Yahoo opens up its oneSearch mobile search to all mobile phones with web access. They even go so far as to dare you to compare it to Google with a 21 page pdf. I think it’s a great idea, but with all the traction Google has been getting in mobile, even if it’s better, this may be too little too late. More►

If you’re not content with the all white background that Google has become known for, the company has unveiled six new themes just for you. Beach, Bus Stop, City Scape, Sweet Dreams, Tea House and Seasonal Scape. More►

Well it seems Arizona, Connecticut and Washington are looking to pass a bill that bans texting on Blackberrys, mobile phones and other portable devices, while driving behind the wheel. More►

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In case you hadn’t heard, Viacom is suing Google for $1 billion. Guess what for? You guessed it. YouTube. The BBC has a bunch to say about it. More►

We just learned from our friends over at TheCellFreak that the WWE just signed an exclusive agreement with AT&T / Cingular. That means bonus footage, custom mobile content and topless WWE Divas that make you totally forget the nude photos of Antonella Barba. More►

In 2000 InfoWorld ran a story on the 10 commandments for mobile phone etiquette, times have changed, but the need for proper mobile phone etiquette still remains. More►

For those Blackberry addicts who relentlessly scour the web for anything RIM, check out BlackBerryCool for exclusive coverage of todays OCRI Technology Brunch recap, where former RIM chairman Jim Balsillie took the podium and fielded a few questions. More►

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Picking up a story ran by the NYTimes, SmartMobs chimes in on McDonald’s and StarBucks charging for WiFi. This rings up there with the public library saying you can’t use FREE WiFi after hours.

There’s also comment on airports starting to charge for electricity. We may still have to fly but luckily we have user-friendly Panera Bread who happens to offer WiFi for FREE. Probably healthier for you anyway. More►

Well Blackberry is making news again with Jim Balsillie taking a step down, while the company restates its financial statements as far back as 3 years ago. Yahoo has the scoop on that one. Read about RIM’s current financial worries and Basillie jumping ship here More►

In case you happen to be one of those people who never received a GMail invite and always wanted one, according to C|Net the wait is over. Google’s email service, GMail is now out of Beta and open to all.

Previously available only by invitation from a current GMail user and then later through invitation via mobile phone text message, the Google email service has been quite elusive for many hopeful users. More►