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Google tests cars that can steer without drivers (AP) AP - Google Incorporated is road-testing cars that steer, stop and start without a human driver, the company says. UAE, BlackBerry resolve dispute, averting ban (AP) AP - The United Arab Emirates on Friday backed off a threat to cut key BlackBerry services, just days before a planned ban that could have harmed the country's business-friendly reputation. Facebook co-founders give $170K to pro-pot measure (AP) AP - California's ballot measure to legalize marijuana has a new friend: Facebook co-founder Sean Parker has given $100,000 to back the proposal. Five questions — and answers — about Facebook Groups (Ben Patterson) Ben Patterson - Another week, another Facebook controversy — this time, over the site’s just-relaunched "Groups" feature, which lets you create instant private or public spaces for your friends, co-workers, fellow hobbyists, you name it. Kiosk users: Would you pay more than $1 a night for the latest DVDs? (Ben Patterson) Ben Patterson - For now, DVD rental kiosks like Redbox and Blockbuster Express are holding the line for nightly movie rentals at a buck — well, aside from a little tinkering here and there. But now comes word that Blockbuster Express and Universal are testing whether customers would pay as much as $3 a night to bring home the studio’s just-released DVDs. 10 Useful Apple iPad Tips and Tricks (Mashable) Mashable - We'd be the first to admit using Apple's iPad isn't exactly rocket science, and we will also admit that Apple is at the top of its game when it comes to easy-to-use products. Questions and answers about BlackBerry objections (AP) AP - Some questions and answers about the threats to ban the use of BlackBerry's messaging and Web services: Why Windows Is Good for Business (PC World) PC World - The Linux and Mac operating systems fill a relative niche in the world of technology, yet that has never stopped loyal followers of either platform from being a very vocal minority Quixotically tilting at windmills and proudly asserting the superiority of their given OS. Microsoft pinning mobile hopes on new operating system (AFP) AFP - Microsoft unveils a new mobile phone operating system on Monday in what is being seen as a potentially make-or-break effort by the US software giant to remain a player in the hotly competitive niche. Schwarzenegger, Medvedev exchange tweets in Moscow (AFP) AFP - California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday arrived in Moscow for a visit aimed at promoting Russia's high-tech industry, promptly exchanging Twitter messages with President Dmitry Medvedev. Apple mulling music subscription (Investor's Business Daily) Investor's Business Daily - The electronics giant is in talks with record labels to provide a subscription-based music service that would allow unlimited access to songs for a monthly fee, the New York Post reported. Apple's subscriptions could range from $10 to $15, based on how much music consumers listen to and for how long they access the service. The head of the company's iTunes unit reportedly has talked to the music labels about carrying out the plan. Shares climbed 1.7% to 294.07.

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