JVC today announced a new series of camcorders that eliminates the need to carry tapes, discs or any media at all, yet can record up to seven hours of DVD movie-quality video. They also record more than 10.5 hours at a quality level comparable to a DVD camcorder's 30-minute mode. The new JVC Everio G Series camcorders record to a built-in hard disk drive and will be available in 20 and 30 gigabyte (GB) versions, offering unprecedented camcorder storage capacity.

Sony Ericsson accessories reach a new stage of evolution with the introduction of several Bluetooth(TM) products that will continue to deliver on the wireless experience for North American mobile consumers. Sony Ericsson today announced three wireless headsets, a car handsfree device and a media center utilizing the latest Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology.

High-Quality Digital Music, 3D Gaming and Megapixel Imaging Advance Mobile Entertainment. Sony Ericsson today announced a second Walkman(R) phone with the introduction of the Sony Ericsson W600, a unique all-in-one compact device. With the W600 consumers can do more:

Sony Ericsson today announced a fashion-conscious camera phone that works worldwide. The high-tech features of the Z520a are housed in the sleek body of an elegant clamshell, creating a small and inviting camera phone that fits in the hand as easily as it does in a pocket or purse. "Whether talking on the phone, taking photos or playing 3-D games, consumers will be doing it in style with the Sony Ericsson Z520a," said Urban Gillstrom, president of Sony Ericsson in North America. "The new Z520a is specifically designed for the hip younger generation, particularly young women, who want their phone to be an expressive and stylish accessory."

Today, at the Nokia Connection events held in Helsinki and Singapore, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) presented highlights of its technology roadmap, introducing a vision of mobility that emphasizes "human technology." During the two-day event, the common theme of delivering optimized user experience resonated throughout the technology presentations, new product introductions and application and services demonstrations. In addition to introducing seven new mobile phones, Nokia outlined its multiradio business strategy and showcased advanced development tools for the growing Forum Nokia community.

Defend against scratches, smudges, static and debris with Imation's new CDs and DVDs with ForceField(TM) scratch resistant coating, available in U.S. retail stores starting in mid-June. Everyday use can render standard CDs and DVDs unplayable, jeopardizing the life of favorite music, photo and video memories, and other valuable files when discs are not cared for properly. But Imation Corp's (NYSE:IMN) new proprietary ForceField "memory protection" layer helps CDs and DVDs resist the rigors of everyday life, providing extra assurance that users can preserve and enjoy their favorite memories without worry.

Susteen, Inc., an international design solution provider specializing in data communications and mobile computing, unveiled the all-new upgraded version of its DataPilot(R) for Macintosh. This upgraded DataPilot(R) version allows Macintosh users to manage their cell phone calendars and personalize their mobile devices with MIDI or MP3 ring tones, pictures and even movies. The current version builds on the initial success generated by DataPilot(R) for Mac, which included Phone Book Manager and Internet Data Connect functions.

In a move to bring new levels of data interoperability to its customers and new market opportunities to technology providers throughout the industry, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) today announced that it is adopting industry-standard Extensible Markup Language (XML) technology for the default file formats in the next version of Microsoft(R) Office editions, currently code-named "Office 12."

Is there a link between cell phones and brain tumors? Over the past 15 years, there has been growing concern about this possibility. Part of this concern stems from the fact that there are over one billion cell phone subscribers worldwide, and the number is increasing.

General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) , today announced plans to offer military customers a liquid fuel cell powerpack developed by Medis Technologies (NASDAQ:MDTL) as an accessory for its popular Sectera(R) Secure Wireless Phone for GSM. The fuel cell powerpack will serve as a battery charger for the phone wherever access to commercial AC power is unavailable or impractical. The use of disposable fuel cells in portable devices will reduce the need to carry extra batteries or charge devices directly from an AC outlet, extending the mission duration of wireless devices used by dismounted U.S. government personnel.

TRITTON Technologies, a provider of advanced networking, storage, and innovative peripheral products today announced an incredible PC headphone speaker system with a built-in flex boom mic. The new high performance Audio Thunder delivers true 5.1 channel sound with 8 strategically placed speakers over each ear. The new headphones are available now for $89 MSRP via major electronics retailers and e-tailers.

Speck Products, which offers the largest collection of iPod cases on the market, today announced its latest iPod accessory, iGuy. The first bendable, posable iPod "friend," iGuy is also fully functional, featuring rubberized protection, docking capability and scratch-resistant screen for the iPod and iPod Photo.

XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:XMSR) , the nation's leading satellite radio provider with over 4 million subscribers, today announced that it will provide the first satellite radio broadcast of The Indianapolis 500 with coverage of the race on Sunday, May 29. The Indy Racing League (IRL) IndyCar(R) Series most famous racing event will also be the debut of XM Satellite Radio's "Fast Cash Finish," a national promotion offering eligible motorsports fans the chance to share the rewards of victory with the #7 XM Satellite Radio IndyCar Series vehicle, driven by Bryan Herta.

XtremeMac and Future Sonics Incorporated today announced a joint agreement to develop and market advanced consumer earphones and earphone products. These products will combine XtremeMac's brand awareness and distribution in the digital multimedia and consumer electronics markets with Future Sonics' strength in the professional audio, sound reinforcement and musical instrument markets.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) ("IFF" or "the Company") recently captured the 2005 FiFi(R) Award, the highest honor in the fragrance industry, for "Technological Breakthrough of the Year" with its unique Sensory Perception(TM) technology