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Here’s our take on news that matters for Thursday, February 2. Today’s theme is it’s coming faster than I want, and here are a some links to headlines about technology that is changing the way we live and learn.

• Gaming — Here’s a nice article that discusses the rise of networked gaming are changing the computer and video game industry landscape.

• Blogging, Podcasting, and Vodcasting — Take a look at these “7 deadly sins of commercial podcasting” and compare them to what’s happening in education.

• Handhelds – According to a recent report, we’ll all be able to use cell phones on airplanes beginning in December. Is this a good thing?.
• Social Networks – In a sign that it isn’t keeping up with the times. MTV has launched mtvU Uber in an effort to gain back is core college base. Yes, there is lots of cool content aimed at the demographic but, unfortunately, there is no sign of real social networking and thus, no stickiness. They’ll pick up some of the usual suspects (although Google Video is more fun and random) but there isn’t the requisite interactivity needed for MTV to increase their sagging market share. For a look at how to make it happen organically but simply offering what people actually need and want, check out this article about Craigslist and what makes the site successful.

Now, here’s a recap of our favorite posts from the edublogging community from the past 48 hours.

• From Alan Levine : Post on his presentation NMC’s 2006 Horizon Report at the EDUCAUSE ELI conference .
• From Dave Cormier : Post on Wiki textbooks — moving forward.
• From Graham Wegner : Post on student technology statistics from his class.
• From David Wiley : Post on the inanimate nature of learning objects.
• From Clarence Fisher: Post on early adopters of tools in the classroom.