In the News: iPad Mini, Getty, Barclays and more

Apple plans smaller iPad to compete with Google Nexus, as Nokia gets touchy too.

Getty Images bidding nears $4 billion.

Barclays ex-CEO Diamond faces UK MP grilling as Bank of England faces tough decision.

Asian tourists flock to Europe for luxury bargains.

Asus aims to help athletes "find their zen."

Branded content shown to have limited impact in US.

China bans shark fin consumption in luxury crackdown, as mainland slowdown affects Hong Kong luxury spending.

Chuck E. Cheese mouse mascot gets a rockstar makeover.

"Dr. Drew" gets caught up in Glaxo case.

Dish Network sued by U.S. broadcasters over ad-skipping DVR.

Fila names first India brand ambassador.

Foie gras producers sue to end California ban.

Fisker backer Leonardo DiCaprio will promote plug-in Karma model.

Grolsch releases new bottle designs in UK.

Harrods hotel sub-brand plans global expansion.

J.K. Rowling reveals her first non-Harry Potter book.

JPMorgan buys MModeal for $1.1 billion.

L.L.Bean 200th resparks naming intrigue.

Littlewoods stages live Facebook event.

Manchester United chooses US (and NYSE) for $100M IPO over Singapore.

Netflix passes billion hours viewing monthly milestone.

Opel brand identity crisis self-inflicted?

OraQuick take-home HIV test approved in US.

Paramount stands behind Tom Cruise.

Ralph Lauren signs 5-year deal to stay with his brand.

RealNetworks founder returns to the CEO role, temporarily.

Research in Motion pressured to reduce BlackBerry carrier fees.

Samsung fails to delay Nexus sales ban in Apple case.

Taiwan's HTC and other big brands face identity challenge.

Toshiba found guilty by jury of LCD price-fixing.

Twitter seeks to restrict third-party developers.

U.S. food prices could rocket in blistering heat.

Vodafone reportedly talks to Hutchison about Irish joint venture.

& Celebrity brand ambassadors are on the rise.