A free service called UberConference is trying to change how we participate in conference calls, a cross-browser worm is being spread via Facebook, and the latest Mountain Lion update brings a new feature to the table: iOS-style automatic app downloads. More »

Microsoft is still making a lot of changes to Windows 8, the most recent of which is the "Metro-ization" of the classic Windows desktop. Microsoft noted on Friday that the newest version of Windows is going to look a lot different than what we're seeing in the Consumer Preview: Instead of the transparent, reflective Windows Aero theme we've come to know over the years—which Microsoft is now calling "cheesy" and "dated"—they'll be using a simpler Metro-inspired look. We probably won't get to experience the new interface until Windows 8 drops in the fall, but you can catch a glimpse in Microsoft's screenshot of Windows Explorer, shown above. Check out Microsoft's full post on the subject for more information. [Building Windows 8] More »

If you're always on the hunt for free Wi-Fi, rejoice: five of the big cable internet providers (Bright House Networks, Cablevision, Comcast, Cox Communications, and Time Warner Cable) have banded together to provide each other's Wi-Fi hotspots to their customers for free in certain cities around the US. That means, if you subscribe to Time Warner, you have access to Cablevision, Comcast, Cox, and Bright House Wi-Fi networks for free—seriously increasing the number of networks you'll find around town. They're calling the new networks "CableWiFi", and they'll be available at tons of coffee shops, train stations, malls, and other locations you might want internet access. All you need to do is connect to the network and sign in with credentials given to you by your cable provider. Right now, over 50,000 hotspots are already available in New York, Los Angeles, Tampa, Orlando, and Philadelphia, with more cities on the docket. To see where Wi-Fi hotspots are located in your area, just head to CableWiFi.com and pick your provider. [CNET] More »

Google made a minor upgrade to Gmail search, tailoring autocomplete to your account so you can find what you want just a little bit faster: More »

Verizon relents a little on unlimited data, Congress considers fighting for some "hearts and minds" at home, and Mac folks can relax about lost hotkeys. More »

Investigators can obtain your iPhone data without touching it, Apple will not approve Mac apps with hotkey functionality after June, and YouTube expands its merchandise store to all of its partners (not solely musicians).

• New Forensics Tool Can Slurp a Phone's Data via the Cloud: Thanks to a new forensics tool, the police can now access your iPhone's data via iCloud's online backup service. However, your iPhone data isn't completely out in the open, as investigators would need to know your Apple ID and password to obtain your data to begin with. But once they learn your credentials? All of your data could be obtained quickly and unencrypted. [Gizmodo]

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Someone is mad at The Pirate Bay, Soluto lets you set up Dropbox for grandma without driving to her house, and Quicksilver for Mac announces an omnibus of updates. More »

Ads on Wikipedia may be a sign of a hijacked browser, Google adds embedded search tools to Docs, and Flickr gets a redesign. More »

You're a busy person, and taking time out to shop in a brick and mortar store for clothes is a hassle. Why bother when you can buy great-looking clothes online, custom tailored to your exact measurements, at prices better than you'll find off the rack? Last week we asked you which online clothing shops you trusted for quality clothing, great prices, and a perfect fit. We rounded up your nominations and then took a look at the top five online custom clothing stores and put them to a vote. Now we're back to highlight the winner—and how the contest played out. More »

According to a note published by Macquarie Equities Research, Google is working on an iPhone and iPad version of its Chrome browser, slated for launch sometime this year. More »