Google is said to be offering a 2 step authentication (dual authentication) for it’s free Gmail service starting Thursday. In addition to putting your regular Gmail password in, you will now have the option to put in a code that is generated every couple minutes which can be sent to your Droid smart phone via sms.

This is a new Volkswagon Passat commercial set to air during the 2011 Superbowl. It features a little Star Wars Darth Vader who uses the force to start the new Passat found in his driveway.