Hood Canal Mobility has launched version 1.1 of its Data Protector application for Windows Mobile-Based Pocket PC devices. Data Protector allows you to check your sensitive documents into a password protected, 128-bit encrypted file store for safe keeping.

Although Nokia released the updated version of its gaming-oriented smartphone in much of the rest of the world back in May, it is only just becoming available in America. The N-Gage QD is now available at shops like EB Games and GameStop, or online at EBgames.com, Gamestop.com, Walmart.com, and Buy.com.

British scientists have found a way to mass-produce frequency-selective wallpaper screens (FSS) on a large scale for the first time. The screens are metal grids designed in an intricate pattern which filter out some radio signals and allow others through, depending on their wavelength.

Tungsten C Update 3.0 is the third software update for the Tungsten C handheld. It contains the solutions provided in the initial update, plus improved network connectivity, corrects roaming issues, and more.

After compressing hard drive warranties to just a year, Seagate is reversing the trend, announcing a five-year warranty for its internal desktop and notebook hard drives.

Karrier Communications announced the shipment of its IntelliGolf v7.1 golf scoring software for Palm handhelds, Pocket PCs, and Smartphones. Version 7.1 now features embedded GPS support for the Garmin iQue handheld and the Navman PiN Pocket PC, 5-way navigation for the Treo 600 and Tungsten series, and communication rates up to 115,200 baud.

Black boxes and global positioning systems are a parent’s best friends when it comes to keeping tabs on their teens whereabouts and behavior while behind a wheel. Omnitrack, designed as an anti-theft and car tracking system, allows parents to monitor on their computers where their children are driving, how fast they are going and the exact location of their vehicles, right down to a street address.

PowerByHand, parent company of PalmGear, PocketGear, and Smartphone.net, has listed their most downloaded handheld apps from each site. Palm Boulevard has compiled all the lists into one convenient location.

Garmin introduced the iQue 3200, which joins the iQue 3600 as the only Palm Powered personal digital assistants that offer fully integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. The iQue 3200 is the lower cost sibling to the 3600, with a smaller price tag and a 320×320 pixel display.

Are you curious how the NaviPoint Touchpad system on the HP hx4700 works? This little Flash movie will show you.