Memristor revolution backed by HP A potentially revolutionary circuit component, once a laboratory curiosity, is to be mass-produced for the first time. Global broadband divide revealed The global disparity in access to broadband around the world and the cost of a connection is revealed by UN figures. Samsung releases iPad competitor Samsung has become the latest manufacturer to enter into the tablet computer market with its Galaxy Tab. Apple creates a social network Apple launches a music-based social network called Ping as part of its latest upgrade to the iTunes music software. US seeks input on net data rules US net users are being asked for their opinions about what ISPs should be allowed to do with web traffic flowing through their networks. Dell pulls out of battle for 3Par Dell withdraws its bid for 3Par after rival Hewlett-Packard raises its offer for the data storage company to $2.1bn.
