Tech Connects

Engadget is looking for writers. Job desription is quite simple.
Rectangular Sony mouse - Don't know about this one.
Age-verifying cigarette vending machines up in Japan. Who is going to break this one now? How soon?
Wired has this special on Apple Ads (including the first ever Apple Ad for RAM) and one on last 30 years.
Download 'Windows Defender' if you were wondering what happened to Microsoft Anti-Spyware. This one is less intrusive and doesn't keep popping out everytime you run an application. Works quietly in the background. So far so good.
Football-beer-cooler anyone? Kau?
Volume-limiter as part of firmware upgrade for iPods.