Palm has recently announced that software distributor Handango now exclusively powers Palm’s Software Connection Web site. Upon that publishing that announcement, we were approached by a number of developers and authors (and even our own Senior Technical Editor), telling us about their unhappiness with this new relationship. This, quite frankly, surprised us since both companies seemed rather pleasant to deal with, at least in our own experience. However, there’s apparently a lot more going on behind the scenes. We can’t tell you if there’s a bad guy here, or if anyone really is at fault, but there’s some interesting dirt going on between these two companies, according the Dallas-Fort Worth TradeBiz.

Landware announced The GoType! keyboard is now available for Palm m500 series and m125 handhelds. It includes a USB port and cable that enables high-speed direct desktop synchronization from the keyboard.

Palm has recently announced that software distributor Handango now exclusively powers Palm’s Software Connection Web site. Upon that publishing that announcement, we were approached by a number of developers and authors (and even our own Senior Technical Editor), telling us about their unhappiness with this new relationship. This, quite frankly, surprised us since both companies seemed rather pleasant to deal with, at least in our own experience. However, there’s apparently a lot more going on behind the scenes. We can’t tell you if there’s a bad guy here, or if anyone really is at fault, but there’s some interesting dirt going on between these two companies, according the Dallas-Fort Worth TradeBiz.

Landware announced The GoType! keyboard is now available for Palm m500 series and m125 handhelds. It includes a USB port and cable that enables high-speed direct desktop synchronization from the keyboard.

##Karrier Communications## announced the availability of its IntelliGolf scorecard software on CD-ROM. IntelliGolf on CD-ROM can be purchased individually or in a money saving 3-Pak for holiday gifts. The 3-Pak saves 33% over the price of purchasing individual copies.

PocketPersonals.com is a new online personals service created by PK Entertainment, offering a way for people to find love, anywhere they are, including from wirelessly connected devices like Palm handhelds. PocketPersonals.com is a full-fledged personals service. Users sign up through the Web site, then are able to use the service at home, the office, or anywhere with or without a wireless connection. The service works by allowing visitors to post and browse advertised profiles for free; users will have to convert to subscribers if they want to contact potential dates.

Palm, Inc. announced it has issued a $50 million convertible note to an investor it did not identify. Palm will use the funds to strengthen its balance sheet and to support wireless and enterprise initiatives.

Palm, Inc. recognized four of the most innovative developers with the first-ever Powered Up Awards. Active Corporation won the “Best Overall” award for its ActiveECG cardiac monitor, the first FDA-approved product for Palm Powered devices.

There is a new release of BananaSplit Race Timer. Version 3.6 adds several enhancements. There is now a new “Did Not Finish” Report, new improved racer editing screen, a new improved result add/edit function, and autoShutOff is now automatically disabled.

CNET News.com has an article on the price drop of Handspring’s Visor Edge.