Microsoft's rumored to be working on a Windows-based set-top box (a la Apple or Google TV), webOS may be coming to tablets next month, and Google may use Android's near-field wireless for quick on-the-go payments.
HP invites press to an 'exciting webOS announcement' on February 9th
HP's sent out invitations for a February 9th webOS announcement. Many believe it will be new phones and tablets; we'll have to wait and see. [Engadget]In the Works: A Google Mobile Payment Service?
To make better use of Google's Nexus S and Gingerbread's built-in near field communication (NFC) support, Google may enter the mobile payment services. NFC allows for quick digital payments simply by hovering your phone over a NFC reader. [Bloomberg]Microsoft to take on Apple TV with Windows-based set top box
Microsoft is rumored to be developing their own digital set-top box to take on Google TV and Apple's own AppleTV devices. [AppleInsider]Amazon to Introduce Free Kindle Apps Tailored for Android and Windows LCD Tablet Computers
In addition to their current iOS and Android applications, Amazon has announced future support for dedicated Windows and Android tablets and large-screened devices. [BusinessWire]Online health info popular but often unchecked
Web traffic to health websites are set to increase even more thanks to a growing mobile market. Physicians worry though over the trustworthiness of sites that fail to maintain updated health information. [Yahoo News]Firefox Ousts Internet Explorer as Number 1 Browser in Europe
As we mentioned earlier today, analytics firm StatCounter confirmed for the first time that Firefox has beaten out the number of Internet Explorer users in Europe. [ReadWriteWeb]