eMobiStudio announced the release of MemoryUp Standard Edition v2.0, an extension over its MemoryUp v1.8. MemoryUp is a powerful Java virtual machine management and RAM boosting tool specially designed for high-end smartphones and BlackBerries. Through analyzing running J2ME programs, MemoryUp recovers and re-allocates occupied RAM, hence substantially enhance the performance of mobile devices. In the new version, a refined optimization algorithm is employed to minimize its process load and RAM usage. Multi-language support is also provided for international users.

Eye-Fi has launched the world’s first wireless SD memory card for digital cameras. The Eye-Fi Card uses home Wi-Fi networks as an effortless and convenient way to send photographs directly from digital cameras to PCs, Macs and online photo and social networking sites. You can choose from 17 popular online photo sharing, printing, social networking or blogging sites. The 2GB wireless SD memory card, which holds approximately 1,000 images, is available now at major online retailers and online stores.

Palm has released a ROM update for the unlocked or unbranded Treo 750. The update includes Windows Mobile 6 Professional and a number of other enhancements including improved calendar management, enhance email messaging, voice command via bluetooth and usb cable charging.

Trans Intl has introduced the MiniXpress 825S, a new portable external hard disk drive that features three interfaces–external Serial ATA (eSATA), USB 2.0 and FireWire 400. It’s priced starting at $99.

The device houses a 2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA)-equipped hard disk drive mechanism. The case is made of aluminum and houses an anti-shock mechanism to keep the drive safe. The eSATA interface is useful for Power Mac and Mac Pro users who have configured their systems with an eSATA host controller card and are looking for maximum performance. Two FireWire 400 jacks are also included. The MiniXpress 825S utilizes a “DuoLink” interface that combines eSATA and USB 2.0 into a single connector.

Daylight-saving time arrives late this year–we gain an hour on November 4. You already know this, but does your electronic gear?

Federal lawmakers voted two years ago to extend daylight-saving time one week to help conserve energy. Businesses have worked hard to patch their computers so time critical systems like electronic stock trading, billing, and airline schedules work without missing a beat. But for smaller companies and consumers, the time change may not be snag free.

MacBook and MacBook Pro users looking to stretch the internal storage capacity of their laptops even further may want to consider Western Digital’s new Scorpio 320GB 2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive.

The drive sports a 9.5mm profile and operates at 5400 RPM, with 12 millisecond (ms) access time. It features “WhisperDrive” technology for quiet operation, and uses anti-shock technology to protect the drive mechanics and platter surfaces from shocks. The Scorpio, now available, costs $199.99.

Cryptex is a new personal data storage application for Palm OS from PSSMobile. The software can store your private accounts, passwords, and logins in an encrypted, password protected database. Encryption is provided by a strong RC4 algorithm. It has support for an unlimited number of entries, categories and has template support. It also features color themes, icons and can export to the memo pad. The latest version as of this writing is v0.7b and is available for free.

A force as insidious as Dracula is quietly sucking a nickel of every dollar’s worth of the electricity that seeps from your home’s outlets. Allow your computer to hide in the cloak of darkness known as “standby mode” rather than shutting it off: That’s vampire electronics.

The latest estimates show 5 percent of electricity used in the United States goes to standby power, a phenomenon energy efficiency experts find all the more terrifying as energy prices rise and the planet warms. That amounts to about $4 billion a year. The percentage could rise to 20 percent by 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Windows Mobile devices offer many benefits to enterprises, but with the vast amount of information being transmitted and stored on these devices, mobile solutions need to be protected. Whether they carry personal information or handle confidential transactions at work, PDAs and Smartphones can store large amounts of data, are very portable, easy to hide and connect to a variety of networks. They pose an equally great, if not greater, security risk than laptops do.

mNotes5 addresses individuals personal, and business mobility security concerns, delivering completely secure wireless operation. Based on Immediate Transaction Exchange, CommonTime provides highly responsive two-way encrypted reconciliation from Device to Desktop–there is no decryption and re-encryption anywhere in between. mNotes5 Beta is free and available now for Wireless Lotus Notes use on Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices.

YourCall from Iambic provides a comprehensive selection of call management actions that can be taken in all three areas of a phone call–before, during and after. It is a great tool for helping Treo and Centro owners, whether casual users or business professionals, proactively handle all aspects of the mobile communications process.

This update introduces full Palm Centro compatibility and the brand new “quick note” functionality, allowing to take notes right when on a call. Additionally, a variety of refinements have been implemented as part of our ongoing product improvement effort.