Google gobbles Blogger and other tech tidbits

• The popular question of the week is, of course, why did Google want to buy Blogger? One insider's guess: To become a better search engine. That was my guess, too.

• Are those new security measures actually keeping us safer, or are they just more signs of paranoia running rampant? The Stupid Security Awards invites everyone to vote. Nominations are already pouring in.

• Cell phones equipped with digital cameras are getting more common. What’s it mean for society at large? Could be a boon for voyeurism and a blow to professional sports' copyright controls.

• Microsoft's strategy for conquering the Generation Y market: Come up with new ways to help people waste time.