So many stories, so little snark. Here are a few news items that almost slipped under the radar.G Whiz. When pundits predicted Silicon Valley would revolutionize the cellular industry they were right, but they may have been off by one letter. It's Google's oft-denied-yet-apparently-real G phone, not the iPhone, that may change how and where the world connects to the World Wide Web -- especially if the G men mana So many stories, so little snark. Here are a few news items that almost slipped under the radar.G Whiz. When pundits predicted Silicon Valley would revolutionize the cellular industry they were right, but they may have been off by one letter. It’s Google’s oft-denied-yet-apparently-real G phone, not the iPhone, that may change how and where the world connects to the World Wide Web — especially if the G men manage to bag a big chunk of the wireless spectrum. However, there’s no truth to the rumor Google will try to sell more phones by putting Sergey’s and Larry’s numbers on speed dial.Stow those party hats and noisemakers. The millions of Windows sufferers who’ve been waiting until the release of Service Pack 1 to join the Vista party will have to wait til next year or even longer for relief. Microsoft says it will release only the beta of SP1 – but not the final version — before year end. Meanwhile, rumors swirl that MS will actually release SP1 in bite-sized pieces over the next year, making it harder for enterprises to gauge when it’s time to hold their noses and dive in. The problem isn’t that Microsoft continually shoots itself in the foot. The problem is that it’s got too many feet. Most companies that screw up this often go lame and limp home, but Microsoft is the millipede of software makers. Space case. A NASA computer destined for use on the International Space Station was sabotaged earlier this week. However, there is no truth to the rumor that astronauts broke the machine when they tried to use its ExpressCard port as a bottle opener. Then again, maybe they just have a lot in common. Security researchers have identified an Internet worm that infects users’ PCs and then eats all of their MP3 files. The recording industry denies all responsibility, though RIAA CEO Mitch Bainwol was seen conversing with a large tapeworm wearing a trenchcoat. Got cool/interesting/weird high tech news stories? Lay them on me bro, or post them below. Top tipsters will qualify for wicked cool swag. Software DevelopmentSmall and Medium Business