The books are available in PDF format, according to AP, but will be converted into EPUB format, which can be read by the Sony Reader.

“Really our vision is: any book, anywhere, any time and on any device,” said Google Spokesperson Jennie Johnson. “We want to partner with anybody who shares our vision of making them more accessible.”

The Sony Reader comes in two models, one that sells for $300 and another that is offered at $350.

The Amazon Kindle uses its own format for files.

Surely an artistic creation without peer.

Source: Technabob

The bird was designed by Brit Simon Oxley. He sold it to Twitter through iStockPhoto.

“I am not sure [whether crowdsourcing hurts designers],” he told Wired via e-mail. “I believe a designer can only be ‘hurt’ when they stand in line — instead of constantly seeking new inspiration and producing new things with their ever-increasing experiences.”

At the least Oxley gets the privilege of knowing that his artwork is enjoyed by millions. That has to count for something.

To develop interest categories, we’ll recognize the types of webpages users visit across the AdSense network. As an example, if they visit a number of sports pages, we’ll add them to the “sports enthusiast” interest category. You can visit the Help Center to learn more about how interest categories will be developed and your associated account settings. As a result of this launch, your privacy policy will now need to reflect the use of interest-based advertising. Please ensure that your site’s privacy policies are up-to-date and make any necessary changes by April 8, 2009.

Beginning on April 8, Google will begin acquiring and collating the necessary information for the “interested-based” ads.

Ninja Blade

The idea behind the game is that you’re a Ninja that has to save Tokyo from diseased monsters. The game has been described as a “cinematic action game,” and is unique for its use of context-sensitive commands that help immerse you in play.

The game is a preview of the main one that will be released in the US on April 7th. 2009.

The six device electronics charger can lighten your luggage and make charging your favorite devices a heck of a lot easier. This one device can charge up to six devices using only one outlet.

The charger includes six adapters that fit most portable devices, allowing an entire briefcase-full of electronic office tools to be fully powered in an average of two hours. Indicator lights keep track of which devices are currently charging and which are finished. Includes six adapters: iPod®/iPhone®, Nokia cell phones, Motorola cell phones, Palm Treo®, Sony PSP, and Samsung cell phones.

This gadget can be yours for $99.95 at Hammacher

If you’d like to add this Lord of The Rings Chess Set to your collection, it can be purchased at
here.

Comedian Bill Maher, who asked one of four questions posed to each of the eight candidates, attracted viewers 42 percent of the time. He quizzed the hopefuls about the Ten Commandments, marijuana legalization, the relative dangers of sugar, coal dust and terrorism, and the climate-changing impact of cows.

Yahoo, HuffingtonPost.com and Slate.com conceived the format as a way to give online viewers the ability to build a debate with video blocks of each candidate answering different questions on education, health care and the war from PBS host Charlie Rose. A “wild-card” question came from Maher.

So the concept seems to be working. I’m sure this won’t be the last debate of this sort we see.

Although some dispute that it was his innovation alone, Fahlman is thought to have used the first emoticon at 11.44am on an electronic bulletin board on this date in 1982. “I propose the following character sequence for joke markers: ,” he typed. “Read it sideways.” A quarter of a century on, Yahoo is now sponsoring the Smiley Award, a student competition for “innovation in technology-assisted, person-to-person communication”. The emoticon, they feel, is something to be celebrated.

Personally, I love emoticons and expect them to outlive most people. Happy Birthday Emo!

Then you’ll want to have a look at the portable PA system for iPod’s that plays your music loud and clear, so everyone can hear. The iPA03 sound system doesn’t have wires to trip over and can be used with a microphone to address a crowd and has a high powered amplifier.

Other features include:
- Built-in rechargeable battery plays high-volume levels of music for over 6 hours; lasts even longer at lower levels.
- Easily connect to CD, MP3, and iPod players with docking station.
- High-output two-way speaker system for great acoustics.
- Included power cord charges battery during operation.
- Heavy-duty aluminum construction stands up to elements.
- Retractable top handle allows easy portability.
- Rugged, suitcase-style wheels make the speaker easy to roll anywhere the party goes.
- Four inputs connect multiple microphone.
- Enhanced bass output creates full, rich sound.

The Portable PA System is available for $299.00 (not including shipping) at Skymall