AFP - Sony Corp. said Thursday that overheating notebook computers slightly injured seven people and urged customers to bring in some 440,000 units for repairs.

Reuters - Digital video recorders don't just save TV shows, according to a new survey; they save relationships.

CNET - AOL has sharpened its ad-targeting tools for the iPhone in a nod to the popularity of the Apple smartphones.

CNET - Music industry insiders are buzzing about the press gathering Apple is hosting on Tuesday. The invitation shows a dancing man wearing an iPod and the slogan shouts, "Let's Rock."

NewsFactor - The market for smartphones is heating up and forcing competitors to make smart choices. With lots of players, including Apple going global with its iPhone 3G and HTC's Google Android-based phone, companies like Nokia-owned Symbian are paying attention.

NewsFactor - Sony, Pioneer and other manufacturers are expected to announce new Blu-ray DVD players for the U.S. market over the next few weeks. Sony, announcing new players and recorders in Japan this week, is expected to make a $2,000 Blu-ray player available for the upcoming holiday season in the U.S. Pioneer is expected to ship a similar model as well -- but many believe the price tags will doom their sales.

CNET - Add another possibility to the list of possible announcements at Apple's iPod event next week: a new version of iTunes.