Palm Europe announced the Treo 500v smartphone which combines multiple forms of communication and multimedia capabilities with high speed 3G/UMTS mobile Internet access, allowing users access to popular Web sites such as MySpace, YouTube and eBay whilst on the move. The new Palm Treo 500v smartphone will initially be available exclusively to Vodafone customers from October.

The Palm Treo 500v smartphone runs on a Windows Mobile 6 standard platform and has a full keyboard, large screen, video streaming capability and a comprehensive multi-messaging functionality covering Instant Messaging, SMS, email and phone and personal information management software in a new design. The compact form factor is available in two colors: glacier white and charcoal grey.

Iambic announced the release of Propel version 2.0 for Palm OS. Propel brings ease of use, instant retrievals and launches of applications, music, pictures, contacts, and more to any Palm OS based smartphone or handheld. By replacing the native Palm OS launcher, Propel allows users to truly enjoy their mobile companion by making tedious operations a snap.

Version 2 brings in a number of new features centered around extensions, and external applications support. Per view based backgrounds, skins and plugins support, “Underline As You Type” capability, left handed usage support–just to name a few–make Propel 2.0 an all-in-one Treo command center.

IBM announced a free service that will allow users of any computer or mobile device such as the iPhone to gain real-time access to thousands of technical resources and emerging technologies with a simple click of a button. This extension of syndication that IBM is making available is bringing the widest range of technical know how to the fingertips of millions of Yahoo!, Google, NetVibes users and owners of mobile devices such as iPhone.

Burglars broke into Mitt Romney’s Boston presidential campaign headquarters over the weekend, making off with multiple laptops and a television.

Alex Burgos, a spokesman for the campaign, told eWEEK that the burglary happened sometime during the evening of Sept. 9. The forced entry into the building, a harbor side location on Commercial Street in Boston’s North End neighborhood, appeared to be a “routine” burglary, he said, given that neither hard nor electronic copies of files were touched. At any rate, the computer systems are password-enabled and the hard drives are encrypted, Burgos said.

Proporta has introduced the Protective Laptop Bag. It consists of many compartments, enabling you to carry your cables, paperwork, Proporta Portable Laptop Battery and Mobile Device Charger, plus all your other handheld devices, such as your mobile phone and MP3 Player, in one.

Made from tough Cordura material, this is a fantastic product to protect your laptop whilst on the move. Padded lining safeguards your laptop from bumps and impact damage as a result of every day traveling, and the numerous individual compartments allow you to keep each of your devices and items such as cables and chargers, separate for quick and easy access. In addition, and for extra security, a fabric hinge prevents the laptop bag opening all the way back and exposing your devices.

AccuWeather.com announced the launch of its new RSS Center, featuring syndicated feeds for current conditions, weather forecasts, news and entertainment, and some of the most authoritative weather blogs available on the Web.

The new center is a one-stop destination for the AccuWeather.com weather and news content upon which millions of users have come to depend. Viewable through the most popular RSS readers or Web pages, including Yahoo!, Google, MSN, and AOL homepage, the feeds dynamically update, offering headlines and clickable summaries every time news, blog, or forecast items are changed or added.

Motorists who use a handheld mobile phone or fiddle with a satellite-navigation system while driving could be jailed for up to two years. Prosecutors have said they could be charged with dangerous driving in a dramatically tougher approach to such offenses. Those caught fiddling with an MP3 music player or texting on a mobile at the wheel could also face the charge.

Palm has announced the upcoming availability of the Windows Mobile 6 Professional Edition operating system update for Palm Treo 750 smartphone customers in Australia. Hutchison 3 customers in Australia can now download the free update. The Treo 750/750v Updater 2.19 includes Windows Mobile 6 and a number of other enhancements including improved calendar management, enhance email messaging, voice command via bluetooth and USB cable charging.

The technology behind the mobile phone is celebrating its 20th anniversary. On 7 September 1987, 15 phone firms signed an agreement to build mobile networks based on the GSM (Global System for Mobile) Communications.

According to the GSM Association there are more than 2.5 billion accounts that use this mobile phone technology. Adoption of the technology shows no signs of slowing down with many developing nations becoming keen users of mobile handsets.

Have you ever dreamt of being a movie star or appearing in your own music video? If so, the ultimate gadget for you has arrived.

Creation Station lets you make and appear in your own movies, music videos, games and then post them on the Web. Choose your favorite music, scenery and characters, film yourself with the provided video camera and green background, edit your content with the easy to use but sophisticated software and you can create any movie or music video.