Remains of the Day: How Windows 7 Is Snappier than Vista Edition [For What It's Worth] - 1763th Edition

Gmail Labs adds tons of emoticons, how Windows 7 is snappier than Vista, ABC shows come to Hulu, and Google’s fun new YouTube advert.

• New in Labs: Extra emoticons
  The simplistic smileys that come by default in Gmail not enough to express your wide and nuanced range of emotions. A new labs feature adds oodles more. [Official Gmail Blog]
• Windows 7 Release Candidate Is Available From Microsoft
  If you happen to be a subscriber with MSDN or TechNet, Microsoft has your Windows 7 RC downloads ready. [Microsoft]
• Why Windows 7 Is Snappier Than Vista
  Gizmodo takes a look at the under-the-hood changes that make Windows 7 feel faster than its predecessor. [Gizmodo]
• Finally: Disney, Hulu Deal Announced
  Eyes open for full-length episodes of popular shows like Lost and Grey’s Anatomy to come to Hulu soon. [AllThingsD]
• Apple to introduce more affordable Macs, sources say
  The article is vague enough to be considered little more than a rumor, but consumers can wish, can’t they? [AppleInsider]
• Simplify Music streams songs from PC to iPhone
  We already highlighted Simplify Media, the app that streams your music from your home computer to your iPhone, and now the app has updated with a few more features. [CNET]
• New TaskBlaze with Twitter Messaging, Custom Skins & More…
  Previously mentioned time tracker TaskBlaze updates with a better look and integration with Twitter.
• Help! I Owe More On My Car Than It’s Worth!
  Simple Dollar looks at what you should do if you find yourself in the ugly position in which your car is worth less than you still owe for it. [The Simple Dollar]
• Android 1.5 ‘Cupcake’ starts arriving on G1s
  The first major Android update has started pushing out to T-Mobile users. [Computerworld]
• The Google Chrome Channel
  Google gets serious about marketing their browser to the world at large with several cool Chrome ads. [YouTube via TechCrunch]

By Adam Pash
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