Todd Bishop / Todd Bishop’s Microsoft Blog:
Microsoft tries to steal iPhone 2.0 thunder  —  With Apple rumored to be unveiling a new iPhone next week, Microsoft’s Windows Mobile unit is trying to get ahead of the news by touting its position in a letter to its industry partners today.  But the letter may also […]

Brian Caulfield / Forbes:
The iPhone Stakeout: Part I  —  A visit Wednesday evening to a West Coast distribution center of Apple contract manufacturer Quanta Computer shows a company hustling to get mysterious boxes of, well, something, on the move.  —  During one 20-minute stretch alone, three semi trucks …

Joe Hughes / Official Google Mobile Blog:
Get bus and train directions on the go with Google Maps for mobile  —  Ever since Google Maps added public transportation directions for San Francisco, it’s been a lot easier for me to figure out which buses and trains will get me where I’m going around town, so […]

Brad Stone / Bits:
The Inexact Science Behind D.M.C.A. Takedown Notices  —  A new study from the University of Washington suggests that media industry trade groups are using flawed tactics in their investigations of users who violate copyrights on peer-to-peer file sharing networks.

Brad Stone / Bits:
The Inexact Science Behind DMCA Takedown Notices  —  A new study from the University of Washington suggests that media industry trade groups are using flawed tactics in their investigations of users who violate copyrights on peer-to-peer file sharing networks.

Laura M. Holson / New York Times:
Former Chief of Broadcom Is Indicted  —  Henry T. Nicholas III, the flamboyant co-founder and former chief executive of the chip maker Broadcom, was indicted Thursday in California on fraud, conspiracy and drug charges, including allegations that he spiked the drinks of other executives with ecstasy.

Laura M. Holson / New York Times:
Broadcom’s Ex-Chief Is Charged  —  Henry T. Nicholas III, the flamboyant co-founder and former chief executive of the chip maker Broadcom, was indicted Thursday in California on fraud, conspiracy and drug charges, including allegations that he spiked the drinks of other executives with ecstasy.

Laura M. Holson / New York Times:
Broadcom Founder Indicted on Fraud and Drug Charges  —  Dr. Henry T. Nicholas III, the flamboyant co-founder and former chief executive of semiconductor chip maker Broadcom, was indicted Thursday in California on various charges, including spiking the drinks of industry executives with ecstasy …

Jessica Guynn / L.A. Times Tech Blog:
TechCrunch’s Mike Arrington shows his primary colors  —  We knew he was an animal, Silicon Valley’s wild man.  But a political animal?  —  TechCrunch’s Mike Arrington is the undisputed kingmaker of Silicon Valley Internet start-ups.  Entrepreneurs who get a favorable review on his website …

Associated Press:
Broadcom Founder Indicted on Fraud and Drug Charges  —  SANTA ANA, Calif. — A founder of the Broadcom Corporation, Henry T. Nicholas III, was indicted Thursday on fraud, conspiracy and drug charges — including accusations that he spiked the drinks of colleagues and customers with ecstasy …