mobile Devices

Mobile Phones

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Pointsec today announced that they have jointly developed a solution designed to protect enterprise customers' data on mobile devices. The new Pointsec file encryption solution enables the encryption of user data such as email, SMS and MMS messages, calendar and contacts as well as memory card data. The solution will be available for Nokia Series 60 and Nokia Series 80 devices, starting with the Nokia 9500 Communicator.

"Nokia strongly believes that security is a key enabler for business mobility," comments Panu Kuusisto, Director, Alliances at Nokia Enterprise Solutions. "As devices become increasingly sophisticated and more company sensitive information is stored on them, it is vital to bring the same level of security to mobile devices as currently exists on wired IT devices such as laptops." More...

Puget Sound Handheld User Group Gadget Geek Swap Meet

Events

If you live in the Puget Sound, Washington area, I would like to invite you all to the www.PSHUG.org (Puget Sound Handheld User Group) Gadget Geek Swap Meet tomorrow night starting at 6:30 P.M. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria of Microsoft Building 117, and early guests will have access to Mexican food from Qdoba restaurant. I will have a couple of odds and ends to sell or trade, and you can bring geeky stuff that does not have to be limited to PDA gear. It is fun to see people's old computer gear and to try to find a hidden treasure somewhere. Verizon Wireless should also have a vendor table with its new Bluetooth Motorola V710 phone. Plus, you may get to see some of the new iPAQ devices and maybe a Motorola Smartphone. If you plan on attending, please send a quick e-mail to rsvp@pshug.org More...

Astea Alliance Mobile Service Management Solution Provides Productivity, Efficiency Gains

Windows Mobile News

Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) , a global provider of service management solutions, today announced that customers worldwide have rolled out its Alliance Mobile solution. Companies have empowered their field technicians with access to the Astea Alliance suite of service management processes to increase productivity and decrease costs. A fundamental differentiator for the Alliance Mobile offering is that the software application is on the mobile device, fully integrated with back-end processes and optimized for workflows of remote service professional, unlike other field service mobile solutions that simply connect to back office systems.

Alliance Mobile enables field professionals to execute complete sales to service business processes, from opening service calls, looking up customer history data, logging use of trunk stock or warehouse parts, issuing returns, capturing customer signatures and tracking time and expenses. It also allows the field professional to sell additional parts, contracts, and equipment. Alliance Mobile offers untethered wireless applications with synchronized client databases for laptops and Pocket PC devices, as well as direct-connect, real-time wireless two-way pagers and mobile smart phones. More...

SiRF Powers Navman's Latest Integrated GPS Pocket PC Navigation Device

Windows Mobile News

SiRF Technology, Inc., (NASDAQ:SIRF) a leading supplier of GPS semiconductor and software solutions, announced today that its SiRFstarIIe/LP GPS technology provides the location platform for Navman's sleek new PiN (Personal Interactive Navigation) device. The PiN is among a growing crop of personal Pocket PC products unveiled this year offering navigation as the principal function -- a development that has expanded the functionality of PDAs from the office to the car.

"The SiRFstarIIe/LP provides a perfect combination of performance and power consumption well suited for our land navigation devices like the PiN," said Peter Maire, president of Navman Ltd. "With excellent reception and time to acquisition, SiRF's chipset complements our innovative GPS technology and award-winning software, and helps us provide our customers with the best possible navigation experience."

Navman joins a fast-growing roster of consumer electronics manufacturers who have relied upon SiRFstarIIe/LP to location-enable a new generation of PDA-type navigation devices in time for the 2004 holiday season. More...

Iambic Announces Powerful New, E-Mail Solution For Palm Os® Devices

PalmOne News

iambic, Inc., a leading provider of productivity enhancement software for handheld computers (PDAs and smartphones) today announced the release of Agendus Mail, a powerful new email solution for Palm OS devices. Agendus Mail delivers full email functionality to the users of iambic's award-winning, Agendus for Palm OS Professional Edition, personal information management (PIM) program. This "best-of-breed" solution enables users to conveniently send and receive email messages, wirelessly and via synchronization, without compromise.

Agendus Mail provides full-featured IMAP support making the process of synchronizing e-mail folders between handheld and computer very simple. Operating just like desktop email programs, Agendus Mail connects directly to the mail server, eliminating the hassle of working through intermediary servers. It is fully compliant with popular email protocols such as POP, IMAP and SMTP. More...

Foo Fighter, Arcade Game for PocketPC and SmartPhone Devices

Windows Mobile News

Elements Interactive releases Foo Fighter, an arcade game for PocketPC and SmartPhones devices.

Foo Fighter is a vertical side-scrolling shoot-em-up game packed with action, weapons and fun.

You'll be exploring a new solar system through various missions that will test even the most experienced players. With lots of secrets and various gameplay modes, the game will keep you interested for quite some time. Features: More...

SplashID Gets High Praise in Recently Published Reviews

Windows Mobile News

SplashData’s SplashID program, the top-selling personal identification organizer for handheld devices, has recently received a lot of attention by product reviewers at several of the top online resources for news and information on mobile computing. Two glowing reviews it has received were published in Bityard (www.bityard.com) and Pocket PC Thoughts (www.pocketpcthoughts.com).

Versions of SplashID are available for Palm OS, Windows Mobile (both Pocket PC and Smartphone devices), and Symbian OS (Nokia Series 60 and Sony Ericsson UIQ). Regardless of platform, SplashID 3.0 securely maintains personal identification information on both the mobile device and desktop computer while offering a host of features aimed at organizing and securing sensitive information. SplashID has long been among the most popular PDA applications available, with the Palm OS version currently ranked among the top five selling Palm OS programs at Handango.com, the world’s top resource for mobile computing applications. The software safely and securely stores a variety of sensitive, personal identification information, including user names, passwords, credit card numbers, calling card numbers, bank account data, PINs, medical insurance information, and more. Information is stored in a secure, encrypted format and is quickly accessible on handhelds and desktop computers. SplashID includes both handheld and desktop software and data is automatically synchronized between the two. More...

"Bear's Job. Honey Fever" by Binoteq Software released for Palm

PalmOne News

New game with cool looking graphics, here is blurb:

"Flying Bear is the most terrible bees' nightmare! To help the Bear get the honey in a pot, you need to make one or more bombs blow up near him.

The closer you put a bomb to the Bear - the further he will fly. Also, there are sometimes walls which don't let the Bear fly to the pot directly. Then you'll need more boms to make the Bear change his course. The number of available bombs is shown at the bottom, just next to the bomb icon."

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Motorola DCP601 Home Entertainment System

Consumer Electronic News

The Motorola Digital Convergence Platform (DCP) product family is designed to eliminate the complicated hook-up and continuous re-configuration of audio and high-definition video equipment that occurs in today's high-end home theater environments. As a result, consumers can benefit from having to connect only one wire to a monitor to start enjoying digital entertainment. Also, the new DCP family meets the FCC's plug-and-play standard, making these integrated theater systems convenient and easy to install, no matter where a consumer lives.

Motorola DCP600 Digital Video Home Entertainment System The Motorola DCP600 is a 6.1 channel audio/video processor that combines HD decoding and digital cable functionality into a home theater system. Part of Motorola's Digital Convergence Platform (DCP) family of home theater systems, the Motorola DCP600 integrates a top-quality audio/video processor, AM/FM stereo receiver, HD decoding capabilities and an interactive digital cable-ready receiver -- all into one unit offering high functionality with plug-and-play convenience.

Motorola DCP601 Digital Video Home Entertainment System with DVD Player The Motorola DCP601 includes all the features of the DCP600 and adds a progressive scan DVD player, up-converted for higher resolutions on HDTV monitors. More...

Samsung Yepp-55i audio player review @ AcceleNation

Consumer Electronic News

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"Samsung has long been a pioneer in MP3 technology, always having a good retail presence at stores like Future Shop and Best Buy. The company's YEPP line of MP3 players dates back to a few years ago when the revolution in digital music started. Now, the company product line has matured into a stylish range of products for different target markets with different features.

Contrary to the iPod, one of the hottest MP3 items, which uses a hard drive as the medium for storage, Samsung trades off the large storage capacity of hard drive-based media players in favor of a smaller footprint: the result is a small, sleek design with the YEPP 55i. "

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SanDisk Supplies Reduced Size MultiMediaCards for Siemens S65 Mobilie Phone

Consumer Electronic News

SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced that it will supply Siemens Information and Communication Mobile of Germany, the world’s fourth largest producer of mobile phones, with Reduced Size MultiMediaCards™ (RS-MMC™) for sale with the new high-performance Siemens S65 handset.

At roughly half the size of a postage stamp, the SanDisk RS-MMC is one of the world’s smallest flash memory form factors. A 32-megabyte RS-MMC will be bundled with sales of the Siemens mobile phones, which are expected to reach dealers in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America by October 1, 2004. More...

Siemens S65 Triband GSM Camera Phone with RS-MMC Review @ ocworkbench.com

Mobile Phones

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"Phones are getting more and more complex these days. From polyphonic ringtones to integrated cameras and to external storage. Siemens, the German phone maker brings us another new S series phone that has the latest in technology built into it. S65, supports GSM 900/1800/1900 and GPRS. If you are familiar with Siemens phone, S65 has improved on its user interface with icons and a joystick to access to the commonly used features like SMS, Camera etc.

S65 provides a screen display of 132 x 176 pixels for displaying information. With 16 bits colour depth, the screen images looks good but under strong sunlight, it appears dim. The phone has a nice dimension of 109 x 48 x 18mm and weighs only 98g. This is pretty light compared to the Motorola E398."

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Ecuity completes national rollout of Smart Call, mobile Voice over Internet Phone (VoIP) service, includes a virtual PBX

Windows Mobile News

Ecuity, Inc., (OTC BB: ECUI.OB), an end-to-end unified communications and technologies company serving the small-to-medium business and residential markets, today announced that it has completed the national rollout of its mobile Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service called Smart Call(TM), which enables users to call any cell phone or traditional phone anywhere in the world from a PC or Pocket PC-compatible devices such as laptops and PDAs with a broadband or wireless connection. More...

Internet Revolutionizes the Way Students Do Laundry

Consumer Electronic News

As college students head back to school, many can leave one item off of their packing list -- laundry detergent. Some can also expect to waste less time in the dorm laundry room. New software technology makes it possible for students to track the progress of their laundry from their dorm rooms, the gym or wherever they can access the Web.

These innovations are part of the suite of Intelligent Laundry Solutions(TM) recently introduced by Boston-based Mac-Gray Corporation, the nation's largest contract manager of college laundry rooms. This suite includes LaundryView(TM), which allows a student online access to the laundry room to determine first whether machines are available and then to receive alerts to his or her laptop, PDA, cell-phone or directly to a desktop. More...

PalmSource and Orange Announce the PalmSource/Orange Smartphone Application Contest

PalmOne News

PalmSource, Inc., (NASDAQ:PSRC) provider of Palm OS(R), a leading operating system powering next generation mobile devices and smartphones, and Orange, one of the world's largest mobile communications companies, today announced the PalmSource/Orange Smartphone Application Contest, co-sponsored by PalmSource and Orange. The contest, which begins today, encourages the development of Palm OS wireless applications that use the Orange general packet radio service (GPRS) and its ability to wirelessly transmit data and applications to more than 50 million worldwide Orange subscribers. The contest rules will be made available on request.

The awards will be presented during the final day of the Orange Code Camp, which is scheduled for September 13-15 in Poitiers, France. The "best-of-class" grand-prize contest winner will take home a Segway Human Transporter, while category winners will receive an Orange Treo(TM) 600 smartphone from palmOne, Inc. The four categories include: localization; best use of a wireless network in a stand-alone application; most innovative use of a data network; and best phone utility. More...

Asphalt: Urban GT Burns Serious Rubber on N-Gage

Mobile Phones

Nokia and Gameloft today announced Asphalt: Urban GT for the N-Gage platform. Asphalt: Urban GTTM brings the thrill of high-speed racing in locations from around the world with licensed dream cars that players can customize for performance and looks. With its amazing 3D graphics and fast frame rate, Asphalt: Urban GT offers a true high-speed experience with the possibility to race against others via Bluetooth wireless technology.

"Asphalt: Urban GT is the first dream car racing game for the N-Gage platform and it delivers fantastic graphics and high-powered performance," says Pasi Polonen, Director of Games Publishing, Nokia. "Asphalt: Urban GT lets you race your customized Lamborghini down the Champs-Elysee in Paris - a thrilling experience!" More...

Digital Lifestyles Group Unveils hip-e(TM): The World's First Digital Lifestyle Platform for Teens

Consumer Electronic News

If there was one place where teens could go for their computer, entertainment and digital lifestyle needs, where would they go? Digital Lifestyles Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DLFG) today answered the call by unveiling details of hip-e -- the world's first all-in-one digital lifestyle platform for teens which transcends the role of a computer to become the focal point of entertainment, communication and fun in a teen's room. Inspired by teens, and designed exclusively for them, hip-e will offer everything teens want in a computer experience, and more. Instant message, watch television, surf the internet or listen and share music - hip-e will let teens do all this and much more in one simple and robust package that is as fun to use as it is functional. hip-e will promise to create a new category of teen computing and digital lifestyle products within the computer industry. More...

DEMOmobile 2004: Breakout Applications, Devices and Visionaries

Events

The prestigious DEMOmobile conference is known for introducing innovative companies, next-generation products, and unexplored themes into the world of mobile computing. DEMOmobile 2004 will be no exception and Executive Producer Chris Shipley will be joined this year by a slate of seasoned tech experts, offering their take on mobile solutions that address such core issues as service-based computing, data synchronization and global wireless broadband.

"DEMOmobile launched six years ago and has evolved continually as the mobile user's needs shift and multiply," said Shipley. "Two key elements, however, remain constant to the conference: groundbreaking technologies and learned speakers that shed light on how to take full advantage of these innovations. Their insights are invaluable to the DEMOmobile audience and provide a much needed context to the influx of advances in the mobile market." More...

BluefishRx Prescription Writer Named Best Medical Application of 2004 by Handango

General PDA

Bluefish Wireless Inc., developer of BluefishRx, the leading handheld prescription writer and charge capture application and Communication Intelligence Corporation ("CIC") (BULLETIN BOARD: CICI) , the leader in biometric signature verification and a leading supplier of electronic signature solutions, announced today that BluefishRx Prescription Writer, which includes CIC's electronic signature applications, has been named "the best medical application of 2004" for the Palm OS by Handango, the leading provider of handheld software downloads, in the 2004 Handango Champion Awards.

BluefishRx incorporates many of the leading names in handheld software. Partnerships with ePocrates (drug, formulary and interaction data), HyperCereus (medical informatics), PrintBoy (print engine) and CIC (biometric signature verification) have enabled BluefishRx to deliver a feature-rich and affordable product with trusted drug, coding, printing and security features. A free trial can be downloaded from www.bluefishRx.com More...

ACCESS NetFront Browser Now Powers Twelve Advanced SANYO Handset Models Worldwide

Mobile Phones

ACCESS Co., Ltd., (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 4813), a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet access technologies, today announced that its NetFront browser is now available in twelve advanced SANYO Handset Models in the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand. These SANYO handsets are among the most technologically advanced in their respective regions with features such as sophisticated digital cameras and large, high-resolution color displays.

NetFront has been selected as the embedded browser technology in SANYO's SCP-4900, SCP-6400, SCP-5300, SCP8100, SCP-7200, SCP-5400, SCP-5500, SCP-7300, SCP-8200, SCP-4920, SCP-8100CA, and SCP-8100NZ. These mobile handsets represent some of the best-selling handsets available through SANYO's mobile operator partners in the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand. Several models include advanced digital cameras and displays, which in combination with cutting-edge NetFront browser technology, greatly facilitate and enrich the mobile Internet browsing experience. More...

TASER(R) International, Inc. Receives Large Orders for TASER Conducted Energy Weapons

Consumer Electronic News

TASER(R) International, Inc. (NASDAQ:TASR) , a market leader in advanced non-lethal weapons announced today that it received five recent orders for TASER brand conducted energy weapons. The orders received, totaling over $741,000, were from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department in Wisconsin, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Colorado, and the Martin County, Orange County and Palm Beach County sheriff's offices in Florida.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department ordered 130 X26 TASER units and accessories. This is an initial order for TASER technology from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office placed an order for 115 X26 TASER units and accessories to supplement the 24 TASER X26 units currently deployed by the sheriff's office. More...

Pharmacy Choice Offers Users Comprehensive Mobile Resource From Thomson Micromedex

General PDA

MICROMEDEX, a part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), the leader in information solutions for healthcare and scientific professionals, and Pharmacy Choice, Inc., an application service provider and professional services company for the pharmacy industry, announced today a collaboration to offer mobileMICROMEDEX(TM) to registered users of the Pharmacy Choice(R) Web sites. With access to this comprehensive handheld resource, users will have drug, alternative medicine, toxicology, and acute care information.

In addition to offering mobileMICROMEDEX, the Pharmacy Choice Web sites offer career services and continuing education courses and credits. With over 100,000 unique visitors every month and 52,000 registered users, Pharmacy Choice is one of the pharmaceutical industry's leading providers of online resources. More...

palmOne Expands Reach of Bluetooth Technology-enabled Handhelds With Wi-Fi Connectivity

PalmOne News

palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) is providing a second level of wireless connectivity for Tungsten(TM) T3 and Zire(TM) 72 handheld users with the introduction of its first Wi-Fi card. Developed specifically for handheld owners who want to complement the integrated Bluetooth(R) technology solutions of the Zire 72 and Tungsten T3 handhelds, the Wi-Fi card contains a built-in 802.11b radio that lets users set up and quickly connect to the Internet anytime they are within range of a Wi-Fi access point or hotspot.(1)

Today, people who need continuous connectivity get it through multiple network solutions, depending on where they are and what they're trying to do. While Bluetooth technology can wirelessly link devices within 30 feet of each other, Wi-Fi can provide faster, reliable and secure wireless access to business, personal or public networks within 100-300 feet of a wireless access point. More...

PocketPC Qtek 2020 en test sur Freepaq

Windows Mobile News

The Qtek 2020 is available at Expansys for 756.95 €. The model I received was a return which was missing the spare stylus and the headphones. Expansys had it available at a price I couldn’t resist (I suggest you check out the Expansys’ UK site in the “Grade ‘B’ Stock” from time to time – There’s often some great deals there).
Speaking of Expansys, first a big THANK YOU for an impeccable service. I placed my order for my Qtek on a Thursday morning, and Friday morning it was delivered. They caught me off-guard with their efficiency. Well done!

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