envi.con has released a new version of Pilot Install. The software for Windows desktops installs Palm OS applications and data without a HotSync. The new release now supports all USB connected devices like the Palm m500 series.

The Daily Yomiuri has an article on how handheld computers dominated this year’s TECHXNY (formerly PC Expo).

Fictionwise.com launched three more free 2001 Hugo Nominated works as ebooks, bringing the total to seven works that are available for free in popular ebook formats.

Ectaco, Inc. has introduced two new linguistic software products designed for PDA users: English-Turkish and English-Czech Pocket Language Teacher, which allow for instant word translation and reverse translation.

ViaMichelin announced new additions to their electronic product portfolio: The Michelin Red Guide for France 2001 and The Michelin Red Guide for Europe 2001, developed by Palmtop Software. The software is designed to provide PDA users with access to the Hotel and Restaurant database tested and selected by Michelin, which also now includes a concise and precise description of each of the establishments.

Network World Fusion has an article on the array of network products shown at PC Expo last week that are offering net managers more options to extend corporate networks to handheld devices and to secure and manage the wireless link to them.

Through a partnership with Elibrium, SyncTalk Professional will now be available at retail stores nationwide, including Staples, OfficeMax, and CompUSA. The software allows mobile professionals to exchange data freely with other mobile device users.

Yahoo has an AP article on how accessories are converting handheld computers into telephones, voice recorders, cameras, etc.

CNET News.com reports “Palm grabbed nearly 70 percent of the retail market in May–the company’s best showing since September. Palm’s own brand of devices accounted for 69.4 percent of the handhelds sold at U.S. stores in May, up from 62.1 percent in April, according to a new report from market researcher NPD Intelect.”

Pocket Express announced the release of its first product on MultiMediaCard: the Pocket Express Entertainment Pack. This collection of games is designed for Palm handhelds enabled with a MultiMediaCard expansion slot, including the Palm m500 series handhelds.