Many researchers have employed “crawlers” to extract public information from Facebook and other sites. Some have gotten permission in advance, some haven’t. But, so far, only Pete Warden has been threatened with a lawsuit if he didn’t delete the data he had collected.

Apple has posted “Guided Tours” of the apps for its new iPad. Some of these are free, pre-installed on the devices, while others require separate purchase. This article includes screen shots and a link to the Guided Tours.

No, this isn’t a joke. Electronic systems are known to be vulnerable to cosmic radiation and with all the electronic components in new cars, there is a chance of interference.

While attention has been focused on Google’s problems in China, the Australians have been building their own internet filter. Now the Australian Minister for Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy wants to shut down even more access.

By using HTML5 developers can stream video to the iPhone and iPad through the Safari browser. By using HTML5 developers can write apps for devices that don’t support Adobe’s Flash.

Not everyone loves the new device. The reasons vary: the price is too high; it doesn’t do games; it’s bad for business; and so on. This article looks at some of the arguments against the iPad.

Beginning April 3, Apple’s Geniuses will offer free help for setting up e-mail, downloading apps, and customizing the iPad. There will also be free Saturday workshops to familiarize you with your new device.

Apple will now let you apps as “gifts” from the iTunes store. But. There are a number of restrictions that could take much of your joy out of the feature.

Initially Apple had indicated all pre-ordered iPads would be delivered on April 3, now it looks like some won’t be shipped until April 12.

Google has focused their attention on smartphones, leaving the array of other Android-based devices begging for attention. Developers hope that Google will change their bias to support these devices.