This screen not only acts as a 3.5-inch QVGA active-matrix color display, it can also capture images, such as color photos or printed text. This unique device utilizes low temperature polysilicon (LTPS) technology, which allows for patterning of additional IC circuits directly onto the glass substrate.

palmOne is preparing to release a Wi-Fi SD card for the Tungsten T3 and Zire 72. According to a tip sent to Brighthand, palmOne’s latest sales guide for spring 2004 includes an accessories chart that shows this wireless networking card.

Toshiba Europe has posted a Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition update for the e800/e805. The update is available for both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi models.

Eastman Kodak Company is introducing new high-performance materials for the manufacture of OLED displays and demonstrating active matrix organic light emitting diode (AM OLED) display panels in new sizes and formats, expanding the range of potential uses for the technology.

Pretec announced their new range of high capacity Compact Flash cards. These new cards will be available as 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB and 12 GB.

nTracker, from Synet, is a new anti-theft laptop tracking, recovery and data protection system that installs on any laptop computer running Windows.

Nokia has started shipping its revamped N-Gage gaming phone, which will sell for less than previously announced due to operator subsidies.

Sony Japan announced their new portable storage device aimed squarely at high megapixel digital still cameras. The HDD Photo Storage HDPS-M1 has a 40 GB hard disk built-in, Memory Stick and Compact Flash slots, a Lithium-Ion battery, a one-button Copy function and USB 2.0 connectivity.

Alera Technologies announced its revolutionary DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus, a complete disc repair kit including a motorized system with buffing, cleaning and repair wheels, and specialized liquid solutions for the disc restoration processes.

Samsung Electronics and Toshiba, two companies that dominate the lucrative market for memory chips used in digital cameras and music players are cutting prices to fire demand and undermine emerging rivals.