Brighthand has a humorous review of Chronicle Books’ new PaperPalm that’s guaranteed never to run down its batteries.

Wireless NewsFactor has an article on Handspring’s fiscal fourth quarter saying it “was miserable–but less miserable than Wall Street expected.”

HandEra has released an update for the HandEra 330 to bring it up to OS version 3.5.3.

Palm, Inc. announced three new leaders reporting to Todd Bradley, Palm executive vice president and chief operating officer of Palm’s Solutions Group. They are Kevin Hell, Palm vice president and senior vice president of product management, Solutions Group; Angel Mendez, Palm vice president and senior vice president of global supply-chain operations, Solutions Group; and Ken Wirt, Palm vice president and senior vice president of marketing, Solutions Group.

LA Times has an article on how new porn software for handheld computers is bringing new business opportunities as well as new legal questions. According to the article, “advances in technology are bringing the peep show to a portable computer near you. This marriage of pornography and wireless devices comes at a time when both industries are searching for innovative ways to expand their markets.”

Palm Boulevard reports Palm announced that it is readying an upgrade for Palm III, Palm IIIxe, Palm IIIx, Palm IIIc, Palm V, and Palm Vx handhelds that will allow them to run Palm OS 4.0.

Jen Edwards at Brighthand has an interview with Blue Nomad’s founder Dr. Alexander Hinds on the subject of WordSmith, word processing software for the Palm OS.

TickerTrend has released TickerTrend Cash Flow, a Palm OS application dedicated to fundamental security analysis from the Buffett/Graham school providing quantitative valuations based on earnings, intrinsic value, and discounted cash flows. TickerTrend Cash Flow is designed to help investors make intelligent investing decisions by giving advantageous target prices for maximum gains.

CNET News.com reports Handspring reported a loss that narrowly beat estimates, while its sales met lowered expectations. According to the article, Handspring is also laying off about 40 employees, or 9 percent of the company’s work force of 460.

PDA Toolbox announced features to be included in the upcoming 4.0 release. Version 4.0 will be a free upgrade for current customers of PDA Toolbox.