FCC seeks more info from Comcast, NBC Universal (AP)
AP - The Federal Communications Commission is requesting additional information from Comcast Corp. and NBC Universal as it reviews the cable operator's plan to acquire a controlling stake in the media company.
T-Mobile gets official with Android-powered, HSPA+-ready MyTouch (Ben Patterson)
Ben Patterson - Officially revealed at last, T-Mobile’s revamp of its MyTouch Android phone boasts a HD video recording, video chat, a souped-up 1GHz processor and support for the carrier’s speedy HSPA+ data network.
LG, Too, Will Sell No Android Tablet Before Its Time (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Patience is a virtue, it seems, at LG Electronics. The manufacturer says it's in no rush to get an Android-powered tablet computer to market, even as Samsung, Dell, Research In Motion and others rush out tablets to compete with Apple's runaway success, the iPad.
T-Mobile USA to offer new Microsoft phones (Reuters)
Reuters - T-Mobile USA, a unit of Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE), said it will support Windows Phone 7 software and plans to reveal details of phones based on the Microsoft Corp software at an event on Oct 11.
It's Official: Twitter Launches Promoted Accounts (Mashable)
Mashable - Twitter has officially launched Promoted Accounts, a new advertising format that help brands gain more followers by being displayed in Twitter's "Suggestions for You" feature.
Virgin Mobile gets its first Android device as Car Home app gets an update (Appolicious)
Appolicious - Plenty of new device news for Android fans, as the week starts with a new MyTouch for T-Mobile users, while Virgin Mobile users get their first Android device—the Samsung Intercept.
Five Reasons to "Celebrate" National Cyber Security Awareness Month (PC World)
PC World - It's that time of year again. The weather is turning cooler, football season has begun, Halloween is fast approaching. That can only mean one thing--it's National Cyber Security Awareness Month! Just in case you aren't really sure what the big deal is, or why you should care, here are five recent security threats that highlight why we need an entire month to raise awareness and promote better computer and network security.
"Kindle-Killing" iPad Now for Sale on Amazon (Mashable)
Mashable - Following its debut at Target stores this weekend, Apple's iPad also became available for purchase from Amazon's online electronics department on Monday -- the first online retailer to carry the device besides Apple itself.
Remains of the Day: A million-dollar bill (Macworld)
Macworld - On October 4, 2010, Dan Moren was asked to remove himself from his work schedule. That request came from a virus. Deep down, he knew it was right, but he also knew that someday he would return to it. With nowhere else to go, he appeared at the home of his childhood friend, Oscar Madison. Sometime earlier, Madisonâs virus had knocked him out. Can two men share a remainders column without driving each other crazy?
LG Electronics (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - LG Electronics, the world's No. 3 mobile phone maker, said it had stopped a plan to launch a tablet PC on Google's (NMS:GOOG) Android 2.2 operating system. Analysts said the move further fuels speculations that Android 3, code-named Gingerbread, will offer a more tablet-friendly user experience.
DoCoMo to launch Samsung Galaxy phone, tablet this year (Reuters)
Reuters - Japan's NTT DoCoMo Inc will start selling Samsung Electronics' smartphone and tablet computer this year, with the South Korean maker hoping to win over Japanese consumers that have warmed to foreign devices thanks to Apple's iPhone.
Foursquare Down for Nine Hours and Counting (Mashable)
Mashable - Users are saddened and angered today by a marathon outage at Foursquare.
Tilt iPad Case Is Made of Felt, Leather and Awesomeness (Mashable)
Mashable - Another day, another iPad case.
New Twitter Gets Mashable-Approved in Reader Vote (Mashable)
Mashable - Last week, we conducted a poll to see how our readers were liking the New Twitter.
Samsung to launch smartphone, tablet PC in Japan (AFP)
AFP - South Korea's Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it would release a smartphone and tablet PC in Japan before December, its latest move in an ongoing battle with US giant Apple.