Around the Web 5.27.08: Solar-powered iPods and hands-free calls

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-- Apple has filed a patent for a solar-powered ‘portable devices.’ Engadget

-- Firefox fans, rejoice. There’s a new version of the browser coming. New York Times

-- Hands off! Come July 1, it will be illegal to have cellphone in hand while driving in California. Road sage Steve Hymon maps out the details.

-- RIAA dropped its lawsuit against Russian music site Allofmp3 but does not go after the site’s successor, Mp3Sparks. Techdirt.

-- Meg James takes a look at Uber.com. The social-networking site is based in LA and run by visual artist Glenn Kaino and media executive Scott Sassa, whose resume includes president of NBC Entertainment and CEO of Friendster.

-- Borders takes on former partner Amazon by opening its own online bookstore. PaidContent

-- Is Wii Fit unfit? British obesity expert lashes out at the Nintendo product for telling children they’re fat. Daily Mail.

-- Senior developer of Electronic Arts’ ‘Spore’ talks about the game’s design with Newsweek’s N’Gai Croal.

-- Alex Pham