WebbAlert - September 3, 2008

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Google releases its first web browser, Chrome. Announced via a
web-comic, the browser has some people prophesying it could spell
doom for Microsoft. Others are saying Chrome could be the first
step towards a Google designed open source operating system.

Meanwhile, Mozilla finds itself in an odd position now that they
are Google's partner and competitor. They don't seem too worried
about though. That's understandable considering Mozilla's steady
presence in the browser market.


Nokia's new Comes with Music cell phone service (only available
in the UK) will come with unlimited music downloads for a year.
The first phone to offer the service will likely cost more than
the current version of the phone.


Apple is set to release a new application for its mobile devices
that lets users interact with photos, videos and lyrics that will
accompany songs downloaded from iTunes. Should you say gooodbye
to CDs forever?


Arizona police use Twitter to keep people updated on traffic
issues and criminal activity. The FCC backed a more substantial
program a few months ago, which would allow mass text messages to
be sent in case of national emergencies.


M2E Powerwants to turn you into a cell phone battery charger. For
those people who took the red pill, check out the solar-powered
charger instead.





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