Dynamism has announced that they will be offering Fujitsu Loox-T/Loox-S sub-notebook powered by the 533-MHz Transmeta Crusoe processor to customers in the United States. They also reportedly have some Toshiba Libretto 1100v devices available.

Socket Communications has announced plans to purchased the Windows CE embedded system engineering and programming company called "3rd Rail Engineering" in a cash and stock transaction worth over US$12 million. The edition of 3rd Rail Engineering will reportedly strengthen Socket's ability to provide Bluetooth wireless technology to a wider range of devices and platforms.

BSQUARE reports that MSN Companion by eMachines uses BSQUARE-licensed intellectual property, and that BSQUARE provided eMachines and Microsoft extensive engineering services during the device's development phase.

PC World has coverage of new digital coupon offerings from SUMmedia's SavingUMoney.com that support Web browsers, Palm OS devices, and mobile phones.

Phatware has announced the release of HPC Translate v1.3 for PocketPC (new feature) and Windows CE devices. Other new features include user interface enhancements, and bug fixes. Phatware has also recently announced "HPC Notes Palm OS Edition Beta 1" is available for download and testing (supports Palm, Handspring, TRG, and Sony devices).

robgalbraith.com recently posted a short blurb about United Airlines near-term plans to offer 802.11 wireless Ethernet connectivity services to the Internet at over 50 airports worldwide using technology and access from Aerzone.

-Steve Holden (sholden@pencomputing.com)