The XBIZ Weekly Tech Watch

This week's tech watch includes sneak peeks at new anti-spam plugins, iPhone accessories and various intriguing toys for webmasters.

• Webmasters who syndicate their content using the Feedburner service can now deploy Google AdSense ads, too.

• Wal-Mart has launched an online classifieds service called Oodle.com.

• For tech geeks who want to be as comfortable as possible while working online, there's the Surf Chair.

• Grifin Technology has unveiled the PowerDock, which can charge an iPod and an iPhone at the same time.

• A random man claimed to have definitive proof of the existence of aliens. Here is that proof.

• Dell has unveiled an ultra-rugged and ultra-portable new laptop.

• The eminently customizable new Optimus keyboard is coming.

• A new online learning game is ramping up for a big launch with a slow viral campaign. It's called Grockit.com.

• Japanese citizens and representatives apparently performed very well at the annual Masturbate-a-Thon in San Francisco.

• A new device lets iPhone users turn their phone into an expanded, speaker-enhanced alarm clock.

• For webmasters who want to expand their marketing to women, big time, there's GlamMedia.com.

Here's an interview with the founder of the major adult startup Zivity.com.

BrandDoozie.com helps webmasters create online marketing materials in minutes.

• TypeAd has unveiled a new anti-spam plugin for Wordpress and Movable Type sites.

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