Google has taken the wraps off its Chrome OS for the first time.

In an exclusive interview, former MySQL boss and silicon.com Agenda Setter, Marten Mickos talks to Tim Ferguson about the state of open source, Oracle's plans to buy Sun Microsystems and the value of working with people who are smarter than

is Melbourne, Australia based design studio that is turning out some fancy work. This identity system for The Modern Flower Co. is so snappy — I love seeing the system work across multiple pieces. Plus, typography integrated into latticework is

Mmm...deliciously patterned sweets!Swedish illustrator Jonas Bergstrand has an awesome eye for patterns and keen sense for earthy color. These posters, originally created for Pippi Day—an anniversary celebration for Astrid Lindgren's children's hospital, nicely juxtapose thick and thin lines, and also

This week's poster pick was made possible by the creative minds that make up Doublenaut. Doublenaut is stationed in Toronto, Canada and is made up of brothers Andrew and Matt McCracken.This is a swell season (totally intended) to admire the

J'adore by Heather Amuny-DeyIf your in the San Francisco area this Saturday (11/21/09), this looks like it's going to be a good show.Details:Super7 is proud to present the follow up to 2007's blockbuster show "Birds of a Feather" with the

You've got to love the way Rita el-Khoury splits her reviews into an unusual 'love' and then 'hate' list format. She's been trialling the Nokia E52 and here presents her '' and ''. Some of them I found somewhat shocking

Pinch Media, who provide analytic software for developers on Apple's phones, are (reports Pocket Gamer). You can be sure that this number is matched on Symbian, Windows Mobile other mobile platforms. The level of piracy nowadays is incredibly high. Apple's

Bill Perry, one of the senior services managers for Forum Nokia, has and some of the numbers driving the growth. Over 100 devices, in 20 countries, with the N97 and the 5800 being the top devices. The average user has

Just to let people know that , with the main Symbian interest being in the 'user story' and in the 'top 6 eBay smartphone bargains' - you can watch it here or subscribe via RSS ( and ). Also, Phones

The GSM Association has , with the Nokia N97 mini walking away with the only hardware award, that of 'Best Mobile Handset'. It has been a good month for the 'mini' - you may remember it was named no. 1

I've now used most of the major smartphone application stores now and have, at last, worked out where they're all going wrong. You see, Apple get stick for applying a little editorial censure and not allowing every app submitted to

An arcade game - and and ol' fashioned up-the-screen 2D shoot-em-up at that. On a touch screen. Surely this is as big a folly as "Can you fly the Spruce Goose across the Atlantic?" So onto Skyforce Reloaded, the almost

SpyPal Spy Software 2010 version 6.9 has been released.Release date: 2009-11-20What's new:Supports Windows 7. Program cost, USD: 49.99Short description:SpyPal secrectly logs keystrokes, screenshots, websites visited, windows opened, applications, MSN IM, ICQ, AIM,Yahoo! IM, Skype, clipboard, passwords, emails, documents and more.

iToolSoft Blu-Ray DVD Copy version 1.8.64 has been released.Release date: 2009-11-20What's new:Add function: tracks are selectable, subtitles are selectable, movie make function. No need third party control.Program cost, USD: 49.95Short description:iToolSoft Blu-Ray DVD Copy is a powerful Blu-ray copy software

Fox CD Extractor version 1.5.0 has been released.Release date: 2009-11-20What's new:Security enhancements.Program cost, USD: 0Short description:FoxCD Extractor is a program designed to perform many tasks audio related. Mainly it rips and converts audio files - you can turn your large

WireStack version 1.3.0 has been released.Release date: 2009-11-20What's new:Interface improvements. Small bug fixed.Program cost, USD: FreeShort description:WireStack is a p2p client that combines all the great features in top file sharing apps using the latest p2p technology available. This program

iToolsoft Blu-Ray Ripper version 2.01.24 has been released.Release date: 2009-11-20What's new:Supported 64 bit Vista. Supported ripping the newest Blu-ray Movie. Speed up conversion. No need third party control.Program cost, USD: 49.95Short description:iToolSoft Blu-ray Ripper can rip your Blu-ray to all

iToolSoft Blu-Ray DVD Ripper version 2.01.24 has been released.Release date: 2009-11-20What's new:Supported 64 bit Vista. Supported ripping the newest Blu-ray Movie. Speed up conversion. No need third party control.Program cost, USD: 79.95Short description:Rip Blu-ray and general DVD to almost all

SmartAssistant version 2.3.24 has been released.Release date: 2009-11-20What's new:New tool menu.Program cost, USD: 19.99Short description:SmartAssistant is an easy-to-use PIM software enables you to maintain a secure personal information, using a stylish interface and full support for plan, agent, tasks/todo list,