PocketSensei announced the release of SilverScreen 1.9, an update to the application launcher for Palm OS devices.

ideaRAGE announced the launch of their new mobile entertainment company focusing on developing interactive entertainment products and services for the handheld and wireless communities.

Palm, Inc. issued a statement to clarify the accounting for the rebate program referenced in an online news article published by the Street.com. Palm believes the rebate program discussed in the article was appropriately accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, including the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) consensus No. 00-14 published in May 2000, titled “Accounting for Certain Sales Incentives.”

WisoSoftCom has announced MobileScanner, a client/server application designed to allow quick and professional collection of any Internet data that can be displayed by a standard Internet browser. Extraction is done via a WAP device, Palm device, or any other mobile device.

Ajunto, Inc. announced a strategic alliance with Xportical, a provider of wireless services. Through this alliance, Ajunto will integrate Xportical

Speaking of PDAs for teens, Wireless NewsFactor has an article on Kessel Electronics’ WAVE Link (Wireless, Audio, Video, Email), “which combines the features of handheld electronic organizers with software and wireless technology to create what the company hopes is a fun and affordable PDA for teens.”

allNetDevices.com has an article on the two interactive, wireless devices for teens Maxverse Interactive debuted at Toy Fair 2001.

CNet has an article from Reuters saying the Japanese electronics manufacturer NEC is considering entering handheld market with the release of a wireless product as early as this summer.

MARGI Systems, Inc. announced the availability of Presenter-to-Go, a Springboard module that enables business professionals to make PowerPoint presentations from their Handspring Visor.

Trend Micro Inc. is warning computer users of a fast spreading virus known as “Anna Kournikova” or VBS_Kalamar.A. This virus is a mass-mailer, using Outlook to email itself as an attachment, and is spreading rapidly in the wild. Protection is available immediately for all Trend Micro customers. Concerned computer users can use Trend Micro’s free online virus scanner, HouseCall to detect this threat.