Networks diss iTunes rentals, embrace Netflix instant streaming: I don't get these NBC people — 99 cent per episode rentals under value their content, but unlimited rentals in a $9/mo Netflix plan doesn't? Bizarre.

Backstage at Apple's Ping Launch, No Record Labels Allowed: While I agree that Ping is pretty lame, but this isn't why:

"The issue here is that Apple launched Ping without insight from a major part of the industry: the A&Rs and digital marketing teams, the people whose job it is to connect artists with fans."

Talk about overstating your own importance...

Verizon CEO throws wet blanket on iPhone rumors: This could just be Ivan Seidenberg telling people not to worry about the iPhone, and to continue to buy their Android phones through the holidays. Or maybe the iPhone isn't coming to Verizon next year. Who knows?

Marvell's tri-core ARM chip has near-PS3-level graphics: Here's a crazy thought — what if the next Wii (the "Wii HD"?) is based on some crazy ARM chip, with a beefy GPU? Maybe I'm crazy, or maybe I'm just crazy like a fox.

T-Mobile Cell Site Now Powered by the Sun: Sounds like a total win to me.

If Facebook really is building a phone, it should buy Skype first: At first glance, this actually makes some sense.