Marc-Antoine here with a summation of what was hot last week in the Café.  Adobe is releasing AIR for mobile platforms, effectively creating a space for developers to create desktop programs that won’t require a browser (like tweetdeck) and can work on any platform.  It’s exciting news that might level the mobile playing field. 

Articles

Adobe AIR for Mobile Devices – You might be using an app powered by Adobe’s Integrated Runtime Environment and not even be aware of it.  It could soon be a developer’s gateway into cross platform application sales. 

Easy CSS – Building a Wordpress blog does not need to be challenging, especially if you know what to look for while you design your page.  This is a breakdown of some important CSS elements to look out for, and tips on how to change them. 

The Cost of IE 6 – Internet Explorer 6 might make the transition to HTML 5 difficult, but the larger problem is that Microsoft pushed its users to create IE 6 only apps, thus creating a sustained need for IE 6.  For businesses, it just might be a cost issue…

CCleaner – If you’ve never heard of CCleaner, this review says that it is probably one of the best tools around for Windows users.  What is CCleaner, and how do you use it?

Conversations

At a Café – Did you know that if you are using a public WiFi connection, I can steal your session and effectively high jack whatever you were doing?  Were you logged into Facebook?  I am too now!  What is this scary exploit all about, and how can you defend yourself from it?

The Human Network – We may soon have small sensors on us that help transmit and carry an extensive digital network all across the planet.  Would you link up?

Are You an Evil Developer – There are a few things that developers will often do that one might consider “evil.”   If you’re a developer, take note.  These are a few things that users don’t want to see.

Android Market Opens Wider – Users in 18 additional countries were just granted access to the Android marketplace.  Fellow Android users, say hello to our friends in Argentina, Hong Kong, Mexico, Russia and more.  The Android Market looks like a good place to develop, what do you think?

Looking forward to a new week full of exciting contributions from our growing base of writers, and look out this week, we might be dropping something pretty big on the site.  Cheers, and see you around the Café!

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