TechBytes: Samsung Galaxy Tablet

Sept. 3, 2010— -- The latest tablet computer has made its debut. The Samsung Galaxy is available in Italy. It has a 7-inch screen, runs on Android software and has a cellular connection. The Galaxy is expected to arrive in the United States in a few months, after Samsung works out deals with service carriers.

Facebook is fighting phishing scams. The website has a new security feature, called Facebook Lockout, that lets users see who's logging into their accounts. Users can lock out anyone they want. Facebook uers have been plagued by phishing scams, which use peoples' names and identities to steal passwords.

Verizon has a new idea for smart phone users who don't want contracts. Verizon pre-paid data packages are now available. Customers can pay $30 a month for unlimited data on their smart phones. The cheaper multimedia phone plan charges $10 for the first 25 megabytes.