Yahoo has an article from Reuters reporting that IBM unveiled ThinkPad i Series notebook computers. The devices will have a standard local area network wireless capability, which will allow for Internet access without a cable attached. According to the article, IBM said it would provide options for PC cards that will enable computers with Bluetooth technology.

Ectaco, Inc. announced back-to-school discounts on all Language Teacher Palm OS software.

Handspring announced it began selling its line of Visor handheld computers and Springboard expansion modules within the French markets.

iambic Software announced a name change for its contact and schedule management software, Action Names. According to the press release, in response to the need for a name that more clearly reflects the scheduling capabilities of this software, Action Names will now be called Action Names Datebook.

TechTracker announced the launch of PalmTracker, an online resource for Palm OS software updates.

Here’s Palm, Inc.’s press release on the company’s announcement that it has created Palm Ventures, a new organization designed to make strategic investments in companies that will grow, enhance, and support the Palm Economy.

CNET News.com reports Palm, Inc. announced the launch of Palm Ventures, an investment group dedicated to funding mobile-technology companies. According to the article, Palm Ventures will initially distribute $50 million to members of the network of third-party software and hardware makers that create products designed to work with the Palm operating system.

Jim Seymour has an opinion piece at PC Magazine in which he talks about the PDAs he’s currently using, what he wishes he were using, and where he sees the next generation of PDAs headed.

Yahoo has an article on a new handheld pen tablet computer from Intermec Technologies Corp with an integrated digital camera, Windows CE operating system, and optional Wi-Fi certified (802.11 High Rate) wireless network capabilities. According to the article, the Intermec 6651 features standard productivity software.

GoAmerica and Metricom, Inc. announced an agreement to offer Ricochet to business customers. According to the press release, GoAmerica customers selecting Ricochet will gain wireless access to corporate data and the Internet at an end-user speed of 128 kbps.