Flash Player 9, Flex 2, Released

Adobe released the final version of Flash Player 9 earlier this week, as well as Flex 2. This signals a continuation of the spread of Flash, which Adobe is promoting heavily for use in next-generation Web applications. It has already been implemented in a number of services, including some owned by Yahoo and Google.

Google Flips The Checkout Switch

The Google Checkout process officially launched, offering its users a unified shopping process that emphasizes safety and user control of the online retail experience.