Multilizer Inc. introduced support for wireless handheld devices and environments at Internet World Fall 2000. The company also invites software developers to beta-test releases of WAP and other editions of the new technology.

Ectaco announced the release of Universal Translator UM-101 which should allow the user to instantly translate phrases between six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian.

Auto.com has an article on telematics, two-way wireless voice and data communication between a vehicle and information service providers.

If you enjoy looking at attractive models, both male and female, and don’t mind putting up with some annoying Flash, check out the consumer wearable computer kit unveiled by Charmed Technology at Internet World New York 2000. The CharmIT Developer’s Kit is designed to allow developers, researchers, and computer hobbyists to purchase an affordable system that can operate the same peripherals as a desktop or laptop. This wearable computer is capable of mobile broadband wireless Internet Web service and only looks a little silly.

For those of you making the Las Vegas COMDEX annual pilgrimage November 13-17, an illustrated, interactive, neon-color-enabled COMDEX SHOWGUIDE is available for download. It contains a conference schedule, over 2,000 exhibitors with booth locations, a Las Vegas strip map, a Hotel Mini Guide, and a Roll of the Dice interactive pocket game.

If you visited the Bedazzled Web site we pointed out earlier in the week and were disappointed to discover the hovering mouse didn’t work, we’ve been sent a link by a concerned reader that points directly to the devil’s interactive Palm device. It’ll give you a glimpse at Satan’s busy Date Book calendar for the week.

Novatel Wireless, Inc. announced that it will begin shipping the Minstrel S Wireless Springboard Modem this week. The Minstrel S is a secure, 2-way wireless data accessory for the Handspring Visor that gives users mobile data capabilities, enabling wireless access to email, corporate LANs, and the Internet.

AEC Software announced the release of FastTrack Schedule 7.0, an upgrade to the mobile version of their project manager. The software is designed for the Palm OS and offers connectivity, data entry, and advanced planning and tracking tools for project managers.

Peregrine Systems, Inc. has also teamed up with Palm, Inc. to announce a strategic alliance that will offer enterprise customers a solution to enable mobile workers to access critical information anywhere at anytime by making Peregrine’s entire suite of infrastructure management solutions available on Palm handheld computers by the end of the year.

Peregrine Systems, Inc. announced a strategic alliance with Aether Systems, Inc. Under the agreement, Peregrine will integrate Aether’s ScoutWare software into Peregrine’s Mobilize.It! Infrastructure Management products.