TechBytes: Online Privacy Watchdog

Nov. 12, 2010— -- The White House is aiming for a stepped-up approach to policing Internet privacy. The Obama administration will call for new laws and the creation of a government watchdog to protect personal information online, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The strategy is expected to be unveiled in coming weeks.

One of the first computers to rival the iPad goes on sale this week. The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a smaller screen, 7 inches versus 10, but many features the iPad does not have, including two built-in cameras. USA Today's Ed Baig says it's a legitimate challenger.

"You'll either love the smaller form factor and the ability to kind of put it in your pocket or you won't, you'll miss that extra screen real estate," Baig said. "But they've come up with an attractive device that has a lot going for it, and for people who want to see some competition and vigor in the tablet space, Samsung has added that with this device."

The Galaxy Tab will be available through all major wireless carriers.