Lego has released an update for the standard NXT firmware.  Bringing it to 1.05  Its the first free update for the NXT in a long time, and I'm looking forward to giving it a shot.  The Lego site doesn't say alot about what it changes, just these:

• Multiple datafile control within user programs
• Communication with 3rd party external devices
• Bluetooth communication within user programs

Head over to the Lego software update page and give it a shot!

» Read more: Lego Mindstorms NXT Firmware V1.05

The latest version of LeJOS NXJ was released today.  LeJOS NXJ is a Java Virtual Machine for the NXT.  Together with iCommand it allows Java code to be run on the NXT brick.  Its still fairly green, (being only at 0.4) but it already has some great features.  This latest release expands the feature set with Bluetooth cummincation between bricks, the ability to play wav music files, and a multi-level menu.  For the full release notes, and to download it, head over to the LeJos Sourceforge page.

» Read more: LeJOS NXJ Version 0.4 Released