Okay, maybe it isn’t serious, but… A recent study suggested laws banning cell phone use and texting don’t reduce accidents, so maybe the application of duct tape would provide benefit.

Apple didn’t want to let specs on the iPad to be leaked before it was ready, so they waited to apply for a license with the Federal Communications Commission. Right now, you can read all about the iPad, but you can’t actually order one until the FCC approves the device.

Acer has decided to pull out of the tablet market, saying Apple’s App Store and iTunes would make it too hard to compete. Which, if you follow that logic, means no one should bother competing against the iPhone.

Beginning March 1, if you still use Internet Explorer 6, Safari 2.0, or Firefox 2.0, Google will no longer support your old browser. If you connect to Google Docs or Google Sites after March 1, you may find things don’t work as they used to.

While everyone was excited about the release of the iPad, Apple quietly updated the Software Development Kit (SDK) for the iPhone and iPad to enable voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP).

The iPad uses display technology more often found in your HDTV than your notebook. The screen is LED-backlit with In-Plane Switching (IPS) to deliver a sharp picture even when views at an angle.

If you’re buying an iPad, you’ll want to protect it from nicks and scratches. To that end, Proporta is offering screen protectors, protective cases, and more.

The first TouchPlay Apps, Ordinary Mary and Peter Rabbit, are now available from iTunes App Store. The Touch Play experience incorporates narration, images, animation and interactive play encouraging children and adults to immerse themselves in the stories.

The iPad is more than an e-reader but maybe less than a netbook. It has a color screen and internet connectivity. It doesn’t have a camera but, if it’s as popular as the iPhone, it could further stress the AT&T network.

The iPad has the same drawbacks as other tablets – how do you work with it? Apple has already released information on some of the “must have” accessories for the new tablet.