You've got just a couple more days to download Windows 7 RC if you want to get a legit copy of Win7 before October, BlackBerry opens their app store on the web, and the fastest, most reliable URL shortener gets crowned.- Windows 7 Release Candidate Downloads End August 20th
Just a quick reminder: The official Windows 7 release date may be set for October 22nd, but if you're not eager to buy the new OS, you can still go download the very usable release candidate through August 20th—i.e., this Thursday. [Microsoft] - BlackBerry App World
BlackBerry's App World is now available from the comfort of your browser. Wish we could say the same about the iTunes App Store. [BlackBerry] - URL shortener speed and reliability shootout
If you're looking for the fastest, most reliable URL shortener on the block, this faceoff crowns Ow.ly and Bit.ly the all-around winners. [Pingdom] - The PS3 Slim Up Close and Hands On
Sony released a new, slim-downed version of their PS3 game console and media center, and our siblings-in-tech get their greasy fingerprints on it. [Gizmodo] - iPhoto Updates to 8.1
Launch Software Update to get yourself the latest—though don't expect a lot of new features to get excited about. [Apple] - Filter Images by Aspect Ratio in Google Images
Google Image Search now filters by ratio type, including tall, square, wide, and panoramic. [Google Operating System]