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Report: Apple gets iPad trademark from Fujitsu
Macworld.com - In a week’s time, Apple will have a new tablet on its way to a retail shelf near you. But it can already lay claim to something else iPad-related—the trademark to the name. That’s according to a report posted Friday at PatentAuthority.com, which says that Apple has bought the iPad trademark from Fujitsu.
Hacker Gonzalez Sentenced to 20 Years for Exploits
PC World - Hacker Albert Gonzalez, who participated in a cybercrime ring that stole tens of millions of credit and debit card numbers, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court to 20 years in prison.
Verizon Blasts 'Outdated' FCC Broadband Plan
NewsFactor - Verizon Communications is denouncing the Federal Communications Commission's National Broadband Plan, saying it was created with old services such as telephone, radio and cable in mind. The NBP, rolled out by the FCC last week, aims to provide at least 100 million homes in the U.S. affordable Internet access at download speeds of 100 megabits per second and upload speeds of 50 megabits per second.
Nokia Buys Novarra, Will Give Mobile Web More Zing
NewsFactor - Nokia said Friday that it is acquiring mobile-browser and service-platform provider Novarra in a deal that is expected to close in the second quarter. Following the acquisition, Novarra will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nokia. The financial terms were not disclosed.
Aurora Feint: 'Freemium' games to help drive iPhone gaming growth
Macworld.com - Many people seem to agree that the iPhone should continue to make a big dent in the mobile gaming market. Just how big a dent, however, is in dispute, particularly when it comes to the potential impact of free-to-play games.
The Apple iPad Won't Change the World
PC Magazine - Get a grip, folks. The product's release will be exciting, but the iPad—and other tablets like it—won't change your lives.
National bans is poll boon for Italian local TV, Internet
AFP - The suspension of political programming by national broadcasters ahead of regional elections Sunday and Monday has boosted audiences for Internet and local TV shows, a novelty in Italian politics.
iPad Rumor Mill Keeps on Churning Before Launch
NewsFactor - The iPad is set to debut on April 3. Until then, the rumor mills will churn about what to expect from apps, what will come pre-loaded on the tablet device, what apps will ultimately cost -- and predictions that the iPad will kill the netbook and e-book readers.
Google goes it alone in China censorship fight
AFP - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in a major speech on Internet freedom two months ago, called on US technology firms not to support online censorship.
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