IT PRO – Europe has a single digital market – and it’s illegal
The EU’s Neelie Kroes explains why Europe needs a digital plan to jumpstart the economy and protect the environment.

The Daily Telegraph – Google Chrome out of beta

Google’s web browser, Chrome, has moved out of beta for Mac and Linux users, the company confirmed. The new versions boast several new features, including improved support for HTML5, the video technology that rivals Adobe Flash, and the ability to synchronise browser preferences between computers.

Management Today – Currys customers to get iPad before pre-orders arrive

A coup for DSGi – but dedicated fanboys may have to wait two weeks to get their iPads. Apple has admitted that dedicated fans who pre-ordered the iPad as soon as it was announced could face delivery delays of up to a fortnight – but those who didn’t bother may be set to get their hands on one sooner. DSGi, the owner of PC World, Currys and Dixons, has scooped its rival high street retailers by announcing that its outlets will be seeling the new iPad from 9am on Friday.

CIO – Queen’s Speech adds to IT concerns about cuts

Public sector IT professionals are increasingly worried that vital projects will be canned to meet budget cuts. IT suppliers, who earn annual revenues of £17 billion from public sector contracts, are also expressing serious concerns over the government’s near £3bn cuts in project spending.

BBC – First human ‘infected with computer virus’

A British scientist says he is the first man in the world to become infected with a computer virus. Dr Mark Gasson from the University of Reading contaminated a computer chip which was then inserted into his hand.

BBC – Big Irish crackdown on net piracy

The Irish Republic has begun a piracy crackdown which could see customers cut off from the net for a year.