DataViz, Inc. announced its purchase of ThinkDB, a relational database program for Palm OS handhelds. Simultaneously, DataViz is releasing ThinkDB under its own brand, SmartList To Go. The financial terms of the agreement are not being disclosed, as both companies are privately held. DataViz has consolidated and branded ThinkDB’s individual applications to create one streamlined product, which includes: Windows desktop application for creating and importing existing databases and spreadsheets, templates called SmartLists designed to instantly increase productivity, a handheld application for creating, viewing and editing databases and SmartLists, and a conduit for two way synchronization with Microsoft. Access.

Handspring, Inc. announced revenue of $54.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 ended September 28, 2002, compared with $61.4 million for the same period last year and $49.0 million in Q4 fiscal 2002. Net loss during Q1 was $15.3 million. Excluding amortization of deferred stock compensation and intangibles and a charge associated with the restructuring, Handspring reported a net loss of $10.0 million for the quarter. Excluding these costs, total operating expenses were $23.8 million, or 44% of revenue. The company also reported gross margins of 24.4% during the first quarter as compared to gross margins of 24.5% in the prior quarter. The company’s ending cash and investments balance was $118 million, of which $73.8 million was unrestricted.

Avaion has released FatFinger 2.0, a new and improved version of their software featuring customizable, finger-sized, touch type keyboards that allow you to enter text into your Palm OS handheld with just your fingers.

Palm Infocenter reports AlphaSmart has released Dana, a portable device larger than a handheld and less expensive than a laptop, intended for students. Dana includes a full-size, integrated keyboard and a 560 by 160 pixel touch screen that is roughly 7.5 by 2.25 inches. It has 8MB of memory and two SD/MMC slots. It costs $399 and is available from the Palm Store.

GoAmerica, Inc. announced an expanded relationship with IBM to securely deliver enterprise applications and software systems to a wide range of mobile devices including laptop computers, PDAs, and cell phones. GoAmerica will integrate its Go.Web technology with IBM’s WebSphere Everyplace Access (WEA) to provide users access to behind the firewall data on virtually any data network and device. WEA provides links to back-end enterprise software systems, eliminating the need for re-coding each database for a specific mobile device. GoAmerica’s Go.Web compresses, encrypts and reformats data for optimal access on any wireless data device and network.

Pacific Microinstruments, Inc. announced the release of the PLC Pilot application software package. The package allows users to monitor and control Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) from Palm OS mobile devices. The PLC Pilot is also available as an OEM software component for integration and private label re-sale in conjunction with PLC-based products sold by Original Equipment Manufacturers. The software supports the DirectNet protocol and interfaces with the Koyo DL05, DL105, DL205, DL305, and DL405 families. It eliminates the requirement for a personal computer when interfacing to these devices in the field, and provides a general-purpose touch pad interface for reading and writing to the PLCs.

AvantGo, Inc. announced that David B. Pratt will assume the position of interim president and chief executive officer. Mr. Pratt’s career includes ten years at Adobe Systems Incorporated, where he served as executive vice president and chief operating officer. He has also held executive and senior management positions at gForce Systems, Logitech, Inc., Quantum Corporation, Boschert Incorporated and Intel Corporation over a period of 30 years.

DreamQuest Software announced details of the world’s first-ever wireless card game tournament. To be held on Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 4 p.m. PST in DreamQuest Software’s free Internet lobby, entrants will compete on cell phones or PDA handhelds equipped with wireless access to the Internet. Competitors will challenge each other for prizes donated from Nokia, Handango, and others. The Grand Prize winner will receive a Nokia 9290 Communicator.

Palm Infocenter has pictures taken from a Russian handheld Web site of the upcoming Palm Tungsten T. The pictures show the screen of the Tungsten T at various angles and a side by side comparison with a HP Journada 568.

CNET News.com has an article on the PalmSource and Sony Ericsson announcement that they’ll make their products interoperable with Bluetooth technology.