Online Ad Market:

• Google said to near agreement to buy Groupon for $6 billion.

• Google gambit for Groupon raises concern.

• Coming soon - Groupon stores and the deal feed.

Ad Targeting:

• A new type of tracking: Akamai’s ‘Pixel-Free’ technology.

Net Neutrality:

• FCC seeks info on Comcast-Level 3 dispute.

• Netflix is a bandwidth hog. Who will pay? (Hint: You.).

Gaming:

• Microsoft scrambling to keep up with Kinect demand.

E-readers:

• Google to launch e-book venture.

• Amazon losing e-reader market share to Apple's iPad.

Broadband:

• Verizon to launch details of 4G network.

• 4G is a myth (and a confusing mess).

Publishing:

• Virgin releases iPad-only magazine, project.

Interviews:

• Q&A with MySpace Mike Jones.

Social Media:

• LinkedIn has a new social sharing button.

Pearls of Wisdom:

• Twitter's greatest problem is its huge opportunity.