Is Microsoft shooting itself in the foot (again)? It seems the Mobile Marketplace will be for Windows Mobile 6.5 phones only.

BlackBerry App World, RIM’s new on-device store, is open for business. Users can search for apps by category or keyword.

The new Snap claims to get 8.5 hours of air time on GSM, or 5 hours on WCDMA, out of its battery. The 4.59 inch by 2.42 inch by 0.47 inch (11.9mm) case offers a full QWERTY keypad.

It seems everyone is getting in the spirit of the day. Ian Paul, of PC World, lists ten news items that caught his attention today.

Major PC makers are now offering “kitchen PCs” for checking mail, leaving notes, or watching videos. With large displays, up to 19-inch, it may be hard to find space in your kitchen for anything else.

Asustek Computer’s new model Eee netbook will ship with an internal DVD drive redefining netbook hardware. The Eee PC 1004DN will come with a 10-inch LCD screen that supports 720p HD video and a 120GB hard drive.

First, your car checked your breath to see if you were sober enough to drive. Now, your computer will check to see if you’ve paid your bills before allowing internet access.

The move from keyboard to gesture for controlling input is on and it could get messy. While the gestures are natural to humans, Palm, Apple, and others are now arguing over patents on functions connected with movements.

While Apple’s App Store offers over 20,000 paid apps, estimates are that some 5,000 of them have been cracked and are available for free on various sites.

In an effort to expand its reach, Skype is adding services for Apple’s iPhone this week and RIM’s Blackberry in May.