• The US government caused some surprise after its deal with internet administration body Icann went even further than many expected, with Washington basically ceding its control over the the running of the network. That essentially makes Icann independent, and opens the door for a sort-of United Online Nations. We've got a comment piece from Icann boss Rod Beckstrom that outlines his thoughts.
• A report in the Bookseller suggests that Amazon could be preparing to launch the Kindle in Britain - perhaps even next month. The delay has largely been due to the Kindle's Whispernet wireless downloads, which are both technically problematic for Europe and struggle with the issue of international roaming charges. Which network will pick it up?
• Your newsagent should be inundated with copies of this week's Technology Guardian (they come conveniently wrapped in a newspaper) which features a look at why London is supporting electronic counting in its future elections, some musings on what you do with your digital identity in the event of death and a review of Apple's new iPod nano. There's much more, of course: £1 in paper form, or here.
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