Nielsen’s mobile web statics show that, from July 2008 to July 2009, the demographic groups of 65+, female and 13-17 showed the most usage growth. The least? 18-24 year olds, who are all up in this mobile web already. Also equally interesting: we have a higher percentage of male readers than the NFL, the NBA or even MAXIM. More women look at softcore boobies than look at gadgets! [ Nielsen ]

The NYT just discovered that Google Wave will be rolling out invites to 100,000 users starting today. Google Wave , in case you forgot, is a mix between Google Docs and emailing, and is meant for collaboration. [ NYT ]

The NYT just discovered that Google Wave will be rolling out invites to 100,000 users starting today tomorrow. Google Wave , in case you forgot, is a mix between Google Docs and emailing, and is meant for collaboration. [ NYT ]

I try to keep my FireFox plug-ins streamlined, but after testing Invisible Hand only this morning, I’m addicted to its unobtrusive, deal-finding prowess. Say you want to buy a new Sharp LCD. You pick out a model on Amazon or Best Buy, and while you’re inspecting the product page, a small drop-down may inform you that Buy.com (or one of 50 other comparison stores) has the television for 1% cheaper than where you were shopping. It’s not the only plug-in of its kind, and I was able to beat that tested deal pictured above by searching myself, but the visually quiet interface may keep you from uninstalling the thing by the end of the week. As an Amazon addict (on small purchases), I’ve basically sold my soul for convenience, accepting that 5 minutes of googling may have saved me 20 cents

Google’s building their O3D plug-in—that lets browsers use hardware-accelerated 3D graphics—into Chrome. The idea behind O3D is that with hardware graphics acceleration, it’s possible for web apps to get even more intensive and sophisticated, closer to native apps—like games. Which makes Chrome OS’s web app-only approach look even more feasible. [ Cnet ]

In May, the world was SHOCKED to find out that Google was pregnant, again, with what could best be described as a genetically modified inter-species lovespawn between Gmail, Google Docs, Twitter and AIM. Google called it ” Wave ;” Matt called it ” frothy ;” whatever it is, it’ll become available to about 100,000 interested users come September , and has started rolling out to developers, API in tow, already. [ Google via CNET ]

At today’s Mobilebeat 2009 Conference , Google VP of Engineering Vic Gundotra spoke about mobile platforms and what enables success. Interestingly enough, Gundotra quickly mentioned web app development as the future of successful mobile platforms. Does he mean Chrome OS ? Gundotra mostly reiterated most of what we already know. Google believes the future of the computers lies in the browser, with apps coded according to web standards and data existing in the cloud.

At today’s Mobilebeat 2009 Conference , Google VP of Engineering Vic Gundotra said that web app development is the future of successful mobile platforms. Sounds a lot like Chrome OS on smartphones. Gundotra reiterated a lot of what we already know. Google believes the future of the computers lies in the browser, with apps coded according to web standards and data existing in the cloud. However, what stood out as interesting was that Gundotra, who isn’t directly part of the Android team, referenced all this in the same breath as the rapid evolution of mobile browsers and mobile data plans.

Scoble hints at Microsoft announcing something along the lines of the Google Chrome OS next Monday, but he can’t give any more details since he’s under embargo. [ Friendfeed via i4u ]

Yesterday we got some funny answers from Wolfram Alpha , the search engine that promised to enlighten us. Today, this catalog of silly answers uncovers its true nature as a failed stand-up comedian and pop culture expert. It has a little thing for everyone: Skynet, HAL, African vs European swallows, the meaning of life, Bob Dylan, love and hate, and even programming jokes. I wonder how many more nutty Easter Eggs the thing is hiding.