A new version of the Gizmo Project, which delivers free multi-network instant messaging, is being used by SIPphone, Inc. for Palm OS smartphone and PDA users. This latest edition supports a wide range of models, including the Treo 600/650/680/700p, Sony UX-50, Tungsten T3 and Palm Zire.

DDH Software introduced a version of its HanDBase relational database application for BlackBerry smartphones from Research In Motion, including the popular BlackBerry Pearl and BlackBerry 8800 Series handsets.

The HanDBase platform allows users to create their own databases and download databases from others over the Internet. Select editions of HanDBase for BlackBerry smartphones even synchronize with corporate databases from Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle, MySQL and other ODBC sources. All versions of HanDBase for BlackBerry include the popular Windows desktop version that enables users to create, import, and manage their information before transferring the data to their BlackBerry smartphone for anytime/anywhere access and data entry. Additionally each version ships with a two way synchronization conduit to synchronize changes made on both the desktop and BlackBerry smartphone. Multiple BlackBerry smartphones can share a single database, merging changes in one of several different configurations.

The 7 port Buddy Hub by Ultra products is essentially a hub with 7 USB 2.0 ports, but what sets this hub apart is the fact it allows you to share the connected peripherals between two PCs. The Buddy Hub has A/B buttons on the top of the unit that allows you to control which computer will use that peripheral. The Buddy Hub comes with dual LEDs that let you see which computer has access to that peripheral. With this device, you can create a full service office that’s perfect for small businesses or you can simply keep yourself entertained while working from your desk at home or hanging out with your buddies. The product retails for $39.99.

Voxonic’s technology converts any voice, speech, or song into 1,400 different languages. Unlike standard voice conversion companies that create a finished product which simulates a robotic tone, Arie Deutsch, President of Voxonic has developed a technology that retains the voice of the original speaker. A 10-minute sample of the original speaker’s voice is taken and broken into “phonemes,” the basic sound that forms words. Afterwards, an actor who is fluent in the desired language is hired to record a lyric or speech and the two voice patterns are aligned, resulting in a 99% level of accuracy in the original speaker’s voice.

Look who Google is up against — all the largest Internet service providers in the U.S. Google will not win this even if they win the auction, because the telcos and cable companies are far more skilled and cunning when it comes to lobbying and controlling politicians than Google can ever hope to be. The telcos have spent more than a century at this game and Google hasn’t even been in it for a decade. And Google’s pockets are no deeper than those of the other potential bidders.

Dell and Lenovo announced the first notebooks with embedded Certified Wireless USB chips, which will enable cable-free connections to USB peripherals hooked up to Certified Wireless USB hubs that D-Link and IOGear also announced. Additionally, D-Link and IOGear announced Certified Wireless USB adapters that you can plug into USB ports to add the functionality to notebooks and PCs that don’t have it built in.

The notebooks (the Dell Inspiron 1720 and Lenovo ThinkPad T61 and T62p), wireless hubs, and wireless USB adapters from D-Link and IOGear are the first products to receive Wireless USB Certification from the USB Implementers Forum. They’re expected to ship in time for back-to-school and holiday-season purchases.

Palm announced the availability of a Common Access Card solution for Treo smartphones running Windows Mobile 5.0 with Direct Push Technology.

Officially called the Smartphone Security Version 7 CAC Pack from Trust Digital, the CAC Pack for Windows Mobile-based Treo smartphones addresses Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12, which requires all federal agencies to implement a system of smartcards that deliver a common, two-factor authentication method for physical doors, computers and smartphones in all federal buildings. Trust Digital is a leading provider of enterprise smartphone security and management software.

Planetwide Media announced the launch of Windows Vista-compatible Comic Book Creator 2.0, extending the capabilities of the original Comic Book Creator. Comic Book Creator 2.0 is a personal media creation tool that allows you to easily create and share your own story utilizing digital photos, music, sound effects, videos and animation. Comic Book Creator 2.0 users can also take full advantage of the superior features and functionality of Windows Vista in terms of visual experience, as well as graphic processing quality.

Keyspan announced TuneView, a wireless remote control that manages iTunes on a PC or Apple Macintosh in an entirely new way. TuneView features a color LCD screen and familiar iPod-like menus that help users easily browse and control iTunes music, videos, radio and podcasts from up to 150 ft. away.

TuneView works with Apple’s AirPort Express, Xitel’s Hi-Fi Link and other products that connect audio output from a PC-based music server to the audio inputs on an AV receiver or multi-room audio system.

Iambic has released two updates to a couple of snappy tools, for Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone powered phones and handhelds. Tipper 1.12 now allows to increment/decrement tip percentage by 1%, and to perform 0% calculations as well. GoogHelper 1.12 is now Treo WM friendly.

On a side note, they have extended the Tipper @ 99 cents deal of the week that started off last Monday to this week as well.