Creepy Google Gmail Security Hole

There aren't a lot of details, but apparently Gmail had a security hole where a web site could grab your email address if you were logged into Gmail at the time you went to the web site. I assume the vulnerability is a weak SSO token on the computer or maybe something stupid left behind in a cookie. Whatever they're doing, yikes!

Google has reportedly fixed the problem.

Liquid Zoom

According to Gizmag, Samsung has filed a patent for a new type of lens made of liquid. The principle is similar to that of looking at magnified images through a glass of water. Layers are created using different liquids and shapes of the layers may be changed using a small electric current. No moving parts – so faster, more efficient and less prone to break. This is particularly useful for adding optical zoom to small devices like cameras.

Is HTML 5 Killing Silverlight?

Microsoft is shifting its strategy on Silverlight. It's coming out in support of HTML 5, but maintains that it will still support Silverlight—especially it's "streaming media" capabilities.

Is HTML 5 ready for prime time? Thoughts?

Organic Transistors

Researchers have claimed to create organic transistors that mimic brain synapse functionality. It will be interesting to see what developments the next generation in human-machine interaction technology will bring.