Story 1: Big name computer manufacturers are worried about not what is in Google’s Chromebook – But, rather, what isn’t. Today, the cutting edge trends are centered around best-in-class virtual environments.

Story 2: The rivalry between Facebook and Google intensifies. Facebook hired the prominent public relations firm (Burson-Marsteller) to try to plant stories harshly criticizing Google’s privacy practices in leading news outlets.

Story 3: The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed a rumor swirling around today: Ashton Kutcher will join “Two and a Half Men” on CBS, replacing Charlie Sheen. It will be interesting to see how CBS plays the social media angle as Kutcher takes the airwaves.