Palm has released a ROM update for the unlocked or unbranded Treo 750. The update includes Windows Mobile 6 Professional and a number of other enhancements including improved calendar management, enhance email messaging, voice command via bluetooth and usb cable charging.

Trans Intl has introduced the MiniXpress 825S, a new portable external hard disk drive that features three interfaces–external Serial ATA (eSATA), USB 2.0 and FireWire 400. It’s priced starting at $99.

The device houses a 2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA)-equipped hard disk drive mechanism. The case is made of aluminum and houses an anti-shock mechanism to keep the drive safe. The eSATA interface is useful for Power Mac and Mac Pro users who have configured their systems with an eSATA host controller card and are looking for maximum performance. Two FireWire 400 jacks are also included. The MiniXpress 825S utilizes a “DuoLink” interface that combines eSATA and USB 2.0 into a single connector.

Daylight-saving time arrives late this year–we gain an hour on November 4. You already know this, but does your electronic gear?

Federal lawmakers voted two years ago to extend daylight-saving time one week to help conserve energy. Businesses have worked hard to patch their computers so time critical systems like electronic stock trading, billing, and airline schedules work without missing a beat. But for smaller companies and consumers, the time change may not be snag free.

MacBook and MacBook Pro users looking to stretch the internal storage capacity of their laptops even further may want to consider Western Digital’s new Scorpio 320GB 2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive.

The drive sports a 9.5mm profile and operates at 5400 RPM, with 12 millisecond (ms) access time. It features “WhisperDrive” technology for quiet operation, and uses anti-shock technology to protect the drive mechanics and platter surfaces from shocks. The Scorpio, now available, costs $199.99.

Cryptex is a new personal data storage application for Palm OS from PSSMobile. The software can store your private accounts, passwords, and logins in an encrypted, password protected database. Encryption is provided by a strong RC4 algorithm. It has support for an unlimited number of entries, categories and has template support. It also features color themes, icons and can export to the memo pad. The latest version as of this writing is v0.7b and is available for free.

A force as insidious as Dracula is quietly sucking a nickel of every dollar’s worth of the electricity that seeps from your home’s outlets. Allow your computer to hide in the cloak of darkness known as “standby mode” rather than shutting it off: That’s vampire electronics.

The latest estimates show 5 percent of electricity used in the United States goes to standby power, a phenomenon energy efficiency experts find all the more terrifying as energy prices rise and the planet warms. That amounts to about $4 billion a year. The percentage could rise to 20 percent by 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Windows Mobile devices offer many benefits to enterprises, but with the vast amount of information being transmitted and stored on these devices, mobile solutions need to be protected. Whether they carry personal information or handle confidential transactions at work, PDAs and Smartphones can store large amounts of data, are very portable, easy to hide and connect to a variety of networks. They pose an equally great, if not greater, security risk than laptops do.

mNotes5 addresses individuals personal, and business mobility security concerns, delivering completely secure wireless operation. Based on Immediate Transaction Exchange, CommonTime provides highly responsive two-way encrypted reconciliation from Device to Desktop–there is no decryption and re-encryption anywhere in between. mNotes5 Beta is free and available now for Wireless Lotus Notes use on Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices.

YourCall from Iambic provides a comprehensive selection of call management actions that can be taken in all three areas of a phone call–before, during and after. It is a great tool for helping Treo and Centro owners, whether casual users or business professionals, proactively handle all aspects of the mobile communications process.

This update introduces full Palm Centro compatibility and the brand new “quick note” functionality, allowing to take notes right when on a call. Additionally, a variety of refinements have been implemented as part of our ongoing product improvement effort.

Brains need exercise just as much as bodies, and now there’s a new way to meet the challenge with entertaining online exercises that take just 10 minutes a day. It’s Lumosity, a scientifically developed online brain fitness program demonstrated to improve memory and attention with fun and effective brain workouts. The 30-session program developed by Lumos Labs offers a daily mix of games, exercises, progress reports and brain health tips.

Designed for adults of all ages, Lumosity was developed in collaboration with experts in neuroscience and cognitive psychology from Stanford and UCSF, and then tested in a randomized, controlled study that was presented at neuroscience conferences in 2006 and 2007. Significant improvements in cognitive functions such as memory and attention were noticeable within a few weeks of training. In the NIH-funded ACTIVE study, researchers observed that gains made from cognitive training were maintained five years later.

Lumosity Beta users have reported clearer and quicker thinking, improved memory for information such as names and numbers, increased alertness, elevated mood, and better concentration at work or while driving. A survey revealed that over 95% of the users considered the program to be fun.

SanDisk announced the availability of its 8GB microSDHC and M2 flash memory cards to retail outlets worldwide. Compatible with the new breed of mobile phones with card slots, the 8GB SanDisk microSDHC and M2 cards are ideal for the growing number of consumers who make their mobile phone–with its built-in music player, digital camera and video player/recorder–the centerpiece of their digital lifestyle.