Business News - Hi-Tech, Internet

L International Reveals Plans for High-Tech
Next-Generation Laptop Computer Systems

L International Computers Inc. "L" (Pink Sheets:LITL), renowned manufacturer of high-performance computers and personal/business technologies, revealed plans for its next generation high-end laptop and ultra-portable computer systems.

Favorite Latin TV Shows, Telenovelas & Reality
Content Now Available on iTunes Latino

Apple, Telemundo, and mun2 announced that popular Spanish-language
television programming from Telemundo and bilingual programs from its
popular Latino youth network, mun2 are now available for purchase and
download on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com).

Internet Advertising Revenues Continue
to Accelarate at an Unprecedented Rate

First Six Months of '06 hit $7.9 Billion and Q2 Exceeds $4 Billion

During the MIXX Conference and Expo, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) released Internet Advertising Revenues covering Q2 and the first six months of 2006. Internet advertising revenues (U.S.) for the first six months of 2006 were approximately $7.9 billion, a new record and a 37% increase over the first half of 2005.

US Firm Develops Hybrid Car to Run on Hydrogen

Gasoline prices in the United States are hovering at around three dollars a gallon. There is rising concern over the global environment and political uncertainty across many oil-producing regions. So alternatives to petroleum-based fuels have attracted increased interest from investors and entrepreneurs. One California firm has developed an alternative fuel technology based on hydrogen fuel cells.

U.S. Is No Longer the World's
Most Competitive Economy

Switzerland, Finland and Sweden are the world’s most competitive economies according to The Global Competitiveness Report 2006-2007, released by the World Economic Forum on 26 September 2006. Denmark, Singapore, the United States, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom complete the top ten list, but the United States shows the most pronounced drop, falling from first to sixth. The United States, previously in first place, continues to enjoy an excellent business environment, efficient markets and is a global centre for technology development.

Home Healthcare Through Television

A new innovation in communication technology that moves healthcare from the hospital to the home is now available in the U.S. The system developed by Philips, called Motiva, uses secure broadband technology to connect patients from their home television sets to their care providers daily.

FTC Joins Foreign Partners in Recommending
International Efforts to Combat Spam

The FTC has joined its foreign partners in calling for stepped up cross-border law enforcement cooperation and increased public/private sector cooperation to combat spam. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued recommendations in this area today. The OECD is an international forum of 30 countries, including the United States, established to promote economic growth, trade, and development.