While you were sleeping 2/3/2010

Google fired back at Steve Jobs…

“Google’s Android smartphone operating system is clearly aimed at the same customers that might be interested in picking up an Apple iPhone. But it looks like Google may not only be interested in taking the iPhone down a notch or two — the company is also working to ensure that it’s upcoming Chrome OS plays well with tablet computers. You know, like the recently announced Apple iPad. ” Source: Google Chrome OS could run on tablets, take on the iPad

“Last week Apple announced their new tablet, the iPad, and whether or not you were keen on the device (46% of you were completely uninterested), you may still be interested in this concept demo of Google’s open-source Chromium OS, tablet-ized.” Source: Google Reader (1000+)

Mitch Joel writes about getting organized with a news reader

“One of the easiest and best ways to get organized is in managing and manipulating your News Reader to get the most out of it. My personal News Readers of choice is Google Reader (but you can get organized with whichever one you’re most comfortable with).” Source: 6 Ways To Get Organized And Centralized With Social Media | Six Pixels of Separation – Marketing and Communications Blog – By Mitch Joel at Twist Image

Mashable has gifts for geeks…

“Loving a geek isn’t hard to do, what with the social awkwardness and the over-zealous online gaming. Shopping for one however, can sometimes be a challenge. Throw in that added pressure to be extra thoughtful on Valentine’s Day, and you’ve got quite the conundrum (that’s geek for “problem”).” Source: 10 Fabulous Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Beloved Geek

Google is syncing desktop and mobile maps…

“If you often use both a computer and a mobile phone in your daily routine, it can seem like a hassle when they don’t stay in sync. You might spend time on your computer looking for a great used bookstore, only to forget the name of the place when you are ready to get directions from your phone. Sure, you could print directions in advance, but we believe smartphones are “smart” because they save you time. That’s why today we’re making your phone a bit smarter with the introduction of personalized suggestions and synchronized starring in Google Maps for mobile on Android.” Source: Official Google Mobile Blog: Take your places and searches to go with Google Maps for mobile

Finally, a little levity about the iPad business model… [Language alert]