Oracle has announced: #1.) Working with Autodesk to bring "ebusiness" solutions to mobile users via Oracle 8i and Autodesk MapGuide; #2.) Support for Apple's QuickTime rich media content delivery technology; and #3.) A new agreement with Symbol Technologies to optimize Oracle 8i solutions for a host of their handheld devices.

OnStar and General Magic have announced plans to bring "voice enabled services to vehicles" using General Magic's magicTalk voice platform

According to the Los Angeles Times (08Nov99) the Commerce Dept.'s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has figured out a way to convert "e-books" to Braille using US$200 worth of components vs. current systems that cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Puma Technology has announced that one of Boeing's St. Louis manufacturing facilities is now enabling inspectors to use PalmPilots to collect information about aircraft inspections using Puma's Satellite Forms application.

Portable Energy Products (PEP) has announced a new "thin, long-lasting battery" for Sharp's Mobilon 4500 and 4600 handheld PCs.

PC World is reporting "YAHOO MESSENGER IS ON THE GO -- Instant messaging and information service is now available free for most PDAs. "

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