External Battery/Charger Delivers Mobile Power

Apple iPhone 3G now the second best-selling mobile phone handset among U.S. consumers, after Motorola's RAZR V3

Outspring Mail 1.0.7 features spam filtering, integration with iCal and Address Book, and a Mail-like display with tabs

Automatically Connect Your iPhone to Wi-Fi Hotspots Anytime, Anywhere With Devicescape

Marware announces its slimmest-profile textured leather sleeve for iPod touch 2G. The Glide for the new iPod touch strikes a colorful balance between slender profile, great protection, and quick access. Designed to be the ultimate pocket, bag or purse case, this snug and trim case is both original and appealing. The Glide works with both the new iPod touch 2G and the original touch

Marware announces its latest 3-in-1 case for the iPod touch 2G, the Sportsuit Convertible. The Sportsuit Convertible is our most versatile sport armband case available for the new iPod touch. The Convertible is actually three cases in one: it transforms into an easily adjustable armband case, a clip-on case for a belt or shoulder strap, or a slim-profile sleeve for an extra layer of protection in a pocket, gym bag, backpack or purse

Marware announces its latest 3-in-1 case for the iPod nano 4G, the Sportsuit Convertible. The Sportsuit Convertible is our most versatile sport armband case available for the iPod nano. The Convertible is actually three cases in one: it transforms into an easily adjustable armband case, a clip-on case for a belt or shoulder strap, or a slim-profile sleeve for an extra layer of protection in a pocket, gym bag, backpack or purse.

Marware announces its latest 3-in-1 case for the iPod nano 4G, the Sportsuit Convertible. The Sportsuit Convertible is our most versatile sport armband case available for the iPod nano. The Convertible is actually three cases in one: it transforms into an easily adjustable armband case, a clip-on case for a belt or shoulder strap, or a slim-profile sleeve for an extra layer of protection in a pocket, gym bag, backpack or purse

Marware announces the Sport Grip for the iPod nano 4G, its latest lineup of slim, colorful silicone cases. The Sport Grip provides smooth, stylish, slip-free silicone protection for the ultimate low-profile carrying solution. A slim and comfortable carrying solution, the difference in quality is immediately apparent the moment you touch the Sport Grip for iPod nano

Big Stone Phone's amazing audio and photo recorder TalkingPics 1.2 is now available. Create projects with many audio, photos, maps and notes, and make slideshows. Upload files to Mac or Windows via browser. New MP3 compression option. This version adds a new preference to choose either the ultra high quality lossless format or the WAV compressed format

The Dream Apps announces Dream Capture 2.2, an update to their video recording utility for Mac OS X. Perfect for uploading to online video sharing websites or DVD, Dream Capture allows simple recording of video or audio tracks in superb quality. It supports most cameras on the market, but is optimized for Apple's built-in and external iSight cameras. Version 2.2 is a major update including many enhancements and bug fixes and is a recommended download for all customers

Nearly a decade ago, on December 10, 1998, I posted the Road Warrior column republished below, which provides an interesting sanpshot of the state of Apple laptops ten years back. Aside from the particularities of the hardware, much of my commentary still holds up I think, especially on the matter of timing one's system upgrades