- Tue Jun 1 1999 Umax embraces handheld strategy
Following a bitter dispute over Macintosh licensing, Umax Data Systems is attempting to shift from its hardware roots to become a provider of Internet services.
- Mon Aug 6 2001 Handheld sales down but not out
The slow economy hurt sales of handheld computers worldwide during the second quarter, but the picture isn't entirely grim.
- Thu Dec 30 1999 Handheld mania revs up
Although 1999 saw major advances in portable technologies, most agree that next year is when the device market will really take off. Of course, everyone said that last year, too.
- Fri Oct 30 1998 General Magic spins off handhelds
Putting all its chips on its Portico voice-access service, General Magic is spinning off its handheld computer division.
- Wed Oct 6 1999 Philips pulls the plug on Nino handheld
Philips Electronics discontinues its Nino line of Windows CE-based handheld computers, another setback in Microsoft's battle to usurp the Palm Computing throne.
- Mon Jan 12 2009 Police Blotter: Handheld search during arrest legal?
Cops say they can legally copy data off the device of anyone who's arrested, which raises serious privacy concerns. Judges are divided over the legality of this intrusive practice.
- Sun Oct 21 2001 Sony moves handhelds into the living room
The electronics giant on Monday will announce the $299 Clie PEG-T415, which will incorporate features of a handheld computer and a universal remote control.
- Fri Mar 20 2009 Bandwidth meter and a handheld arcade classic: iPhone apps of the week
This week's apps include a quick and easy way to measure bandwidth and a simple game that somehow manages to keep you coming back for more.
- Fri Feb 6 2009 Police Blotter: Courts split over police searches of handhelds
If you are arrested, can police officers search every file on your cell phone or handheld looking for incriminating material? They think they can, as so do some judges.
- Tue Feb 12 2008 For the Dino-Lite handheld microscope, it's not such a small world after all
A review of my new favorite gadget, the Dino-Lite handheld microscope




