5 technology stories DIGG

Self-Organizing Nanotech Could Store 250 DVDs on One Coin-Size Surface

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2009/02/22/self-organizing-nanotech-could-store-250-dvds-on-one-coin-size-surface/

Big-screen Kindle coming from Amazon

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/nyt-big-screen-kindle-coming-from-amazon-this-week/

Why text messages are limited to 160 characters

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2009/05/invented-text-messaging.html

An invention that could change the internet for ever

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/an-invention-that-could-change-the-internet-for-ever-1678109.html

A Silver Ooze That Could Shrink the iPod

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/01/a-silver-ooze-that-could-shrink-the-ipod/

I think the Kindle is significant because it can really change the portability of having books. You will be able to read hundreds of books using 1 electronic device

Also, I think the idea of having a slimmer iPod is a great idea. It would be more portable. They would find a technique for cramming large amounts of flash memory into a tight space. By using Vertical Circuits’ technology, device makers can fit lots of high-speed memory into their products and leave more room for bigger displays and larger batteries.

Google Sketchup

Google SketchUp is a fast, flexible, and fun 3D modeling application that allows you to quickly mock up designs of objects, buildings, or anything else you want. You can use SketchUp for fun to draw three-dimensional virtual neighborhoods or for practical projects, such as renovating a kitchen or building a bookshelf. Google broadens the power and novelty of this program by enabling you to share your creations with the public online; just upload your designs to Google’s 3D Warehouse Web site or drop them into Google Earth. In turn, you can view models made by other SketchUp users and save them to integrate into your own designs.