So, it's 2026 and I've just had my ~30 year old Palm III given back to me. Batteries seem to have leaked, but cleaning the contacts has done the trick and it's working!

It's got IrDA and 9-pin serial, which none of my modern computers have, and no removable storage. How the hell do I get software on this thing in 2026 with a linux laptop? I've got a USB to serial dongle, just got no idea what software to use.

#retroComputing #pda #handheld #palmPilot

PPSSPP 1.20.4 - ad hoc live status and more! - PPSSPP

Play PSP games in HD on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and more with enhanced graphics and customizable controls! Free and open source. Download now!

• Ad-hoc

  • Support for “data.json” live status from adhoc relay servers (#21496, #21526)
  • RetroAchievements UI improvements around subsets (#21536)
  • Assorted ad-hoc UI improvements (#21530, #21510)
  • Fixes for The Warriors (#21464) and Street Riders (#21460) in relay mode

• Texture upscaling

  • Fix old bug causing some textures to get stuck unscales on some hardware when using GPU texture upscaling (#21533)
  • Improved performance of MMPX-adv upscaler (#21555)
  • NNEDI3 and Spline36 GPU texture scaling (#21527)

• Rendering fixes

  • Fix a bug in lens flare occlusion for the Syphon Filter games (#21511)
  • Fix a bug in the software renderer (#21648)

• Misc UI improvements

  • Instant type-to-search in game browser (#21559, #21565, #21630)
  • Fix file picker problems on some Android devices (regression) (#21614, #21656)
  • Fix crash in text edit fields on Mac/iOS (#21601)
  • PSP DVD prototypes can now load directly (#21599, #21601)
    Cheat UI has been cleaned up and supports titles and comments natively (#21590)
  • RetroAchievements subset display improvements (#21536)
  • Basic deep link support on iOS (#21615)
  • Soft keyboard has more symbols (#21625)

• Other

  • Fix important (but mostly rare) crash bug affecting games that draw a lot (#21669)
  • More plugin zip files can now auto-install (#21556)
  • Pause on lost-focus on Linux (#21517)
  • Frameskipping no longer breaks analog stick auto-rotation in GoW, however manual rotation still broken (#21508)
  • Android: Restore “Landscape Auto” (#21482), the “Auto” screen rotation mode now overrides the user rotation lock (#21507)
  • Contribution by lrzlin: Loongarch improvements (#21499, #21595)
  • Basic support for extracting ISO from 7zip files (#21493)
  • Fix a bug that prevented loading certain texture packs (#21491)
  • Fix music looping in Death JR (#21490)
  • Hide the save-load indicator in the corner by default (#21528)
  • Fix crash in the remote debugger, by Nemoumbra (#21652)
  • Fix screenshot cropping bug (#21665)
    mfplat.dll is no longer required on Windows unless you need camera/microphone (#21660)

This handheld, solar-powered device that is currently in development has a display with almost the perfect resolution for classic Mac emulation (Sharp Memory Display with 536x336 pixels, the Mac has 512x342).

The device uses an STM32U5 Cortex-M33 SoC, but the exact version is not specified. The 32U5 is available with up to 4 MB Flash and 3 MB SRAM in an LQFP100 package, so a Mac Plus/SE emulation seems feasible.

https://orionpda.org/

#retrocomputing #macintosh #emulation #handheld #orion

Back in Stock
The ModRetro Chromatic and accessories are in stock.

https://dragonbox.de/en-de/brand/modretro

#modretro #chromatic #gameboy #handheld #games #accessories #retrogaming #dragonboxshop

Back in Stock
Der ModRetro Chromatic samt Zubehör ist auf Lager.
https://dragonbox.de/de-de/brand/modretro

#modretro #chromatic #gameboy #handheld #spiele #zubehoer #retrogaming #dragonboxshop

Here’s one that’s been in the backlog for quite awhile. The visuals are pretty incredible. Let’s see if it can manage to hold my attention.

#Gaming #PCGaming #Handheld #Alice

Orion PDA is a pocket-sized computer with a keyboard, sunlight-viewable display, and solar charging (crowdfunding)

The Orion PDA is a modern handheld computer with a very retro-inspired design. that makes it look like a cross between a souped-up beeper and a pocket-sized laptop with a keyboard, display, and clamshell design.

It has a 3.16 inch sunlight visible black and white display, a thumb keyboard, a low-power microcontroller for brains, a relatively simple set of software features… and one […]

Custom Mainboard for PS2 Portable

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/custom-mainboard-for-ps2-portable/