• Security researchers have found a new way to defeat online-certificate security checks. That's the good news: The researchers did it first, but if they know how to construct phony security certificates, than the spammers and hackers are sure to follow.
• 2009 is already seeing the introduction of a lot of new iPhone apps, including PushUpFu, a fitness application; and iSteam, which "steams up" the iPhone screen. In addition, TechCrunch takes a look at some of the best apps of the past year. Also, Google hid an Easter egg in its iPhone app.
• On that note, CrunchGear has a how-to guide for cracking one of the new 3G iPhones. Meanwhile, the developers at Apple have been posting cryptic codes on their blog. What are they up to?
• Audiolizer lets iTunes users stream their music anywhere.
• Users of the 30GB Zune-brand MP3 player will have noticed that they all failed at the same time.
• Apple is also planning to unveil a larger version of the iPod Touch, aka the iPhone minus the phone.
• Web-phone service iSkoot lets users make Skype-style computer phone calls from their mobile phones.
• Sex offenders in Georgia must turn over all of their password information to the authorities.
• Cherple links text-messaging with online instant-messaging.
• SlideSix.com helps businesspeople build and share online presentations.
• On a lighter note, FMyLife.com lets users write and share stories about their awful lives.
• Costume designers in the adult industry may be interested in this new high-definition sewing machine.
• Is Toyota building a solar-powered car?
• Google is now accepting suggestions for new product ideas from users.
• Owners of the T-Mobile G1 phone may want access to their root command line. Here's how to get it.
• Is there a condom for the iPhone?