Federal Communications Commission expected to investigate Google Voice calling serviceOctober 9th, 2009 FCC expected to open probe of Google Voice serviceWASHINGTON — Federal regulators will look into complaints by AT&T that Google's messaging and calling service, Google Voice, blocks calls to rural communities where local phone companies charge high connection fees. The Federal Communications Commission's probe was described to The Associated Press by people with knowledge of the inquiry.
Federal Communications Commission investigates Google Voice calling serviceOctober 9th, 2009 FCC launches probe of Google Voice serviceWASHINGTON — Federal regulators will look into complaints by AT&T Inc. that Google Inc.'s free messaging and calling service, Google Voice, blocks calls to rural communities where local phone companies charge high connection fees.
Review: Wireless charging mats let you cut (most of) the cords, for a priceOctober 7th, 2009 Review: Wireless charging lets you cut the cordsSAN FRANCISCO — It's a pain to keep track of the chargers that go with cell phones, media players and other small electronics. It's even more annoying to stuff multiple power cords and adapters in your bag when you go out of town.
Verizon Wireless, Google team up to develop new Android smart phones, tackle iPhone challengeOctober 6th, 2009 Verizon Wireless, Google to hunker down on phonesNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless and Google Inc. are teaming up to tackle the challenge posed by the iPhone, saying they will collaborate closely to create wireless devices that use Google's software.
AT&T to sell satellite smart phone from TerreStar for space-based roamingSeptember 30th, 2009 AT&T to sell satellite phone from TerreStarNEW YORK — AT&T Inc. plans to sell a satellite phone from TerreStar Corp.
AT&T complains to regulators that Google Voice gets unfair advantage from blocking some callsSeptember 25th, 2009 AT&T complains Google Voice blocks calls it can'tSEATTLE — AT&T is arguing Google's Internet phone program gets an unfair advantage from blocking calls to rural communities where local carriers charge high fees. AT&T Inc. says Google Voice curbs costs by refusing to connect calls to places where some local carriers give phone numbers to adult chat lines and conference-calling services to draw long distance calls.
Review: Google Voice enables cheap calling and texting, though it requires many keystrokesSeptember 9th, 2009 Review: Google Voice has cool tricks but downsidesLOS ANGELES — Google Inc. gives away a lot of good stuff for free.
RadioShack plans to purchase up to $350 million outstanding notesAugust 28th, 2009 RadioShack to purchase notesFORT WORTH, Texas — RadioShack Corp. on Friday said that it plans to purchase up to $350 million of outstanding notes.
RadioShack increases buyback program by additional $200 millionAugust 21st, 2009 RadioShack board boosts buyback authorizationFORT WORTH, Texas — RadioShack Corp. on Thursday said its board approved the repurchase of an additional $200 million of the electronics retailer's common shares under its existing buyback program.
Maryland man faces charges for allegedly making fake 911 calls from pay phoneAugust 10th, 2009 Md. man accused of making fake 911 callsFREDERICK, Md. —Police said a man is facing charges that he made fake 911 calls.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigns from Apple's board of directorsAugust 3rd, 2009 Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigns from Apple boardCUPERTINO, Calif. — Google CEO Eric Schmidt has resigned from Apple's board of directors.
Family ties: Google invests another $2.6 million in startup launched by co-founder's wifeJune 19th, 2009 Google invests $2.6M in startup tied to BrinMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google is putting another $2.6 million into 23andMe, a biotech startup with family ties to its co-founder, Sergey Brin.
Greece to register prepaid cell phones to fight crime, illegal immigrationJune 17th, 2009 Greeks to register prepaid cell phonesATHENS, Greece — Greece's prepaid mobile phone users will now have to register their identities in a bid to tackle illegal immigration and other crime, the communications minister said Tuesday. Evripidis Stylianidis said widespread anonymous cell-phone ownership made crime-fighting more difficult.
RadioShack 1st-quarter profit rises as sales climb on switch to all-digital TV signalsApril 23rd, 2009 RadioShack 1Q profit climbs as sales increaseCHICAGO — Consumer electronics chain RadioShack Corp. said Thursday that customers buying converter boxes to prepare for the switch to all-digital television signals boosted its first-quarter sales and profit.
RadioShack set to release first quarter results, analysts expect better performanceApril 21st, 2009 Earnings Preview: RadioShack Corp.CHICAGO — RadioShack Corp. reports its first-quarter results on Thursday.