Kenyans invent bike phone charger
Two Kenyan university students have invented a device that enables bicycle riders to charge their mobile phones. People [usually] have to travel great distances to shops where they are charged $2 a time to power their phone, usually from a car battery or solar panel. "It's very expensive nowadays charging a phone. With the new charger I hope it will be more economical, as once you have bought it, things will be easier for you and no more expenses," said co-inventor Jeremiah Murimi.
BBC
 

Microsoft’s first drop in annual sales
Microsoft Corp posted the first-ever drop in annual sales of Windows and its quarterly revenue fell a steeper-than-expected 17 per cent as its business continued to be hurt by the weak global PC and server markets. The news sent Microsoft shares down eight per cent and took the shine off a big US stock market rally earlier in the day that had driven the Dow Jones industrial average above 9,000 points.
Reuters
 

Broadcom profit tumbles
Market concerns regarding chipmaker Broadcom’s quarterly gross margins and expenses coupled with a sell-off in technology stocks have helped push its shares lower. The company issued a revenue outlook above Wall Street's expectations and sounded positive notes about demand, but its stock fell 4.5 per cent amid a decline in the broader tech sector following Microsoft Corp's weaker-than-expected quarterly report.
Reuters
 

iPhone exclusivity won't last forever
US network AT&T's CEO has admitted the iPhone won't remain as an exclusive forever, lending credence to rumours that O2's deal on the device in the UK might change soon. Speaking at Fortune's Brainstorm: Tech conference in the US, Randall Stephenson said, "There will be a day when you are not exclusive with the iPhone," according to Cnet. While he wouldn't be drawn on the subject, the CEO did say the relationship was working well, although he wouldn't confirm he was totally satisfied with all the aspects of it.
Tech Radar
 

Amazon says sorry over 1984
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos wants you to know he's really, really sorry for pulling Nineteen Eighty-Four off of our Kindles. In fact, the guilt expressed in this public apology is comparable to a modern day Dimmesdale -- he may have even seared a mark into his flesh for all we know. The short message calls the company's "solution" to what happened "stupid, thoughtless, and painfully out of line with our principles," adding that he and the company "deserve the criticism we've received."
Engadget
 

PayPal opens up to developers
PayPal is planning to open up its online payment service to outside developers. This will enable third parties to embed the company's payment service and collect fees for both material goods and online services rendered.  Following the launch on November 3rd, PayPal will look to add additional APIs extending the platform's reach, allowing for new types of transactions.
V3
 

Palm brings back iTunes syncing for Pre
Palm has released the latest update for its webOS platform for the Pre, allowing for compatibility with iTunes yet again. Other changes are more minor – nicer notification sounds, better fonts used in the web browser and the ability to email memos.
Tech Radar
 

Oracle snaps up data integration firm
Oracle is to buy GoldenGate Software, a San Francisco maker of data integration tools. GoldenGate's technology helps companies pull together data in real time from a variety of sources for analysis. With this acquisition, Oracle will bolster its existing data-integration portfolio, which includes tools gained from its 2006 acquisition of Sunopsis.
Tech World
 

New tool to shed light on 'untraceable' attacks
Attacks that have previously left no trace on computer hard drives may now be discoverable. Mandiant  said that it had developed a new tool to trace such attacks and will demonstrate it at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas next week. 
Tech World

Machine to machine platform unveiled
AT&T and Jasper Wireless have launched a combined platform to connect and support a range of consumer electronic and business devices on AT&T’s wireless network.  This agreement will enable the wireless connection of personal navigation, in-car navigation, e-readers, mobile internet devices, gaming, healthcare, tracking, and other devices.
CBR online