Why the DRM-free iTunes Store is a rip-off (TG Daily)
When Phil Schiller, Apple's chief of worldwide marketing, took the stage yesterday morning to deliver the Macworld 2009 keynote, DRM-free iTunes was one of three key topics on the keynote agenda. The announcement was met with cheers and viewed as a big win for Apple. But was it Apple that ultimately won?

Old computers could easily fall victim to identity theft - even if they delete files (Daily Telegraph)
People disposing of their old computers could easily fall victim to identity theft - even if they delete files or wipe the hard drive consumer watchdog Which? has warned.

World of Goo(TM) Launches on WildTangent Game Network (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
WildTangent, Inc., the fastest growing games network in the world, today announced that the hit title "World of Goo" from independent game developer 2D BOY is now available on the WildTangent game network.

Reality wins over energy grand design (Asia Times)
MONTREAL - The re-eruption of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia over payments for gas deliveries illustrates that developments in Eurasian energy geo-economics do not take vacations, even over the New Year holidays.

Community News briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 6 (North County Times)
AARP driver safety course offered to seniors