Tomorrow, Apple will unveil the next iPhone, presumably the iPhone 4GS or iPhone 5.  Not only will it be faster and have an upgraded camera, but it will be powered by iOS 5.  Here are the top 30 new and improved features that users are going to love.

1. Wireless Sync and activation

Literally right out of the box, new iOS devices will be able to activate without a PC with wireless activation.  That’s something that Apple customers have been screaming for as some don’t want a computer, they just want an iPad.  This new feature fills that need.  And iOS devices don’t have to sync through a USB connection to iTunes.  Using a WiFi connection, users can backup to iCloud, as well as sync to iTunes on their PC.  And with new over the air (OTA) updating, users won’t have to sync to iTunes to get the latest iOS updates, something Android users have enjoyed since day one.  And any time you plug your iPhone into an AC outlet to charge, the iPhone will automatically sync to the Cloud via WiFi and look for a software upgrade.

2. Notification Center

The next new feature is another that isn’t really new to Android users, but that iOS 5 does quite elegantly … it’s the new Notification Center.  When users receive a message, whether text or email, iOS 5 will drop down a notification bar in the upper edge of the screen without kicking users out of the app they’re using at the moment.  Users can then swipe down to pull down the bar for more details. If there’s multiple messages, users can simply swipe to reply to messages.  For messages that come in when the iOS device isn’t being used, the Notification Center has lock screen notification, and a simple swipe will reveal and swipe to reply.

3. Greater Accessibility

This is so high on the list because Apple has always made accessibility to iOS a priority.  And these tweaks really help those who are hard of hearing or blind to further use their devices.  Features include LED Flash and vibration activation for incoming calls, improved voiceover support, a hearing aid mode for altering voice and voiceover, and custom gestures to perform key tasks.  Other improvements include a  larger text option, New speak selection, New assistive touch settings, and the ability to Set Mono Audio left or right.

4. Twitter Integration

With iOS 5, Twitter comes built in.  All users need to do is go into settings, select to install the official Twitter app and sign in.  New users can register within iOS 5 without having to launch the browser and go to Twitter to sign up. Once installed and activated, users will find Tweet options in several places from the Safari browser, the camera app, maps, and contact information where Twitter handles can be added.  Additionally, the keyboard has been redesigned for more prominent #(hash-tag) and @ (mention) keys.  Location services can also be added to any Tweet, making Tweet ups easier to create.

5. Greater phone support

You remember that the iPhone is actually a PHONE right?  It can make and receive calls!  That’s what my wife likes to joke about.  Well with iOS 5, users have greater phone support including deleting of individual phone calls with a wipe, unsecured call warnings, location notifications for calls not in contacts, and users can now edit their phone number in settings.

6. Enhanced email features

With iOS 5, users can now add a little more flair to their emails with rich text editing of italics, bold, underline, and even indenting.  And to make addressing an email even easier, users can now drag email addresses to address fields.  Email also will have the ability to organize messages easier with the addition of custom folders. And users can now select & mark multiple emails as read.

7. Enhanced contact features

iOS 5 brings a few extra fields for contact management.  Users can now add family relations, as well as social media links

8. iMessage between iOS devices

Users can also send unlimited messages directly to users of other iOS devices with iMessage.  iMessage allows you to send pictures, video, text messages, group messages, and contacts to any other iOS device – iPhones, iPads, and the iPod Touch.  Users can set up to receive delivery notification and receipts.  iMessage works on both 3G and WiFi, and messages are encrypted.  And just for fun, users can now use animated GIF images in iMessage (only).

9. Airplay wireless mirroring

Airplay mirroring comes to iOS 5, allowing users to use their iOS device through AppleTV on their TV set.  Suddenly, that iPhone or iPad screen is 50″, making it ideal for meetings or even game play.  And the image will also rotate on the TV as it does on the iOS device as you alter it.

10. Enhanced camera control

Users have been screaming for this feature and now they have it.  In iOS 5, users will be able to take capture those instant moments with a Lockscreen camera control, meaning that they don’t have to go into the camera app to snap a picture.  Additionally, users can use the up volume button to snap photo.  And users have greater control over what the iPhone focuses on with one tap auto focus.  In camera editing features are also added including with red eye reduction, rotating, and cropping.   Users can also organize their photos in camera roll with the addition of albums. And here’s a great additional option – users can use their iPhone earbuds as a remote trigger by using the Volume UP button.

11. Photostream

Through Photostream, users can now automatically upload images and videos to the Cloud and directly to all iOS devices and their Desktop PCs.   Additionally, iCloud stores every photo for 30 days and every iOS device will store the last 1000 snapshots.  Your Desktop, however, can store them all.

12. Improved Facetime features

Apple has also finally freed Facetime from the confines of WiFi.  Users can now video conference over 3G.  And they don’t need a SIM to initiate a call either as calls can be made via phone number or email address.  And what could be better?  How about airplay support?  Facetime now enjoys airplay mirroring for video conferencing over your TV set through AppleTV.  And video quality is improved.

13. iCloud

Here’s the biggie.  Users can take advantage of the Cloud with wireless backup and restore.  Users can also schedule daily over the air backup or disable iCloud syn via 3G to save bandwidth.   As previously mentioned, iOS 5 will also automatically sync and backup to iCloud every time users plug in their phone to recharge and look for updates.   Images, videos and files are also backed up to the Cloud and synced down to other iOS devices as well as your PC via iTunes.  And speaking of iTunes, users have the option of a free 256kb upgrade of songs if backing up to iCloud, with any apps or music purchased not counting towards their monthly cap.  Users get 5GB free, with additional storage options ranging from $20-100 annually.  And  Find My iPhone is also available as a part of iCloud integration with an option to disable it.

14. Calendar enhancements

Calendars become more useful with a tap to add event option, tap and drag to adjust time and duration of an event, swipe left or right to view a different day, and viewing of event attachments.

15. Location based Task manager

iOS 5 makes people more productive now with the Reminder Task Manager.   Tasks can be created and checked off, as well as syncd w/ iCal and Outlook.  Reminders can also be location based, meaning when your iOS device sees where you’re in the vicinity of a task, it’ll remind you to do it. reminders. Reminders — Instead of taking notes on your iPhone’s notepad app or putting a reminder in your calendar, you can now use Reminders in iOS to create a digital to-do list right on your iPhone. The geo-location abilities will trigger surrounding events for you to choose from.

16. Storage usage and clean-up

Here’s a nice feature for housekeeping of your iOS device.  iOS 5 brings Storage Usage Clean Up so that we not only see what files have taken up space but also the option to empty that space of Apps, Game saved data, Music, Videos etc. with single wipe.

17. The Assistant

iOS 5 brings a Voice activated assistant feature.   With a long press of the home button, your iOS device will interact and respond to voice commands. Users will be able to drive hands free and tell the phone to send email, texts, get maps, tweet, and even make phone calls.  Based on the popular Siri app, which Apple recently purchased.

18. Split keyboard for iPad

If you’ve ever used an iPad, you know how hard it is to thumb type.  So iOS 5 adds a split keyboard option to make it easier to type in portrait mode.

19. Video and music now separate apps

With iOS 5, the iPod app is retired in exchange for separate video and music apps.  Seems kind of odd, but it was actually done with the iPod Touch, so this change makes it consistent across all iOS platforms.  Users can also move between tracks with a swipe to the left or right (iPad only) and a slide will delete a song right away.

20. Custom Tones

To make the iOS experience more personal, users can now add custom tones for Calendar events, send/receive mail, voice mail, week view on calendar, year view on calendar (iPad) and more.  And of course, that means a new TONES App store!

21. Dictionary

Not an earth shattering feature, but it’s nice that dictionary has been added and is available in every app.

22. News stand subscriptions

Available through iBooks, users can now subscribe to magazines and newspapers.  Searching by popularity of subscriptions is also a plus.

23. Cellular Network for App Store

If users want to be stingy with their bandwidth and only download apps over WiFi, they now have the option to Enable or Disable App Store downloads via GPRS and 3G.

24. Faster Safari

Safari has become streamlined and is faster to load.  Users can also save web pages in reader mode which eliminates all ads to make them easier to read.  They can also be saved off line to read later.  And in the iPad, Safari also offers Tabbed Browsing support.

25. Alternate Routes in Google Maps

Ever frustrated when Maps gives you a route that’s longer or goes out of the way?  In iOS 5, users can choose alternate routes that are more to their liking.  For those who prefer things old school, users can now print directions from their iOS device.

26. HD YouTube

Users now have the option to stream HD/HQ videos through YouTube over 3G.  For those concerned about bandwidth, the ability to disable HQ video playback is also available in settings.  Nice.

27. Disable In-app Purchases

As a dad, I really appreciate this option.  With iOS 5, users now have the option of disabling in-app purchases.  No longer will I have to pay for things I didn’t want to buy because the purchase was done in-app without our knowledge or consent.

28. Game Center Enhancements

By contrast, Game Center now allows in app purchases of games.  Users can also further personalize their account with photos, and decide if your profile is private or public.

29. Weather updates

The iOS weather app becomes more useful with hourly updates, local weather, and the ability to swipe the weather widget in Notification Center to see a 5 day forecast.

30. MultiTasking

Users can now do gesture based multi tasking (iPad only).  With a swipe of 4 fingers, the app switcher appears.  Pinch will return to home screen.  And a swipe left and right to switch between  any actve apps

There are over 200 new features to iOS, and depending on which iOS device you use, some or all are available to enjoy.  But it’s certainly a well thought out and welcome update which will only get better with the addition of the new iPhone!

As Amazon Instant Video becomes bigger so do their offers to you! For a limited time you can Tweet your way into a free $5 for Video on Demand the way you want it. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and click the button and you will be on your way to a huge and dynamic selection where you can choose everything from new releases, TV Show seasons and even episodes of shows the day after they air. Also when you Tweet the message it gives your friends and followers a chance to get the same credit as well, which means you can share the wealth! For all rules and restrictions check through the page. Don’t miss out on this offer. It ends September 2nd.

AJ tweets a lot about personal issues. No, AJ isn’t your friend’s annoying little brother, it’s a 2011 Ford Fiesta. A computer in the car monitors its systems, like speed and engine data, and translates that information into tweet-ready sentences like “It’s getting pretty dark; time to put the headlights on.” There’s plenty of uninteresting content on Twitter already — let’s hope these cars have something cool to say, like “I better launch off this ramp now — it would look pretty awesome”.

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We all love to Facebook & Twitter (those are verbs, if you weren’t aware.) But don’t you wish it could be easier? I mean, you have to open your browser, and click the bookmark (or, god forbid, type it the address) to use them. Well, worry no longer, as Gateway’s updated NV series of notebooks has social networking at just a button away. A button on the notebook will launch a special, personalized feed of your Facebook, Youtube, and Flickr accounts. There’s no screenshots of it in action, but we’ll assume it works okay.

In other specs, the NV comes in either the 15.6-inch, 1366×768 resolution NV5 or the 17.3-inch, 1600×900 NV7, both featuring “high-definition LED TFT displays” with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Other specs include up to 8GB RAM support, a Core i3 CPU in the NV5, a 320GB HDD and a high-def webcam. Both models feature a matte lid available in blue, red, or black.

The NV5 starts at $799.99 and is now shipping. Pricing for the NV7 is not yet available.

GATEWAY NV SERIES BRINGS ELEGANT DESIGN TO CINEMATIC ENTERTAINMENT NOTEBOOKS
Style and the latest technology features elevate the Gateway NV Line;
Dedicated one-touch button for social networking links customers to their favorite sites

IRVINE, Calif., May 13, 2010 – Gateway today debuted its newly-updated Gateway NV Series of notebooks with new models featuring the latest technology to boost productivity, first-rate cinematic entertainment and seamless social networking capabilities.

The Gateway NV line features models in two different sizes – the NV5 Series with a 15.6-inch display and the NV7 Series with a 17.3-inch display. All models feature a High Definition Ultrabright LCD widescreen display with resolutions that deliver vivid lifelike details, vibrant color and superior image quality.

The first model in the new series is available now – it is the Gateway NV59C09u, with a 15.6-inch HD Ultrabright LCD display, Blu-ray drive, Intel Core i3 processor and an integrated HD webcam for only $799.99. Additional models in the line will be available at retailers nationwide over the coming weeks.

The new Gateway NV Series includes models ranging from all-around performance for students and families on a budget, to systems bursting with the latest technology for video editing and casual gaming. In all cases, the new Gateway NV Series models are well-equipped to deliver excellent performance with processors from Intel or AMD.

“Mobile entertainment means something entirely different today than it did just a few short years ago — more often it comes in the form of video clips, photos and updates on friends’ and fan pages by using popular social networking sites and tools,” said John Nguyen, senior product marketing manager for Gateway notebooks and netbooks. “The Gateway NV Series notebook line is well-equipped to let customers have quick access to their entertainment and social networks with easy-to-use technology, such as the latest Wifi and HD webcam.”
Ready for Entertainment, Social Networking
The Gateway NV Series features an integrated “social networking” button that allows customers to access their social networks, including Facebook, YouTube and Flickr, with a single touch of a button. With it, customers can see real-time network updates on their status feed, as well as provide updates to their own sites with information, images and video.

The Gateway NV Series’ High Definition LED-backlit TFT Widescreen displays deliver compelling lifelike video with vibrant images that are crisp and detailed. The NV5 15.6-inch display models boast a 1366×768 resolution, while the Gateway NV7 Series will impress viewers with its image-enhancing 1600×900 resolution. Both provide a true cinematic viewing experience thanks to their 16:9 aspect ratio that is perfect for HD movies and video. Support for high definition audio and two built-in stereo speakers further enhance the overall experience. Also, the HDMI port lets customers use a convenient, single cable connection to deliver crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio to a home theater or external LCD.

Select models in the new Gateway NV Series feature extras for even more entertainment capabilities. Blu-ray video players are featured on select models in both the NV5 and NV7 Series lines for movie-viewing in incredible detail, paired with DVD and CD recording capability. Also, the Gateway NV7 Series will feature models with ATI Mobility Radeon HD graphics for enhanced graphics capabilities when viewing the latest PC games.

To further customers’ ability to have fun and stay in touch with their social networks, the Gateway NV Series comes with 802.11b/g/n WiFi Certified connectivity. The integrated High-definition webcam allows web chats and video emails in incredible clarity thanks to its 1280×1024 resolution. Also, Gigabit Ethernet LAN connectivity ensures a fast wired online connection.

Latest Technologies, Including Easy-to-Access MyBackup
The Gateway NV line delivers the latest in technology and features, starting with reliable processing technology including Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors as well as AMD Athlon and AMD Turion processors. The notebooks have up to 4GB of DDR3 memory that is upgradeable to 8GB, so performance is further promoted. The notebooks also feature media card readers that accept popular media cards (Secure Digital, Multimedia Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and xD) as well as large-capacity hard drives ranging from 320GB to 640GB of capacity,(1) so customers will be able to easily and quickly access, download, store and share their digital media content.

To protect these media files, photos and video while on the go, the Gateway NV Series includes MyBackup functionality that gives customers a way to quickly and easily back-up all important files. Easily accessible with the integrated software, customers can conveniently back up files to another location such as a USB drive, external hard disk drive, or another hard drive partition. The notebook line is incredibly easy to use with a multi-gesture touchpad, touchpad lock, and dedicated numeric keypad.

Ergonomics Meet Stylish Elegant Design
Designed with special attention to ergonomics, the Gateway NV line has a slim and sleek profile that is easy to enjoy and transport. The glossy-black interior houses a comfortable palm rest and keyboard surround. The intuitively recessed touchpad provides the right amount of feedback and control for customers’ web-browsing, photo-editing and extended typing. The multi-gesture touchpad further enhances control, allowing customers to scroll through documents, pinch to zoom in and out, as well as rotate and flip photos and other media files. The wide size of the notebooks provides room for an ample keyboard and dedicated numeric keypad.

Ideal for today’s style-conscious mobile PC users, the new Gateway NV Series models feature an elegant and modern design that is crisp and uncluttered. The systems feature a subtle wave pattern on the matte chassis lid. Plus, the combination of matte and glossy finishes create a contemporary blend of contrasts.

Gateway NV Series Availability, Price and Configuration
The well-equipped NV Series will be available in a variety of configurations to meet a range of budgets at manufacturer’s suggested retail prices starting at $529.99. The first model to be available will be the Gateway NV59C09u, a multimedia powerhouse that will deliver incredible responsiveness for entertainment and staying in touch.

Model Number: Gateway NV59C09u; MSRP: $799.99
• Intel® Core™ i3-330M Processor (2.13GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 cache) 2
• Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 15.6″ HD Widescreen Ultrabright™ TFT LCD Display
• Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
• 4096MB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1066MHz Memory Packaging and Documentation
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD
• 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
• 4X Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
• 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
• High-Def Webcam (1280 x 1024)
• Two Stereo Speakers
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• One HDMI port and three USB 2.0 Ports
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad
• Dedicated Numeric Keypad 3
• 6-cell Li-Ion (4400 mAh) Battery; up to 4.5-hours of battery life(2)
• Notebook weight: 5.72 lbs

Gateway Limited Warranty, Service and Support
The Gateway NV Series notebook PCs are backed by a one year warranty.(3) Gateway’s commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs. In addition to the company’s standard limited warranty options,, its extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as warranties, technical issues and upgrading.(4)

About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering stylish, user-friendly products and world-class customer service. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world’s second-largest PC company. Through collaboration with suppliers, the company strives to design environmentally friendly products and establish a green supply chain. See www.gateway.com for more information.

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All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by retail location. Applicable taxes extra. ©2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway Terms & Conditions of Sale apply. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

(1) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.
(2) Your computer’s battery life may vary depending on product specifications, computer settings, and applications or features launched. All batteries’ maximum capacity diminishes with time and use.
(3) Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.
(4) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.

Yesterday Infinity Ward had released a patch to alleviate the problems that players were having with Trophies.  Since that patch, Multiplayer has gone down and is unplayable at the moment.  Ahhhh!!!  That sucks.

I’ve been having a stellar time playing MP on my 360 and I’m glad there are no hiccups there.  According to IF’s Robert Bowling Twitter feed, another patch will be available on Friday that will effectively patch the bad patch.

What day is it?  Wednesday?  The patch is on Friday?  Wait.. this just in…Activision is stating that the multiplayer issues are unrelated to the IW patch and that they don’t have a “hard” ETA as to when their servers would come back up.  I’ll say it again.  That sucks.

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There’s nothing like following a trend and sinking a bunch of R&D to what turns out to be a fad.  Yup, I’m referring to Twitter and today Peek, the folks behind the email dedicated device has drank their helping of the kool aid and released the TwitterPeek, an always connected Twitter device.  Email appears to be devoid in this version, as does the higher price tag as the TwitterPeek costs just $99.95, includes 6 months of service and costs just $7.95/month there after, which is about half the price of Peek’s original offerings.

I’m kidding about the R&D money since this was probably a question of porting some software over.  And although this move seems like a must do, my gut still says it’s a bit too early for a dedicated Twitter device.

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Last year on November 19th, the Xbox 360 saw a major interface update in the form of “The New Xbox Experience.  This year’s most major update will contain Twitter, FaceBook, and Last.fm accessibility.

Sources indicate that the update will launch in the UK and US on November 17th.

With this update sure to be fun and synergistic, the question people are continuing to ask is where is the web browser at?

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Just as soon as we post on Naughty Dog implementing Twitter to Uncharted 2 they take it away.  I guess they just thought it was annoying as a days worth of gaming could produce up to fifty Twitter updates in about five hours.  While that seems like a bit overwhelming I really thought you could toggle certain things to tweet or not tweet.

With no real reason given by Naughty Dog for axing the feature, I still think that it’s a good idea within moderation.  It’s great if you really wanna let your followers know how much video games your playing but I can see it getting bothersome.  Figured they’d fix if before abandoning it though?

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In what initially appears to be awesomely innovative, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is going to be the first game that will actually update your Twitter account as you play.

You will be able to toggle a bunch of twit-able things such as: connecting to multiplayer, uploading cinema files, level completion, trophies, and earned multiplayer money.

Sounds like a great idea and more games should offer this type of connectivity.  Uncharted 2: Among Thieves hits retail shelves next month.  Anybody else think this is a good idea?

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Most rumors have some shred of truth to them so we’ll see where that gets us with this post.  iTunes 9 is allegedly supposed to have some sort of Blu-Ray support.  If I were to guess, I would say that it is some sort of  framework for upcoming Macs that could have Blu-Ray drives in them or for PC’s that have them already.  Other guesses could include digital copies of Blu-Ray movie purchases and or for using interactive content.

As far as app organization, there will be the ability to visually organize applications and that it will somehow integrate social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Last.fm.  My guess on that would offer the notion that it would update your status with iTunes purchases or what you’re currently listening to.

Early September should bring these rumors to light as last year introduced iTunes 8 as well as new iPod models.  That makes sense for this year because the free iPod Touch promotion ends on September 8th.  Expect Apple truth to see due diligence on September 9th.

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Rumors from unnamed sources suggest Google is considering a buyout of the popular Twitter service. Other reports suggest they’re only collaborating on a real-time search engine. Whatever the case may be, a joint ‘twoogle’ project is sure to be something very interesting.

[PcWorld]

In the past year, Twitter’s user base has had an unprecedented leap from 475,000 users to over 7 million! Those are some crazy figures which makes the 1,374 percent increase sound even crazier.  According to the blogs blurbs of the day, all these new Twitter heads are really clogging up the birdhouse and producing more “Fail Whale” sightings.  The “OG” Twitterers think all the new users are a drain on the system and are trite and exploitive by nature, and they are making the “coolness’ of Twitter less exclusive.  Far weirder has been the recent development of this “Fail Whale” subculture that has been gaining steam in the recent weeks.  People are becoming obsessed with the logo, (see above tattoo) and embracing the symbol of failure through parties and specialty cocktails.  What I don’t understand is that I Tweet most everyday and have never seen this fabled whale?

[CNN]

According to Appscout, Palm and Sprint will NOT be launching the Palm PRE on April 30th as originally rumored. They also go on to say that the Twitterer is a ‘fake’, which might mean they just Tweated misinformation that they were told or they’re trying to spread rumors for the ‘high’ – no one really knows. Ironically, the squashing of the rumored 30th launch date has little to no credibility, which only lends itself to further speculation and rumor.  After all, we know what happened with the Mac Mini 2009 rumor.

In any case, the Palm PRE should launch in Q2 which means a drop dead date of June 30th, 2009.

[MyPre via Appscout via @nguyen]

While Twitter has quickly become the one of the best ways to live vicariously through your favorite s**tbag celebrity, now even you can become part of the rage with a job working for Twitter as a VIP concierge.  The JobScore posting is on hold at the moment and there isn’t much of a job description, but it takes place in San Francisco.  I guess you would sort of be a remote customer service operator that tailored to celebrities and made sure that they were using twitter at maximum efficiency.  How could that go wrong?  Is this a joke?  Check out or top 10 celebrity twitter feeds! Follow GadgetReview!

[TechCrunch via JobScore]

While the Twitter machine is plowing full steam ahead and getting a ton of press, not many people know that the start up company is actually three years old.  People didn’t hear about Twitter until July 2006 but today is the official birthday.  Everybody from celebrities to politicians to soccer moms are on Twitter, and it has definitely gone viral.  Check out the old logo pic below.  Not bad looking but the R looks like an A.  Also check out our Top 10 Celebrity Twitter Feeds! Follow GadgetReview!!

[TechCrunch]

Twitter has literally exploded in the faces of the many in the last 6 months.  Dubbed a “poor man’s email system” by Google chief Eric Schmidt in an interview with Charlie Rose over the weekend, Twitter is just too expensive right now.  Twitter is also apparently holding out too as they just turned down an offer from FaceBook for 500 million dollars.  Schmidt said the same thing about YouTube back in 2006 right before he dropped 1.65 billion dollars for the video sharing website.  Tough decisions indeed.

[Gadgetell]

Twitter can display just about any stream of data. The Kickbee keeps track of a baby’s movement while in the womb via Piezo sensors and wirelessly transmits the data over Bluetooth to a nearby computer, which then uploads the data to Twitter courtesy of their API.

Seeing as most expectant Moms run at the sight of a turned on microwave, I have a feeling this one might not go over too smoothly. Moms?

[Make]

I’ve probably murdered a good 5 or 6 plants in my lifetime.  I have no clue when to water them.  My guess is that I just saturated them with H20 until they couldn’t breath, or didn’t provide enough water for them to live.  This DIY Plant Twitter Kit requires a little soldering, not to mention inspiration, but when it’s constructed, inserted in the soil and connected to your Internet, it’ll auto Twitter it’s needs and status.

Too bad they don’t make a version for girlfriends. Zing!

You can grab it here for $100