newVideoPlayer(”netspies.flv”, 463, 387,”"); If you’re still confused about the whole warrantless domestic spying program that the telecoms colluded with the government on (which is being conveniently shuffled away from official scrutiny, forever), Snuggly the Security Bear by Mark Fiore sums it all up in the absolute cuddliest way possible. [Mark Fiore via BoingBoing]

Original post by matt buchanan

HD DVD’s pulse has been steadily getting weaker since the Warner blow, and now Hollywood Reporter is saying that Toshiba is getting ready to put it down following the Netflix and Best Buy shutouts. The official Toshiba word is that they’re going to keep breathing, though they’re going to “study the market impact and the value proposition for consumers.”
Honestly, our BS detector is doing that spinny compass thing. Toshiba has been remarkably defiant in pushing HD DVD forward, but the cold reality is that their situation is never going to get better than it already is, despite the $2.7 million Super Bowl ad, massive price cuts and valiantly fighting a brutal, expensive war of attrition against a massively stacked deck. So if they aren’t thinking about quitting, maybe it’s time they do, as much as it pains us to say it. [Hollywood Reporter]

Original post by matt buchanan

Motorola is attempting to turn its fortunes around with the new ROKR E8—and it looks like T-Mobile users will be able to get their hands on one. No word yet on pricing or availability. [Boy Genius]

Original post by Sean Fallon