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Archives: May 2004
Mon May 31, 2004
Pretec Demonstrates MMC 4.0 World's Fastest Flash Memory Card |
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Compatible with most Secure Digital (SD) slots used by mobile phones, digital cameras, and other portable digital devices, MMC (MultiMediaCard) is one of the most popular memory cards in the world today. Version 4.0 is the most recent release of MMCA Quote: | |
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Abidia updates mobile eBay solution for Windows Mobile Pocket PC devices |
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Abidia announced the release of Abidia Wireless version 2.2 for Windows Mobile Pocket PC today, the latest version of the world’s first cellular phone application bringing eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) to wireless devices. Abidia Wireless offers an auction experience that includes easy, on-the-go access to real-time information and visual images available from Pocket PC Phones and Handhelds, developed by Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT). Abidia Wireless is compatible with any Windows Mobile based Pocket PC handheld, as well as mobile phones and PDA’s based upon Java, RIM BlackBerry, Symbian OS, and Palm OS. More... | |
As phones get smarter, smaller and faster and enable users to connect at high speeds to the Internet, is the mobile phone handset turning into the next computer? Newsweek Silicon Valley Correspondent Brad Stone examines the possibility in the June 7 cover, "Next Frontiers: Way Cool Phones" (on newsstands Monday, May 31). Stone looks at the sophistication of mobile phones, how pervasive wireless communications have become around the world and talks to experts about the possibilities of telephones replacing the computer. "One day, 2 or 3 billion people will have cell phones, and they are all not going to have PCs," says Jeff Hawkins, inventor of the Palm Pilot and the chief technology officer of PalmOne. "The mobile phone will become their digital life." More... | |
Sat May 29, 2004
First playable alpha version of our upcoming game, Flux Challenge |
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PDAmill just put online the first public alpha version of our upcoming 3D racer for the Pocket PC, called Flux Challenge. This is an early alpha version, so many things are unfinished or unpolished and some of the planned features of the final version are either missing or broken. | |
Fri May 28, 2004
Bluetooth Enabled Temperature Measurement for Handheld Computers |
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Tangent Systems, Inc. today
announced the newest member in its line of Versid temperature
acquisition
modules. The Versid ST-10b is a single channel device offering
laboratory
grade accurate temperature input over the range of -300 F to + 1800 F
and is
capable of wireless connections to computers supporting industry
standard
Bluetooth protocols.
Pocket Adventures.com is proud to announce the release of The Travel Collection, a compilation of six classic board games: Chess, Checkers, Reversi, 3-D Tic-Tac-Toe, 4 In A Row and Dots. These well-known games are brought to life on the Pocket PC by the talents of Jason Surguine and Ryan Anspach (of Snails fame) and the programming skills of John Till (author of Dr. Pocket). More... | |
To keep things simple, Proporta is offering a GPS kit which includes everything you need to turn your PDA into a GPS system plus, importantly, any technical support you need to get started (you can also buy the kit components separately). | |
Today's digital photographers want more camera, less hassle and great pictures. The new Nikon Coolpix 4100 digital camera (www.nikoncoolpix.com) answers that call with a host of user- friendly features like Scene Assist and Blur Warning designed to help "get the perfect shot" the first time without relying on a computer to fix mistakes. The Nikon Coolpix 4100 is a powerful, capable, PictBridge(TM)-enabled digital camera that can transfer beautiful pictures directly to compatible printers for prints at sizes of up to 11x 17-inches. Generous 4.0-effective megapixel power, Scene Assist and In-Camera Cropping each work seamlessly together to make creative composition a reality, without sacrificing print quality. Families and fun-loving digital photographers will love the freedom of shooting wider and cropping tighter with the Coolpix 4100. Nikon now offers digital photographers a simple, affordable new tool to advance their picture- taking capabilities to new levels. More... | |
Nokia and Guangdong MCC Trial Push to Talk Services Over GSM/GPRS in China |
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Guangdong MCC demonstrated Nokia's Push to talk over Cellular technology to the public at World Telecom Day on May 17. Following the initial service trials, Guangdong MCC will undertake market trials, where its lead customers will trial push to talk with Nokia terminals over Nokia Push to talk over Cellular infrastructure. Guangdong MCC intends to launch push to talk commercially in the second half of this year. | |
Thu May 27, 2004
Windows Mobile 2003 SE Update Now Available for Toshiba e800 |
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Owners of the Toshiba e800 PocketPC will find themselves blessed with a free update to Windows Mobile 2003 SE: | |
PDA Buyer's Guide has published an in-depth review of the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000. | |
Whether you've run out of power, corrupted your data or even lost your handheld, your data is just a click away. You don't even need access to a PC! ProBackup is compatible with any PalmOS or PocketPC handheld with an MMC/SD card slot and up to 128Mb of internal storage. | |
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Samsung Mobile Enterprise Solutions Group and MP2 Announce Mobile Point of Sale Solution |
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Samsung Telecommunications America, the third largest manufacturer of wireless handsets in the U.S., and MP2 Solutions, a premier provider of enterprise mobility solutions, today announced the first point of sale solution for a Windows Mobile(TM) device. Businesses are now able to completely manage field sales using Samsung's Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(TM)-based SPH-i700 Pocket PC Phone powered by MP2 Solutions.Exideas has released a video showcasing its MessagEase text entry technology for small devices. The video demonstrates how MessagEase provides full text and complete keyboard replacement using a very small area or few buttons. You can access this video from www.exideas.com or by following one of these links: Windows Media: http://www.exideas.com/ME/videos/MEintro.wmv More... | |
3amlabs, provider of a secure service that enables customers to access and manage their IT anytime, anywhere, announced today the release of improved remote capabilities for personal digital assistants (PDAs) -- providing users with easier, more powerful access to their home or office-based computer from anywhere in the world using only an Internet-connected PDA. | |
Updates of the popular miniMusic NotePad and BeatPad music applications were made available today. Both are now enhanced for the TapWave Zodiac Palm Powered handheld computer. The new versions of the software can access the Yamaha sound card built into all Zodiac models to produce rich polyphonic sound (meaning many different tones can be played simultaneously). With NotePad, users can quickly write songs (using music notation or a graphical notation, or by playing an on-screen piano keyboard), edit the songs, play them back or export the songs to a desktop computer. BeatPad is pattern based, letting a user quickly design looping patterns for drums and other instruments and change everything about the patterns while they play. More... | |
Wed May 26, 2004
Naked News(TM) (www.NakedNews.com) (Naked News TV!) ("The Program with Nothing to Hide"), announced today that it had have entered into a distribution partnership with Australian ASX listed online media and communications company, GoConnect Ltd. for world wide mobile phone distribution of the Naked News program. | |
Palm created the handheld computer market, and then sank into a haze of infighting and errors. But a little smartphone gadget called the Treo has given it a lifeline. With the device becoming a must-have for tech-fiends and business players, Palm may have its cool back, but for how long? Business 2.0 takes a look at the challenges facing the firm from its frantic dash for cover and deeper pockets to its production line woes: | |
PocketPC program for the European Soccer Championship 2004 in Portugal available |
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On time before the start of the European soccer championship, PocketPC-Ennovation has developed the program EURO 2004. With EURO 2004 you have all information about the European soccer championship in Portugal on your PocketPC. You only have to input manually the results of the matches. The program automatically calculates the rankings according to the FIFA rules as well as the matches of the quarter final, the semi final and the final. The program contains information about the time and place of each match and shows even the location of the stadiums in a map. You can also use the program to simulate fictive scenarios. All results are stored automatically in a database. You can select between English, French and German language in EURO 2004. The program is written very compact and needs only about 280 Kbytes memory on your PocketPC. The program is available at www.handango.com and cost approximately 3. The direct link to the program is | |
Introducing Battle Dwarves for the Smartphone and Version 1.1 for Pocket PC at Special Price for May! Free Upgrade for Current Pocket PC Owners | |
Since USB 2.0 has given us alot more bandwidth, Chad has sat down and played with the Transcend TV-Box USB2.0. Lets see what he thinks. | |
TORNADO expands wireless product range with Bluetooth products |
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After the successful introduction of its Wireless LAN products, TORNADO, supplier of computer peripherals, expands its product range in the field of wireless network with a compact Bluetooth Class 1 USB dongle, the Tornado 201, and a Bluetooth Printer Adapter for both USB- and Parallel printers called the Tornado 206. More... | |
Emap Lifestyle Magazines Choose Cascata To Produce Mobile Phone Content |
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Following its success producing mobile and interactive content for brands such as Love Hearts, Basil Brush, and Mr Bean, innovations and publishing company Cascata Limited has signed a non-exclusive two-year deal with EMAP’s 34 top-selling active (outdoor) and automotive titles to produce and deliver its branded mobile phone content. | |
Comcast and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the planned June launch of Philadelphia's first-ever outdoor Wi-Fi wireless Internet service located at Philadelphia's historic Headhouse Square Plaza. The T-Mobile HotSpot network, supported at Headhouse Square by the Comcast high-speed data network, will give residents and visitors the ability to get online at wireless broadband speeds with a Wi- Fi enabled laptop computer or personal data assistant (PDA). The launch will create one of the nation's largest Wi-Fi "hotspots," available in most indoor and outdoor areas of the plaza, covering Second Street between South and Pine Streets. More... | |
With Creative MuVo 2 shells going on the cheap on eBay, they picked one up and show you how get a full fledged MP3 player again. | |
Tue May 25, 2004
Toshiba Debuts First Full-Color 'System On Glass' (SOG) Input Display With Image Capture Technology |
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In an effort further develop leading-edge system on glass (SOG) display solutions, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced it is demonstrating a full-color version of its "system on glass" (SOG) input display technology, developed by Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. (TMD)**, at the Society for Information Display International Exhibition (SID) 2004, May 25 to 27, in Seattle, Washington, in booth #342. TMD has developed a working color prototype of the display which can directly capture images and/or text via sensors within a thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD). | |
palmOne and TomTom Guide Tungsten T3 and Zire 72 Handheld Users with GPS Navigator |
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palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) is turning handhelds into personal and vehicle navigation solutions. The world's leading maker of handheld computers and maker of highly acclaimed smartphones today announced GPS Navigator by palmOne. The Bluetooth(R) technology-enabled navigator is paired easily with Tungsten(TM) T3 and Zire(TM) 72 handhelds. It provides users with reliable and easy-to-follow maps and directions based on the latest global satellite technology. With voice-guided turn-by-turn instructions, drivers using the GPS Navigator by palmOne can now focus on driving to their destinations and not worry about getting lost or stopping to look at a map. More... | |
Agere Systems Announces 802.11g Wi-Fi(R) Mini-Module Designed for Handheld Consumer Electronics |
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Agere Systems (NYSE:AGR.A) (NYSE:AGR.B) today announced a small-form-factor 802.11g mobile Wi-Fi(R) module specifically designed for handheld consumer devices. This embedded system-in-package (SiP) delivers 54 megabit-per-second (Mbit/s) speeds while balancing exceptional range and power savings for such wireless products as personal digital assistants (PDAs), media players, Smartphones, handheld video game devices, and digital cameras and camcorders. More... | |
Taking the 'always on' Internet revolution to the extreme, consumers happily admit to surfing the Net via Wi-Fi in their underwear, according to a recent survey by IOGEAR, Inc., a leading Wi-Fi connectivity and peripheral manufacturer. | |
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OQO today announced that it has selected 40 major corporate customers to evaluate the model 01 ultra personal computer (uPC), the smallest, high performance Windows XP computer with complete PC functionality. The company has already had product in the hands of numerous customers via informal trials; the additional formal evaluations will commence in July. OQO remains on plan for general availability of the model 01 this fall.Battle Dwarves Throws Down The Gauntlet Before Smartphone Gamers Everywhere |
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Infinite Ventures, Inc. announced the worldwide release today of Battle Dwarves, a fast-paced and fun strategy-action game for Microsoft Smartphones including the Motorola MPx200, Orange SPV, and Samsung i600. | |
Mon May 24, 2004
State Library of Ohio Consortium Launches New Digital Library |
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In the heart of rural Ohio, where horse-drawn carriages and tractors share the road with cars, library patrons are downloading eBooks directly to their PCs and PDAs using the internet. Southeastern Ohio Automation Consortium (SEO), a consortium of 67 Ohio public libraries, has launched a new online service ( http://seoebook.seo.lib.oh.us/ ) for its library members and their patrons enabling browsing and check out of popular eBooks from homes, offices and schools. | |
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SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today announced the introduction of its Mobile products line, a complete family of small flash memory cards for the newest generation of mobile phones. The Mobile products line allows retailers in the mobile phone segment offer all of the small-size memory cards for aftermarket sales to the high-growth segment of mobile phones that use memory cards to store personal files, video games, music, digital images, video and other storage-intensive content. SanDisk's new Mobile products line includes TransFlash, SD, miniSD, MultiMediaCard, RS-MMC, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD Wi-Fi cards. The announcement was made at the Digital Experience media conference in New York. More... | |
Sandisk Ships Sd Card That Combines 256mb Flash Memory And Wi-Fi Communications |
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SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) announced today the availability of the SanDisk 256 megabyte (MB) + Wi-Fi® SD Combination card, the world's first card to include both memory and WLAN (802.11b) communications in a single SD card. The new card is compatible with handheld devices that feature an SDIO-enabled slot and use Microsoft® Pocket PC 2002, Pocket PC 2003 or Windows Mobile(tm) 2003 operating environments.StylusCentral.com Announces Availability of 2-in-1 Stylus Micro Pens for Various PDA Models |
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StylusCentral.com announces the commercial availability of new 2-in-1 micro stylus pens, manufactured by the A.T. Cross Company, that come with three different caps to enable the stylus to perfectly fit the silos of a wide variety of PDA models. The new model is available in silver and black and not only enables users to safely input information using the touch-screen of their PDA, but doubles as a handy writing utensil. Each stylus comes with a retractable pen and black ink refill. More... | |
With Wide Notes not only can you write ink notes full screen, but you can use it in split screen mode, with ink notes and drawings on one side and text on the other. Wide Notes offers three line widths, a color picker, an eraser, the ability to assign a note to an alarm and more. More... | |
JP Mobile's SureWave Enterprise Server Named Finalist for Best of TechEd 2004 Awards |
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Windows & .NET Magazine today announced that JP Mobile's (http://www.jpmobile.com/ ) SureWave Enterprise Server was selected as one of 41 finalists for the "Best of TechEd 2004" Awards. Final voting will take place at TechEd 2004 in San Diego, California and the winner will be announced at the global tradeshow, on May 26th at an evening awards reception. | |
With thousands of handheld computers in K-12 schools, Texas continues its cutting-edge implementation of technology in education, and serves as an icon to other states, palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) said today. | |
Good Technology, Inc., the leader in industry standards-based wireless messaging and corporate data access, announced that its recently released GoodLink for Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs will be available on the new AT&T Wireless Audiovox PPC4100 Pocket PC, introduced today at the Microsoft Tech Ed Conference in San Diego, CA. Good will work to co-market and co-sell the combined messaging system with AT&T Wireless in order to provide enterprise customers with a powerful system that incorporates enhanced security features for conducting important business while on the go. GoodLink for Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs will be available on the PPC4100 when it begins shipping in June. More... | |
Audiovox Communications Corporation, a majority owned subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) and AT&T Wireless (NYSE:AWE) announced today the PPC 4100, an integrated wireless PDA phone featuring Windows Mobile software, will be available in June 2004 and showcased for the first time today at Microsoft's Tech Ed conference in San Diego, CA. The PPC 4100 will be available for $349 after a $50 instant rebate. The unmatched combination of power, function and form makes this competitively priced "all-in-one" device one of the best values on the market today. More... | |
Fri May 21, 2004
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Nokia announced today a significant expansion of its Research and Development (R&D) undertakings in China. This expansion includes the launch of a Nokia Postdoctoral Program, the creation of a unit to promote open standards and technology localization, and the establishment of a CDMA R&D facility in Beijing. The announcements also include a plan to expand the scale of product design and development for Nokia mobile phones at the Nokia Product Creation Center in Beijing. More... | |
Thu May 20, 2004
Inkmark Software has released MobileWrite v. 3.2, a popular handwriting recognition program that makes it easy to enter text and data into your favorite Palm OS applications. Unlike handwriting recognition programs that force you to learn special characters, or to write your text in all upper case or all lower case letters, MobileWrite recognizes your own handwriting immediately. | |
Michigan Fire Commander Designs Tool to Improve the Way Firefighters Fight Fires |
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According to the United States Fire Administration, more than 100 firefighters across America lose their lives every year. A Michigan firefighter has invented a product that he believes will reduce this statistic, and improve the way firefighters protect lives and property. | |
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MDM Offers 15% Discount on Any Software Title to Celebrate New goMDM.com Website |
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Mobile Digital Media (MDM), the world's largest publisher of high quality consumer software for mobile phones and PDAs on plug-and-play SD/MMC cards, today announced that from May 19 thru June 18th all new registrants for the MDM newsletter at the newly upgraded www.goMDM.com website will receive a 15% discount good toward purchase of any one MDM software title on the site. More... | |
Sprint (NYSE:FON) plans to make it easier and more cost effective for financial institutions to provide banking services to small and independent business owners with Sprint Mobile Loan Officer. The new solution will allow bank employees to process loans, establish accounts, transfer funds and complete other financial transactions using wireless handheld devices certified to operate on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, including the popular Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Smart Device Treo(TM) 600 by palmOne(TM). Sprint will make this solution available through Sprint business sales channels early this summer. More... | |
VOOM, the first comprehensive high-definition (HD) satellite television service, announced today it is teaming with South Florida's number one discount retailer of appliances, consumer electronics and housewares, BrandsMart USA. Now, VOOM will have a strong presence at the BrandsMart USA's five showrooms, all in South Florida. Since its preview period ended in March, VOOM maintains its commitment to making HDTV accessible to more consumers by introducing compelling pricing offers and expanding distribution. More... | |
Wed May 19, 2004
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GoRemote(TM) (NASDAQ:GRIC) , formerly GRIC Communications, Inc., today unveiled a major new version of its award-winning GoRemote Mobile Office(TM) that makes it easier than ever for mobile professionals likes salespeople to be productive anytime, anywhere, and with any popular access method or device. Mobile Gadget News has the scoop on all of HP's upcoming iPAQ products which will feature Intel's new processors and Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition: | |
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Weighing only 0.3 ounces (9 grams), the new Micro Mini 256MB USB 2.0 Drive delivers heavyweight file storage capacity that goes anywhere, no installation required**. The blinking of a blue LED reveals when the drive is active, delivering performance of up to 8 MB/sec. (read speed) from its solid-state memory without the fuss of AC adapters, power cables, or batteries. For added security, Mini Lock software lets users password protect their important data. And uniquely in its category, the Micro Mini USB drive includes accessories like an illuminated USB extension cable, a key chain, a neck chain, and three brightly colored snap-on caps for easy customization. Snapfish, the leading online photo service, announced today that it will now enable people to upload their images from camera phones as well as computers thru email. Snapfish's newest leap in online photo services also includes new and improved free photo software, and poster sized printing. | |
Socket Provides RFID Product Roadmap and Developer Path for Mobile RFID Readers |
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Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT, PSE: SOK), the Mobile Connection™ Company, demonstrated its CompactFlash RFID reader at the AEA Micro Cap Financial Conference yesterday in Monterey, California. Socket also announced an RFID strategy to help customers, value added resellers (VARs), system integrators (SIs), and Auto ID software developers add RFID technology to their mobile solutions using Pocket PCs. More... | |
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JP Mobile Acquires PDA Defense Product from Asynchrony Solutions, Inc. |
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JP Mobile(R) (www.jpmobile.com), a leading provider of enterprise mobility software, today announced it has signed an agreement to immediately acquire the PDA Defense product from Asynchrony Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of collaboration, communication, and security solutions. JP Mobile will re-brand the product as SureWave(R) Mobile Defense. | |
Tue May 18, 2004
Spb Software House Releases its Advanced and Skinnable Time Application - Spb Time |
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The iPod FlipStand is made from a plastic known as polycarbonate. This material makes the case extremely durable and scratch resistant and is also used to produce such products as protective eyewear and bullet resistant glass. Not only does the case provide unbeatable protection, but it also compliments the iPod’s award-winning good looks and allows the user to view the screen at all times. "The first line of Pocket PCs running the new Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition OS on an Intel PXA270 Bulverde processor are here. There are three X30 models, and two of them have both Bluetooth and WiFi. The top model has a screaming 624 MHz processor! As always, these Dells are priced right. We review the 312 and 624 MHz wireless models." Read the full review: | |
CushySoft today announced an update to their popular AgendaVU software to support the palmOne Zire 72. AgendaVU v1.1 is a shareware software add-on that displays photographic images as "wallpaper" behind the Agenda view in the Calendar application on newer palmOne handhelds. More... | |
Adwalker Selects Xybernaut Wearable Computers For Unique Wearable Media Platform |
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Xybernaut Corporation (Nasdaq:XYBR) today announced that Adwalker plc (Ofex:ADW) has purchased and is deploying more than 130 Xybernaut wearable computers for its unique mobile advertising, marketing and promotional media organization.