Palm announced that the National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world and an organization within the National Institutes of Health, has created a free application for emergency responders called Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders that runs on Palm Treo smartphones and handhelds. Emergency responders use Palm products paired with the WISER application as wireless or stand-alone reference tools for gathering information on hazardous substances and supporting comprehensive decision support. The solution serves as a reliable alternative to the current paper-based systems or outdated technology that emergency responders often contend with on a scene.

Samsung Electronics has big plans for its tiny Q1 ultramobile PC. Despite a less than warm initial reception for the diminutive PC category by analysts, Samsung said its Q1 UMPC has exceeded its expectations, particularly for businesses. And now it’s raising the bar. Samsung, which had not sold a Samsung-brand PC in the United States for several years before the May 2006 launch of the Q1, expects to announce soon at least one deal to sell quantities of the $1,100 UMPC to a corporation. Meanwhile, depending on the success of the device, its future plans include at least one Q1 follow-on and possibly offering Samsung-brand notebooks again in the United States.

Belkin’s flagship N1 Wireless Router has been honored with LAPTOP Magazine’s Editors’ Choice Award in its August 2006 issue, currently on newsstands. In this feature that pits the Belkin N1 Wireless Router against three other competitors, the Belkin N1 Wireless Router earns “the highest praise for providing the best signal coverage, as well as for a much better setup program than previous routers.” LAPTOP also commends the Belkin N1 Wireless Router for its “slick design and much easier setup process.”

DataViz announced the availability of Documents To Go for Symbian smartphones with UIQ 3.0, featuring InTact Technology and PowerPoint editing. This new edition of Documents To Go provides the ability to view and edit native Word, Excel and PowerPoint files on the latest Symbian smartphones from Sony Ericsson, including the just released M600 and the soon to be released P990 and W950. Documents To Go is also available on a variety of mobile platforms including Symbian OS based Series 80 and UIQ 2, as well as Palm OS, where it continues to be a leading mobile Office solution.

BoxWave’s new AV miniSync for the Creative Zen Vision:M has an innovative retractable design and makes traveling convenient. The AV miniSyncCable also allows you to connect your Creative Zen Vision:M to a projector or TV and share your pictures with others.

TeleType has released a successor to its innovative product line that blends cutting-edge vehicle GPS navigation with MP3 and Video player technology. The all-in-one device, called the WorldNav 3100, is a portable car navigation system that offers door-to-door GPS guidance with simple spoken instructions. The new GPS has a built-in battery, high resolution screen, beautiful form factor, and pleasant sounding voices. The WorldNav 3100’s exciting convergence of portable in-car navigation with the immense popularity of the MP3 player, video player, and picture viewer, makes it possible for travelers to not only reach their destination with greater efficiency, but to easily carry along their favorite music, videos, and pictures.

CompAmerica’s new, low cost FLAIR II Pen Input Tablets allow handwritten text and hand drawn graphics to be easily added to any PC, Mac, Desktop or Laptop. FLAIR II works with Tablet PC Software, Chats/Whiteboards, Multimedia Authoring, Desktop Publishing, Film Editing, Graphic Arts, Motion Control, Security, CAD CAM and many other applications. The new devices include a Flair II Wireless Pen with 3 mouse buttons and an advanced tablet that connects directly to your USB port.

SMC Networks has announced the availability of its first Wireless Internet mobile phone for Skype software. The new Wi-Fi phone includes Skype software that allows free calls to Skype users anywhere in the world and enables users to call ordinary landlines and mobile phones using SkypeOut at a very low cost. Available now in North America at an MSRP of $199.99, the new SMC WSKP100 phone is shipping to resellers across North America and Europe.

Advanced Micro Devices will acquire graphics processor maker ATI Technologies in an effort to emerge as a more formidable supplier of chips for business computers. AMD has traditionally worked with multiple partners whose chips can be used with its processors to build PCs. But the company intends to use the tie-up, announced on July 24, to deliver more tightly integrated processors and supporting chip sets, in an effort to lure more businesses.

United Online announced that it is offering its PrivatePhone and NetZero Voice phone services through Best Buy stores as part of an extended marketing alliance with Best Buy. As part of the agreement, Best Buy stores are now distributing CDs that give customers the opportunity to sign up for NetZero Voice Unlimited at a special rate of $9.95 per month, a five dollar savings off the regular price of the service. In addition, the first month of the NetZero Voice service will be complimentary for those who sign up through Best Buy. PrivatePhone demo CDs will be distributed as well.