M-Systems announced that Samsung Electro-Mechanics (SEMCO) has selected M-Systems’ DiskOnChip as the local storage device for its new cable set-top box, the HNT20. DiskOnChip and the Windows CE-based Microsoft TV platform operating system allow the HNT20 to save data files, favorites, cookies and other items from the comfort of a customer’s living room.

Here’s an article from Wired News about 3Com’s Palm-like Internet appliance. The article says that it will be a consumer appliance that will be introduced in about three months.

iDial Networks announced a wireless phone to phone access service for your Palm VII. By downloading and installing a free application, you can use iDial’s NetPhoneCard service to place phone to phone calls.

Kingston Technology announced a new line of Compact I/O products including a Compact I/O 56K modem and Compact I/O Ethernet adapter. Kingston’s Compact I/O 56K modem is designed for use in Windows CE-based Palm PC or handheld computers. Included with the unit is a CompactFlash PC Card adapter that allows the Compact I/O 56K modem to function as a standard PC Card, making it compatible with many of today’s notebook computers.

TechWeb reports that for U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson would rule in the Microsoft antitrust case Tuesday unless he heard from the mediator, Microsoft, or the Department of Justice about brokering an agreement.

The Industry Standard talks about 3Com’s plans to restructure the company.

This article from the San Francisco Chronicle explains how physicians are using their Palm devices on the job. Physicians are using a drug reference program called eProcrates, which can be downloaded to Palm devices.

Kingston Technology announced a new line of Compact I/O products including a Compact I/O 56K modem and Compact I/O Ethernet adapter. Kingston’s Compact I/O 56K modem is designed for use in Windows CE-based Palm PC or handheld computers. Included with the unit is a CompactFlash PC Card adapter that allows the Compact I/O 56K modem to function as a standard PC Card, making it compatible with many of today’s notebook computers.

Vindigo, in partnership with NYToday.com unveiled its free mobile service for Palm and Palm-compatible devices. The first version, available today, is for New York City and draws its content from NYToday.com. Users can download the free application from the Vindigo Web site at or from NYToday.com. Additional versions of Vindigo for the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, and Washington, DC will be available over the next two months, with other cities to follow.

The Associated Press is reporting that Handspring will start selling its Visor products in retail stores today. The Visor and available Springboards can be found at Staples, Best Buy and CompUSA stores.