I’ll be heading to the white hot center of the technology universe Thursday morning, but the news is already hot and heavy out of Las Vegas, a place that will never let you leave if you spend more than three days in a row there. I am planning on getting out just in time…To the links:

Ballmer At CES 2011: “Whatever Device You Use, Windows Will Be There” (SEL) Well, let’s hope it’s an open Window.

ASUS Eee Transformer Android Honeycomb tablet with keyboard dock looks impressive (IntoMobile) I know, wha….? But I include this link because it’s representative of what’s going on during CES this year – a ton of innovation in hardware. It’s exciting and it’s a hot mess. Want more? OK…Live: Motorola CES 2011 press conference – Android Honeycomb, XOOM, 4G LTE OK, sated?

CES 2011 Preview: 3 Mobile Trends to Expect (RWW) A roundup worth your time.

The Year Ahead for Media: Digital or Die (WSJ) A curtain raiser for the year in digital media.

Hacker-Driven “Code for America” Kicks Off Today (FC) Way to go, Jenn and crew.

Google Was the Busiest Startup Acquirer of 2010 (WSJ) Funny, look who else was busy too….

Turner Chief Explains How TV Industry Will Neutralize Netflix (pc) Well, Netflix is just working too well for Traditional TV. Get ready for a fight.

Android Isn’t About Building a Mobile Platform (via ATD) A very interesting analysis. Like this guy’s style.

Android’s Users Eclipse iPhone’s for First Time, comScore Says (ATD) Just in case you are keeping score.

Golden-Voiced Homeless Man Scores Job Offers After Video Goes Viral (Mashable) Wow. Cool.

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