ZDNet has coverage of the new Palm m500 series handhelds.

ZDNet has an article that wonders which is more dangerous, PDA viruses or the marketing campaigns behind anti-virus technology.

Qvadis unveiled Express Reader Lite for Palm OS devices.

ART, Advanced Recognition Technologies Inc. announced the deployment of two of ART’s voice and handwriting technologies on Acer’s new GSM smart phone, the Pro 80.

Novatel Wireless, Inc. announced the development of handheld wireless modems for the Palm m500 series. The Minstrel m500 handheld modem enables connectivity to the Internet, email and the corporate LAN, using the appropriate software. The unit will connect to the Palm m500 series handhelds via a “snap-n-go latch.”

Infineon Technologies announced that the company is providing software application storage cards for Palm m500 series handhelds. Infineon’s 16 Megabyte capacity MultiMediaCard storage cards will provide Palm handheld users with access to applications and data programs.

MGI announced a strategic development and licensing agreement with Palm, Inc. MGI has been working with Palm to develop an enhanced version of MGI PhotoSuite Mobile Edition, which takes advantage of the expansion capabilities of the Palm m500 series.

Macronix America has announced a new family of Content Cards that will enhance the capabilities of Palm m500 series handheld computers. Macronix Content Cards are fully compatible with the expansion slot built in all new Palm handhelds. These cards are approximately the size of a postage stamp with the thickness of a credit card.

Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. announced that Palm, Inc. is licensing reference content for ebooks on expansion media cards for the new Palm m500 series handheld computers. Palm will promote Franklin titles under the PalmPak brand.

Class Action an Australian software development company, has signed an agreement with Palm, Inc. that licenses Palm to incorporate Time Traveler as part of their latest software deliverable, the PalmPak Travel card.