LAS VEGAS - THE new smartphone from Palm and a pocket notebook computer from Sony won coveted awards as top products in their categories at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) here on Saturday.

The Palm Pre was recognised not only as the best product in the cellphone and smartphone category, but was also named 'Best in Show' and received the most votes in a 'people's choice' Internet poll.

LAS VEGAS - THE head of the US Federal Communication Commission on Saturday spoke out against president-elect Barack Obama's bid to delay the national shift to only digital television broadcasting.

'I'm concerned about the confusion that could be created,' FCC chairman Kevin Martin said during an on-stage chat at a premier Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS - THE Swiss Army knife, one of the hottest buys of the last century, is keeping pace with the new millennium and moving from campground to boardroom.

Manufacturer Victorinox, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, unveiled the latest version of the ubiquitous multi-purpose tool this week at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.