eWeek Newsbreak, Feb. 3, 2009

According to Forrester Research’s five-year e-commerce forecast, e-commerce in the United States will climb back to last year's levels by 2010. They say online sales in 2010 could reach approximately $176.9 billion, representing 13 percent growth.

Microsoft released the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Ecosystem Readiness Program. The new program provides tools and resources that partners need to begin testing their existing applications, devices and systems to ensure compatibility with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

IBM and the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have signed a new contract to build the next generation of IBM’s BlueGene supercomputers at the famed DOE facility.

The latest update to Google Earth includes several new features to view, including the three-dimensional renderings of the ocean floor, historical satellite imagery and maps of Mars.

According to an Evans Data survey, a broad majority of developers say they expect the development of applications for wireless devices to grow or stay the same despite the economy. And speaking of apps—have you guys heard that MC Hammer now has his own iPhone app? Yeah - it’s called… Hammer Time. With the app installed on your iPhone/iPod Touch, you can follow his latest activities including upcoming events and shows, browse music videos, as well as follow Hammer’s tweets.