Reuters - Yahoo email accounts of some journalists and other users whose work relates to China were compromised in an attack discovered this week, days after Google announced it would move its Chinese-language search services out of China due to censorship concerns.

AP - Google Inc. says malicious software has been used to spy on Vietnamese computer users opposed to a controversial bauxite mine in the Southeast Asian country. Computer security firm McAfee said the perpetrators may be linked to the communist government.

Reuters - Google Inc has said it identified cyber attacks aimed at silencing opposition to a Vietnamese government-led bauxite mining project involving a major Chinese firm, and said they were similar to those at the heart of the company's friction with Beijing.

AFP - Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson said on Wednesday it has won a 1.3-billion-dollar (960-million-euro) contract to upgrade the network of Indian mobile operator Bharti Airtel.

AP - Disruptions suffered by Google Inc.'s Chinese search service show how vulnerable it remains to the country's Internet police — a threat industry executives said is likely to drive users and advertisers in the mainland away.

PC World - The coming launch of Apple's iPad has helped ignite interest in tablet computers in China, where a growing number of companies are planning similar devices.

PC World - A misstep by McAfee security researchers apparently helped confuse the security research community about the hackers who targeted Google and many other major corporations in cyber attacks last year.

PC World - Today, Cisco announced two new 802.11n wireless router lines that aim to make home wireless networking easier and more accessible.

AFP - Internet giant Google says Vietnamese computer users have been spied on and political blogs hacked in attacks which a leading web security firm suspects are linked to the Vietnamese government.

AFP - Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson said on Wednesday it has won a 1.3-billion-dollar (960-million-euro) contract to upgrade the network of Indian mobile operator Bharti Airtel.

PC World - The massive number of Chinese Internet users running no antivirus software increased last year, a survey showed, even though online security risks continued to multiply in the country.

PC World - AT&T gave Apple engineers masterclasses in wireless networking in order to address iPhone connectivity woes on the carrier's network, says a report from the Wall Street Journal. But that's only half of the story, as AT&T also says it's putting a lot of effort (and money) into improving its network as well.

AP - In a decision that could set new ground rules for Internet privacy in the workplace, New Jersey's Supreme Court has ruled an employer was wrong in retrieving e-mails between a former employee and her attorney, even though they were sent from a company computer.

AP - Cisco Systems Inc. is trying to remove the techspeak from home Wi-Fi routers and make the equipment easier to install and set up.

Macworld.com - If you like the App Store, you’ll be no doubt thrilled to know that you can now Like it. Similar to its previous Facebook page for iTunes, Apple has now launched an official App Store page where the company plans to dish out “free exclusive offers, hot tips, tutorials, and more.”

Macworld.com - The deluge of apps for the iPad has begun, and among the number that will be appearing in the App Store on day one is Memeo Connect Reader, a program that lets you access your Google Docs account and view the files you’ve stored there. The Memeo team gave Macworld a sneak peek at the application (a demo video is embedded below).

Macworld.com - Last September, Starbucks released the free Starbucks Mobile Card, an iPhone app designed to replace your Starbucks card in full. You could even pay with it, but sadly, the payment function was limited to just sixteen Seattle and Silicon Valley-area stores. Now, everyone near a Target with a Starbucks can rejoice, as the company announced on Tuesday that it’s expanding its trial to these locations.

PC World - A rumor circulated by game site VG247 that BioWare's upcoming PC-based Star Wars online role-playing game is on the way for the Xbox 360 has been halfheartedly quashed. Calling its not-an-April-Fool's-story a 'super rumor,' VG247

Ben Patterson - With the specter of an iPhone for Verizon Wireless looming on the horizon, AT&T is reportedly in the midst of a '100-day plan' to 'dramatically improve' the performance of its much-criticized network, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Ben Patterson - Make no mistake: Application developers are still cranking out apps for the soon-to-be-released iPad. But a recent survey found that a significant number of developers lost interest after learning that the tablet lacked multitasking.

AFP - Patients in rural Nepal will soon be able to consult specialist doctors over the Internet as part of an innovative scheme to improve health care in remote areas of the Himalayan country.

Macworld.com - MobileMe galleries are kind of like exclusive showcases, or fancy private Flickr pages. There’s no way to search, so unless you know someone’s MoblieMe username, it’s hard to figure out if your friends even have one. Thankfully, Apple is attempting to make users’ lives a tad easier by implementing a “Contacts” feature into the newest version of the MobileMe Gallery app for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

AP - Shares of wireless network provider Meru Networks are soaring after the initial public offering priced at the top of its expected range, raising $65.8 million.

PC World - A new lawsuit filed in federal court accuses 20,000 people of illegally downloading and sharing movie content over the Internet.

AFP - IBM on Wednesday launched a Global Entrepreneur initiative aimed at helping fledgling startups devoted to putting new technologies to work for traditional business or government operations.

Reuters - AMD chipped away at Intel Corp's market share for computer microprocessors in the fourth quarter, as consumer and business spending rose on hopes for a strong tech sector recovery, according to the latest data from iSuppli.

NewsFactor - Intel on Tuesday launched the Xeon 7500 processor series. The new processors are expandable to include two to 256 chips per server and offer an average performance three times better than the company's 7400 series.

PC World - If there is one area of technology that threatens to knock the 'cloud' off of its buzzword pedestal its 'apps'. Apple may have a trademark for the term 'App Store', and it may have introduced the app to the general public with the iPhone, but apps have exploded onto the social consciousness and transformed software development.

PC Magazine - Microsoft on Wednesday confirmed that it will be selling a 64-Gbyte version of the Zune HD starting April 12.

AP - Google Inc. accused Vietnam on Wednesday of stifling political dissent with cyberattacks, the latest complaint by the Internet giant against a communist regime following a public dispute with China over online censorship.

Christopher Null - It's a little thing, but as with many changes that look small at first, the fallout could be larger than expected.

Reuters - China's comprehensive Internet filtering regime for political, social or religious content is complex and opaque -- creating precarious conditions for providers, the U.S. Trade Representative's official said in its annual report to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday.

NewsFactor - The legal battle by Novell and The SCO Group over Unix may have reached its conclusion. On Tuesday, a federal jury said the rights to the widely used open-source operating system do not belong to SCO.

PC Magazine - Intel on Wednesday finally announced its Xeon 7500 series of server chips, known as 'Nehalem-EX.'

AP - One of Silicon Valley's top venture capital firms is doubling its bet on Apple's mobile gadgets in hopes of cashing in on the highly anticipated iPad.

Reuters - Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is doubling the size of its fund for iPhone application developers, as it eyes new opportunities with the forthcoming launch of Apple's iPad.

Christopher Null - SquareTrade is a company that sells extended, add-on warranties for your digital gadgetry. But when consumers make claims on those warranties, SquareTrade keeps track of the data and releases insightful information about how reliable our electronic devices are.

AFP - Google-owned YouTube on Wednesday rolled out a major redesign aimed at clearing out visual noise and capturing the attention of viewers at the superstar video-sharing website.

PC Magazine - YouTube announced Wednesday that it is rolling out a revamped, more streamlined YouTube homepage, an in effort to lengthen the time users stay on the site.

Macworld.com - The Wall Street Journal reports that senior executives at AT&T established a 100-day plan last December, with a singular goal: to improve its cellular network’s capabilities, particularly in major cities.

PC World - Microsoft will expand its Hohm consumer energy management software to work with Ford Motor Company electric cars, the two companies announced Wednesday.

PC World - A Ukrainian hosting provider struck by fire last weekend had been taking steps in recent months to cleanse its network of servers used by cybercriminals, according to a security expert.

Macworld.com - The App Store is crammed with apps offering Voice over IP features. But Goober Networks hopes that its latest app can stand out from the crowd by offering competitive rates on local and international VoIP calls.

AFP - A major Silicon Valley venture capital firm that has backed Internet stars such as Google and Amazon on Wednesday doubled a fund to support software tailored for Apple gadgets.

AP - People who lined up to buy the first iPhone knew what they were paying hundreds of dollars for: a new cell phone that promised to be better. Apple Inc.'s newest gadget, the iPad tablet computer, falls into a category that's foreign to most people.

Macworld.com - It just so happens I opened my AirPort Utility mere moments ago to make a tweak to my wireless network, only to discover an exclusive invitation to update to AirPort Utilty 5.5.1. Apple released the update for Mac and Windows on Wednesday, along with new firmware for the AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule.

PC World - The rumor...again...is that Apple is working on developing a CDMA version of the iPhone and plans to begin distributing the popular smartphone through Verizon in the near future, ending its exclusivity arrangement with AT&T. The move could benefit Apple and Verizon, but will also be an advantage for existing AT&T customers.

AP - One of the most popular sites on the Web — YouTube — is getting a new look.

Ben Patterson - One of the biggest complaints about the iPhone — and the upcoming iPad, for that matter — is that it doesn't allow third-party applications to run in the background. According to one popular Apple blog, though, full-on multitasking support could be coming to the iPhone sooner rather than later.

NewsFactor - Cisco Systems unveiled a new Linksys router lineup Wednesday that promises to make it easier for consumers to customize and control their home wireless networks. Cisco also is copying the design simplicity of its Flip Video products in a new wireless router called Valet.

Reuters - Publishers are placing big bets that Apple Inc's iPad will kick-start a commercially viable transition to digital magazines and newspapers -- even though few executives have laid hands on the tablet ahead of launch.

AP - Ford Motor Co. says buyers of its electric vehicles won't have to pay extra for software that will help them save money when recharging their cars.

InfoWorld - Managing your network efficiently is not easy. To help IT pros fine-tune their networks with minimal pain, InfoWorld.com is offering a no-cost, 10-class course via email on best practices for managing local area networks (LANs). The Networking Boot Camp starts on Monday, April 12, and to participate you must sign up on or before Sunday, April 11.

NewsFactor - Google will integrate the Adobe Flash Player into its Chrome browser and work with Adobe Systems, Mozilla and others to define the next generation of the browser plug-in application programming interface (API). The announcement Tuesday by the search giant could have an impact on competition among mobile devices and on the next generation of multimedia on the web.

NewsFactor - Developers have a decreased interest in creating applications for the Apple iPad, according to a survey conducted this week. The iPad, which is slated to be available on Saturday, will have to stand out to continue to attract interest from developers.

PC World - Acer on Wednesday announced its Aspire Ethos laptops, which incorporate a secondary touch screen that doubles as a touchpad to help navigate multimedia content.

PC World - An Israeli startup stepped out from behind the curtain Wednesday and revealed itself as the technology provider for Microsoft's Project Natal, the upcoming motion-control system for its Xbox 360.

PC World - Microsoft continues the Zune HD's game of leapfrog with the Apple's iPod touch, announcing a 64 GB Zune HD and cutting prices on existing models.

PC Magazine - Venture-capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers said Wednesday that it will double the size of its iFund covering application developers for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad to $200 million.

Christopher Null - On the surface, the iPad looks like a pretty good deal. After all, just $499 gets you in the door with the entry-level model, which seems plenty capable for most users.

PC World - Cisco today unveiled two new wireless router lines aimed at simplifying the process of configuring a wireless network for home, or small and medium office environments. The new wireless routers attempt to provide PC users with a wireless experience mirroring Apple's Airport devices.

PC World - Two months after entering beta, YouTube's video page redesign is ready for its close up. Google's video-sharing site first unveiled the makeover in late January, and today the streamlined interface goes live to all users.

PC Magazine - Gamers beware � the next person you add to your gaming social network could be a spammer or phisher.

Investor's Business Daily - Telestone Tech (NMS:TSTC), a wireless communication technology provider, said its Q4 EPS rose 56% to 50 cents. No views were available. Sales more than doubled to $33 mil. Shares fell 2%.

Investor's Business Daily - Apple's iPad tablet computer is already being crowned a hit even before its launch Saturday.

PC World - Imagine controlling Apple iTunes from inside Microsoft Word without having to switch applications. That could be possible, according to researchers at the University of Washington who are working on a project that could essentially make any proprietary software open source.

Reuters - Apple Inc's iPad scored very well in terms of ease of use and battery life in its first reviews, but it won't obliterate the laptop computer market just yet, according to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

Macworld.com - The morning of March 12, 2010, I roused myself from a deep slumber a little before 8:20 a.m. Wiping the sleep from my eyes, I walked to my Mac Pro and began to refresh the Apple store over and over again. Yes, like many other Mac writers and Mac fans, I awoke to pre-order an iPad so I would be certain to have one on April 3.

PC World - Epicor on Wednesday announced a new version of its flagship ERP (enterprise resource planning) application that it says is packed with features meant to help customers as business rebounds from the global recession.

Macworld.com - With the iPad a few days away, now begins one of the great rituals of the release of a new Apple product: the posting of the reviews from the lucky few journalists who were given a week to play with the product.