##SYWARE announced it will display interoperability## between the company’s Visual CE mobile database software and Socket Communications’ CompactFlash RFID Reader Card at the Microsoft Mobile and Embedded DevCon Show. Socket’s RFID Reader Card allows users to add RFID capabilities for Pocket PC applications. Socket’s RFID Reader Card product reads and writes to all ISO 15693 and many proprietary 13.56Mhz RFID tags being used or deployed for asset tracking, access control, process control, healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical and other applications.

Beiks announced it has launched versions of its popular Woman Calendar fertility tracker for desktop PCs and Windows Mobile PDAs. Woman Calendar aims to help women and families practicing natural family planning by enabling them to accurately predict fertility and period cycles. Whether the goal is to become pregnant or avoid pregnancy, plan a trip or simply keep away from the artificial chemical contraceptives, the Woman Calendar offers a convenient and powerful means to efficiently manage a “natural family planning lifestyle.”

SmartVideo Technologies has expanded its relationship with The Weather Channel to include local forecasts for 100 cities across the country. The Weather Channel has created a made-for-mobile service that will enable SmartVideo subscribers to view on-demand video clips, including forecasts presented by an expert from The Weather Channel, as well as clearly legible maps, graphics and other information.

CrazySoft is celebrating the third successful year in the PDA industry and wants to thank you all for your support by introducing the May “Crazy” offer. CrazySoft is offering a 50% discount on all their products, both Palm OS and Pocket PC, from May 4,2005 until May 13, 2005.

Mobile TeleSystems, the largest mobile phone operator in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Research In Motion (RIM) announced plans to offer the BlackBerry to mobile customers in Russia. BlackBerry will enable MTS subscribers to easily access email, phone, text messaging, Internet, organizer and corporate data applications from a single, integrated device. By using BlackBerry to access corporate applications, MTS customers will be able to increase productivity and efficiency for individuals and workgroups.

PN Technologies announced serial Hotsync support for the Treo 650 with the PDCT5-H9 serial cable. This is significant news for anyone purchasing a Treo 650 and Citrix users wishing to Hotsync with PalmOS devices, since this enables a Hotsync with a Citrix machine. Previously, PalmOS users with the new multi-connector handhelds were not able to Hotsync with a Citrix machine owing to incompatibility with the USB drivers. PN Technologies is the first company to launch a serial cable solution for this issue, which will also allow Treo 650 users to serial Hotsync with Windows and with Windows NT.

Wireless operators are fighting a growing backlash from parents angry at the exorbitant ring tone bills their children are racking up. At work is a teenager’s penchant for reckless spending, helped along by advertising from ring tone providers, which some critics label as unclear, others as deceptive.

Belkin announced an integrated data center solution of copper and fiber connectivity, KVM switches, enclosures, and UPSes to provide the necessary foundation for optimal network performance and security. Belkin’s unified approach reduces specification and procurement complexity for VARs while providing end users a comprehensive solution for deploying server, switch, and storage hardware. VARs are highly focused on providing the latest server, switch, and storage technologies to meet end user IT challenges. Achieving maximum performance, security, and control from these components requires an integrated network foundation. Belkin’s solution streamlines the process of specifying and installing that foundation.

The AC adapter for Car Chargers, from Boxwave, allows you to use your handheld’s car charger with any standard wall outlet. Simply plug this adapter into the wall and connect your car charger into this adapter’s cigarette lighter socket, and you’re ready to charge your handheld.

palmOne has launched the Treo 650 smartphone in Venezuela with Digitel TIM, making it the first all-in-one, quad-band smartphone designed to operate with Digitel’s EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) network. The Treo 650 smartphone is currently available at Spazio Digitel TIM’s sales centers throughout Venezuela.