"Today, we have selected 20 of the most popular books and highlighted ways that you can download versions for free, mostly as free audio books and ebooks, and sometimes as movies and radio dramas."

Did itmadesimple predict this? "Some owners of Android-powered smartphones in Russia were surprised recently when they tried to download an ICQ chat app by scanning a 2D barcode. What they got instead was an unusually large phone bill after their phone sent a series of SMS messages to a premium texting service, which charges a few dollars per text."

Android 4.0 - Ice Cream Sandwich. Check out the new features!

A minute and a half video. Well worth having a look if you use G+. "Google+ Update: Real-time Search & Improved Hashtag Support"

Interesting -  All your favorite android apps now on Windows PC.

NBNCo's youtube channel where they bust a few myths about being a financial black hole, among other FUD...

Everything You Need to Know About How to Digitally Self Publish "If you're thinking of publishing to the Amazon Kindle, Apple iBooks store, or to the Barnes & Noble Nook, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to get started."

Our very own Jess McCulloch on wired.com ... "One of the most enjoyable games I've been a part of in recent times has been an Alternate Reality Game (ARG) being run by an innovative teacher from Australia. We usually think of ARGs as large scale, requiring lots of resources and being part of a marketing campaign for a new movie - or as some funky, alternative techy game that the cool kids play. But it doesn't have to be."

Your Android smartphone has all the photographic and processing power you'll need to snap up those docs and get them into the cloud where they belong.

A great little screencasting app that allows for annotation etc. Also includes the ability to export to many sources.

"As schools return to session in South Dakota, more than one-fourth of students in the state will only be in class from Monday through Thursday as budget constraints lead school districts to hack off a day from the school week. Larry Johnke, superintendant of the Irene-Wakonda school district, says the change will save his schools more than $50,000 per year. In order to make up for the missing day, schools will add 30 minutes to each of the other four days and shorten the daily lunch break."

What is Project Euler? "Project Euler is a series of challenging mathematical/computer programming problems that will require more than just mathematical insights to solve."

"We're always trying out new things here at the Tube and Cosmic Panda is our way of letting you in on some of the fun. Here's what to expect when you follow the cosmic panda over the double rainbow: * A new experience for watching videos and playlists * More page designs and better editing tools to customize your channel * Keep watching when moving between videos, playlists, and channels (Chrome only) * Stylish new look and feel"

Resources for Google Docs use in the Classroom.

At this stage it appears the ipad is still the only game in town ...

"When it comes to upgrading education to the 21st Century, those who are less supportive of change, often hide behind, or are frightened of acronyms like FERPA, CIPA, COPPA. This is sometimes done intentionally for convenience, or unwittingly out of ignorance."

10 years after laptops come to Maine schools, educators say technology levels playing field for students

"In the Australian Curriculum students develop ICT competence as they learn to use ICT effectively and appropriately when investigating, creating and communicating ideas and information at school, at home, at work and in their communities.

Apple approved its 500,000th app. Check out the infographic.