Roundup: iPad browsing surges, Google TV faces hurdles, and more

Here’s the latest action:

iPad browsing traffic on the rise — In the last month, iPad browsing traffic has jumped to four times what it was in April, beating out Linux browsing.

Google TV a tough sell — Television networks seem hesitant to partner with Google’s new television service. The Wall Street Journal has the full story.

Yahoo Mail comes to iPad — Yahoo says it has restructured its email interface to better fit the parameters of Apple’s iPad.

Cardlytics lands $18M — The e-commerce customer tracking service has raised $18 million from ITC Holdings, Kinetic Ventures, Canaan Partners, Polaris Venture Partners, and Total Technology Ventures.

Kiwi WiFi and connected vehicles — PLX Devices’ Kiwi WiFi dongle  allows people to tap into exactly what is going on with their cars allowing them to drive more efficiently and save money on gas.

Apple’s liquid metal still stealthy — Apple has pioneered liquid metal that could be used for a variety of applications, but it’s still unclear where and when it will emerge. Cult of Mac has more.