FCC unveiling sweeping national broadband plan (AP)

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2007 file photo, A.J. Bowen of Schupp's Line Construction, Inc. works on fiber-optic installation in Norton, Vt. The Federal Communications Commission  on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 will deliver to congress a sweeping proposal to overhaul U.S. broadband policy. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)AP - More corners of the country would have high-speed Internet access and existing connections would become much faster under a sweeping proposal to overhaul U.S. broadband policy that is being unveiled Tuesday.




Amazon reacts to new Colo tax, costing affiliates (AP)

In this photograph taken on Friday, March 12, 2010, Kristie McNealy, second from left, works on her laptop computer while her children, from left, 4-year-old Camden, 1-month-old Maverick, 7-year-old Riley and 2-year-old Sawyer join her at the dining room table in the family's home in the east Denver suburb of Aurora, Colo. Kristie McNealy, like other bloggers and web site coordinators in Colorado, lost a chunk of their business when Amazon.com announced that it was cutting ties with local affiliates because of a new Colorado law requiring the firm to collect state sales tax for online sales. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP - Kristie McNealy blogs from her suburban Denver home about raising four children and health issues. Her husband, Rob, a floor installer, runs another Web site offering product reviews and advice on hardwood floors.




Apple to charge $107 for iPad battery replacement (AP)
AP - Apple says it will replace iPads with dying batteries for about $100.

Twitter working on Chinese registration page (AP)
AP - Twitter is working on a way to allow Chinese users to sign up to the social networking site in their own language, a co-founder of the site said Monday night, but access to the popular site remains blocked in the country.

Venezuelan Web site rejects Chavez's allegations (AP)
AP - A Venezuelan Web site that was accused by President Hugo Chavez of spreading false reports of killings said Sunday the government is trying to restrict criticism, but announced it had banned the visitors who posted the inaccurate rumors.

Innovation on display at Games Conference (AP)

In this undated image released by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Sony's new motion controller is shown. The Japanese maker of the PlayStation 3 unveiled Thursday, March 10, 2010, its highly anticipated motion controlling system, as it takes aim at Nintendo's dominance in the gaming sector. Used with the existing PlayStation Eye camera, the new wireless motion controller can track players' body movements. The controller, in turn, has on its end a light-emitting orb that is recognized by the camera. (AP Photo/Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.)AP - Motion controls and social gaming were the hot topics at this week's Game Developers Conference, the annual convention of game designers, programmers and executives.




China star Zhang takes blame in 'Donationgate' (AFP)

Chinese film starlet Zhang Ziyi has taken the blame for an earthquake donation scandal in her first comments on a flap that sparked a firestorm of Internet criticism and questions about her honesty. AFP - Chinese film starlet Zhang Ziyi has taken the blame for an earthquake donation scandal in her first comments on a flap that sparked a firestorm of Internet criticism and questions about her honesty.




Google sees mobile ad rates passing PC rates (Reuters)
Reuters - Google Inc said that it expects the rates that companies pay for search ads on mobile phones could surpass the rates of its existing PC-based ad business thanks to the growing popularity of powerful smartphones.

Broadband plan aims to boost speed, wireless (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. regulators released a blueprint for upgrading Internet access for all Americans, with Internet speeds up to 25 times the current average, expanded coverage and more airwaves for mobile services.

Jackson estate in record deal worth up to $250 mln (AP)

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 1988 file photo, Michael Jackson performs during his 13-city U.S. tour in Kansas City, Mo. The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal.  (AP Photo/Cliff Schiappa, File)AP - The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal.




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