Zeglis keynote address
Wired News has an article on AT&T Wireless CEO John Zeglis’ keynote address at the Internet Telecom Expo, where he demonstrated what is to come from his company’s laboratories. Among the claims noted, Zeglis believes that within a few years, wireless Internet users will be able to point their handhelds at an object and receive instant information on it.
Japanese car computers
CNET News.com reports a unit of Microsoft and five Japanese companies said they have agreed to develop software for automobile computers, enhancing the functions of car navigation systems. According to the article, the new software will be based on Windows CE for Automotive.
Judge rules out new trial
The Register has the result of the requested retrial for the Las Vegas murder case supposedly compromised when it emerged that one juror had used a Palm device to read press reports of the case. According to the article, Joseph Bonaventure ruled out a new trial, dismissing the allegations that juror misconduct had affected the ruling.
Zeglis keynote address
Wired News has an article on AT&T Wireless CEO John Zeglis’ keynote address at the Internet Telecom Expo, where he demonstrated what is to come from his company’s laboratories. Among the claims noted, Zeglis believes that within a few years, wireless Internet users will be able to point their handhelds at an object and receive instant information on it.
More on Handspring
CNET News.com also has an article on Handspring’s announcements.
Color Visor and Visor phone
ZDNet News reports Handspring will be releasing two Visor units on October 19, including its first color model. The article also says a cell phone module for the Visor will be released on September 25. According to the article, Handspring’s color PDA, the Visor Prism, will cost $449 and will have a 16-bit color screen.
Jornada 720 review
MSNBC has an article on Hewlett-Packard’s Jornada 720 calling the palm-top computer as fast as it is good.
Conference report
Steve Bush, Editor-in-Chief at BrightHand, has a report from the Pocket PC, Wireless and Beyond conference in Redmond, Washington.
PDAs push past paper
CNET News.com reports the paper-based organizer Day Runner was delisted from the Nasdaq this summer, most likely as a result of the surge in popularity of electronic PDAs.
ToDo Plus review
PurePalm.com has a review of HandsHigh’s ToDo Plus. According to the article, in addition to the standard feature of attaching memos to your tasks, you can attach drawings.
