Technology Report: Apple iPad launch due on March 2: source

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	02/22/2011
Good afternoon Bit LATEST NEWS Apple iPad launch due on March 2: source SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is expected to launch its new iPad on March 2, contrary to speculation of a delay of the latest version of the popular tablet computer. | Full Article CBS sets deal with Netflix to stream some TV shows February 22, 2011 02:28 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - CBS Corp struck a partnership with Netflix Inc allowing the online video company to stream CBS library content including television shows "Cheers," "Frasier," "The Andy Griffith Show," and "The Twilight Zone" to Netflix subscribers. | Full Article Cellphone calls alter brain activity: study February 22, 2011 04:10 PM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Spending 50 minutes with a cellphone plastered to your ear is enough to change brain cell activity in the part of the brain closest to the antenna. | Full Article HP revenue below Street, trims sales outlook February 22, 2011 04:32 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co reported smaller-than-expected revenue and lowered its 2011 sales projections as the company experienced weak demand for consumer personal computers. | Full Article Amazon takes aim at Netflix with streaming video February 22, 2011 02:48 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com rolled out a streaming TV and movie service for its prime customers, taking a direct shot at fast-growing rival Netflix. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall St tumbles on Libyan turmoil February 22, 2011 04:19 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended sharply lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 losing 2.05 percent in its worst one-day percentage drop since August, as investors dumped stocks on turmoil in oil exporter Libya, in what could be the start of a long-anticipated pullback after a lengthy rally. | Full Article Consumer confidence at 3-year high February 22, 2011 04:31 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - American consumers are more confident than at any time in the last three years thanks to better prospects for the economy and jobs, even as separate data on Tuesday showed house prices were still falling. | Full Article Wal-Mart says needs more time to fix U.S. missteps February 22, 2011 01:32 PM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc failed to meet its promise of reigniting sales at its U.S. stores and it is up to relatively new leaders to turn things around as they face increased pressure from dollar stores. | Full Article Oil holds near 2-1/2 year highs on Libya revolt February 22, 2011 02:35 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices held firm near 2-1/2 year highs on Tuesday as the revolt in Libya disrupted more supplies, but there was no repeat of Monday's spike as both OPEC and the IEA said they could help meet any shortage. | Full Article Existing home sales overcounting "minor": NAR February 22, 2011 03:56 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The National Association of Realtors said on Tuesday any overcounting of U.S. existing home sales in its data was "relatively minor", dismissing claims it could have overstated sales by as much as 20 percent. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Defiant Gaddafi vows to die as martyr Citi tried to hand off Madoff exposure: lawsuit At least 65 dead, scores missing after NZ quake Pirates kill four U.S. hostages near Somalia Wisconsin Assembly begins debate on union curbs RELATED VIDEO Race car technology speeds into the real world Ancient art of origami goes digital Crippled Argentine politician hopeful after stem cell treatment A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Man has 39 wives, nearly 100 children Full Article Town changes name from "Speed" to "Speedkills" Catholic church ordains married man - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend