Digital Economy Act will fail
It looks like the Digital Economy Act will fail to deter people from downloading music and films. A survey from law firm Wiggin and Entertainment Media Research asked 1,592 UK consumers aged 15-54 if they thought the law change would mean anything to them. A third of those who admitted to downloading the odd file said that they would not change their behaviour even if the most direct action of internet account "suspension" is implemented under the DEA. However they might change their minds when they have their net cut off. One in five said DEA measures would lead them to take an active role in monitoring the use of their internet account. Women more than men would do this.
The Inquirer

Microsoft has no plans to advance mobile phone development
Software giant does not intend to make its own handsets, CEO says. Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said Wednesday the software group has no plans to increase its mobile phone development capabilities but will launch new tablet PC designs that use the Windows operating system.
Total Telecom

Dell streaks ahead with tablet device
Dell will launch the first in an expected wave of tablet computers from big PC manufacturers next month, selling a small version with a 5in screen in the UK through Telefónica's carrier 0 2 .  Dell, Hewlett-Packard - the biggest PC maker - and others are trying to benefit from the consumer appeal of Apple's iPad, introduced in the US last month and due to go on sale in the UK and eight other countries this Friday.
Finanacial Times

3 offers cheapest iPad plan so far
So, you've got your iPad pre-ordered. You did it nice and early, so you know you'll definitely be getting it delivered on Friday. Plus you've had a look at our data plan comparison guide, and you're all set for some serious 3G surfing. You're very well prepared, you're an expert early adopter. Well done.
Pocket Lint

Nokia Releases Software Update for N900
Mobile phone maker Nokia has released a software update for its flagship N900 smartphone.  The version 1.2 software update will bring new and exciting games for the smartphone, joining the line up of games already available from Nokia's Ovi store, including Zen-bound, Angry Birds (level pack), Jurassic 3D Rollercoaster, Weatherbug, and GoGadget.
IT Portal

BBC upgrades iPlayer to allow 'social propositions'
The BBC has relaunched the website version of its popular iPlayer service in an effort to give the online telly catch-up service a Web2.0rhea sheen.
Auntie pushed out an iPlayer beta this morning and said it planned to release a full-fat version in July this year. The Corporation said it had simplified its iPlayer by making TV and radio shows easier to search for via its website. The Beeb has also tweaked the interface to allow users to personalise their iPlayer “experience”, and dipped the whole thing in some social networking dye.
The Register

Wired Magazine launches iPad e-mag... and it's a 527MB download!
Magazine publisher Conde Nast has launched the long-awaited tablet version of its Wired Magazine, initially for iPad. The June issue is available as an iPad app, costing $4.99 in the US App Store (and £2.99 here in the UK). The first thing that made our eyes pop out: it's a 527MB download.
Mobile Entertainment

MasterCard opens up platform
The New York Times reports that having experimented with building its own apps for money transfers and alerts, MasterCard wants to see how third parties can push on the online/mobile payments habit. Before, if developers wanted to use its payment technology, they have had to get a merchant agreement, set up the payment system and make the consumer enter data each time. The opening up of the system will remove these barriers, and enable payment features in all manner of apps from games to social media products.
Mobile Entertainment

Sky interested in Google TV platform
Sky are interested in putting the Sky Player on the Google TV platform, although Sky's director of on-demand Griff Parry has told TechRadar that he is keen to get more details on the internet television project.  Google TV was announced by the internet giant last week, with the company keen to set the standard for television through the internet, and forging a high profile partnership with the likes of Intel, Logitech and Sony.
Tech Radar

O2 limits unlimited broadband packages
Just as it runs a high-profile advertising campaign boasting it is "nobbling broadband niggles", O2 has begun telling users of its "unlimited" broadband packages that they shouldn't download more than 10GB in a month. Those who ignore the warning face disconnection, which might be considered a niggle. The new policy affects customers whose connections are not unbundled from BT at the local exchange and branded as "O2 Home Access".
The Register