Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced plans to provide wireless Internet service at most of its properties in the United States. The service, to be powered by T-Mobile, will be accessible from the lobbies and other public areas at most Hyatt hotels, as well as in some guest rooms.

Last week we reported on the patent Microsoft received for double-click technology. This article by Joanna Glasner on Wired looks at some of the potential ramifications of the patent.

He was one of the truly great presidents of the 20th Century. Our best wishes go out to his family and friends.

OQO’s Ultra Personal Computer is a 14-ounce notebook replacement that runs XP and offers full computer functionality is the promise of OQO’s Ultra Personal Computer. This ZD Net webcast with OQO chief technology officer has more information and a demo of the device. You’ll need to choose your player for the streaming video from the link page.

Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 is the latest synchronization software for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and Smartphones. ActiveSync 3.7.1 contains fixes making synchronization more trouble free and includes all the improvements in ActiveSync 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7.

In a bid to expand its printing business, Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday announced a slew of new products and partnerships focused on color imaging and printing. HP is targeting both consumers and businesses with the offers, which include a new $499 color laser printer in North America.

Proporta announced their newest collection of aluminum cases for the new Sony TH55 and Zire 72. As the Zire 72 aluminum case is not yet available, Proporta is offering a “Neoprene While You Wait” deal. By placing an order for the Zire 72 aluminum case now, you will get a soft neoprene case immediately to protect your Palm until the aluminum cases are shipped.

Through Sept. 30, schools that purchase a minimum of 30 Tungsten C wireless handhelds through the palmOne Education Purchase Program will get a free license to use a file distribution and exchange program in the classroom. LearnTracFX from the Readiness Company is designed to help teachers create a wireless classroom learning environment where they can distribute and collect assignments and study materials for an entire class, selected groups, or individual students, via a wireless network.

Astraware has posted an update of Candy Cruncher. The update is available free to registered users.

Amacom Technologies has added a 300GB external hard drive to its ez2 range. The new device also comes with Amacom’s unique disaster recovery software FlipBack to enable users to make a mirror image of their desk top in the event of theft or internal hard drive failure.