Despite making the vast majority of its money from hardware sales, Apple is investing heavily in shaping the future of software. One example of this pertains to HTML 5 and related web standards.

Still, a worthy example of HTML5 capabilities based on an icon of the 1980s popular culture.

For example, Firefox supports HTML video delivery, but only in specific ways. YouTube's HTML 5 player only supports Google (GOOG) Chrome, Safari, and Internet Explorer with Chrome Frame.

Google gives away 4,000 phones, promotes Android and HTML 5 In an "Oprah moment" at this morning's Google I/O 2009 opening keynote, Google gave away a new, unlocked HTC Magic to all 4,000 attendees.

HexGL is a high-speed Wipeout clone that serves as a great example of what HTML5, Javascript, and WebGL technologies offer independent developers.