The XBIZ Weekly Tech Watch

This week's Tech Watch brings news of a slew of great new applications for the iPhone and Google's Android operating systems, as well as loads of new toys and gizmos.

• The New York Times is about to add high-definition video to its site.

• Election junkies will enjoy the reemergence of Politics.com, just in time for Nov. 4.

Puzzllotto is an iPhone application with an unusual name, but those who play it could win $30,000.

• On the heels of Apple's iPhone operating system and Google's Android, there's another competitor, called ALP. TechCrunch takes a closer look at the competition between Apple and Google. Also, Facebook addicts with the new Google G1 phone probably won't be getting a Facebook application anytime soon, but they will have access to a lot of other great applications.

• Here's a look at some great new applications for the iPhone, too.

Moblyng gives users the power to build slideshows on their iPhones.

Sobees is a desktop aggregator that just launched. They're in public beta testing, so anyone is welcome to check it out.

GameCurry is a search engine for Flash-based video games.

• Having a hard time getting up? Perhaps the terror of an oncoming train might help.

• Oprah Winfrey is giving away $50 to people who want the Amazon Kindle electronic book reader.

MetaPlace gives users the power to build their own virtual worlds.

• Here's an unbelievably fun new toy: An electronic paintbrush and palette.

• Wal-Mart has launched a new online MP3 store.

• Despite the open-source nature of Google's Android operating system, some people are still trying to crack it. Also, there's yet another Android-powered phone on the way.

• Industry members looking for a better way to stay organized may want to check out Action Method, an online project manager.

• Ron Jeremy, well known for his professional endowments, has now been immortalized in a new wind-up toy.

• For those adult industry professionals who keep track of this kind of thing, the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has been exploding with development.

• Halloween's coming up. Here's how to build a Jack-o-lantern out of Legos.

• Industry professionals with youngsters may be interested in checking out this new interactive smart table.

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