Internet privacy bill would set rules of road for Web sites, online advertisersSeptember 7th, 2009 Privacy bill would set rules for online marketingHere is a look at some of the things that Rep. Rick Boucher, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet, hopes to put in a bill governing Internet advertising.
Review: If Wi-Fi doesn't reach everywhere in your home, consider easy plug systemSeptember 2nd, 2009 Review: Use power outlets as a Wi-Fi alternativeBOSTON — Setting up a Wi-Fi network at home has gotten much easier, yet the process can still be daunting. Or the wireless signal won't reach everywhere.
Online night owls: Americans stay up late on Internet, peaking at 11 p.m. EasternSeptember 2nd, 2009 Study finds prime time on the Internet is 11 p.m.NEW YORK — It's 11 p.m. Do you know where your neighbors are?
Chances are they're online.
Summary Box: Manufacturing, housing data boost recovery hopes, consumers are the keySeptember 1st, 2009 Summary Box: Manufacturing, housing data improveMANUFACTURING GROWTH: The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index showed growth in the sector in August for the first time in 19 months, posting the highest number since June 2007. New customer orders jumped to a level not seen since December 2004.
Typhoon Morakat damages undersea cables, disrupting Internet and telephone services in AsiaAugust 14th, 2009 Typhoon disrupts Asia Internet, telephone serviceTAIPEI, Taiwan — Seabed movements believed caused by Typhoon Morakat damaged seven undersea cables linking Asian nations, disrupting Internet and telephone services, a Taiwanese telephone company said Friday. Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom, which jointly operates four cables in the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines, said service has been slow since the typhoon pummeled Taiwan last weekend.
EU says Microsoft has offered concessions to settle Internet Explorer antitrust actionJuly 24th, 2009 EU: Microsoft trying to settle browser caseBRUSSELS — Microsoft Corp. will offer computer users a choice of Web browsers to ward off new European Union antitrust fines, EU regulators said Friday.
Netgear routers to tell owners how much Internet data they're usingJuly 20th, 2009 Netgear routers to measure Internet consumptionNEW YORK — How many gigabytes do you consume per month?
Not many households can answer that question. That complicates the efforts of Internet service providers to get their subscribers to stay below a certain amount of data.
EMC to buy Data Domain, NetApp drops out of biddingJuly 8th, 2009 EMC buys Data Domain, NetApp drops out of biddingA bidding war over data storage company Data Domain is over, with EMC emerging as the victor. Data Domain Inc.
NY's Sen. Schumer prods MTA on wireless Internet access on railsJune 15th, 2009 NY Sen. urges MTA action on wireless InternetGARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Sen. Charles Schumer contends the commuter railroads serving New York City have been slow to implement wireless Internet service.
FTC pulls plug on allegedly rogue Internet provider over "witches' brew" of harmful contentJune 5th, 2009 FTC shuts allegedly rogue Internet providerSAN FRANCISCO — The federal government has severed the Internet connection of a company accused of helping criminals serve up a "witches' brew" of nasty content online, from computer viruses to child pornography. It's likely to be just a short-lived victory in the fight against cybercrime, though, since bad guys are very good at getting back online quickly.
French Senate approves bill to cut off Internet connections of illegal downloadersMay 13th, 2009 French Senate approves Internet piracy lawPARIS — France's Senate has given final approval to a law that would punish people who download music and films illegally by cutting off their Internet connections. The law creates what could be the world's first government agency to punish online pirates.
Cisco to supply Clearwire with WiMax devices and networking equipmentMay 13th, 2009 Cisco to supply Clearwire with WiMax devicesNEW YORK — Clearwire Corp., which is building a nearly nationwide wireless data network, says Cisco Systems Inc. has agreed to make devices that can use that network.
EU Parliament pushes for more Internet user rights, rejects telecoms package over piracy rowMay 6th, 2009 EU Parliament rejects law allowing Internet cutoffSTRASBOURG, France — Worried about trampling on the rights of innocent consumers, the European Parliament rejected Wednesday attempts by EU governments to crack down on people who illegally download copyright-protected music and movies over the Internet. The EU assembly voted 407 to 57 to reject a compromise reached with EU governments a few weeks ago.
Congress to hold hearing on cable operators' plans for targeted advertisingApril 22nd, 2009 Congress to hold hearing on cable advertisingPHILADELPHIA — Cable operators will sit in the hot seat Thursday as Congress reviews their plans to roll out targeted advertising amid fears that consumer privacy could be infringed if the companies were to track and record viewing habits. The House subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet will hold a hearing that will look at new uses for digital set-top boxes, the devices that control channels and perform other tasks on the TV screen.
Calling cards offer flexibility to consumers: ScindiaFebruary 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Minister of State for Communications and IT Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said the government has accepted the calling card proposal, which would offer flexibility to consumers to choose their carrier for making long-distance calls. 'The calling cards for both STD and ISD calls have been accepted, making it flexible for consumers to switch their carriers for long distance calls,' Scindia said at a conference here.
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