Psion has announced the Psion Series 7 (UK$699.95, shipping in United Kingdom) with a new "color screen, bigger keyboard, and PC card slot." This version also comes with new software: "full Internet connectivity, email, word-processing, spreadsheet, a time manager and comprehensive contacts database." It can be purchased online via: Level 1, Widget, and 21 Store.

LineOne (a leading UK Internet service provider) has joined forces with Psion to create "Planet.Psion" -- a free internet service and information portal for Psion computer users everywhere.

Infinite Ink has announced a new "secure multi-platform eBook system" that supports handheld devices and Windows/Mac based devices.

PC Week and ZDNET News via Yahoo have news of a new "wireless" service company being funded by 3Com that could "undercut sales of Palm Computing's own Palm VII devices."

Delkin Devices has announced new 128-MB CompactFlash (CF) eFilm memory devices.

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