Links for Oct 13, 2009

Microsoft/Danger may be able to recover lost Sidekick data

Despite saying yesterday that the data are probably lost forever, Microsoft's Danger subsidiary seems to be changing its tune. T-Mobile will be hopeful that the feat can be pulled off.

• http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9139279/Sidekick_users_may_regain_lost_data_Microsoft_says_
• http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10373647-56.html

ViVu raises $3 million for interactive video conferencing

Competes with WebEx and GoToMeeting.

• http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/10/13/vivu-raises-3-million-for-online-video-conferencing-platform/
• http://digital.venturebeat.com/2009/10/13/vivu-raises-3m-for-interactive-video-suite/

Gist now offers free iPhone application

Gist merges data from email, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more.

• http://blog.gist.com/2009/10/13/gist-iphone-application-now-available/
• http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2009/10/gist_unveils_iphone_app_managing_contacts_on_the_go.html

Google Docs now has shared folders

Most request new feature.

• http://googledocs.blogspot.com/2009/10/shared-folders-and-more-in-google-docs.html
• http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/10/13/google_folder_sharing_rentokil/