by POPSUGAR Tech 4

• It's rumored that Amazon's new and improved Kindle will be officially announced on Feb. 9 in NYC. — Gizmodo
• The US Patent Office has granted Apple the multitouch patent and because the new Palm Pre features multitouch support, this might not go over well with Palm. — The Boy Genius Report
• Senate has pushed back the date for the digital TV transition until June 12. — Switched
• Now with a handy app and hardware device, you can turn your BlackBerry into a remote. — Unplggd
• Nigerian scammers are making their way from Craigslist to social networking sites like Facebook. Here's the latest example. — Silicon Alley Insider
• Nintendo Japan has just announced a new Wii Check-Up channel that will act as a liaison between Wii users and health professionals. — Engadget