Nokia (NYSE:NOK), the global leader in mobility, today announced the launch of Python for the Series 60 Platform, allowing the worldwide open-source developer community that utilizes the powerful Python programming language to execute Python commands and run Python scripts and applications on Series 60-based devices.

Available for free download via the website of Nokia’s global developer community, Forum Nokia (http://www.forum.nokia.com/python), Python for Series 60 is a software package that installs to a Series 60 platform-based device, enabling developers to create applications with the simple and consistent, object-oriented Python programming language. It can be used to develop commands, scripts and applications for Series 60-based devices. 

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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. 

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

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

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.”

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

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+.

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.

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/

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

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