There's a new web app that will allow you to view and download the contents on a zip file from your palm web browser(as long as the palm web browser supports downloading). Fire up your Proxiweb and head over here. You can open up an archive and d'l or view text, html files and .prc's.

On beautiful days like this, one gazes outside and wishes he/she could be on the golf course teeing off. According to Bill Duncan, with Tiger Woods for the Palm/Pilot you can tee off anytime you want from the Palm of your hand. Check out his review of Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf for the Palm/Pilot. He loved it so much he gave it a spot on our UGeek Pick List! There are tons of screenshots, too! Check it out at http://www.ugeek.com/hwswrev/palmpilot/tiger.htm

Maven, the developer working on the Palm Gameboy emulator project, recently released a long awaited email update on his progress with the gameboy emulator. It's new name is Gambit and it currently runs Tetris! Visit this article for the full update. If you want some background information on the project see this PalmInfocenter: exclusive story that broke the news about the Emulator. Now with exclusive screenshots!!!

UPDATE 6/26/00: Gambit is nearing release see this article for more details.

UPDATE 7/7/00: Liberty was released today. Read our review.

UPDATE 8/23/00: Version 1.1 of Liberty is now available.

IDG.net is running an article on one developers efforts to utilize the new java programming kit for the Palm OS. It talks about the K virtual machine and embedded java. And if your feeling adventurous you can download the java system from Sun, which includes the java platform and some demos.

More buzz on the Handspring front. MSNBC has done a story on Donna's successes with the Palm and as an inovative business leader. You can find the article here.
Update: Seems that news.com got the scoop on Handspring finally and released some more information on the Handspring PDA, it mentions that it will debut in October.

UGeek.com is proud to announce the creation of its new PDA HORROR STORIES section. If you love your PDA, these stories will send chills up your spine! They have a few good stories, but wait until you see the Palm Graveyard V2! -@tomic212

There's an article on Time's site from someone who has seen a demo of The PDA to be released by Handspring. In summary: don't buy another PDA until you see this. There's another article at pimpoint on what to expect. You have to wonder if Jeff is carrying around a wooden block of this baby.

WriteHere, a new release from foundation systems, allows you to use your Palm organizer or Newton MessagePad as a HWR engine for your desktop or notebook computer. You simply connect your handheld to the computer's serial port and launch the WriteHere Server software to instantly enjoy handwriting recognition in all of your applications! You could even use your palm to controll Quake III!

TRG makers of the 8mb palm upgrade boards have just lowered prices on thier xtra xtra card for the Palm IIIx and the SP-II XL for the III to $129 and $149 respectively. Head to TRG products for more details and the press release can be found here.

This story describes the new Iron Ferrite battery technology in development. The story is a week old, but relevant to us heavy battery consumers. They will last more than twice as long as conventional alkalines and will be compatible with existing devices. Sorry WinCE users you will still need to use 4 D batteries to power your PDA's ;)

The mercury center has a letter up that was written to the CEO of 3com. The letter details how the authors think that Palm is set to lose the next OS war and how they can be better prepared to take on the monstrosity that is Microsoft.