Archives for 2012-10

Facing Antitrust Scrutiny, Google Execs Still Backing Obama

October 31, 2012, 4:40 pmFew can accuse Google's top executives of holding a grudge. Despite facing a possible antitrust lawsuit from the Obama administration's Federal Trade …

FCC: Communications Improving but Outages Linger

October 31, 2012, 4:12 pmCommunications in the wake of Hurricane Sandy are improving but outages remain, Federal Communications Commission officials said on Wednesday.

U.S. Officials: Competition, Commercial Agreements Should Govern Internet

October 31, 2012, 10:48 am  American officials on Wednesday submitted more detailed proposals for preserving a collaborative system of governing the Internet.

Today's e-Reads: Hard Lessons from Sandy for Websites

October 31, 2012, 8:54 am  In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, The New York Times details the mistakes some website operators made in their emergency planning.

Campaign Aide Quits Over False Sandy Tweets

October 31, 2012, 7:03 amShashank Tripathi, campaign manager for Christopher Wight, a Republican candidate in New York's 12th Congressional District, resigned his post and apo …

FCC: Communications Outages Could Get Worse

October 30, 2012, 3:56 pmCommunications outages caused by Sandy could get worse before they get better, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski warned on …

Health Care Group Puts Focus on Current Cybersecurity Efforts

October 30, 2012, 2:15 pmThe health care industry is joining other businesses in urging Congress and federal officials to consider existing cybersecurity efforts before enacti …

Commerce, Justice Reviewing .com Contract

October 30, 2012, 1:12 pmThe Commerce and Justice departments are scrutinizing Verisign's bid for a six-year renewal of its contract to continue running the .com registry, the …

Sandy Takes Out Phone Networks

October 30, 2012, 12:49 pmThe high winds and flooding on Monday night wreaked havoc across the Northeast, and telecommunications networks were not spared. Top providers say the …

Today's e-Reads: Apple Execs Ousted; Sandy Shakes Up Tech World

October 30, 2012, 7:42 amTwo of Apple's top executives are leaving the company, according to the Associated Press.

Today's e-Reads: Sandy Rains on Google's Parade

October 29, 2012, 9:15 am  Advertisers are figuring out how to take advantage of mobile devices, The New York Times reports.

Today's e-Reads: China Blocks The New York Times Website

October 26, 2012, 7:19 amChina's government is blocking The New York Times website after an article revealed the vast wealth of the family of premier Wen Jiabao.

NGA Says It Opposes Draft Internet Gambling Bill

October 25, 2012, 6:29 pmEven though prospects for the legislation have faded this year, the nation's governors on Thursday told Senate and House leaders that they oppose draf …

AFL-CIO Calls on Lawmakers to Oppose Internet Radio Legislation

October 25, 2012, 4:27 pmThe AFL-CIO is joining the music industry in opposing legislation favored by Internet radio provider Pandora and some broadcasters that would lower th …

Consumer Watchdog: Google Profits From Ill-Gotten Data

October 25, 2012, 3:16 pmA consumer group looking to overturn a $22.5 million Federal Trade Commission fine against Google to settle allegations of violating the terms of a 20 …
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