Among the most circulated rumors on the new iPhone lately has been that Apple will drop the 30-pin connector it has used on all its portable devices since 2003 for a smaller 19-pin connector.
 
This has inspired Apple critics to jab at Apple fanboys who have tolerated the expensive proprietary cables and connectors while most of the rest of the mobile world shares micro USB. Those who own a number of 30-pin iOS accessories that possibly face obsolescence couldn't be faulted for telling Apple where they can stick their new connector. But reportedly Apple is coming out with an adapter. While plausible this solution seems awkward and highly un-Apple.

Why has Apple rebuffed the industry standard micro USB? By implementing its own proprietary 30-pin connector, Apple has been able to exercise more control over accessories and cash in on "Made for iPod" licensing.  

Reports also say that Apple is expected to move the headphone audio jack to the bottom like on the iPod touch. Well, at least it isn't on the side.

Cult of Mac has pretty good explanation of Apple's connector shell game.
 

Working at a news website I comb through a massive amount of information. My day can start with an earnings report and end with an inexplicable tragedy. I'm sure the Internet is like that for many of you.

Sometimes though, we come across something that makes us laugh, or that we find inspiring.

Here is a love story. While yes this "Googler" proposed to his girlfriend using a Nexus 7 tablet, it is less geek than it is sweet. Sure, gadget proposals have been done, and you could mark it a plug for the Nexus 7. But I think you'll find that technology takes a back seat.

YouTube via Redmond Pie
 

Working at a news website I comb through a massive amount of information. My day can start with an earnings report and end with an inexplicable tragedy. I'm sure the Internet is like that for many of you.

Sometimes though, we come across something that makes us laugh, or that we find inspiring.

Here is a love story. While yes this "Googler" proposed to his girlfriend using a Nexus 7 tablet, it is less geek than it is sweet. Sure, gadget proposals have been done, and you could call it a plug for the Nexus 7. But I think you'll find that technology takes a back seat.

YouTube via Redmond Pie
 

AT&T will introduce wireless plans allowing subscribers to connect up to 10 other devices.

UPDATE: We've selected a group of lucky fans for tonight. If more spots become available we'll contact those of you that emailed me.

What crime fighting hero possesses more gadgets than Batman? As the The Joker, Jack Nicholson immortalized the line, "Where does he get those wonderful toys?"

I can't hand you the keys to the Batmobile. Nor can I give you Batman utility belt of your own. But I can offer a select few of you the chance to see Dark Knight Rises with me Friday.

New LCD screen technology is expected to not just improve image quality in the next generation iPhone, but it could make it thinner as well.

New technology from researchers at N.C. State University and ImagineOptix Corporation may make smartphone projectors as common as smartphone cameras.

Sunday night 60 Minutes on CBS had a segment on Walter Isaacson who Steve Jobs asked to write his biography. Jobs asked the author to write an honest book including his flaws. What did Jobs think of his rivals?

Here is a 5 minute clip from their Overtime online feature.

The clip below is 15 minutes.

Gear4 is known for its versatile UnityRemote, its whimsical PocketLoops keyboard, and quirky Angry Birds accessories - tools of leisure. Now the company has the Renew SleepClock dock which does much more than your common dock. With your iOS device the SleepClock becomes a sleep-aid appliance.

Boasting a large screen and supernatural battery life, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx has served as Verizon's flagship device the past few months. The $300 Maxx now has some competition from the Samsung Galaxy S III for top shelf status at Verizon - for $100 less.