Archives for 2012-02

Today's e-Reads, Updated: Yelp IPO Soars; and Facebook Seeks More Cash

March 2, 2012, 2:41 pmYelp's value climbed 66 percent on its first day of public trading, the AP reports.

FCC Probes Government Shutdowns Of Wireless Networks

March 2, 2012, 2:05 pmThe Federal Communications Commission is asking for comments on government agencies that intentionally block cellphone service.

Today's e-Reads: Your Photos are Vulnerable on Android Phones Too

March 1, 2012, 4:33 pmThe New York Times reports that Google's Android phone contains the same security flaw as the iPhone, allowing app developers to access users' photos. …

Not Ready To Move On

March 1, 2012, 3:53 pmIt's been more than a month since lawmakers shelved legislation to help curb piracy on foreign websites and neither side appears ready yet to sit down …

Walden Forms Working Group To Research Cybersecurity

March 1, 2012, 9:12 amHouse Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden, R-Ore., has formed a bipartisan working group to consider w …

Supporters Of Competing Cybersecurity Bills Prepare For Debate

March 1, 2012, 9:01 amSponsors of the 2012 Cybersecurity Act are trying to round up support for their bill as several Republican committee leaders plan to introduce competi …

Today's e-Reads, Updated: Countdown to Google Privacy Changes

February 29, 2012, 4:16 pmThe Huffington Post explains what Google's controversial privacy changes set to go into effect Thursday mean for users. Meanwhile CNET provides tips o …

NTIA Soliciting Input on Privacy Codes of Conduct

February 29, 2012, 3:33 pmThe Commerce Department said on Wednesday said it will begin seeking comments on what issues should be addressed in the development of voluntary indus …

GOP Senators To Unveil Rival Cybersecurity Proposals

February 29, 2012, 12:09 pmSix Republican senators plan to unveil a cybersecurity bill on Thursday to compete with legislation backed by Senate Democratic leaders and the White …

Comcast Celebrates Compliance with NBCU Merger Conditions

February 28, 2012, 4:21 pmIt's been a year since Comcast got the green light to merge with NBC Universal and the company says it has gone "above and beyond" to meet the commitm …

Today's e-Reads, Updated: Rule Would Require Rear-view Cameras For All Cars

February 28, 2012, 3:41 pmFederal regulators plan to require all passenger cars to have rear-view cameras by 2014, The New York Times reports.

House Panel Joins Push For LightSquared Documents

February 28, 2012, 2:55 pmGOP leaders on the House Energy and Commerce Committee asked the Federal Communications Commission and other agencies on Tuesday for correspondence be …

Google Privacy Changes May Violate EU Law, Officials Say

February 28, 2012, 1:40 pmAfter coming under fire from U.S. privacy advocates and some lawmakers, Google has been told by European Union officials that the changes it plans to …

Today's e-Reads, Updated: Anonymous Targets Politicians For Defeat

February 27, 2012, 4:04 pmThe hacker group Anonymous has released a list of politicians it wants defeated in November over their stance on a variety of issues, CNET reports.

FTC Chairman: Google Offers 'Brutal Choice' on Privacy Policies

February 26, 2012, 11:59 amThe chairman of the Federal Trade Commission said on Sunday that Google was giving consumers a "binary and somewhat brutal" choice on whether they wan …
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