Mac-to-PocketPC syncing software to launch

PocketMac, the first software to enable Macs to sync with PocketPC-based handhelds such as the Compaq iPaq, will make its public debut tomorrow at the PocketPC 2002 launch in San Francisco. PocketPC 2002 is the new version of Microsoft's OS for handhelds and is the rival to the Palm OS used on handhelds from the likes of Palm themselves and Handspring. PocketMac will sync handhelds with Entourage, part of the Microsoft Office suite of software, though the developers are working with other PIM (personal information management) software developers, and will be compatible with existing PocketPC devices as well as those which will be running 2002. ...more

LaCie announces new mobile hard drives

LaCie has unveiled that latest addition to its range of hard drives designed by FA Porsche. The Mobile Hard Drive is available with 20GB, 40GB or 80GB of storage with either a FireWire/iLink or Hi-Speed USB 2 connection. No external power supply is required (and none supplied) as the drives are bus-powered. ...more

Ohhh, Palm...suits you, sir!

So you got a Palm PDA for Christmas but you've got no pockets left to carry your little electronic companion. What are you going to do? Don't fear a Japanese design house have just designed a suit with the fashion conscience gadget user in mind. It's hard to believe but your average geek-boy, PDA carrying, gadget fan is hardly going to be that concerned with sartorial elegance so it is a wonder why Onward bothered to design its fancy suit in the first place. ...more

AMD issues second profit warning

AMD has warned of lower sales, again. It's the company's second profit warning within a month - the sales forecast has been revised further downwards. The microprocessor company yesterday issued a formal statement anticipating sales of $600 for its second financial quarter, ending June 30, 2002. ...more

Fifteen new ADSL exchanges confirmed

BT has begun enabling a further 15 exchanges with ADSL. This will bring the total number of exchanges upgraded since BT began its registration scheme to 33. The 15 exchanges are: Bideford, Devon; Caerleon, Gwent; Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire; Clitheroe, Lancashire ; Great Yarmouth Town, Norfolk Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire ; Lymm, Cheshire; Newhaven, East Sussex; Middlewich, Cheshire; Neston, Cheshire; Ramsey, East of England; Rhiwderin, Gwent; Pershore, Hereford & Worcester; Westhoughton, Greater Manchester; and Yaxley, Cambridgeshire. ...more