Telstra unveils iPad-style computer

SYDNEY: Australia's major telecom firm Telstra unveiled a tablet device to rival Apple's iPad on Wednesday, featuring many of the same functions but with the added bonus of also working as a mobile phone.

Taiwan's Acer to unveil tablet computer

TAIPEI: Taiwan's Acer Inc., the world's second biggest PC vendor, said Wednesday it will unveil its first tablet computer next month amid strong demand for the gadget.