Palm, Inc. was a technology company known for its innovative handheld devices and software. Founded in 1992, it gained popularity with products like the Palm Pilot, a personal digital assistant (PDA) that helped users manage contacts, calendars, and tasks. The company played a significant role in the early development of mobile computing. In the 2000s, Palm expanded into smartphones with the Palm Treo series, which combined phone capabilities with PDA features. Despite its early success, Palm faced increasing competition from other smartphone manufacturers and eventually struggled to maintain its market position, leading to its acquisition by HP in 2010.