Engadget’s Peter Rojas reports that Netflix is getting very, very, very close to offering online movie downloads. Ryan Block covers the O.J. Simpson’s latest legal fine — $25,000 for pirating DirecTV. Barb Dybwad reports that at Samsung video is hot; microdrives are not.

TUAW’s C.K. Sample III points to where Apple went wrong with widgets. Laurie Duncan has high hopes for Podscope. Dave Caolo discovers a few Dashboard tricks.

The Download Squad’s Victor Agreda, Jr. shows you how to make your own widgets. Barb Dybwad teaches you how to spell with flickr. Marc Perton asks, what’s the best alternative to Microsoft Office.

Autoblog’s John Neff thinks Pontiac is a hard sell. Eric Bryant doesn’t hear Iacocca say anything. Randall Halcomb gives the Dodge SRT4 ACR a proper thrashing.

TV Squad’s Bob Sassone live-blogs the Discovery launch. Keith McDuffee lists the new TV DVDs on sale this week. Annie W. just says no to Mencia.

Gadling’s Erik Olsen suggests you follow Fat Steve, and ponders how to kiss like the French...sans tongue. Adrienne Wilson wants you to hear bad hotel stories.

Luxist’s Peter Thompson goes yachtspotting in Monaco. Rick Reed marks time with the amazing Breguet watch. Deidre Woollard reports that the Javelin jet is ready for takeoff

Flash Insider’s David Robinson points out some more Maelstrom (Flash Player 8) examples. Mike Schleifstein explains why null doesn’t strictly equal undefined, and wants you to track how viral that Flash is.

The Unofficial Photoshop Weblog’s Jan Kabili points to resources to help you understand the new Lens Correction Filter, is wowed by Schewe’s shots of a visit to Adobe, and finds a free download of useful photo workflow actions.

BBHub’s Russell Shaw tells you about you about three movie theaters where you can download a trailer of Brad