CuPhone announced its “Echo Free” USB-to-Phone Adaptor. This small adaptor, when plugged into the USB port of a PC, allows the user to plug his regular phone into the RJ11 port on the adaptor to make and receive either Skype or normal landline “echo free” calls. The “Echo Free” Phone adaptor is based on TigerJet Network's most advanced single chip VoIP solution, the Tiger580, which has built-in Echo Cancellation hardware, SLIC/Phone interface and a 16-bit audio codec. With built-in echo cancellation hardware, the audio quality is significantly improved over the software echo cancellation alternative since, with software echo cancellation, audio quality is dependent on many factors, including PC performance and network delay.

A recent survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation, an infoUSA company, fielded by international data collection and panel specialists Research Now, revealed that Smartphones (excluding iPhone and RIM Blackberry) were the most returned electronic technology products of the holiday season, with slightly more than one-fifth (21%) of Smartphone buyers returning their purchase to the retailer.

K-NFB Reading Technology, a company combining the research and development efforts of the National Federation of the Blind and Kurzweil Technologies, unveils an exciting product line that will revolutionize access to print for anyone who has difficulty seeing or reading print, including the blind and learning disabled. The company’s world-renowned reading software has been especially designed for and paired with the Nokia N82 mobile phone to create the smallest text-to-speech reading device in history.

Trapster launched the world's first speed trap sharing social network for mobile phones. This new information sharing community gives control back to individual drivers allowing them to work together to be more aware of local speed limits and avoid hefty fines and penalties. Users alert other members to police speed traps in real time, using a simple button push on their mobile phone. The community includes a sophisticated ratings system to measure the reliability of members thereby increasing confidence in the alert data.

iTookThisOnMyPhone, a leading mobile phone photo sharing company, announced its wireless mobile photo transfer application is now available on Windows Mobile smartphones. A complete list of supported Smartphones is available on the company website. Since its launch, iTookThisOnMyPhone has proven itself to be a popular and extremely easy to use application with an ever expanding user base in more than 80 countries. The launch of the Windows Mobile version expands iTookThisOnMyPhone beyond its existing service on BlackBerry 8100 and 8300 Series wireless smartphones.

PumpOne, the developers of the first visual portable personal training programs for the iPod, nano, iPhone and other handheld devices, announces the launch of Pumped For Summer 2008. This new trainer provides both video and audio coaching to quickly get a person into beach body shape so they can look their best when showing the most.

The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing mounting pressure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. While there is always much fanfare around products that have lots of bells and whistles, many people prefer gifts that help them stay connected in the easiest way possible. Arlene Harris is known as the First Lady of Wireless (first woman to be inducted into the Wireless Hall of Fame, in 2007) and is the inventor of the popular Jitterbug cell phone and service. She understands the frustration of trying to share in the daily lives of loved ones who are often intimidated by the complicated technology, products and gadgets we rely on to stay connected but that simply don’t work the way they want them to.

My Mobile Vault, an innovative provider of mobile phone backup and synchronization services, announces its search for affiliate marketers to distribute My Mobile Vault. My Mobile Vault saves mobile phone contact data and prevents the data from being lost when replacing a mobile phone. Lou Altman, My Mobile Vault President, said, “My Mobile Vault backs up phone contacts and appointments over the air (OTA) to a secure server. The contact list is then easily moved to the new mobile phone.”

Sonim Technologies, a US based mobile telecoms company announces the European launch of the new Sonim XP1, an IP-54 certified, mil-spec approved, bluetooth and Push-To-Talk enabled GSM phone, by announcing the ”World’s Toughest Phone Tour” beginning in Sweden. Engineered to meet the needs of people who work outside the office and outdoor sports enthusiasts, the Sonim XP1 works perfectly in harsh environments. Certified to withstand shock, water, wind, dust, dirt and extreme temperatures, the Sonim XP1 is the only certified phone designed specifically for the lives of people who work and play in demanding conditions.

The Nielsen Company released the findings of an in-depth study on the mobile media and cross media behavior of US "tweens" (ages 8-12). While text-messaging and ringtones remain the most pervasive non-voice functions on the phone, other content such as downloaded wallpapers, music, games and Internet access also rank highly among tweens. The report, "Kids on the Go: Mobile Usage by US Teens and Tweens," was conducted by Nielsen Mobile and BASES, two services of Nielsen. It also provides insights on teen and tween use of specific content brands, genre preferences, overall use of leisure time and demographic profiles. The full report will be released on December 14.