Canadian authorities say 50% of the planes flying in the eastern part of the country can make use of Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications.

WSJ: Texting While Flying: Help for Pilots

Link-A-Media (a flash memory controller company) is being acquired by Korean flash manufacturer, Hynix.

FORBES: Digital Storage, Our Only Hope

PrimeSense, the Israel-based company that provided some of the technology behind Kinect, has partnered with ASUS and is demoing the WAVI Xtion, a pair of boxes that wirelessly link your PC and TV together, and allow you to access content on both through the controller-free PrimeSense 3D system.

FORBES: Amid Tablet, 3-D TV Deluge At CES, Gesture Tech Could Be The Next Big Thing

However, the man who brought to life Nintendo legends like Mario, Link and Donkey Kong is preaching patience with the console, saying the Wii U, with its touchscreen controller that augments big-screen play, is so different that it will take time for people to understand its real value.

CNN: 'Mario,' 'Zelda' creator says give the Wii U time