CNNfn has an article on Handspring’s plans to buy Bluelark Systems, a provider of mobile Internet-access technology.

Handspring, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bluelark Systems, Inc. of Mountain View Calif., developers of Blazer and BlueSky, a Palm OS Web browser and proxy server system that enable fast, seamless Internet access from handheld computers.

Wired.com has an article on Consolidated High School District 230 in Orland Park, IL. According to the article, after a semester of successfully incorporating Palm IIIxe handhelds into class lessons, the school district plans to expand the program next year.

On Dec. 23rd, Cutting Edge Software’s president, Jeff Musa, was featured on the syndicated radio program, CompuTalk with Tom King. Jeff had the opportunity to discuss the company’s new Quickoffice suite, as well as respond to listener’s questions about Palm computing in general. You can listen to the interview online at Broadcast.com.

Firepad, Inc. announced that it will release an Apple Macintosh version of its FireConverter program in January 2001. FireConverter enables the conversion of graphics in JPEG, GIF, and other common formats into the standard format for viewing on Palm handhelds.

Palm, Inc. announced the availability of the MyPalm portal, a new personal information service accessible via the Web or wirelessly through the MyPalm downloadable Web clipping application, currently in beta.

Wired has a review of the Visor Prism. The reviewer is quite taken with the device, though it tends to attract too much attention when used in public.

CNET has an article saying Sony may add music and cell phone features to its CLIE handheld. Other new features being considered include the ability to view clearer moving images or connect to mobile phones via Bluetooth wireless technology.

LandWare announced its new 2001 Edition, which includes Zagat s Nightlife Survey and access to over 15,000 restaurants and 1,100 bars, clubs and, lounges in 23 cities.

A new Web site called PDASquare.com has announced its official launch. It’s set up by a group of PDA enthusiasts to create an online community for all PDA users.