Appolicious – The smartphone is the latest status symbol in the world of all-purpose gadgetry. But the craze is producing more than just day-long waits to purchase the latest and greatest iPhone. An entire market of smartphone accessories is emerging

Ben Patterson – Feel the need to “check in” on Foursquare or Facebook every time you saunter into a restaurant, browse the goods at your neighborhood grocery store, or cram into a rock concert? Well, if you, you’re still in the minority — and you’re also probably a guy below 40 — according to the latest research.

Appolicious – Bloggers and social networkers will be pleased with the latest and greatest from the Android Market. StumbleUpon has launched an Android app, along with Trillian, while Tweetdeck continues to test its beta app. Here are the week’s top Android apps.

A cyber attack described as “the most serious breach of US military computer networks ever” stemmed from an infected USB flash drive, the US deputy defence secretary has revealed. The attack, which happened two years ago, was the catalyst for the Pentagon overhauling its digital security strategy. Writing in the journal Foreign Affairs this week, William Lynn said that the malware-laden drive was inserted into a US laptop by a “foreign intelligence agency” operating in the Middle East

Reuters – Japan’s ancient sport of sumo is embracing the latest high-tech, with its governing body set to distribute Apple’s iPad to wrestlers who often struggle with smaller cellphone keypads due to their giant hands.