Handspring, Inc. has entered into a distribution agreement with Target Stores. Target will begin selling Visor handheld computers, accessories, and Springboard expansion modules nationwide.

CNET News.com reports suspense author Frederick Forsyth will release his first ebook, aiming to duplicate the success Stephen King experienced with online publishing. According to the article, Forsyth is partnering with electronic publisher Online Originals to release a series of five short stories.

For more information, CNET News.com has an article on The Kyocera Smartphone, saying it’s to be officially announced November 27.

Palm Infocenter has uncovered details on Kyocera’s upcoming pdQ2 hybrid phone running the Palm OS. It’s the next generation of a PDA/phone combination first introduced by Qualcomm in 1998, originally criticized in terms of weight and functionality. Many have high hopes for this updated version.

Here’s a Halloween treat. Michael T. Ashby of the Nashville Palm Users Group has carved a Palm V into a pumpkin.

Red-M announced it will contribute its knowledge of Bluetooth technology to the SyncML Initiative, dedicated to developing and promoting a single synchronization protocol that can be used industry-wide and across multiple networks, platforms, and devices.

Firepad, Inc. announced that it has licensed the Adobe PDF library from Adobe Systems Incorporated, enabling Firepad’s Palm OS viewing software to display PDF documents.

Steven G. Bush at Brighthand has a report from Internet World discussing how Palm and Pocket PC were represented, as well as other points of interest.

eXtend Computer & Instrument announced that for a limited time, consumers can purchase FullCharge, a rechargeable NiMH battery and AC adapter to be used with Palm III and Palm VII series handhelds at a price of $29.95 in OEM packaging.

WCITIES has revealed its latest Web clipping service for use with Palm devices, Handspring Visors, and other PDAs.