CNET News.com reports a start-up called Ecrio demonstrated instant messaging software that uses handwriting recognition and will work on handheld computers from Palm, Handspring, and Microsoft, as well as WAP-enabled cell phones.

Yahoo has an article from Reuters on Sony’s introduction of the CLIE handheld to the Japanese market.

ZDNet News has an article on Microsoft’s fourth version of its Windows CE operating system for clamshell-style handheld PCs.

Another article on PC World talks about the new Microsoft Works Suite 2001. According to the article, it has built-in synchronization capabilities for Windows CE and devices running the Palm 3.0 or later operating system.

PC World has an article on Microsoft’s launch of the Handheld PC 2000 at the Demo Mobile show in Pasadena, California.

Yahoo has an article from Reuters reporting that IBM unveiled ThinkPad i Series notebook computers. The devices will have a standard local area network wireless capability, which will allow for Internet access without a cable attached. According to the article, IBM said it would provide options for PC cards that will enable computers with Bluetooth technology.

PC World talks about the new Microsoft Works Suite 2001. According to the article, it has built-in synchronization capabilities for Windows CE devices and devices running the Palm 3.0 or later operating system.

InfoWorld has another article on Palm’s new venture organization that will invest in companies that support and enhance Palm’s handheld technology.

Yahoo has an AP report on a new MP3 player for Handspring Visors due to hit the market in October. According to the article, Good Technology, Inc. plans to unveil its SoundsGood audioplayer at the DEMO Conference in Pasadena, Calif. The device turns a Handspring Visor into a digital music player.

InternetNews has an article on Firepad Inc.’s announcement of FireViewer.