Why Do We Believe Impossible Things?
Even false beliefs can serve a useful purpose, a British scientist says.

Easy Call: 'Sign' Over Cell
With MobileASL, deaf people can chat and "sign" on cell phones.

SAP says business turmoil hurting its revenue (AP)
AP - Shares of SAP AG plunged Monday after the business software maker said it saw a sudden drop in business at the end of September as global financial turmoil escalated.

Microsoft planning add-on to SQL Server (CNET)
CNET - Microsoft wants SQL Server to scale new heights, and it is hoping an add-on code-named Kilimanjaro will help.

Gadgets of the Future Almost Here
Ear-sized iPod? Cell phone that finds your glasses? Future of gadgets is here.

SAP saw sudden drop-off in software sales (Reuters)
Reuters - German software maker SAP AG warned that its sales had abruptly dropped off in the last two weeks of September as companies cut back on computer-related spending due to the widening financial crisis.