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Google Testing TV Internet Search

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:17:31 -0500

The experiment could determine whether TV viewers would favor Web-like searches over the use of remote control searches.

Android Keeps Climbing in Mobile OS Share

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:50 -0500

Industry research firm comScore has unveiled the latest round of wireless industry numbers, and it's looking better and better for Google's smartphone OS.

FCC to release broadband plan Tuesday

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:13:40 -0500

The FCC's long-awaited national broadband plan will make its debut Tuesday, March 16, during an open meeting of the commission. The plan, which will be presented to Congress March 17, was originally supposed to make its debut last month but was pushed to March.

Feds pledge tough review of Comcast-NBC deal

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:11:30 -0500

WASHINGTON � Federal regulators are pledging a rigorous review of the proposed combination of Comcast Corp. and NBC Universal.

Verizon to Have 4G Handset in Mid-2011

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:08:30 -0500

Verizon Wireless will have its first next-generation 4G handset in mid-2011, about six months earlier than the company had said before.

A Voice in the Right Direction

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:38:12 -0500

FCC Commissioner Clyburn calls out big Internet service providers on relentless rate hikes, and we like what she said.

Google Targets Microsoft With DocVerse Deal

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:48:16 -0500

Stepping up its fight against Microsoft Corp., Google Inc. acquired DocVerse, a technology startup that allows people to edit Microsoft Office files online.

80% say 'Net access fundamental right, split on regulation

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:43:26 -0500

Access to the Internet is a fundamental right to nearly four out of five adults across the globe, and those in South Korea, Mexico, and China seem to have the strongest feelings on the topic.

Apple's New Stance On 'Cookie Cutter' Apps: Add More Features Or Perish

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:40:33 -0500

In the wake of Apple's sudden decision to remove nearly all "sexy" applications from the App Store, we've been hearing that the company is also clamping down on so-called "cookie-cutter" applications ?

Apple Rolls Out TV Ad for iPad

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:35:16 -0500

It's lights, camera, and almost "action" for Apple's iPad tablet. During Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremony Apple trotted its iPad down the Hollywood red carpet (so to speak) launching a television advertising campaign. According to reports Steve Jobs himself joined the roster of stars attending Sunday night's event in person.

Energizer Jolts PCs With Malware

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:30:09 -0500

Energizer has delivered something decidedly less cute than a little pink bunny with a bass drum. A piece of software designed to run with one of the company's battery-charger products contains a nasty little Trojan. Customers who bought a Duo USB battery charger and then downloaded the unit's companion PC software should take steps to remove the Trojan immediately.

Whistleblower Site Back After Microsoft Withdraws Complaint

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:02:28 -0500

Cryptome, the secret-document-spilling site, is back online Thursday, after Microsoft withdrew a copyright complaint that shuttered the site the day before.

Newer, Cheaper iPhone(s) To Debut In June

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:00:17 -0500

June and Apple's WWDC are approaching swiftly. Though we're still three-plus months out, reports of what Apple plans to announce are already taking shape. Morgan Stanley believes that new models are coming, and they'll be cheaper to buy and cheaper to own.

Does Facebook's Newsfeed Patent Threaten Social Media?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:57:03 -0500

Facebook has been awarded a patent for "dynamically providing a news feed about a user of a social network." In the most basic terms, this means Facebook has patented technology that delivers the stuff filling up your newsfeed like shared links, videos and Wall posts. All Facebook, the blog that originally uncovered the patent, says the patent does not apply to status updates, but only to "implicit feed stories."

Pixi discounts seen hurting Palm profits

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:53:53 -0500

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp started offering a 50 percent discount on Palm Inc's Pixi phone on the same day the handset maker cut its revenue target, raising profitability concerns.