I actually had this posted about ten minutes ago, but for some reason Wordpress failed me. So sorry if you eagerly clicked through looking for your daily fix of… stuff.

We (again) bring you India going after more technology companies to increase their snooping capabilities, more governments planning to go after RIM to increase their snooping capabilities, Vodacom and Nedbank following Kenyas lead three years after the curve and other stuff. We add other stuff.

Google and Skype could be hit by India data curbs

India wants more data access. All I can say is read this BBC story about them demanding full access to their citizens private data.

Someone needed to stand firm, but RIM rolled over for the sake of keeping the money rolling in.

Thanks RIM. You suck.

BBC.co.uk story.

RIM’s India Deal Likely to Fuel More Concessions, Analysts Say

And since we are on the topic of how much RIM sucks, hows about this for their greediness biting them on the ass – since they caved to the Indian government others are bound to come knocking.

RIM is now nothing more than a data vendor for nosy governments.

Well Done Guys. Enjoy being the fresh meat in jail.

Read about it at Businessweek.com

Vodacom, Nedbank launch mobile cash service

Vodacom and Nedbank are three years late with this technology, Kenya has been doing this since March 2007. Nevertheless, better late than never I guess. Plans are afoot to allow people to use their cellphones to do transactions like pay for groceries and such.

It is intended to reach the masses who do not have bank accounts. The catch? You need access to a bank account to use the service. Oh well done…

Read about it at Reuters.com

Little black dress that’s also a phone

The Telegraph brings a story about what is sure to become the newest A list fad – a dress that is also a cellphone. Great idea, methinks, because you don’t need to carry your phone with you to stay in touch.

It still needs some work, but for a first edition it is cool enough.

Read about it at Telegraph.co.uk

Technology can make many almost famous for 15 seconds

Dear TimesLeader. You are behind the times, ever since Youtube and Americas Funniest Home Videos there have been ways for Joe Accountant to become famous by having his kid knack him in the gronks with a blunt object.

Sure Youtube has made it easier, and has expanded Joe’s audience, but still.

Nice read if you have time to burn.

Timesleader.com

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