For developers looking for that extra leg up, there are few better places to start than with the wireless carriers. AT&T’s developer contest is one avenue for app developers looking to break out. AT&T Last week, I wrote about the critical importance of finding the right partners. And for many, getting the blessing of a carrier is like Kobe Bryant …

Apparently, Motorola Mobility had a lot of suitors. GigaOm reports that several parties were in acquisition talks with Motorola, which eventually got scooped up by Google for a $12.5 billion. Among the other potential buyers was Microsoft. Microsoft purchasing Motorola could have added to the software giant’s already impressive patent portfolio, and given Google and Android limited legal breathing room. …

The force is strong with Panasonic Blu-ray players. When you buy an item of the company’s new Blu-ray home cinema kit, you’ll be rewarded with the original Star Wars movie saga on Blu-ray. The original trilogy is available with Panasonic Blu-ray players, recorders and home cinema systems. To bag a classic cosmic carve-up, simply buy a BDT110, 210, 310 or …