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Strong demand for LEDs for backlit applications and lighting has
created a shortage in the supply chain that will last until the first
quarter of 2010.

Source:Shortage of chips threatens LED supplies

Yesterday we suggested 10 reasons why analog is better than digital. It’s only fair to put the other side of the argument. Here are 10 compelling reasons why digital beats analog hands down.

Source:1010 reasons why digital is better than analog

Kingston has introduced a bootable 40GB SSD drive. According to company spokesperson David Leong, the SSDNow V drive is “aimed primarily” at desktop users as a “performance upgrade” for existing systems.

Source:Kingston accelerates Windows with 40GB SSD

Facebook has updated its homepage with a dual-view news feed. Unsurprisingly, the latest changes have sparked angry protests from dozens, if not hundreds of Facebook members.

Source:Live feed update sparks angry protests from Facebook users

The September shipments of large area TFT-LCD panels hit 52 million units, an augury of better times ahead.

Source:Large area TFT-LCDs continue to grow

Nintendo is planning a large-screen DSi, according to Japanese news service Nikkei.

Source:Nintendo plans large-screen DSi

Disney is readying a technology that would let viewers pay a one-off fee for permanent access to a movie or TV show across multiple devices.

Source:Disney's Keychest unlocks movies for any platform

Opinion We heard the CEO of Nokia, Oli-Pekka Kallasvuo at a CEO conference in Paris just two weeks ago shrugging off the iPhone and the BlackBerry as competitors.

Source:Nokia, Apple suit reeks of desperation

Psystar has introduced a $50 software suite that allows OS X Snow Leopard to run on generic Intel-based hardware. The suite – known as Rebel EFI – is reportedly compatible with Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, i7 and Xeon Nehalem CPUs.

Source:Psystar bootlegs Snow Leopard for the masses

Column – I think the saying goes that those that don’t learn from history are destined to repeat it.

Source:How Microsoft blindsided vulnerable Apple with Windows 7