Notes from the field: Cringe begins this geek week in review with the words "kill me now." Sorry, ladies, he's not suicidal but, instead, referring to Microsoft's Live Search, which one company exec calls a killer app. "Sure is -- and guess who's getting killed," Cringe proclaims." Next up: Security researchers are reporting that "Google is displaying more cracks than a plumbers convention." At least when it comes to Gmail. Finally, "So help me Jobs." Indeed.

Video: At DEMOfall '07 the fledgling Phreesia claims to be revolutionizing the doctor's waiting room with technology. "We're changing how you as a patient sign in, then get delivered health content, interactively, before you see the doctor," says CEO and co-founder Chaim Indig. That happens on a lightweight, wireless pad. Watch it here. Related: DEMOfall '07 Collaboration, Web 2.0 startups take the stage.

The news beat: Apple may be working on another tablet PC, at least according to rumors swirling around the 'Net; some are even whispering 'return of the Newton.' Microsoft says that OEMs and retailers can sell XP for five months more, until June 30, 2008. Google buys Zingku and its mobile social networking wares. And Huawei, along with Bain Capital, scoops up 3Com for $2.2 billion.

Posted by Tom Sullivan on September 28, 2007 10:58 AM