NYT > Technology Google Unveils Tool to Speed Up Searches Google’s change may save users time, but may also affect the many businesses that have been built around placing search ads on the site. Scarborough and Kinsley Will Write for Politico Politico will run weekly opinion columns by Joe Scarborough, the MSNBC host, and Michael Kinsley, a columnist for The Atlantic, starting on Oct. 1. Ex-Sun Chief Gets Healthy With New Venture Jonathan Schwartz opts for the start-up route, alongside a former Apple and Microsoft developer. Rounding Up the iPod Reviews The tech pundits weigh in on the latest lineup of Apple iPods, offering in-depth reviews, side-by-side comparisons and even a logo contest. Tech Talk Podcast: Empathetic Fabric Fabrics that see and hear, why design can make the gadget and a look at the Nuforce uDAC U.S.B. amp are in this week's Tech Talk pod cast. ZumoCast Offers a Personalized Cloud A new application allows free access to content stored on desktop computers from Apple mobile devices. Genentech Scientist to Lead Rockefeller University Marc Tessier-Lavigne will be the first to leave Genentech’s top scientific ranks since its acquisition by Roche in March 2009. Vodafone Is Liable for Tax on India Deal, Court Finds The decision could have a broad impact if it establishes that any deal involving Indian assets is subject to local taxes even when made overseas. Data on Seattle Nonprofits Is Now Public The Seattle Foundation is trying to give potential donors more insight into how their money would be spent. Packaging Is All the Rage, and Not in a Good Way Amazon is trying to get manufacturers to make packages easier to open, hoping to reduce consumer “wrap rage.” H.P. Sues Its Ex-Chief in New Job The lawsuit comes a day after the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive was hired by Oracle, the database software maker. Vodafone to Sell Its Stake in China Mobile for $6.6 Billion About 70 percent of the proceeds of the $6.6 billion sale will be returned to shareholders through a stock repurchase Once a Dynamo, the Tech Sector Is Slow to Hire Despite soaring profits, high-tech companies have been slow to hire — a sign of just how difficult it will be to address persistently high joblessness. Advertising: Marketing Fanciful Items in the Lands of Make Believe Companies including Volvo, H&M and MTV are testing merchandise in virtual worlds to raise awareness of their brands. 9 Years After 9/11, Public Safety Radio Not Ready Despite a $7 billion effort, experts say a nationwide public safety radio system may never become a reality. Frequent Flier: With Wi-Fi Aboard, Be Careful What You Click Adam Sheffer, a partner at an art gallery in Manhattan, has his share of embarrassing travel tales. Itineraries: Hotel Chains Try Training With Improv and iPods Chains are hiring improv comedy trainers and life coaches, or are conducting training sessions with iPods and other devices, to better cater to guests. State of the Art: In Season 9, iPods Still Get High Ratings The 2010 iPod crop includes modest improvements, a risky new design and a home run in the new iPod Touch. Finding a Smartphone to Fit Your Needs, Under $100 If you just want to send e-mail or get access to the Web from your phone, there are many entry-level devices to peruse. App Smart: Apps as Tour Guides Through New York Museums, Step by Step New museum apps for New York demonstrate the potential for technology to help people make the most of a museum visit. Q.&A.: A Mac That Does Windows How to run Windows on a Mac. Three Tips on Using Google Instant Google Instant is easy to use, but three things may stump new users, like how to turn it off. 3-D Glasses Outside the Theater 3-D technology may soon be everywhere, including in the eyeglass stores.