Amazon's new Kindle, announced last night, looks nicer than its last one. And despite competition from the likes of Apple's iPad, the Kindle's new, lower pricing should keep it selling.

A questionable Android mobile wallpaper app that collects your personal data and sends it to a mysterious site in China, has been downloaded millions of times, according to data unearthed by mobile security firm Lookout.

YouTube users can finally upload videos longer than 10 minutes onto the video sharing site – as long as the video is under 15 minutes.

As part of my transition from angel to VC, one of the issues I’ve had to grapple with is that of syndicate construction.

Apple's iAd mobile advertising program continues its rollout: The newest feature, iAd for Developers, will allow iPhone developers to buy iAds to promote their apps within other apps.

Here's today's roundup of tech news in case you missed 'em: 

Guy who says he owns 84% of Facebook was also once arrested for doing 'shrooms.

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Here's a fun thought experiment. Let's say all the major tech companies decide to reward their employees by divvying up cash on hand and giving it to the staff.

Update: Here's YouTube's official word on the matter:

We have received reports that a district court in Russia has ordered a local ISP to block access to YouTube.

The Valley Girl, the surreal web television show from Jesse Draper (daughter of legendary VC Tim Draper), is back for a new season, and it's off with a typically bizarre bang.