ExIdeas announced the launch of MessagEase for Tablet PCs and Windows mobile devices. This new offering will provide a text entry alternative for Tablet PCs and mobile devices. MessagEase Onscreen Keyboard essentially uses 9 keys, yet it enters all letters, numbers and special characters. It also includes Alt and Ctrl keys, function keys, all cursor navigation keys, as well as keys for common editing functions (Cut, Copy, Paste, etc). MessagEase for Windows is slated to be released in January of 2004.

Red Mercury, LLC, announced the release of the ultimate versions of its solitaire card games, AcidSolitaire 3 and AcidFreecell 3 for Palm OS. Beginners and advanced solitaire players will enjoy the new single-handed play mode and ultra smart auto-card movement. Users can easily create their own full color backgrounds. Take a picture with the built-in camera or select a JPEG image from internal RAM or on any memory card and use it as a background instantly.

InfoWorld reports that desktop PCs with Intel’s Grantsdale chipset, scheduled for release in the first half of 2004, will allow users to run wireless networks from their PCs. Grantsdale will incorporate support for DDR2 (double data rate) memory and the PCI (peripheral component interconnect) Express standard, in addition to access point capability.

Sony has dropped several features from its upcoming PSX, a combination video and gaming device. The company has not been able to complete development in time for the year-end sales period, Sony said Monday. PC World says there are two reasons for the changes. The first is to make the device easier to use. The second reason is that development of some functions missed deadline and had to be left out.

Forbes reports that NTT DoCoMo, Japan’s top mobile operator, aims to offer third-generation (3G) handsets that run on the Linux-based operating system (OS) as early as the second half of 2004.

MobiMarketing released a co-branded version of MobiSMS. The product uses their IT infrastructure services to enable new businesses to rapidly go-to-market with their own SMS offering. MobiMarketing says that as a plug-in component for Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express, MobiSMS makes the sending of an SMS as easy as sending an email.

Applied Digital Solutions is hoping that Americans can be persuaded to implant RFID chips under their skin to identify themselves when going to a cash machine or in place of using a credit card. ZDNet reports that the surgical procedure, which is performed with local anesthetic, embeds a 12-by-2.1mm RFID tag in the flesh of a human arm.

News.com has this report on South Korean start-up DreamFree, which introduced the Peeg, a peripheral for PDAs that is said to stimulate brain activity. Peeg, short for personal electroencephalogram, is designed to stimulate different types of brain waves by sending positive waves to the wearer. The Peeg consists of a software application for Microsoft Pocket PC, headphones and a set of silver eyeglasses. The lenses are made of opaque plastic.

ESS Technology announced that DivXNetworks has designated ESS’s VibrattoII MX family of DVD processors as DivX Certified hardware components. ESS Technology developed the VibrattoII MX product line to allow manufacturers to address the growing consumer demand for cutting-edge multimedia technology at attractive price points.

Sony is planning to enable future versions of its PlayStation gaming console to recognize user gestures and even emotions, according to an executive. ZDNet says the PlayStation 3 may also incorporate a motion sensor and camera add-on known as EyeToy.