Some 5,500 people died in crashes last year caused by distracted drivers and the federal government is taking steps to stop more drivers from texting on the road. Commercial truck drivers hauling hazardous materials would be banned from texting. The move follows earlier bans that prevent commercial bus drivers from texting and bans texts and cell phone calls by train operators. Source Link
What could be the first serious competition for the Apple iPad will have some big partners to help push it to consumers. Samsung says its Galaxy tablet will be sold through Verizon Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T. The Galaxy, which has a seven-inch touchscreen with front and rear-facing cameras and runs on Google’s Android system, will be available for the holiday season. Source Link
It’s official -- two music icons will be bringing some new star power to the judging panel on “American Idol.” Fox Television says Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and singer Jennifer Lopez will join Randy Jackson for the 10th season of America’s highest-rated TV program. The cast was re-vamped after the departure of Idol judge Simon Cowell. Source Link
