SkipJam Announces iMedia Controllers for Phone & Voice Communications in the Home

Discretix, the leading provider of embedded security solutions for mobile devices and flash-based storage, and Virage Logic Corporation (NASDAQ:VIRL) , a leading provider of semiconductor intellectual property (IP) platforms, today announced that they are cooperating to provide an advanced solution for securing sensitive data in mobile storage devices. The joint offering will result in the integration of Discretix's embedded security solutions -- CryptoFlash(TM) and CryptoCell(TM) -- with the Virage Logic's Non-Volatile Electrical Alterable (NOVeA) embedded memory.

The availability and proliferation of mobile consumer devices and their respective storage capabilities continue to increase exponentially in mobile phones and PDA's as well as removable storage devices such as flash-based USB drives and cards. The increased usage and mobility of these products has given priority to the prevention of premium content piracy and proprietary information theft.

The integration of the respective solutions helps ensure that the unique device key created and encrypted using the CyptoCell or CryptoFlash solutions, can be stored in hardware on chips in a manner which is both cost effective and secure. The solutions are designed with an open architecture that enables developers to build security into their applications rapidly and effectively. The unique device identity serves as the cornerstone for a broad range of applications such as Digital Rights Management, Secure Storage, and Over-the- Air (OTA) Device management. More...

Begins Manufacturing New Product DAB Modules for New Customer RadioScape

SkipJam Corp., a leading provider of home media networking solutions, announced today SkipJam iMedia wired and wireless touch panels and RF remote Controls which allow complete control of all SkipJam iMedia home multimedia and appliances through an integrated simple to use menu. The SkipJam iMedia controllers also let users send voice pages and messages to any room or device in the home.

The SkipJam Handheld RF Remote Control and SkipJam In-Wall Touch Panels models iWTP57, iWTP104, iWTP150 integrate with the SkipJam iMedia system, letting users control all devices in their home from any convenient location. The SkipJam RF Remote Control also integrates telephony and paging into the system, providing on-screen caller ID, voice recording, paging and voice messaging.

The SkipJam In-Wall Touch Panel displays are available in 3 sizes: 5.7- inch, 10.4-inch and 15-inch. The touch panels provide control of any room or "zone" in the home and connect to the SkipJam iMedia Systems through wired Cat 5 or wirelessly through 802.11a/b/g (optional). The 10.5-inch displays can also show video from any SkipJam iMedia Center and play recorded video from any PC or Network Attached Storage device. The SkipJam iMedia Center can also be controlled from any PC or PDA connected to the home network. More...

First Time Available, Legal Help From Your WAP Enabled Cell Phone

Nam Tai Electronics, Inc. ("Nam Tai" or the "Company") (NYSE Symbol: NTE; CBOE Symbol: QNA; Frankfurt Stock Exchange Symbol: 884852) is pleased to announce that it has received a new customer order from RadioScape(R) Ltd. ("RadioScape"), one of the world leaders in Software Defined(TM) Solutions for Digital Radio applications, to build the Digital Audio Broadcast ("DAB") modules.

DAB modules are designed into digital radio products such as home tuners, kitchen radios, in-car receivers, PCI cards, CD players, clock radios, boomboxes, midi-systems and handheld portable devices.

"We are very pleased to be offered an opportunity to manufacture this new product, the DAB module for RadioScape. The addition of RadioScape as our new customer shows Nam Tai's success in further diversifying both of its product mix and customer base into the digital radio industry," said Mr. Joseph Li, Chief Executive Officer of Nam Tai. "We will continue our aggressive marketing strategies in the global electronics market to further expand our customer base. Coupled with our strong manufacturing technology know-how and continued expansion of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, we are well positioned for continuous growth in our range of products and services as well as our customer base." More...

First Ever Fighting Game On N-Gage - King of Fighters: Extreme

Just launched, WAPlaw.com offers quick access to legal help from WAP enabled cell phones, Palm Pilots and Blackberries. By filling in a short form, you can instantly send your legal request, right from the scene of an injury, to a series of interested attorneys.

The legal profession is embracing WAP technology. Everyday thousands of people hunt for legal help in the Yellow Pages and on the Internet, and millions of people use Personal Digital Assistants. Now, for the first time, people seeking legal help can do so from their WAP enabled cell phone or PDA. Several brokerage houses already use WAP technology to enable their clients to buy and sell stocks.

People can use WAPlaw.com like a 911 service. In this age of instant communication, some lawyers are moving from the back lines of sorting out problems after they have happened, to the front lines of involvement as the incidents unfold.

An increasing number of personal injury lawyers prefer evaluating prospective clients from a submitted request containing concise pertinent information. And people appreciate being able to send just one form that is then sent to a succession of lawyers. More...

Olympus R1000 worlds first TDA (Tough Digital Assistant )

Nokia today announced that it has started to ship its first ever fighting game King of Fighters: Extreme. In The King of Fighters, our hero Kyo Kusanagi is invited to participate in the King of Fighters tournament, where the most brutal sluggers make their annual rendezvous to be crowned the ultimate master fighter. Bluetooth wireless gaming enables two players to have their teams battle it up.

"We are truly excited to have one of the most popular 'beat 'em up' franchises on the N-Gage platform," said Pasi Polonen, Director, Games Publishing, Nokia. "Now gamers can have King Of Fighters on the palm of their hands."

In The King of Fighters: Extreme gamers can create their own different stories with different teams. Players battle the legendary King of Fighters environments through eight different levels. More...

Sat Jan 29, 2005

Share files on the go with USB memory stick

Olympus is reshaping the commercial mobile world with its first Tough Digital Assistant (TDA) - the R1000 series of handhelds. With a long standing history in designing and manufacturing of superior quality wireless handheld devices for its OEM partner, Olympus has moved on to expand its present in the Industrial and Enterprise sectors with its Rugged and Sleek TDA - the R1000 series.

"The commercial handhelds in today's markets are either too bulky in size, not durable enough to withstand accidental drops or bumps or is too costly due to its industrial grading. That's why we have created the R1000 series to address the most concerns and needs among the industries," said Mr Vincent Tay, General Manager (Business Development), Olympus Technologies Singapore. Not only does R1000 series sealed to IP54 specifications on dust and water splash resistance, it has a longer battery life and the ability to store data permanently via the built-in NandFlash memory. At only 180g (including battery) in weight, measured at 5.2 x 3.0 x 0.6 inch in dimension and configurable to either Win CE.Net 4.2 or Embedded Linux Operating System, the R1000 series is tough enough to withstand even a 4 feet drop to concrete. In terms of connectivity, it encompasses a built-in Bluetooth version as well as an on-board integrated Bluetooth and WLAN 802.11b model. The R1000 series is the perfect choice for mobile professionals and workforces that need a durable and rugged device to perform their duties. At the Enterprise level, owning the R1000 series results in a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), elevated workforce productivity and total customer satisfaction.

More info at from LetsGoDigital: http://www.pma-show.com/olympus/R1000.html More...

TRITTON Introduces Industry's First Portable USB Speaker System with Integrated Subwoofer

Xmultiple has developed the revolutionary, new and patent pending technology called FlashPoint. FlashPoint provides users the freedom to transfer files between flash drives, "Sharing-On-The-Go" (SOTG), without the need of a notebook computer or cumbersome USB Bridges.

SOTG technology is embedded into Xmutliple's ShareDrive line of USB flash memory pen drives and can easily download and upload data files between a ShareDrive pen drive and any other USB Memory pen drive or any other USB memory peripheral such as computers and MP3 players.

ShareDrives are small, lightweight devices about the size of a traditional pen drive, are powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and are available in 512MB, 1GB and 2GB sizes. Features include:

· Easy one-step file transferring procedure
· Upload data from any computer or host device or any other pen drive
· Download data to other ShareDrives or any other pen drive
· Automatic USB battery pack power management
· Low battery power indicator More...

Fri Jan 28, 2005

Delphi MyFi xm2go Portable XM Satellite Radio Receiver Review @ The Tech Zone

TRITTON Technologies, a provider of advanced networking, storage, and innovative peripheral products today announced the industry's first external, portable USB powered 2.1 speaker system. Sound Bite is a self-contained audio device with two aluminum micro drivers and a subwoofer to create a realistic and pervasive audio experience. The system features a built-in sound chip that acts as a second sound device or allows older notebooks or systems without a sound card to enjoy full, high quality sound.

Ideal for PC and Mac users who want to enhance their audio enjoyment while on the road, in the hotel, or in the office, the all-in-one Sound Bite is priced at $49.95 (MSRP) and is available immediately from major online retailers.

"Digital music and audio is everywhere today including MP3's, digital movies and even corporate presentations, but most notebook computers diminish the audio experience by sacrificing sound quality for portability," said Chris Von Huben, president of TRITTON Technologies. "Our Sound Bite system delivers audio comparable to many of today's popular shelf stereo systems in a smart, compact design that any mobile user can carry in their pocket or computer bag." More...

The Next Wave of Distributive Audio Sounds Off with 802.11-Enabled Speakers

The Tech Zone reviews MyFi xm2go, the world's first portable XM Satellite Radio receiver.

"Think of the MyFi as the Sony Walkman of satellite radio. The Delphi MyFi xm2go is a 7 ounce satellite radio receiver and recorder that will work at the beach, at the gym, in your car, or anywhere else you can dream up. At 4.5 inch high by 2.8 inch wide by 1.3" deep the MyFi is about the size of a large portable music player."

Direct link: http://www.thetechzone.com/?m=show&id=180 More...

New Yanoff v3.0 Usenet Newsreader for Palm OS Now available	PalmOne News
SonLight Software today officially released New Yanoff version 3.0, the premiere portable news reader for Palm OS. New Yanoff is an online/offline Usenet NNTP news reader for pa1mOne and Palm OS-compatible PDA's. New Yanoff is offered in two versions: Yanoff- and Yanoff+. More...

Palm Chess Program Defeats Chess Grandmaster 3-1 in match

As home networks rapidly evolve support for the distribution of stored digital and online media content to the home entertainment center, 802.11-enabled speaker solutions will find a natural fit in many media networks. According to The Diffusion Group, a Dallas-based market research consultancy, approximately one-third of current home network owners are, to varying degrees and averaged across several price points, interested in purchasing 802.11-enabled speakers.

The report entitled Next Generation Distributive Audio: Consumer Interest in 802.11-enabled Speakers illustrates the characteristics of the prime target consumer group for such speaker solutions. "Though the market is, by definition, limited by the adoption of home networks," says TDG analyst, Dale Gilliam III, "there is a lot of early interest in wirelessly-networked speakers. And naturally so, because as computers operating with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition are replacing many CE devices in the home theater, wirelessly networked speakers offer a convenient solution for replacing the speakers formerly connected to the home stereo."

The report also found:

Among home network owners and those intending to soon purchase a home network, 53% are, to varying degrees, interested in purchasing 802.11-enabled speakers if the price is below $100; 45% are interested if the price is between $100 and $150.

Approximately 60% of the primary consumer segment for 802.11-enabled speakers is comfortable using a PC as the center of their home entertainment center.

When averaged across the various price points, 44% of Internet households already distributing media over their home network are interested in purchasing 802.11-enabled speakers. More...

Thu Jan 27, 2005

Making successful DVD backups to DVD+/-R	Consumer Electronic News
From HardwareAnalysys.com: "Making backups of DVDs and keeping the originals in a safe location is often the only way to safeguard them. But creating a backup can often be a daunting task. We explore exactly what is needed to create successful backups." Link: http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/article/1775/ More...

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Pocket IE: Pocket IE Attack Overview

The Palm HIARCS 9.5a chess program defeated chess grandmaster Jan Gustaffson by a 3-1 margin in a chess match held Jan 22-24. HIARCS ran on a Zire 72 overclocked to 520 MHz. Each side had 30 minutes + 10 seconds/move to think.

The games are posted on both the match site and the HIARCS site. HIARCS web site (English): http://www.hiarcs.com/palm_hiarcs.htm Match web site (German): http://chessmichi.de/30259.html

Source: Richard Fowell More...

100-Year-Old School on Technology Fast Track; Illinois Institution Plans Schoolwide Use of palmOne Handhelds

Pocket IE Attack Overview

There are several weaknesses in Pocket IE that can be used to trick end users into submitting local and/or sensitive data, such as usernames and passwords. The potential for exploiting these vulnerabilities are restricted only by an attackers imagination. However, Pocket IE is not
as powerful as its big brother, and as such, an attacker is limited in what techniques she can use to launch the attack. For example, Pocket IE has no support for the IFrame tag, which is extremely useful in XSS and browser-based attacks. In addition, Pocket IE does not support every JavaScript command commonly used by attackers. The final example presented is an attempt to combine these individual flaws into one attack and is only meant to serve as a proof of concept.

To view the examples and a detailed write up please point your browser to the following link http://www.airscanner.com/tests/ie_flaw/ie_attack.htm More...

Award-Winning Sonos(TM) Digital Music System Begins Shipping to Consumers

Avery Coonley School may be nearly 100 years old, but when it comes to endowing its teachers and students with handheld technology for the classroom, this private, independent school in Downers Grove, Ill., is one of the most forward-looking schools in the state.

After the rousing success of a fourth-grade pilot program last year, each student and teacher in grades four through eight now have their own Zire(TM) 72 handheld, as well as a wireless keyboard, from palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) . It's the realization of the school's vision to provide a learning device for every student, and one that has earned full support and cooperation from students, teachers and parents.

"The pilot program gave us a chance to discover the possibilities that handhelds bring to teaching, learning and other aspects of school life," said Joe Janojak, technology director at Avery Coonley. "Once we articulated our vision, parents embraced the idea and were instrumental in helping us raise the funds. They see the benefits."

According to Jennifer Garetto and Laura Bojkovski, the fourth-grade teachers who ran the pilot program, the benefits are obvious -- students are more enthusiastic and motivated. They also require very little instruction. Within a few days they are scheduling appointments, writing memos, writing lists to keep themselves on task, filling in the calendar with homework assignments and due dates, and even setting the alarm to remind themselves of a deadline. But the benefits go beyond organization. More...

Elegant Writing/Stylus Combos from StylusCentral.com Reviewed By Kickstartnews

Sonos, Inc. today announced that the award-winning Sonos(TM) Digital Music System has begun shipping to pre-order customers in the United States. The Sonos Digital Music System is the first and only multi-zone digital music system with a wireless, full-color LCD screen controller that lets consumers play all their digital music, all over their home, and control it all from the palm of their hand. The company expects that all pre-orders will be filled within 10 days.

The Sonos Digital Music System is now available for purchase online at www.sonos.com and will be offered at consumer electronic retailers across the nation over the next several weeks. Sonos now offers an introductory bundle of two Sonos(TM) ZonePlayers and a Sonos(TM) Controller for $1,199.00. Since the system is scalable up to 32 zones, additional ZonePlayers retail for $499.00 and additional Controllers retail for $399.00.

"After nearly three years of hard work, we are proud to offer digital music fans the first product that allows them to enjoy their digital music library throughout their entire home and control it all from the palm of their hand. At a quarter of the cost of traditional analog whole-home stereo systems, we make multi-room audio available to a much larger audience," said John MacFarlane, CEO, Sonos, Inc. "With focus on quality of design and ease- of-use, we have developed the Sonos Digital Music System for consumers who are looking for a stereo that gives them the control and flexibility that they have come to expect with their digital content." More...

Wed Jan 26, 2005

Medieval Heroes II updated to version 1.1 (major update)

Kickstartnews has published reviews of the Cross Morph DigitalWriter Duo Stylus/Pen and the Rotring Stylus/Pen, both available from StylusCentral.com.

The Morph DigitalWriter Duo includes both a ballpoint pen and PDA stylus. Its ergonomic design and adjustable grip provides a comfortable writing instrument and offers a sophisticated look and feel.

Howard Carson, Kickstartnews product reviewer commented, “The chromed aluminum, steel, nylon and composite construction is lightweight and strong. The morphing grip appears to be extremely tough, very difficult to damage, yet amazingly soft in the hand, providing an absolutely sure grip in all conditions including sub-zero weather, extreme heat and humidity.”

The Rotring is an elegant writing/stylus tool that can be used for extended periods of time as it is extremely durable and well designed. It writes smoothly on a variety of paper types and the stylus tip's bright color improves tapping accuracy.

"I used the Rotring Trio Stylus/Pen throughout the late December 2004 holidays to address a number of issues, clean out my PDA databases (deleting, entering, correcting), and to plow through a pile of editing in several contracts using Documents To Go," Carson said. "What I was hoping for throughout the extended experiment was to find the perfect stylus/pen combination and I think I came close."

Full reviews can be located at: http://www.kickstartnews.com/reviews/pda/cross_morph_digitalwriter_duo_styluspen.html and http://www.kickstartnews.com/reviews/pda/rotring_trio_600_stylus_pen.html More...

Socket Extends Mobility Solution Set/ Bluetooth

What's new?

* New structures - Metal Mine and Stone Mine!
* Major AI improvements
* Game maps were updated in order to make it more balanced
* Rebellions are more frequent now
* Support for Garmin iQue 3600 hires+ mode added
* Several bugs fixed

and many other changes...

Special Offer! Buy Medieval Heroes II for $14.95 (25% off the normal price) here: http://www.palmgear.com/satellite/buy.cfm?s=26&p=84207 Special Offer valid until 1st February.

Visit http://www.medievalheroes.com to get more information on Medieval Heroes II. More...

Epox BT-HS02 Bluetooth Wireless Headset Review @ Tweaknews.net

As education, awareness, and solutions have improved, Bluetooth technology is quickly finding broad acceptance throughout the world of mobile devices, from vendors and users alike. Industry analysts reported that Bluetooth chipset revenue is expected to approach $1 billion in 2005, while rising to a forecasted $1.7 billion by 2008.

Socket Communications today announced a new addition to its Bluetooth family of products - the Socket USB Adapter. The USB Adapter rounds out Socket's Bluetooth offering which currently includes adapters, connection kits, cordless scanners, modems and GPS navigation products.

The Socket USB Adapter is a Class 1 device enabling users of laptop, notebook or desktop computers to secure a cordless connection to any Bluetooth enabled device.

Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), the Mobile Connection™ Company, today announced the addition of the Socket USB Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology to its comprehensive set of cordless product offerings. The USB Adapter enables wireless connections from Windows PCs and notebooks to other Bluetooth enabled devices such as phones, printers, PDA’s and Socket’s cordless products via the USB port.

“Socket Communications has assembled a world-class Cordless product line ideal for the mobile professional looking to eliminate cables and improve mobility and efficiency,” said Peter Phillips, vice president of marketing at Socket Communications. “As Bluetooth wireless technology continues to gain momentum throughout the world of mobile devices, we will continue to respond to customer demands and market needs to produce innovative new cordless solutions using Bluetooth wireless technology.” More...

Home Theater Setup Advice at eCoustics.com	Consumer Electronic News
When it comes to home theater, nothing's more confusing than hooking up a powered subwoofer and configuring the "speaker set-up" or "bass management" functions of a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital processor. All You Need to Know About Bass Management http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/119794.html More...

Tue Jan 25, 2005

Action Engine Mobile Application Platform™ Automates Delivery of Rich Online Content for Mobile Devices

Article Snippet:

"With cellular telephones and internet voice chat becoming more and more popular, people realize that while enjoying these two communication applications, they are unfortunately tethered to either their cellphone or their computer via a wired headset. Although in most cases this might not be a huge concern, but after a while you will realize that you could doing other things rather than being tied down to your computer, or you could be talking over you cellphone without having that annoying separate headset wire constantly catching onto your clothing and uncomfortably ripping itself out of your ear."

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

DDH Software Announces the Release of HanDBase Online Runtime Builder for Windows Desktops

Shattering the mobile usability barrier, Action Engine Corporation, the mobile application platform leader, today announced that users can now automatically access news, weather, sports, and other online content from their intelligent mobile devices. With Scheduling Services for the Action Engine Mobile Application Platform™, Action Engine has extended its usability lead over browser-based systems by making it even easier and faster for mobile users to access online content.

The Action Engine Mobile Application Platform introduces a browserless, client/server approach to accessing transaction-oriented online services that takes 80% fewer keystrokes and drives 20x faster response times than browser-based alternatives. To view a diagram of the Action Engine Mobile Application Platform, please see www.actionengine.com/images/diagram.gif

Now with Scheduling Services, subscribers get timely, constantly changing data services content, such as news and weather, automatically delivered to their smart mobile devices on a pre-defined basis. Instead of going online to access and pull content each time they want it, users can set up a delivery schedule once and let the Action Engine Mobile Application Platform automatically push data down to their devices. More...

Smart Box Design Launches a Windows Mobile Version of WordPop!, an Acclaimed Word Game for Handheld Devices

DDH Software, developers of the award-winning HanDBase relational database program for mobile devices, has just released HanDBase Online Runtime Builder. The new database development tool enables users to create freestanding Windows Desktop PC companions for handheld runtime solutions.

For nearly three years, DDH Software has been selling its runtime builder solution for Palm OS devices. Early last year, the company added support for Windows Mobile / Pocket PC applications as well. With the HanDBase Runtime Builder, thousands of customers have discovered how easy it is to design freestanding relational database runtime applications. Without having to learn any programming languages, users can create stand-alone applications based on the HanDBase databases they design. More...

Datang Extends Partnership With ARM for Communications and Multimedia Application Platform

Smart Box Design announces it has launched a version of WordPop!, its challenging word creation game, for Windows Mobile devices. The Windows Mobile version features audio and visual effects designed to take advantage of the high-resolution screens and audio capabilities of the latest devices based on Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 2003 platform, such as the Dell Axim, HP iPAQ and Toshiba e-series devices. The company has simultaneously upgraded the Palm OS version with new sound effects and additional words.

Those who enjoy word games such as Boggle and Scrabble will find WordPop! an addictive new part of their PDA game collection. Players are challenged to create words and use strategy skills to rack up high scores. The game requires players to take a strategic approach to assemble various combinations of words on a game board comprised of randomly placed letter tiles. The object of the game is to clear the board by creating words from the letter tiles. As each word is formed, the tiles in the word are removed and the remaining tiles fall into the vacated spaces and create new word possibilities.

A strategic approach to the game is essential to winning. Players need to plan ahead in order to clear the board and move on to the next round. To increase the number of word possibilities, players can also rotate the board to rearrange the letters. More...

OnVerge Labs(TM) Introduces First Real-Time Wireless Network Media Access for Palm Powered(TM) Handhelds and Smartphones

Datang Microelectronics Technologies Co. Ltd (DMT), the leading fabless company in China, and ARM [; (NASDAQ:ARMHY) ], announced today that DMT has licensed the ARM926EJ(TM) processor. Through the ARM(R) Foundry Program, DMT will adopt the DSP and Jazelle(R) technology-enabled ARM926EJ processor for its communications and multimedia application platform, which is targeting the consumer electronics market.

The ARM926EJ processor is based on a 32-bit RISC CPU running a 16-bit fixed point DSP instruction set, which enhances the performance of many signal processing algorithms and applications. In addition, the processor supports Jazelle technology which enables devices to execute Java byte code directly. The solution enables wireless and internet device developers to build in the capability to run high-performance Java technology applications much faster, with limited power and cost penalties

The ARM926EJ processor supports operating systems including Symbian OS, Windows CE and Linux, which makes it an ideal choice for communications and multimedia applications. The ARM926EJ processor is a single chip MCU, DSP and Java solution that can greatly benefit engineers by reducing development costs and shortening cycle time. More...

Spb Software House Releases Spb Clone

OnVerge Labs(TM) ( http://www.onverge.com/ ) introduces its flagship application, InfiniFile(TM) for Palm OS(R) Platform. The patent-pending software seamlessly integrates with the Palm operating system and provides access to virtually unlimited audio, video, programs and data stored on a PC. To other Palm applications running on the handheld or smartphone, InfiniFile(TM) simply looks like an additional multi-gigabyte memory card. Thousands of existing Palm OS(R) applications already work with InfiniFile(TM). The amount of storage and the size of files accessible on the device are limited only by the available space on the server PC. Rather than having to download to the handheld device, InfiniFile(TM) streams data in real-time from the server PC.

End-users can use popular media player software with InfiniFile(TM) enabled Palm Powered(TM) devices to access any file from an audio or video library on a server PC instantly. A user can now simply "play" any song or video from their server PC on their handheld or smartphone in real time, without the need for downloads or synchronizing. Games, programs and databases can all be stored on the network preserving valuable and limited memory on the device. More...

Annual Shipments of Internet-Enabled Hybrid Set-Top Boxes to Reach 17 Million by 2010

Spb Software House, a leading Pocket PC software developer, releases Spb Clone - an application that allows you to clone and restore applications, files and registry settings onto several Pocket PC devices.

Spb Clone software allows you to quickly deploy your business solution onto a huge number of Pocket PC devices. Only one device is wholly configured, and the rest are clone copies. The support solution has never been this simple. Your employees can quickly repair the software crashes by simply inserting a storage card with a self-extracting seft-starting clone image on it. Additionally, this software can provide some unique settings (like device names and IP settings) for the clones.

This program was being developed with enterprise scenario in mind. Spb Clone was initially supposed to be applicable for two major use-cases: More...

PhatWare Announces Upgrades to PhatPad - Award-Winning Notes Organizing Software

Given that the cross-over point between MPEG-2 video transmission bandwidths and sustained broadband access bandwidths in volume deployments has now been reached, The Diffusion Group, a technology research think-tank, projects that by 2010, two-thirds of the global IPTV service market will be enabled by "hybrid" set-top boxes, equipment that supports both legacy TV services such as cable and satellite, as well as IP-based services.

"The power of IP as a digital video transport technology will rapidly expand beyond telco-TV operators to affect multiple network topologies," says Herve Utheza, consulting analyst with The Diffusion Group. "Even though the telco-TV market now enjoys decent media and press attention, implementations of IPTV by digital satellite (DBS), digital terrestrial (DTT) and cable operators will probably dominate in the medium to long-term future."

As these implementations take hold, the types of equipment used at the consumer premise will also shift from single network (that is, a device that supports only satellite, cable, or DTT) to multiple network or hybrid solutions. Other important findings of TDG's most recent global IPTV analysis include: More...

Mon Jan 24, 2005

Good Technology and Wireless Industry Leaders Demonstrate the Future of Wireless Handheld Computing for the Enterprise

PhatWare Corporation, a leading provider of software products and professional services for mobile and desktop computers, announces the upgrade to its award-winning notes organizer for Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs, Tablet and Desktop PCs. The application turns any Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC or Tablet PC into the ultimate notepad. The user can draw pictures, jot text notes, or combine text, drawings and pictures to increase their personal and professional productivity.

PhatPad 2.1 features the Animation Mode that allows users to open handwritten notes and pictures as an animation clip. The program will automatically "flip" through pages of notes at a specified speed, providing the user with a quick preview of the "live" notes. For example, a user can draw a map of street directions, adding new streets on each page of notes and have the ability to view them in animation for quick reference.

"The new version of PhatPad brings greater functionality to an already award-winning product," said Stan Miasnikov, president of PhatWare Corporation. "The new Animation Mode gives users the convenience to quickly preview their notes, bringing increased efficiency to notes organizing." More...

IsoSpace Releases a Mobile Version of Its Collaboration Suite

Industry leaders in enterprise software, handheld computing hardware, and telecommunications today joined wireless enterprise customers and Good Technology at a Wireless Summit in San Francisco, CA., to usher in the next phase of evolution in enterprise mobility, beyond wireless email. Hewlett Packard, Esurance, Kyphon, Oracle, salesforce.com, Siebel, Symbol, Visa and others announced today that they are partnering with Good Technology to extend mission-critical applications and data, including CRM, ERP, SCM, BI and PIM applications, to mobile professionals -- at the point-of-business. Good Technology will Webcast the Summit today at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time/2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live and recorded Webcast can be accessed at http://www.good.com/webcast/ .

"In 2005, our primary wireless requirement is to arm our mobile workforce with the applications they need where and when they need them the most," said Marj Davies, director of Internet Operations at Esurance. "Every mobile worker needs access to email. However, it's also about giving executives access to mission critical business reports, claims adjustors access to our claims system, and our IT organization access to helpdesk applications. It's critical that we do this cost effectively, securely and with minimal strain to our IT organization. Good Technology's approach to wireless handheld computing gives us the flexibility and reliability we need. We chose Good because it enables us to deliver email and other applications on the devices and carriers that work best for our users. No other vendor gives us that kind of flexibility and extensibility today." More...

On2 Technologies Announces Ports To Pocket PC and MS Smartphone

IsoSpace, a provider of Internet-based communications systems, has released a version of its collaboration software for Web-enabled Pocket PCs. Named IsoConnect, the software complements the standard version of IsoSpace by providing a simple way to participate in IsoSpace meetings wirelessly.

Like the standard version of IsoSpace, the portable version is entirely web-based. Mobile executives, salespeople, and service personnel can enter IsoSpace virtual meeting rooms, receive streaming video, communicate through 2-way Voice over IP, and email documents stored in the room.

Back at the office, these same users can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to benefit from the full IsoSpace 4.7 feature set which includes low-bandwidth video conferencing, voice over IP (VoIP), permanent and secure file storage, desktop and application sharing, whiteboarding, document markup, chat, IM, email, task management, polling, and threaded discussions. Users can access IsoConnect features on any device with the Windows 2003 Pocket PC Operating System, version 6 or above of the Flash browser plug-in, and support for ActiveX. Some hardware suppliers include HP (IPaQ), Motorola, and NTT DoCoMo. Web site: http://www.isospace.com/
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Intellisync Advances CRM Mobility With Launch of New Oracle | PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne Mobile Sales Application

On2 Technologies, Inc., The Duck Corporation, today announced that it has ported its VP6.2 video decoder software and Truecast Player to Windows mobile-based Pocket PC and Smartphone devices.

The company said its ability of showing high-quality video at very low data rates well under 100 kbps on these mobile devices is critical to pursuing the handheld PC and cellphone markets. The company also said that it has begun demonstrating VP6.2 on these devices to both existing and potential customers.

"The newer VPx codecs, which now include VP7, will allow commercially viable video to play on devices that have extremely inexpensive processors, limited memory and battery capacity," said Eric Ameres, On2's Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. "Using On2's technology, programming can be moved to these platforms at a quality level that we believe makes them good targets for the content industry," he added. More...

Harris Corporation Selected for $37 Million Spaceborne Antenna Program for Mobile User Objective System Satellites

Intellisync Corporation (NASDAQ:SYNC) , a leading developer and marketer of wireless software for the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that Oracle | PeopleSoft has launched an Intellisync(R)-powered mobile sales product in the EnterpriseOne line. PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne 8.11 Mobile Sales is designed to extend Oracle | PeopleSoft data to users of laptop and tablet PCs. Mobile Sales is the second Intellisync-based product in the EnterpriseOne line. PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne 8.11 PIM Sync provides server-to-server synchronization of contacts, calendar entries and tasks between EnterpriseOne 8.11 and Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Domino groupware.

"The new Intellisync-powered EnterpriseOne Mobile Sales application reflects the expanding relationship between Oracle | PeopleSoft and Intellisync to make important enterprise information available, when and where employees need it," explained Intellisync CEO Woodson (Woody) Hobbs. "At the same time, this announcement underscores Intellisync's strong presence in the CRM marketplace, where we have provided leading-edge mobility and synchronization solutions to the category's marquee players for over eight years. We believe these companies turn to us because of our well-established track record of success, along with our ability to address a broad range of devices, applications and data types."

PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne Mobile Sales -- Powered by Intellisync(TM) -- integrates with the Sales Force Automation and Sales Order Entry modules of the EnterpriseOne CRM family, enabling salespeople to place orders and access contacts, leads, opportunities, forecasts and tasks while away from the office. The solution includes two high-performance components of the award-winning Intellisync Mobile Suite(TM) product to keep laptop and tablet PC users in touch with the information on which they depend throughout the day. More...

Science

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) , the world leader in spaceborne unfurlable mesh reflectors, today announced that it has been selected by Lockheed Martin Space and Strategic Missiles, Sunnyvale, California, for a potential three-year, $37 million risk reduction design development (RRDD) program to provide unfurlable mesh reflectors for Department of Defense (DoD) Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites. MUOS is a next-generation, mobile communications system that will provide narrowband, tactical satellite communications to deployed warfighters. Including production options, the potential value of the contract for Harris could reach $90 million by 2013 if the DoD opts to produce all five satellites.

Under terms of the contract, Harris is providing Lockheed Martin with spaceborne unfurlable mesh reflector technology for the MUOS program. The reflectors, two per satellite, will be manufactured at Harris facilities in Palm Bay, Florida, as part of the MUOS geo-synchronous satellite's ultra high- frequency (UHF)-band antenna system. The 5- and 12-meter reflectors, attached to the satellite bus by booms, include gold mesh reflective surfaces and are stowed for launch much like an umbrella. Once the MUOS satellite achieves operational orbit 22,000 miles above earth, ground controllers will send a command signal to the satellite to unfurl the reflectors. More...

New Wireless Weight-Loss Tools Fit in the Palm of Your Hand

iMATE JAM 128MB Upgrade Reviewed @ HowardForums

Talking on a cell phone may be considered rude in most restaurants, but tapping on a handheld device is perfectly acceptable -- encouraged, even, by people watching their weight.

Handheld devices do much more these days than keep schedules and store phone numbers. Many people trying to slim down use their handhelds or PDAs to track the food they eat and the exercise they perform. The biggest names in weight-loss are offering mobile versions of their plans that people can take with them wherever they go.

"We like to think of our new mobile product as a global positioning system for weight management," said Scott Parlee, director of product development for WeightWatchers.com. "Our customers told us they want tools to help them stay on course when they're at a restaurant, the grocery store, or the gym, so we found a way to put our weight-loss tools in the palm of your hand."

Weight Watchers(R) On-the-Go(TM) for handheld devices works in conjunction with a WeightWatchers.com account. You can follow Weight Watchers online and add the mobile product to the cost of your monthly subscription. More...

Sat Jan 22, 2005

Build Your Own Rotary-Dial Cell Phone

Here's a review of PocketPCTechs iMATE 64MB to 128MB Internal RAM upgrade done by Mark Morrow and posted on HowardForums. It is very well done and thorough. They also took some photos of the process which can help in explaining why the upgrade costs what it does and why it is not user installable.

You'll notice the old chips laying upside down, next to the PCBA. These are Ball Grid Array (BGA) chips which instead of having metal leads coming out the side of the chip that you solder onto the motherboard, there are little solder balls that are underneath the chip. We use specialized equipment to align and then reflow the chips onto the motherboard. Definitely not something for the end-user to do.

http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=4465866#post4465866 More...

SDC Announces New Standards-Based DRM Solution for Mobile Music at Midem 2005

I saw this on www.slashdot.com and figured the PDAToday crowd would like it:

"Yes, you read it right. Port-O-Rotary. We've gone and hacked into a rotary phone.

I find myself talking about nerd things with my friends and peers who could usually careless. Every once and a while, someone who really doesn't have a clue, says something so crazy, it makes you take a step back. I can't remember who had the idea of a rotary cell phone - needless to say it had something to do with quite a few rum and cokes. They didn't have a clue how to do it, they just thought it would be cool. So did I...

Why wouldn't it be cool to see a rotary phone, ringing, with no wires attached? It might mess with your brain a bit."

http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorial/Port-O-Rotary/portable-rotary.htm More...

Fri Jan 21, 2005

Keep your blood pressure records on your mobile phone or RIM BlackBerry PDA

Secure Digital Container AG (SDC), the leading, fully label-approved provider of technology for mobile music digital rights management (DRM), today announced new versions of its DRM Server and Music Client Package including Music Player. Both new products are fully compliant with the OMA2 open DRM standards from the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).

The SDC DRM Server version 4.0 and the SDC Music Client are both based on SDC's patented DRM technology and will offer the ability to access and migrate files between the established SDC DRM and the emerging OMA 2 DRM standard on both mobile and desktop devices. The solutions will be available from early summer 2005. More...

Futurelooks CES 2005 Photo Essay Report

UtrackSys.com LLC officially unveils the UTS Blood Pressure J2ME edition v. 1.0.2.

The software allows tracking blood pressure and pulse on any Java-enabled mobile phone and on RIM BlackBerry PDA as well.

UTS Blood Pressure J2ME edition offers you an outstanding set of benefits to track and to monitor your blood pressure:

- Colored records will alert you if your blood pressure is normal, high or low.
- Supply your readings with text notes and importance marks.
- Interactive charts and diagrams will help you and your doctor analyze your blood pressure trend.
- Summarized reports shows what was your blood pressure throughout day, week or month.
- Your blood pressure and pulse statistics is always with you like your phone or PDA.

The software costs $9.95 (USD) per copy. Free demo version and detailed user manual are available at http://utracksys.com/j2me
More...

Thu Jan 20, 2005

Paragon Software Group (Smart Handheld Devices Division) Releases CETuner 2005 for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition

"Snow, Rain, and 2 Hr Cab Lines were just some of the highlights of this years CES 2005 in Las Vegas. I guess you had to be there. Since you weren’t, we’ve decided to give you all the goods, in full color, using the power of Futurelooks new Photo Gallery. Check out the cars, the babes, and of course, the New Technology from the largest consumer electronics show in the world!"

Direct Link:

http://www.futurelooks.com/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/514 More...

Speaker Placement Advice at eCoustics.com	Consumer Electronic News
How Speakers Radiate Sound: Why Wall Units are the Enemy? Large wall units or entertainment centers are sensible solutions to house an A/V receiver, DVD player and other gear as well as the TV display. But putting tower speakers inside the wall unit will degrade and compromise neutral and transparent sound. http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/118971.html More...

New Piel Frama leather case for HP iPAQ hx2100-hx2400

New version of utility CETuner 2005, developed for interface tuning, now supports Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition.

New version of CETuner, one of the world’s most popular applications for PocketPC/Windows Mobile PDAs’ interface tuning, is released: CETuner 2005 now supports the specification of the operating system Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition.

Thus all the functions of CETuner 2005 are now available on PDAs and communicators with Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition:

• Set elements of Pocket PC interface by adjusting colors and fonts.
• Create and change Pocket PC themes, by changing "Today Screen" options.
• Install new fonts to Pocket PC quickly and easily.
• Protect your eyes by choosing big fonts and smooth colors.
• Extend battery life by choosing mild, non-contrast colors to low down screen power consumption.
• Get more information on your standard Pocket PC screen by choosing little font size.
• Use any of preset themes (skins) and create new ones.

This is not the exhausting list of CETuner 2005 features. Thus, new version of CETuner for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition supports the basic function of the mentioned operating system, imaging correctly horizontal layout of the screen (landscape mode).
http://pocket-pc-software.penreader.com/CETuner_2002.html More...

GB Solitaire VGA Edition, Flux Challenge for Smartphone in beta testing	Windows Mobile News
PDAMill just released two cool new games for Public Beta Testing. One of them is the Smartphone port of our best-selling futuristic 3D racing game, Flux Challenge. The other one is a VGA resolution version of the award winning GameBox Solitaire for the new Dell Axim 50v and HP iPAQ 4700. Both products are available for download from: http://my.pdamill.com/viewforum.php?f=13 More...

Digital Space Theatre in New Beijing Planetarium Powered by SGI and Zeiss Provides Immersive, Hands-On Window to the Universe

Piel Frama is pleased to introduce thier new Piel Frama leather case for the HP iPAQ hx2100-hx2400 - http://www.pielframa.com/ipaq_hx2100_hx2400.htm

NOTE:

This leather case incorporates our new belt clip system (With or without belt clip and knob) Snap system closure. 1 money pocket. NEW !!! MMC slots. 3 credit cards slots.

The price is the same than our current PDA leather cases (UPS shipping costs are included in the price)

You can get information about thier full range of models from:

English: https://www.pielframa.com/password.htm
German: http://www.pielframa.com/password-de.htm
France: http://www.pielframa.com/password-fr.htm
Español: https://www.pielframa.com/passwordesp.htm More...

Science

For an experience that's truly out of this world, visitors to the 2008 Summer Games will need to go no further than the new Beijing Planetarium. The world's first digital all-dome laser-projected real-time planetarium is powered by a Zeiss All Dome Laser Image Projection system driven by SGI(R) Onyx(R) visualization computers. In the newly opened SGI(R) Digital Space Theatre, visitors will -- for the first time -- see spectacular high-contrast color images including more than 37,000 stars, 30,000 galaxies, constellations, nebulae, planets, spacecraft, and deep space objects.

Since its founding in 1957, the Beijing Planetarium has played a national role in Chinese astronomical education resulting in many textbooks, audiovisual aids and scientific works. In 2002, after intense reviews, the Beijing Planetarium contracted Silicon Graphics (NYSE:SGI) to build a digital planetarium solution that would represent a paradigm shift in how planetariums can become destination spots to educate and entertain visitors.

Located behind the old planetarium, the brand-new dazzling glass building is 30 meters high, occupying 20 thousand square meters, and has three theaters and two observatories. Arriving on the second floor by escalator, visitors can see the 200-seat SGI Digital Space Theatre with its 18-meter dome, tilted 15 degrees.

The dome is powered by a 24-processor SGI Onyx visualization system with 12GB RAM and six SGI(R) InfiniteReality4(TM) graphic pipes, each with 1GB of dedicated texture memory. An additional 3-pipe Onyx system with InfiniteReality3(TM) graphics is installed in the dome for show development and pre-show presentations. SGI also provided 580GB of SGI(R) InfiniteStorage TP9100 and TP900 systems, enough to run two playback and two real-time shows. More...

802.11n IC Shipments to Top 90 Million Worldwide by 2007

Mobile Phones

A new report from consumer technology think-tank, The Diffusion Group, suggests that UWB will face tough obstacles on the way to widespread market penetration. UWB versus 802.11n ICs: Competitive Analysis & Forecasts, the group's latest report, predicts that 802.11n integrated circuits will leverage the pattern established by its WiFi-based predecessors, something new wireless solutions such as UWB do not have: (1) rapid standards adoption with interoperability assurance control, and (2) backwards compatibility that also serves to accelerate the replacement cycle of the installed base of 802.11n predecessors.

"The window of market entry for new wireless technologies is closing rapidly," says Dr. Predrag Filipovic, consulting analyst with The Diffusion Group. "While UWB may offer greater throughput than today's 802.11x solutions, new consumer multimedia systems will require longer ranges than UWB's 10-foot promise. Moreover, the next generation of 802.11 (802.11n) has plenty of ammunition - 100 Mbps or more - to address bandwidth intensive multimedia applications across greater distances." More...

ACCESS Announces NetFront v3.3 Internet Browser Engine

January 2005 Meeting of the Puget Sound Handheld Users Group

ACCESS (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 4813), a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet access technologies, today announced the availability of NetFront(TM) v3.3 browser engine, a new version of the world's most advanced browser for the beyond-PC market which includes mobile phones, PDAs, set-top boxes, digital television, automobile telematics, and other Internet devices.

NetFront v3.3 browser engine delivers new features that provide a more powerful and functional Internet browsing experience. Key elements include enhanced support for Dynamic HTML, intelligent frame handling, pop-up blocking and support for Really Simple Syndication (RSS). Additional key features include Atom Feed, a file format for content distribution via XML used to access popular Weblogs, support for international domains, encryption and saving of Web data with a specified URL, and management of Web data and passwords.

NetFront v3.3 browser engine adds to the comprehensive feature-set already supported by NetFront browser which includes support for WAP 2.0, WML, HTML 4.01, and cHTML as well as unique technologies like Rapid-Render(TM), an incremental rendering technology that significantly accelerates the presentation of Web pages, and Smart-Fit Rendering(TM), a rendering technology that intelligently renders Web pages to fit the screen width of mobile devices, eliminating the need for horizontal scrolling. NetFront is also the only mobile browser in the world to provide integrated support for Adobe(R) Reader(R) and Adobe's ubiquitous portable document format (PDF). More...

Wed Jan 19, 2005

Events

Agenda: Announcement of Feb. elections, Action Engine mobile platform, Smart Box Design's newest game "WordPop!", Reports from the recent Consumer Electronics Show
(CES) (Details on agenda at end of this email.)

Date/Time: January 25, 2005
6:30 PM, informal discussion
7:00 PM, program begins

Location: Please plan for Mt. Si Room, Bldg. 118, Microsoft, 3900 148th Ave NE, Redmond, WA. We'll send out a confirmation on the location shortly.

Agenda Details:
1. About Feb. Elections - Get ready for PSHUG's 2005 elections, and consider whether you'd like to help out and run for a position yourself. Descriptions of the posts up for election will be posted at PSHUG.org

2. Action Engine - Action Engine will be coming to demo their software that lets wireless users access personalized news, information, entertainment, and shopping sites on various devices. They're a local company with a website at http://www.actionengine.com/

3. Smart Box Design will be shipping their new Windows Mobile game WordPop! As a thank you for the support and help from PSHUG, Todd Sherman, President of Smart Box Design, will be at our meeting and giving away free copies at the January 25th meeting. Smart Box is based right here in Seattle, WA. You can read more about WordPop! at http://www.smartboxdesign.com/wordpopppc.html

4. CES - Our president Bill Landon and always-newsworthy member Matt Miller of Geek.com will present some of their discoveries from the recent Consumer Electronics Show. A chance to reminisce and share for members and, for those of us who didn't get to go, a chance to find out the latest.

www.PSHUG.org More...

Action Engine’s Mobile Applications Pack Named Codie Awards Finalist

Intel Sonoma Mobile Platform Review Posted

Shattering the mobile usability barrier, Action Engine Corporation, the mobile application platform leader, today announced the company’s turnkey mobile applications pack, Brand-n-Go™ is a finalist in the Software & Information Industry Association's (SIIA) 20th Annual Codie Awards.

Brand-n-Go, running on the award-winning Action Engine Mobile Application Platform™, gives wireless subscribers the ability to access premier content from AccuWeather, Amazon.com, Associated Press News, Associated Press Stocks, eBay, FOX Sports, Microsoft MapPoint, Restaurant Row and Zap-2-It.

Brand-n-Go is a finalist in the category of “Best Mobile Product or Service.” This category awards the best software application, software service or infrastructure solution that enables access to software functionality and boosts the productivity and adaptability of a mobile device, including small form factor devices and/or phones. More...

Personal Computer News

Adrian's Rojak Pot ( http://www.rojakpot.com/ ) has just posted the Intel Sonoma Mobile Platform Review!

Quote - "In conjunction with the launch of the Intel Sonoma mobile platform, Team ARP is proud to present to you a look at, not one, but TWO Sonoma-based notebooks!

Today, we take a close look at the new Sonoma mobile platform as well as the spanking new Techdos and Fujitsu Sonoma notebooks! Be the first to read about Sonoma and why it will change mobile computing as we know it!"

Direct URL - http://www.rojakpot.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=172&pgno=0 More...

Consumers Ready for Multimedia Mobile Phones