Fluid Computer Systems is releasing the first mass-market Windows 7 PC tablet in time for Christmas. Exactly 1,000 of the slate-style multi-touch screen computers are available to purchase for $599 at the company’s website.

Another color tablet / e-book reader may be on the horizon. Barnes & Noble is rumored to be readying a new Nook Color device that will sell for less than the Galaxy Tab.

Square is a small device that plugs into a smartphone to let it process credit card payments. Instead of swiping your card through a reader, a merchant can wave their phone over your card.

Vertical touchscreens look good. And it seems like they would be easy to use. But. Researchers discovered, many years ago, that humans aren’t designed to use vertical touchscreens.

If you’re thinking of buying a tablet device, you might want to check this comparison. There are actually five devices in this review since the iPad WiFi is listed separately from the iPad 3G.

Grovo is a new online service providing a range of tutorials to help you use the web more effectively. The first five lessons are free.

Clearwire released results of their LTE trial in Phoenix. The numbers are more than impressive. Current speeds are between 3 and 7 Mbps. Verizon’s LTE network sustained speeds between 8 and 12 Mbps.

Recently, Netflix announced a “steaming only” option for customers. The new plan eliminates the cost of shipping and the need for DVDs.

Facebook is not your friend. Facebook is a business out to make money. And, if selling your “private” information will make money for them, they will continue to sell your information.

The new MacBook Air is less expensive than previous versions, though still somewhat underpowered. This article looks at some of the other features of the new laptops.