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It's been one month since Apple released the iPhone 3G and the App store. Over 60 million apps have been downloaded - it's averaging out to about 1 million dollars a day. Steve Jobs believes it could eventually be a billion dollar a year business. And while he was talking apps - he also confirmed that kill switch.

Microsoft wants Hollywood to make content exclusively for the Zune. Maybe some studio execs will bite - a lot of content providers don't like Apple dominating the market. But on the other hand, it may be better for everyone involved if there are several viable outlets, instead one king of the hill.

The Voyager "Refresh" will have visual voicemail - but unfortunately, Verizon customers will have to pay for the service.

If you want to know who Obama chooses as his running mate, you can sign up to have the campaign text or email you as soon as he makes the decision. Some people think it's embracing tech savvy voters. Others say it's more about celebrity than political leadership.

Scientists are one step closer to making things invisible. Unfortunately it's only a small step - the materials they've created only work in limited wavelengths - so they can't hide giant things like buildings or people. But at least you know they're working on it.

General Motors and an Ohio state team are working with BMW to test thermoelectric devices that will convert the excess heat coming out of your tailpipe into electricity. That means more fuel efficient cars.